Volusia Writers
Local Voices. Bold Stories.
Volusia County has tales to tell. From beachside poets to historical novelists, this roster spotlights the writers who shape our region’s creative pulse. Some are members of Volusia Writers, and others are simply part of the broader creative landscape. Inclusion here doesn’t imply membership or endorsement—it’s a celebration of the vibrant writing community that calls Volusia County home.
This list of Volusia writers is a work in progress. If you know of a writer who should be included, contact us.
The Writers Roster
- Alexander, Heather — Children’s books and nonfiction (many titles). https://heatheralexanderbooks.com/
- Barber, Nancy — Creative nonfiction (essays; travel writing). https://www.stetson.edu/other/faculty/nancy-barber.php
- Barger, Erika J. — Scholarship Hacks: Insider Tips for Winning College Money. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F69XZV5Q
- Bauer, Gerri — Persimmon Hollow Legacy Series. https://gerribauer.com/
- Boulware, Jan — Mamas, Martyrs, and Jezebels (cultural criticism/nonfiction). https://blacklawrencepress.com/authors/jan-boulware/
- Bowles, Brendan — Fiction/short stories. https://brendanbowles.com/
- Burke, Chesya — Speculative fiction, horror, Afrofuturism (Let’s Play White). https://thechesyaburke.org/
- Catron, Derek — Final Deadline (thriller, 2024). https://derekcatron.com/
- Chianese, Claudia — Morningside Drive (2024). https://www.facebook.com/claudiajustsaying2/
- Chicory, Chrissy — Nettles B&B ParaCozy Mystery series. https://chrissychicory.com/
- Cline, Kimberly — Fired to Inspired: A Woman’s Transformation One Brave Step at a Time. https://kimberlycline.com
- David, John — The Bystander (The LeMaster Files). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1568GBY
- Davies, Jeff — Florida: A History in Pictures (co-author). https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/florida-mike-mcginness/1141572269
- Dew, Gregory S. — Portside Screw.
- Diggs, LaTasha N. Nevada — Poetry; performance/sound art (TwERK; Village). https://latashadiggs.com/
- Divers, Tara — Charli Safari: Red Panda (children’s early reader). https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DKY8SBGK
- Dublin, Mary — Shot in the Dark; The Restoration Program (co-author projects). https://authorsdublinkendsley.com/
- Ellis, Mia — Various fiction and non-fiction titles. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BL5N5PZF
- Erbe, Tabitha — Children’s author (Monster in the Hallway; Finn and Hatch). https://www.tabithaerbe.com/
- Fidel, Gary — Rick Sands suspense and crime fiction series set in Daytona Beach. https://www.ricksandsbookseries.com
- French, Larry — Grand Hotels of West Volusia County; Time Will Tell (history-adventure). https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-french-53421312/
- Fritz, Diana L. — Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified. https://www.facebook.com/diana.kline.395
- Garvin, Heather — Contemporary romance (multiple titles). https://www.heathergarvin.com/
- Gray-Banks, Donna M. — Ila’s Diamonds series; founder/director of the F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival. https://freshbookfestivals.net/
- Hayes, Ellie — A Billion Christmas Wishes; sweet romance/holiday novels. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C21VWV95
- Hill, Betsi — Oldest Saint Augustine https://betsiworld.com/
- Iroh, Jenny — Halfway Inhuman. https://jennyiroh.blogspot.com/
- Johnson, Mark I. — Ten Days in Daytona. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-johnson-97461313/
- Jolley, Greg — Danser series of novels. https://thedansers.com/
- Kain, Geoffrey — Literary scholarship/essays. https://portfolio.erau.edu/en/persons/geoffrey-kain
- Kenner, Cielle — The Enchanted Antique Shop series. https://ciellekenner.com/
- Kenner, Emily — Time Shadows. https://emilykenner.com/
- Kendsley, Anne — Shot in the Dark (co-author). https://authorsdublinkendsley.com/
- KuKes, Barry — The Christmas House; Why Do People Have Pets? https://minicooperproductions.com/
- Lane, Mark — Roaring Reptiles, Bountiful Citrus, and Neon Pies.
- Lazarus, William — Humor, adventure, history, science fiction, and mystery. https://wlazarus.com/
- Lee, Becki — Sweet contemporary romance. https://beckileeauthor.com/
- Lee, Michelle — Middle-grade/YA fiction (Between the Lighthouse and You). https://us.macmillan.com/author/michellelee
- McGinness, Mike — Florida: A History in Pictures (co-author). https://www.amazon.com/Florida-History-Pictures-Mike-McGinness/dp/1772761729
- McLatchey, M. B. — The Lame God; Beginner’s Guide to a Head-On Collision; Volusia County Poet Laureate. https://mbmclatchey.com/
- Monroe, Gary — The Highwaymen; E. G. Barnhill; New Smyrna Beach: An Illustrated History. https://garymonroe.net/
- Nestor, Jennifer — Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality (children’s readings). https://www.jennestorauthor.com/
- Oler, Andy — Literary criticism/nonfiction (Old-Fashioned Modernism). https://portfolio.erau.edu/en/persons/andy-oler
- Owens, Lorna — Desert Sage: Wonderful World of Tea; Becoming Whole: Letters to the Woman I Am. https://desert-sage.co/
- Pinholster, Ginger — Snakes of St. Augustine; When the Shakes Began. https://gingerpinholster.com/
- Polk, Brian — Lost in History — The Mayaca, Native People of West Volusia County.
- Preziosi, Kathryn — Rocky Mountain Conspiracy (2025).
- Pyle, Michael A. — White Sugar, Brown Sugar; TOEFL prep books (attorney and novelist).
- Randall, Michele Parker — Poetry. https://micheleparkerrandall.com/
- Redd, Robert — Racing in Daytona Beach and other Volusia histories; county Cultural Coordinator. https://robertreddhistorian.com/
- Riley, Kelle Z. — Cozy mystery and steamy romance (Undercover Cat; Riches to Rags). https://kellezriley.net/
- Rudman, Blake — Noir thrillers (Dark Beauty; Kutri; The Gentleman’s Choice). https://blakerudman.com/
- Small, E. D. (Emery) — Melting Faces in a Cracked Mirror (poetry). https://linktr.ee/author.ed.small
- Snook, Lori — Dramatic writing; playwright and scholar (Emperor Tide). https://www.stetson.edu/other/faculty/lori-snook.php
- Sutter, Sahara — Sophie’s Wildflowers; Beyond the Garden — God’s Houseplants (both set in DeLand).
- Thomas, K. S. (Karina Gioertz) — I Call Him Brady; Secret Hudson; Nine; Fire Sworn (romance and YA/NA fantasy). https://authorksthomas.com/
- Tribble, Samantha — Small Steps to Becoming Authentically You. https://samanthatribble.com/
- Trott, Tim — The Brown Bean Coffee Shoppe (paranormal/cozy shorts) and other indie titles. https://timtrottwrites.com/
- Turick, Scott — These Strange Matters: Eyes in the Storm & Other Tales. https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-turick/
- Urban, Robert — My Roller Coaster Life (humor and essays; frequent local programming). https://paperboatmedia.com/
- Vollstadt, Elizabeth — Pairs on Ice; Pairs at Nationals; Florida (Seeds of a Nation); Young Patriots. https://elizabethvollstadt.com/
- Wills, George Roland — Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. amazon.com/stores/author/B005HM7E50
- Witek, Terri — Poetry (multiple collections). https://terriwitek.com/
- Wollan, Vickey — Sweet romance/holiday and adventure titles. https://vickeywollanauthor.com/
- Workman, Jenna — Jenna’s Journeys (travel memoirs and local reflections). https://jennasjourneys.com
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