H. P. Lovecraft in DeLand
When H. P. Lovecraft came to DeLand, he expected a seasoned publisher. Instead, he met a gangly teenager with a small press. Together, they would make literary history.
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Top Ten Florida Villains for Fiction Writers
If you’re looking for new fodder for your fiction, leave Florida Man passed out on the beach and cast a Florida Villain instead.
Give Your Characters a Pulse in Three Seconds Flat
Use this list of human quirks to make fictional characters feel alive the moment they walk onto the page.
Zora Neale Hurston on the Halifax
Zora Neale Hurston was part of Daytona Beach’s waterfront community during the 1940s, when she lived at the Howard Boat Works.
Three Places Where Time Slows Down in Volusia County
Volusia County runs fast when it wants to — race nights, surf breaks, beach crowds — but certain corners move at an older rhythm. If you crave stillness, quiet detail, and scenes that unfold at a slower pace, these three spots belong on your list.
Top Ten Places Every Writer Must See in Volusia County
Volusia County keeps Old Florida close to the surface. Salt air on the coast. Fiery sunsets along the rivers. Quiet towns that hide more history than they share. Whether you live here or you’re visiting, these ten places show you the county’s true character.
Winter in Volusia County
Winter in Florida doesn’t look like winter elsewhere. Winter in Volusia County brings short days, long nights, and a quality of light that most writers can only dream about.
Writing the Map
How Geography Shapes Story Structure Writers talk about character arcs and plot beats, but geography is the quiet force that shapes both. Volusia County proves it. This place is built …
Leaps of Faith
Writers hunt for inspiration in bookshops, cafés, museums, and quiet corners—but DeLand offers something you won’t find the usual spots. Here, inspiration jumps out of the sky.
The Open Boat: Stephen Crane’s Florida Story
Shipwrecked off the coast of Daytona and Ponce Inlet, journalist Stephen Crane rowed to shore through cold surf and immortalized the experience in this enduring American classic. The Wreck of …