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jenny nazak is a freelance sustainability educator and community activist who loves Daytona Beach and adopted this city as her hometown. jenny will try almost anything to get people motivated to take care of the planet that is our only home. 

To raise concern about the consequences of extreme heat and violent landscaping practices, she once stood up at City Commission with slices of burnt toast clipped to her hat and waved a large cardboard cutout of a flaming thermometer. She has also been known to try standup comedy about biospheric collapse. 

She’s working on a humorous existential novel in which the main character is a failed environmentalist.

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A former IT project manager and process improvement consultant, L.D. Robinson transitioned into the website and graphic design space after launching Ladero Press, a publishing company. Ladero Design Works came soon after.

An author of several books, including one of the longest-running Top 100 Amazon Free U.S. Short Stories, Unfollowing My Ex, L.D. continues to creatively pursue and enhance her talents, gifts, and skills through the many avenues God opens for her. She believes everyone can dream and be--living life fearlessly, and doing so even if faced with fear. “One can get on a plane afraid and still believe to arrive safely. Don’t miss your moment!” – L.D. Robinson

DMarie Barclay is a lifelong educator and community advocate with deep roots in both the Caribbean and New York City. DMarie was raised in Brooklyn, and is a proud product of the New York City public school system. DMarie holds degrees from William Paterson University and Brooklyn College.

With over 30 years of service in the NYC public school system, DMarie has dedicated her life to nurturing minds and empowering communities. Her passion for global education took her to Kenya, where she spent a transformative year teaching as a volunteer with the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH).That journey birthed her first book that is poetry, photography book, “Face the Children” in 1999.

Beyond the classroom, DMarie is a creative spirit and passionate wellness advocate. Her personal journey through illness and recovery; guided by both conventional and holistic healing has deeply influenced her approach to life and healing in everything she does.

Today, DMarie inspires others to embrace  self-empowerment, self-advocacy, and wellness, both in education and in life.

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Toni Bonita Robinson, AKA “Mama Toni,” was born and raised in

Birmingham, AL., a product of the Birmingham Public School system and Miles College. She is the second of six children, and her love for reading began when her grandmother took her to the bookmobile every Wednesday. Her first memory of a book club was discussing books with her grandmother and aunt, who were both avid readers.

Her brother calls her the “ing” girl because everything she enjoys ends in “ing,” such as reading, baking, sewing, and singing.

Toni is a retired educator who enjoys reading, attending literary events, and watching high school, college, and professional football.

In October 2020, during COVID, when there were no events to attend, she started a daily Facebook live entitled “Mama Toni’s Book Nook and Reviews.” She chose a book from her 3,000-plus books, gave the title, and read a snippet, which she hoped would entice you to pick up the book and read it.

She is currently the President of the Prominent Women of Color Book Club (PWOC) and a member of several online book clubs.

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Davonie Green is a proud Jamaican with a deep love for her homeland. She is interested in culture and politics. She is passionate about charity and spends her spare time volunteering. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida.

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Eric G. Green is a Sanford, Florida, native and a graduate of Florida A&M University. He owns Eric Green Collection, LLC - a unique, semi-precious, natural stone jewelry company that creates beautiful accessories and custom art. His passion centers around giving back to his community, encouraging the younger generation to dream big and believe anything is possible. We hope you enjoy this book and it inspires you to be your best and never give up.

Yolanda M. Epps is the author of Loving Me: A Journey of Transformation, Empowerment & Self-Love and her newest devotional, God Woke You Up, Now What? She inspires readers to heal, refocus, and live awake through faith, reflection, and intentional growth.

Jerry Smith is an amazing author, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), U.S. Navy veteran, and cultural analyst with more than 40 years of professional experience in mental health, education, corrections, and community-based work. Holding a Master’s degree in Counseling and advanced training in psychology and behavioral science, Jerry has dedicated his life to understanding how systems, belief structures, and narratives shape human behavior and well-being.

He is the author of Happiness Is Easy, Being Unhappy Is What’s Hard (and the companion workbook), a practical and reflective guide that challenges popular misconceptions about happiness and emotional resilience. His other books includes Christianity: The Real Deal – From the Black Perspective, a bold examination of faith, history, and spiritual colonization, and Unbreakable Promise, a deeply human novel exploring love, legacy, and emotional truth.

Jerry’s writing blends clinical insight, historical depth, and lived experience, offering readers both clarity and challenge. Whether addressing mental health, spirituality, or cultural memory, his work consistently invites people to think critically, heal intentionally, and reclaim their personal and collective narratives. 

His website is: http://www.myhappinessiseasy.com

Diane Kann is a prolific eco-science-fantasy and children’s author whose work explores the vital intersection of humanity, technology, and the natural world. With an expansive library of over 60 published titles, she has built a versatile career as a storyteller engaging readers across generations—from early childhood through young adult and adult speculative fiction.

Diane’s speculative fiction is defined by hope-forward storytelling, blending high-stakes adventure with deep environmental ethics. Writing across multiple imprints to reach diverse audiences, her eco-science-fantasy series invite readers into richly imagined worlds where ecosystems and emerging technologies are central forces rather than backdrops. With two major series completed and a third seven-book saga currently in production, her novels challenge readers to choose stewardship over exploitation. Themes of conservation, resilience, and interconnectedness reflect her belief that speculative fiction can be a powerful catalyst for empathy and meaningful change.

Beyond fiction, Diane is a dedicated creator of children’s literature focused on STEM concepts, environmental awareness, and the unique ecosystems of Florida. Her passion for educational storytelling is rooted in her experience as a long-time homeschooling parent, which shaped her understanding of how to foster curiosity and a love of reading in young learners. Based in Central Florida, she is actively expanding her community outreach through educator collaborations and future school programs, supporting both homeschool and traditional classroom communities.

As an author, Diane seeks to bridge complex global challenges with accessible, engaging narratives. Through her participation in the F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival, she looks forward to contributing to the vibrant exchange of ideas that defines Florida’s diverse literary landscape.  

Dr. Kevin W. Brown is a nationally recognized social scientist, educator, and public intellectual whose work examines the intersection of gender, power, trauma, poverty, and social inequality in modern America. He is the author of the groundbreaking book Shadows of Power: One Gender Rose. One Lost its Way. A Zero-Sum Reckoning for Us All, a sweeping historical and sociological analysis of how gender systems evolved over four centuries—and how their distortions have produced crisis for both women and men in the 21st century.

An adjunct professor of sociology at Oakton College in the Chicago area, Dr. Brown has spent more than three decades working in education, youth development, and community systems. His scholarship and public lectures draw from sociology, psychology, political economy, and trauma science, particularly Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, to explain how boys and men are increasingly disconnected from school, work, and family life—while women face rising burdens of economic and emotional labor.

Dr. Brown is a frequent keynote speaker at national conferences, including the National Student Safety Conference in New York, San Diego, and Las Vegas, where he trains educators, school leaders, and youth advocates on trauma-informed practice, equity, and systemic reform. His work is known for bridging academic rigor with moral clarity, challenging both political extremes and inviting honest dialogue about gender, race, and power in America.

In Shadows of Power, Dr. Brown argues that modern gender conflict is not a war between men and women, but the result of a system that elevated one gender while quietly abandoning the other—creating a zero-sum dynamic that now threatens families, democracy, and social stability. The book has been praised for its historical depth, compassion for both sexes, and its refusal to reduce complex social problems to ideological slogans.

Dr. Brown lives in Illinois and continues to write, teach, and speak nationally on the future of masculinity, education, and social justice.

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