"I look forward to meeting you at the Sunshine State Book Festival. " Alycin Hayes 

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Join The Writers Alliance of Gainesville  for readings, fellowship, and refreshments at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Millhopper Library, Gainesville, Florida.
Writers Alliance of Gainesville  Digest Editor Wendy Thornton will introduce the readers: 

• Don Peregoy
• Richard Gartee
• Pat Caren
• Julie Robitaille
• Ronnie Lovler
• Alexandra Harris
• Mallory O’Connor
• Debbie Miller
• Steve Atlas
• Linda Carley
• Susie Baxter
• Alycin Hayes

We will hear stories about Thanksgiving celebrations, expressions of gratitude, and more.

Following the readings, we will have refreshments and a book signing by readers with published books.