Brenda Spalding

Sailing Away to Nod

Silver Award winner from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, International Eyeland's Children's Book Award, and a Children's book...

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Brenda Spalding

Brenda Spalding is a talented writer who has received several awards. Her expertise in publishing and marketing makes her a regular guest speaker at writers' conferences and writers' groups.

The author is a past president of the National League of American Pen Women- Sarasota Branch, a member of the Sarasota Fiction Writers, Florida Authors and Publishers Association and the Florida Writers Association and on the board of directors for the...

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Journey to Freedom

Some Histories Refuse to Stay Buried

After the death of her mother, high-school history teacher Gabby Rivera relocates with her husband, Eric, to a small Florida town for his new job. Their craftsman-style home sits directly across from Manatee Springs State Park, a place that unsettles Gabby in ways she cannot explain. The land feels watchful, heavy with meaning, as though it...

The Alligator Dance

Book #1 from the series: Florida Wildlife Heroes

Inspired by actual events in Manatee County Florida,

Saving wildlife is an everyday, ever-changing challenge. Early summer is nesting time for the alligators in Florida’s Manasota State Park. Head Ranger Seth Grayson takes a group of visitors on a two-mile hike to Gator Hollow, a gathering place for hundreds of gators. Once there, the group...

The Turtle Thieves

Book #2 from the series: Florida Wildlife Heroes

Silver medal winner for the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.

In the face of the escalating threat to Florida's wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Officer Seth Grayson and Officer Liz Corday find themselves immersed in a dangerous battle against turtle traffickers. The discovery of Hap Dunbar's involvement in the illegal trade sets off a...

Series

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The Green Lady Inn

Broken Branches, Whispers in Time, Hidden Assets, The Spell Box, and 1 more

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Florida Wildlife Heroes

The Alligator Dance, The Turtle Thieves, The Snake Traders, and The Preserve (Florida Wildlife Heroes, #4)

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Blog

March 22, 2026

Trip to Space Coast highlights

I'm back home after my trip across Florida from Bradenton to Melbourne. The Space Coast Writers Guild is a great group, very welcoming. After my presentation, they asked questions which I happly answered. I did go off-script and ad-lib, but I had a great time, and they enjoyed my talk. My computer died towards the end of the presentation, which was probably a good thing. I got to be myself.

It's a four-hour journey each way, which I'm not happy with. My husband drove, and we stayed overnight...

March 16, 2026

Do you need more sales?

A lot of authors are introverts. They love writing but hate trying to sell the darn thing. Authors moan about no one buying the wonderful book they have written. It's not the book's fault. The author has to get out the door and meet their readers. I have a small 60-page book on how to try to find those readers.

I love getting out the door and finding that arts-and-crafts events are a great place to sell my books. While I'm out, I meet and engage with readers who have book clubs where I can be...

December 21, 2025

Smashwords winter sales

Hi!

I’m excited to announce that all of my books will be available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! This is a chance to get my book, along with books from many other great authors, at a promotional discount.

You can find the promo here: http://smashwords.com/sale

If you wouldn’t mind lending a hand to the other indie authors taking part in this sale and me, you can share this promo with your friends and family. Just forward this email to anyone who would love a chance to find...

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Events

Get ready for a fantastic day out at the Pioneer Day and BBQ in Arcadia, March 28. I'll be there with Jeanelle Havlin and her books from 9 am - 3 pm. We did this event last year, and it was so much fun that we're doing it again this year.

We had the strawberry shortcake last year, and it was yummy. This year, we want to try the BBQ and more short cakes. They also have a plant sale, and lots of other vendors and music. You can spend the whole day out there. It's fun for the whole family.

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