I published my very first children's book in 2012. I now have eight children's books published and eight adult novels along with five audiobooks. I received three awards from the NLAPW for my books and two from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. I enjoy helping new and not so new authors learn how to create, publish and market their books. Last Fall I founded Braden River Consulting LLC to help authors.

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I am solely self-taught and belong to the following organizations: Sarasota Authors Connection, Sarasota Fiction Writers, Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Florida Writers Association, and am a founding member of ABC-Books Inc. The current president of ABC, I am frequently a speaker at these local groups where my knowledge and expertise are welcome.