Judy McCluney
Judy McCluney has lived in Cocoa, Florida for more than 40 years. She has two grown sons and four grandchildren. One of them was the inspiration for the two featured books. She has long been interested in children’s books and writing. She promoted them at her bookstore. Since retiring from counseling, Judy has published a companion book of snacks for children to make, and a novel featuring teens struggling for their dreams. Judy and her husband can often be found walking along the Indian River Lagoon.
Cindy Foley
Cindy Foley, editor, and author of ten published books, writes fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. She is a Fellow of the Space Coast Writers Guild and served as Director-at-Large, Treasurer, President, was co-editor of its anthologies. Winner of SCWG Don Argo Award 2016, SCWG Short Story Contest 2024, Scribblers of Brevard Short Story Contest, and Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award 2024; Also, a member of the Florida Writers’ Association, Florida Star Fiction Writers, and is a Founder and current President of the Brevard Authors Society. Contact Cindy at www.amazon.com/author/cyfoley, [email protected], or [email protected].
G. M. DiDesidero
G. M. DiDesidero is the Chickasaw author of Undrowned, the first book in a YA fantasy series with Native American themes, published by Chickasaw Press. Her connection to her tribe influenced her writing as much as her travels. Gina served as a Peace Corps volunteer to Belize, and has lived abroad with her family over nine years. To date, she’s visited twenty-six countries, and currently lives in Satellite Beach, Florida, with her husband and three children—one with disabilities, meaning flexibility is her superpower. She’s earned a BA in Liberal Studies and a BS in Biology. Gina serves on the board of the Brevard Authors Society.