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Darling Embers began from a deep passion for the tales of heroes and heroines, the bonds that transcend worlds, and the battles that shape destinies. Each of our intricate ring designs is a tribute to the epic journeys, enduring love, and captivating stories that have captured our hearts. We believe that jewelry is more than adornment, it’s a way to express your connection to the stories that have shaped you. Our jewelry is a homage to the emotions, the dreams, and the courage that define the epic stories we hold dear. Join us on a journey through timeless love, breathtaking landscapes, and epic quests. Let each ring become a tangible reminder of the magic that resides within the pages of the most cherished romantic fantasy tales.

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Jason Dorough is an author and voiceover artist living in central Florida. He is the creator of the gaslamp epic fantasy Teshovar series and has become notorious for writing his first drafts in comic sans. Jason is also a content creator on social media with a focus on helping and encouraging other writers with videos about the craft and business of writing and publishing as an independent author. He has a degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, where he learned that he didn’t want to be a computer scientist after all.

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Luna Laurier is the Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s Bestselling debut author of Of Shadow and Moonlight. She lives in the south with her husband and son on their little farm. She has a Bachelor’s in Business, and when she’s not writing you can find her reading, filming cheesy book humor and bookish cosplay Tiktoks, and buying more books when she already has more than she can read. She is currently working on her debut series, and cannot wait to see where it leads.

social media: @authorlunalaurier

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Hi my name is Mimosa. I have been doing my own nails since I was young, watching my parents in this career. I've always found myself discovering different hobbies throughout the years. Fast foward to May of this year, I opened up MimosaMai Beauty to sell Custom Handmade Press On Nails because I always come back to nail art. Creating Nails have been a passion of mine and I want to share it with others!

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Qilanna grew up near Akron, OH, where she learned to read by the age of four and wrote her first piece of fiction in just the fourth grade: a Star Wars movie script. Since childhood, she’s always had her face in a book and has grown to especially love stories that lean into the dark, where light always shines brightest. Now, she lives in SW Florida with her fur baby and spends her free time reading others’ books or playing one of her favorite instruments. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @qilanna.quinn or on Facebook @qilannaquinn.books, and for more information about Qilanna or her books, visit her website at qilannaquinn.com

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A used book store, but not in the way you’re thinking. We create book themed items for your closet and your shelves. We are officially licensed with Sarah J Maas and are exclusive sellers of a local artist. If you need bookish items, we’ve got you covered!

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Kaley Hied is the face behind The Bookish Teacup Co. For years it was just an idea that sat in the back of her mind. During the pandemic, she took that idea, and finally made her first sell on Etsy! The Bookish Teacup designs bookish merch, so you can rep your favorite books or troupes! When she is not creating(or working her day job), she spends her time reading, hiking, and hanging out with her dog and chickens.

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Ready to have your own Hero’s Feast? Join the Fey potters of WildShape on their first venture in the Velaris. Cups, bowls, and other wondrous objects are hand-crafted and fired locally. We take inspiration from the worlds around us, whether Fey, Fantasy, or Folklore. Roll with advantage on acquiring one of these unique ceramics.

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The Enchanted Imaginaerium is a small press dedicated to taking you on exciting adventures! You can immerse yourself further into the worlds of EIP with branded merch such as mugs, shirts, art prints and more! 

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Bookish Cafe Orlando came to life in March 2024 as a unique independent bookstore and soon-to-be coffee shop where the love for fantasy and thrillers creates a magical community. Our goal is to craft an experience from beginning to end that celebrates nerdiness, where you can shamelessly enjoy what you love and create bookish friendships.

Today, we have a website where we share our favorite books, indie authors, and other small businesses and artists. We aim to create a memorable experience from the moment you place your order to when you receive your goodies! Our growth is fueled by partnerships and support from the bookish community. Join us! Escape into adventure, sip on suspense.

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Savy Phoenix Creations LLC sells handmade resin pieces such as celestial coasters, incense holders, earrings, sun catchers, and bookmarks. All of which are intuitively created with inspirations from nature. 

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Sophia is the award-winning author of magical and slightly spooky romcoms. She wrote TINY HEARTS in the anthology DRAGONS OF A DIFFERENT TAIL, BONE KINDLING in the anthology A VERY GHOSTLY CHRISTMAS, GHOULY GIRL in TALES OF MONSTROSITY, and FAIRLY DEAD in ENCHANTED TALES AND TWISTED LORE. She holds an MFA in writing popular fiction with a specialty in YA fantasy, where she apprenticed under New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, such as Priscilla Oliveras, Maria V Snyder, Lee McClain, Marissa Marr, and many others. She previously worked as an editor at The Parliament House Press and currently works as the social media specialist at Cabbit Crossing Publishing.

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Winnowing down from Philadelphia, Sarah M. Kinsch brings you stories that will make you think. Set sail on the RMS Titanic with the Do No Harm Duology: a series with history, spice, and difficult choices. Get ready to break tropes and standards and look at the world a little differently. When Sarah isn’t writing, she’s Dr. Kinsch, seeing patients as a psychotherapist. With a background in evolutionary psychology and a degree in sex therapy, she’s able to bring knowledge of human emotions and desires into stories that take what you thought you knew about the past and giving them a delicious twist.

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C.M. Leyva is a speculative fiction author and registered nurse who enjoys writing character-driven fiction in all genres. Her passion for science and medicine is often seen in her stories while exploring the what-if's around them. You can find her short fiction in anthologies with Outland Entertainment and FlowerSong Press, and her debut novel The Legacies of Traitors released August 2024.

When she's not working on her next short story or manuscript, you can find her attempting home improvement projects, losing herself in a good book, or playing video games.

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Kitty Aldrin is a reader turned author who found herself unable to leave the realm of fantasy books.

While she’s not weaving threads of magic and romance, you can find her spending time in the beautiful sunshine state with family and friends.

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Hello and welcome! With over 15 years of professional design experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with major brands such as Target, Walmart, and Claire’s. I specialize in selling high-quality digital files, including seamless patterns, PNGs, and tumbler designs, to help small businesses and creators bring their visions to life. In addition to digital designs, I also offer unique merch tailored to my artistic style. I look forward to seeing the amazing products you create with my work!

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Angela Dunham was born and raised in Florida and has had a passion for creative writing since childhood. Her love of all things magic and macabre inspired her to write stories in which the two coexist.

Angela's books are a mix of fast-paced action and suspense, with underlying themes of found family and the transformative power of love. Angela's writing spans genres, with a focus on paranormal, urban fantasy, and horror. Angela writes complex and snarky characters that leave her readers coming back for more.

Angela is Halloween-obsessed and loves to tell stories about the things that go bump in the night. When Angela isn't writing, you can find her reading a good book, wrangling her adorable son, or drinking an iced chai tea latte.

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I make handmade jewelry out of stainless steel and titanium. Using the ancient technique of chain mail which dates back 1700 years to the Byzantine Empire. I love custom orders so that your outfits and ensembles can be fully realized.

I have been chain mailing for six years, and I apprenticed for three years, under one of the best chain mailers in the country.

Chainmail has been a wonderful addition to my life and I look forward to my art being an addition to your life.

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Otterly Whimsical Creations is here to make a splash! Explore our bookish creations designed to whisk you away to new realms. Come step into our world!

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Happy Hippie Customs is a small, family business in Central Florida. We began out of a love for creativity and expression. We specialize in niches and custom work, allowing each piece to be truly one of a kind for its owner. All of our gifts and goodies are crafted with the best materials and attention to detail that we can provide, so that you will love them as much as we do.

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Santana Saunders is the Fantasy Romance Author of the Blood and Bloom Series. Step into a Greek-inspired world of warriors, vampires, and fae who are tangled up in a haunting curse. Dark, enchanting, addictive escapism wrapped in a swoon-worthy romance.

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R.L. Perez is a romantasy author, perfectionist, anxious Type A worrier, and proud Hufflepuff. She's been writing books since she was old enough to form sloppy, misspelled words and staple pieces of paper together. Her first published series is a 9-book YA romantasy series, the Timecaster Chronicles, featuring witches, romance, and time travel.​ She's currently working on the Ivy & Bone series, a steamy Hades and Persephone romance, as well as the Crowns of the Fae series, a set of steamy fairy tale stand-alone romances. When she's not working on her books, she's either napping, diving into a good book, obsessively watching Netflix, fiddling with graphic design projects, or playing with her three kids. She loves chocolate, loud laughter, and alternative rock music.

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Judy is a full-time freelance artist and children’s book illustrator based in Orlando, Florida. With over 9 years of experience in the comic convention circuit, she has showcased her art at some of the region's most prestigious shows. Specializing in both digital and traditional mediums, Judy loves infusing her unique style and vibrant colors into pieces that celebrate a wide range of fandoms, from books and movies to comics and games. In addition to her work with popular franchises, she is particularly passionate about creating art inspired by folklore and fantasy, exploring themes such as witches, fairies, mermaids, and mythology. 

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I will have signed and personalized paperbacks of my mermaid Romantasy where an Asian Romeo & Juliet meets The Little Mermaid in the grittiness of the real world, Oceansong, and her sequel, Midnightsong, for sale, as well as customized stickers (either single or in a pack)! I will also be running a giveaway, and have lots of fun custom swag up for grabs. 

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Tia Fanning always writes a little of herself into every story, and in that vulnerability, is committed to writing the best stories she can, challenging herself and her readers to experience the full range of emotions in every adventure presented. Be it love, lust, humor, grief, or even pushing cultural boundaries that may be deemed shocking by mainstream readers, Tia believes that it is her responsibility to tell the story as honestly as possible without letting her fears, societal pressure, or the possibility of censorship shackle her creativity. Life is a spontaneous, thrilling journey filled with highs and lows and unexpected twists and turns, and Tia wants her stories to reflect that awesome reality.

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Booked with Jess is your one stop kindle shop, offering everything you need to make your kindle what you want it to be! Home of the first ever transparent insert.

-kindle starter kits

-inserts

-decals

-stickers

-stands

-officially licensed products

*Products for other e-readers available by request. 

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I’m a dark fantasy and dark romance indie author.

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I’m an independent author focusing on epic, adult Romantasy.

Of Darkness and Ruination is an epic, adult Romantasy that’s like ACOTAR meets Game of Thrones, with a complex world and themes, a bipolar FMC raging against slavery, and a Shadow Daddy Dragon Shifter as a cherry on top! Book 2 of The Star Queen Chronicles: Of Light and Freedom, releases May 5th and is up for preorder now!!

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