Jo Roland

Jo was born and raised in the northeast United States. As the daughter of first generation Americans, she realized the power words held. Though she trained in photographic arts and education, the written word has consistently been one of her passions.

Her first published work was a poem featured in New Teacher Advocate. Over the years, Jo has continued to write, journaling with her students in the classroom and with her children in their homeschool. This experience led to the publication of The Empowered Homeschool, a practical guide for parents navigating the world of homeschooling.  

Another non-fiction endeavor has been participating as a contributing author in This Is My Story and God’s Story:MyStory, both published by CenterPointe Church. She’s also recently dipped into the world of short stories as a contributing author in the Space Coast Writer’s Guild Anthology, Adversity.

Jo’s debut novel, Redemption Beach, launched the Redemption Chronicles series in October 2022. The second book in the series, Redemption Sky, was released in July 2024, with more installments planned for the future.

Jo lives and works in Central Florida, but the world is her playground.

sarina baptista

Sarina Baptista is a Certified Evidential Psychic Medium, Spiritual Teacher, Award-Winning Author, and International Speaker. She was a featured speaker for the “Life, Death and Beyond” International Conference in Crete, Greece, and teaches classes and is a visiting medium at Lily Dale, NY, during their summer program. She is a presenter at the IANDS Conferences, and has created many training programs, including spiritual mentoring, long distance training, workshops, and retreats. Sarina discovered her gifts through her own tragedy – the passing of her seven-year-old son, J.T., in March 2007. She learned that her son did not really die. He was still very close, and led her to her incredible gifts.

Sarina’s book, My View from Heaven, is a 2019 COVR Visionary Awards Bronze Recipient, and the 2021 Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Award Winner, in three categories. It was written by her son, J.T., to answer questions about where he is, how he found his way, what he’s doing now and why we choose to come to Earth in the first place. Her latest book, Finding Love and Purpose, received the 2023 Speak Up Radio Firebird Book award in three categories, the 2024 COVR Visionary Awards Bronze, and the 2024 FAPA Silver and Bronze awards.

Sarina works with a collective of Master Guides and Teachers who can see what her clients need and assist in each session. Her training programs are designed to train others to connect with to their highest selves and the other side based upon what she has learned from her son and her Master Teachers. She holds live events, development workshops, and online courses demonstrating how we are all connected.

It is Sarina’s mission is to help you find purpose and connection to your highest Divine Self, create the bridge for conversation with loved ones who have passed, and mentor psychics and mediums to be master messengers.

Kristin Satterfield

Featured May 2025

Kristin Satterfield is an engineer by day and a storyteller by night, driven by a lifelong fascination with the future. Whether she's working on satellite systems or crafting the next twist in a dystopian saga, she thrives at the intersection of science and imagination. Her love for writing took root in an eighth-grade classroom and has since evolved into a powerful creative force. In her debut novel, Lightning Rising—the first installment of The Shadow Wars series—Kristin invites readers into a gripping vision of tomorrow, where danger, resilience, and hope collide.

James R. Nelson

Featured April, 2025

Master of Suspense Set Against the Beauty of Two Worlds

We are delighted to feature acclaimed novelist James R. Nelson, an award-winning author known for his 16 captivating mystery novels and numerous short stories. Nelson’s work explores the human condition through suspenseful storytelling, often set against the vivid backdrops of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the sun-soaked coastlines of Florida.

About the Author

James R. Nelson is an award-winning author known for his 16 captivating mystery novels, and numerous short stories. Raised in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, the solitude of living in the woods fueled his love for reading and kindled an interest in storytelling. His literary canvas often spans two distinct locales: the rugged beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the sun- soaked landscapes of Florida, where he currently resides.

He is a founding board member of the Brevard Author Society and the past treasurer of the Space Coast Writer’s Guild. He belongs to several author critique groups and has frequently appeared as a guest speaker at various writer groups and book clubs around Brevard County, along with numerous book signings in Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Nelson’s works transport readers into intriguing worlds filled with suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists. His ability to blend vivid settings, complex characters, and suspenseful plots has earned him a devoted following in the world of mystery fiction.

Works by James R. Nelson

  • THE STEPHEN MOREHOUSE MYSTERY SERIES

    • The Butterfly Conspiracy

    • The Peacock Prophecy

    • Menagerie of Broken Dreams

    • The Monarch Graveyard

    • The Hanged Man

  • THE ARCHIE ARCHIBALD PRIVATE DETECTIVE SERIES

    • A Crimson Sky for Dying

    • Fatal Assumptions

    • The Black Orchid Mystery

    • Unsafe Harbor

  • STAND ALONE NOVELS

    • The Pilot

    • The Maze at Four Chimneys 

    • The House on Turner Lane

    • Winter Island

    • Dying to Win

  • Peacock Redux and Other Short Stories

  • 50 Tips for Writing Novels and Short Stories

A selection of his books are available at Moon River Cafe and wherever books are sold. A full listing of his books is here.

Join Us for an Exclusive Author Event

Date: Friday, April 18, 2026
Location: Moon River Cafe – Galleria
Event: Live reading & discussion with James R. Nelson, followed by a book signing

Don’t miss this intimate evening of literature, conversation, and creativity. 

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