Brenda Spalding

The Preserve (Florida Wildlife Heroes, #4)

“The Preserve” is a gripping fictional narrative set in the Big Cypress National Preserve, where law enforcement officers Seth Grayson and Liz...

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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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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...

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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...

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The Snake Traders

Book #3 from the series: Florida Wildlife Heroes

The finding of a body in a Florida wildlife preserve, Florida Fish and Wildlife officers are told the man died from a poisonous cobra bite. How did the man come into contact with such a dangerous reptile?

Officers Seth Grayson and Liz Corday join forces with Special Agent Pat Miller from the Federal Wildlife commission. Together they try to...

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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

July 2, 2025

Audio books and AI

Did you know that Audio books are being created using AI now? I've created several audio books using AI through Draft2Digital. That's where I publish my eBooks. D2D uses the Apple platform to distribute audio books. I've been very happy with them so far.

Today I found out that Kindle Direct Publishing (Amazon) also uses AI to create audio books with their Audible platform.

For years authors wanting an audio book had to pay a narrator/producer or try an do it on their own, which I would not...

June 16, 2025

It doesn't have to be difficult

New authors some times try to make things more difficult than they have to be. Things are constantly changing. Companies are taking over other companies. You have to keep up or get lost.

Recently I spoke with an author that had been out of the loop for a while and trying to publish a book and eBook to multiple platforms that was not necessary.

In my opinion you only need one platform for a print book, either Kindle Direct Publishing ( part of Amazon) or Ingram Spark. Amazon is a retailer with...

April 22, 2025

Are coupon codes worth it? Yes!

I never used a Smashwords coupon before until this past Easter Weekend. I didn't think anyone was actually using them. Boy was I wrong. I made a coupon for The Alligator Dance and each of the books in the Green Lady Inn Mystery Series. I was shocked by the downloads they received.

I posted about the coupon on my Facebook author page, Instagram, and the Smashwords page. I'll try another eBook next month and keep the rotation going.

Most of also are connected to Smashwords. I'll be sure to make a...

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Events

It will be here before you know it and summer will be gone.

I'll be at the Venice Gardens Community Center on Shamrock Blvd. from 10a - 3p Saturday September 6.

It's a small but mighty event that I enjoy very much. The vendors are great and the cheese cake is wonderful. I think I'd go just for that.

Most vendors come back every month so you get to know them. They have baked goods and hotdogs for lunch.

Stop by and support your local community.

I'll have my newest book, The Preserve, there for my...

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