Teams - First Coast Romance Writers

E. M. Lark

Editor — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:40:47 +0000

E. M. Lark – (Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance) Working on her First Story Email: Elitac93@outlook.com

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Christine Jarrett

Editor — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:25:28 +0000

Christine Jarrett (romance, suspense) has a heart for people and a love for storytelling. Born and raised in New York State as one of eight children, she learned early the value of family, resilience, and connection—threads that now run through her writing. After a 37-year career as a registered nurse, she now writes from her home in Northeast Florida, where she lives with her husband of 35 years. A mother of five and grandmother of four, Christine treasures time with her growing family. Her stories are inspired by the many lives she’s touched, the places she’s called home and travels abroad. Drawing on a lifetime of experiences, Christine writes with warmth, wisdom, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of coastal living. This is her first exploration into the transformative power of story. Website: https://www.christinejarrettauthor.com Linktree: https://www.christinejarrettauthor.com

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R Kay Johnson

Editor — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:55:01 +0000

R. Kay Johnson spent years designing book covers before the stories inside demanded her attention. A plotter by nature and a worldbuilder at heart, she now crafts dark, atmospheric fiction across science fiction, fantasy, folklore, survival, and apocalyptic genres. Her stories feature kick-ass heroines navigating impossible circumstances, rich sensory detail, and emotional tension that lingers long after the last page. When romance appears, it stays tastefully off-page. She is currently building a mountain of concepts into finished books. Website: https://www.gobookcoverdesign.com/

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Cath Bibeau

Editor — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:32 +0000

Cath Bibeau is a romance author with a passion for emotionally complex stories that pull readers through the full range of human feeling. Her debut novel, Mad 3 Dirty!, is a 106,000-word friends-to-lovers-to-enemies romance featuring dual point of view and a guaranteed happily ever after. Cath’s writing explores the messy, complicated territory between love, betrayal, and forgiveness, reflecting her belief that the path back to each other is rarely straight. She connects with readers and shares works in progress through her Facebook author page. Reach her at cleon_writer@yahoo.com.

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Lorah Jaiyn

Editor — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:54:03 +0000

Lorah Jaiyn is a Central Florida romance author whose writing career began three years ago, sparked by empty nest syndrome and the bittersweet ache of an Air Force family keeping her grandchildren just out of reach. She channeled that longing into stories that live somewhere between the warmth of Hallmark and the drama of Lifetime, inspired by her love of Nora Roberts and Nicholas Sparks. Lorah describes herself as having the heart of a bear: soft and cuddly one moment, fierce and formidable the next. That duality flows naturally into her work, where romance is always at the center but emotions run the full spectrum. When she is not writing, Lorah is outdoors exploring Central Florida’s natural spaces, fostering baby squirrels in need, and trying to get any work done despite her Jack Russell terrier’s best efforts to derail her. She credits that spirited little dog as both her muse ... Read more

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Janet Tamez

Editor — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:29:53 +0000

Janet Tamez is a poet, writer, and publishing advocate whose words have come alive on stages in Miami and New York City. Born and raised in Union City, New Jersey, she earned her B.A. in English from the University of Miami and recently added a Master’s in Publishing from Pace University. After a decade in the classroom, Janet made a bold career pivot in her 40s, channeling her passion for storytelling into the publishing world. Her graduate thesis examined diversity challenges in Christian and Catholic publishing, and she continues that work as a writer and editor for the Catholic Writers Guild, championing faith-based authors and inclusive narratives. Today, Janet teaches creative writing to middle school students in south Florida, shaping the next generation of voices. She is also the 2025 recipient of FAPA’s Student Award for Literary Excellence. Her debut poetry collection, Wherever You Go, There You Are, reflects her ... Read more

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