Diana McCaulay: Author, Founder of J.E.T.
DIANA McCAULAY is a much nominated and awarded Jamaican writer, environmental activist and a lifelong resident of its capital city Kingston. She has written six novels. Her most recent novel is “A House for MIss Pauline.” She is the founder of the Jamaica Environment Trust (J.E.T.)
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Dream Team: Books & Books + The Betsy Hotel
The Betsy-South Beach (thebetsyhotel.com), in partnership with Books & Books (booksandbooks.com) will collaborate on a new literary series. All program events will take place at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive. Miami Beach, Florida, on the last Sunday of every month.
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Hester Kaplan: Writer, Editor, Educator
HESTER KAPLAN is a writer, editor, and educator. Her most recent book, “Twice Born” (2025), is a memoir of her relationship with her parents, primarily her father, Pulitzer Prize recipient Justin Kaplan.
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Author Hayden Herrera: From “Frida” to “Upper Bohemia”
HAYDEN HERRERA is an art historian, critic, and biographer. Her doctoral dissertation about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo became her first book: “Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo,” which was made into the movie “Frida,” starring Salma Hayek.
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Storyteller John Dufresne
JOHN DUFRESNE is an award-winning, best-selling novelist and short story writer. He has also written six books on the craft of fiction writing.
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