Bookclub & Signing, Lunch, Ocean, “Florida Kills” Author Ann Kenna Will Join Us!
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🌟📚 Our “Book Signing & BookClub On The Beach” starts the New Year with a BANG! Hosted by Space Coast Meetup & Mingle. 🌊✍️
Kick off 2026 with an unforgettable literary afternoon overlooking the Atlantic! Bring your friends from other bookclubs! You do t even have to had read the book to attend!
📅 Sat., Jan. 10th
🕛 Noon
📍 The Element Oceanfront Hotel, Melbourne
2nd Floor Rooftop Restaurant —Stunning , Elevated Oceanview
Parking is free, just tell the valet your hear for the Bookclub & Lunch event at the restaurant.
We’re welcoming the New Year with sunshine, ocean breezes, great company, and a special guest:
✨ Ann Kenna, Melbourne Beach author of the hit 2024 crime-thriller Florida Kills, will be joining us in person for a lively discussion, book signing, and behind-the-scenes author insights.
📕 About the Book
“Florida Kills” is a crime thriller with a delicious twist of Florida chaos—and it’s been receiving major recognition:
🏆 2025 American Fiction Awards Finalist — Humor / Comedy / Satire
🏆 2025 Finalist for Best Cover Design — Adult Fiction
The plot follows a retired detective living in Florida
trying to enjoy his retirement. A mob boss and his trophy wife arrive in town leading to a series of bizarre and deadly events. Those who know the Everglades and old time Florida can relate to this book and recognize locations.
Ann and out bookclub will discuss the book, share how she builds her plots, shapes her unforgettable characters, navigates the world of publishing, and tackles the whirlwind of book marketing. She’ll also tease her upcoming sequel:
🔥 Gator Town: Florida Still Kills
📚 Books Available: The cover is pictured in the photo section.
I’ll have softcover copies at every Meetup for $18.
You can also purchase the eBook ($4.99) or softcover ($17.99) on amazon.com.
You can also pick up a copy at Moon River Cafe, downtown Melbourne, Village Art Gallery, Cocoa Village, Vero Beach Book Center and Funky Mermaid, Satellite Beach. You can also find it in the library.
A quick note: the hardcover is out of stock—so skip ordering that one!
Whenever possible, we love supporting local authors and local purchases.
🌊 The Setting
We’ll be gathering at the most gorgeous oceanview rooftop in Brevard County.
Enjoy lunch, cocktails, and panoramic Atlantic views on the Element’s second-floor rooftop—right alongside the pool on the far side, as close to the ocean as we can get! Rain or shine, they’ve got a covered area waiting for us.
✨ First-Timers, This Event Is FOR YOU!
New to book clubs? Curious but not sure what to expect?
You do NOT need to read the book to join us.
Come for lunch, grab a cocktail, enjoy the fun, meet new friends, and maybe take home a signed copy. You’ll instantly see what makes this group so special.
📣 Join Us for:
• A stunning oceanfront setting
• Great food & drinks
• A lively literary discussion
• A real author meet-and-greet
• A welcoming group of book lovers and first-time guests
✨ Upcoming events & info:
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