Author Madeline Martin Launches New Book in Florida
The St. Augustine author embarks on a local tour to promote her 43rd novel, A Time of Witches.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Seasonal Events
St. Augustine author Madeline Martin is hosting a series of events across Florida to celebrate the release of her 43rd novel, A Time of Witches. The historical fiction book centers on the witch trials of 1645 England.
Why it matters
The novel draws inspiration from recurring dreams Martin experienced as a teenager. Her research process involves consulting over 100 nonfiction texts and visiting the physical locations featured in her writing.
Martin maintains a prolific output, previously producing six to eight books per year while working as a full-time business analyst. Each project requires extensive study of more than 100 nonfiction books to ensure historical accuracy.
The players
Madeline Martin
She is a St. Augustine-based author who has published 43 novels and previously worked as a business analyst in Jacksonville.
The details
Martin, who previously worked in Jacksonville, now resides in St. Augustine where she advocates for the adoption of black cats in shelters. Her upcoming tour includes a variety of appearances ranging from festival trolley events to intimate café talks.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Amelia Island Book Festival trolley tour and signing.
October 31, 2026: Book signing at Midnight Moon Books and Boutique from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
November 1, 2026: Author talk at Happy Medium Books Cafe from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This promotional tour highlights the ongoing trend of authors leveraging community-focused events to build engagement outside of traditional national press cycles. It reflects a broader shift where regional festivals serve as vital hubs for connecting writers with their local audience base.
Local readers can meet the author at three scheduled Florida appearances spanning Amelia Island, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. Attendees can participate in book signings and author talks to gain insights into the research behind her latest historical release.
The takeaway
Authors often conduct extensive archival research to ground their historical fiction in reality. Readers interested in the writing process can explore similar genre works to better understand how novelists translate complex history into narrative storytelling.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jacksonville Today.
