* Carl Hiaasen: Hiaasen is a journalist and author who is known for his humorous and satirical novels set in Florida, such as "Tourist Season" and "Stormy Weather."
* Tim Dorsey: Dorsey is an author of mystery novels, including the Serge Storms series, set in Florida.
* Judy Blume: Blume is an author of children's and young adult novels, including "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and "Blubber."
* Zora Neale Hurston: Hurston was an author, anthropologist, and folklorist known for her work on African-American culture, such as "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and "Mules and Men."
* Harry Crews: Crews was an author known for his gritty and often violent novels set in Florida, such as "The Gospel Singer" and "Car."