I’ll Be at the Villagers for Veterans Book & Author Showcase — November 7, 2026!

I’m excited to share some wonderful news — I’ll be participating in the Villagers for Veterans 2nd Annual Book & Author Showcase in The Villages, Florida!

This will be a wonderful opportunity to spend the day surrounded by books, readers, fellow authors, and members of the community. If you’re in The Villages or anywhere nearby, I would love for you to stop by and say hello!

Event Details

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Old Mill Playhouse Area – Lake Sumter Landing
1000 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162

I’ll have my books with me, and signed copies will be available for purchase at the event.

My collection includes stories and books centered around faith, healing, hope, love, prayer, encouragement, and even a little fantasy. Although each book is different, they share something important: they were written from the heart with the hope that the words might reach someone exactly when they need them.

Whether you’ve already read one of my books, have followed my writing journey, or are discovering my work for the very first time, I would be delighted to meet you.

Can’t Make It to the Event?

You can still find my books and follow my writing online.

📚 Amazon Author Page — Browse My Books & Leave Reviews\

https://www.amazon.com/author/maaponte

⭐ Goodreads — Follow Me, Rate My Books & Leave Reviews\

https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

🌐 Official Author Website\

https://micheleaponteauthor.com

And if you have already read one of my books, I have a small favor to ask: please consider leaving an honest review.

Reviews mean so much to independent authors. They not only let us know that our words reached someone, but they also help other readers discover our books. Whether you leave your review on Amazon, Goodreads, or share your thoughts with others, your support is deeply appreciated.

Help Me Spread the Word!

Even if you can’t attend, you can still help make November 7th special. Please share this announcement with your friends, family, fellow readers, church community, book groups, or anyone you know in and around The Villages.

Sometimes one simple share introduces a book to exactly the person who needed to find it.

I’m looking forward to meeting readers, talking about books, signing copies, and enjoying a wonderful day celebrating authors and stories while supporting Villagers for Veterans.

November 7th — I’ll be there, and I hope you will be too!

Faith. Healing. Hope. Love. Fantasy.
Books that touch the heart and feed the soul.

— Michele A. Aponte

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Finding Hope After the Loss of a Beloved Pet: Two Heartfelt Books About Love That Never Ends

There are few kinds of grief as quiet—and as deeply personal—as saying goodbye to a beloved animal companion.

Whether they left paw prints across your floors or feathered footprints in your heart, they become part of our families. Their routines become our routines, their joy becomes our joy, and when they're gone, the silence they leave behind can feel overwhelming.

I understand that kind of grief because I've lived it.

I wrote Abnormally Wonderful: Sandy and the Love That Remains during one of the hardest seasons of my life after losing my beloved Sandy. Every page was written through tears, memories, questions, and the hope that love is stronger than death.

As I continued writing, that journey naturally expanded into Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge, a story of love, remembrance, faith, and the hope that our cherished companions are never truly forgotten.

My prayer is that these books don't simply tell a story—they help readers feel understood. If you've ever wondered whether the bond we share with the animals we love has eternal significance, I hope these pages bring you comfort, peace, and hope.

Grief is the price we pay for extraordinary love, but love itself never truly ends.

If you're walking through the loss of a furry or feathered companion—or know someone who is—I hope these books remind you that even in sorrow, hope still has a place.

Available on Amazon.