Wayward Writers Press

06/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS!
Vidge Floyd and the Secret Frequencies by John Davis Jr.
AND
Forever, Cedar Key
AND
The Republic of Cedar Key by Michael Presley Bobbitt
have been selected for awards by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association and will be celebrated on August 1st at FAPACon in Orlando!
Congratulations!

05/26/2026

Wayward Writers Press is thrilled to announce the publication of a glowing Kirkus Review for Michael Presley Bobbitt's latest novel, "The Republic of Cedar Key".

They describe it as, "The epic last chapter in a trilogy full of excitement, adventure, and heartbreak."

The book is available everywhere now!

Check out the full review below

The final installment in Bobbitt’s post-apocalyptic trilogy chronicles a surviving island town in the Florida Keys.

05/21/2026

Our newest novel from Michael Presley Bobbitt (released this Saturday!) with another excellent review!

Full Review here:

https://independentbookreview.com/2026/05/21/the-republic-of-cedar-key-by-michael-presley-bobbitt/

05/08/2026

More great press for the press!
John Davis Jr. - Author 's debut YA novel gets a glowing review from Kirkus!

Get your copy today!

In Davis’ middle-grade novel, a neurodivergent teen’s interest in CB radio and police scanners leads to trouble in the summer of 1992.

05/08/2026

Wayward Writers Press says BRAVO to John Davis Jr. - Author for the just-published incredible Kirkus Review of his novel "Vidge Floyd and the Secret Freqencies".

This heartwarming and exciting debut novel is a recent medalist at the Florida Book Awards and is picking up steam around the country.

Attaboy, John! WWP is glad you're one of us.

In Davis’ middle-grade novel, a neurodivergent teen’s interest in CB radio and police scanners leads to trouble in the summer of 1992.

05/04/2026

We love y'all!
Can't wait to see everyone in Cedar Key on May 23rd!
Make the trip, you won't regret it!

04/27/2026

The Wayward Writers Press new release "In Black and White and Color" is set in Chicago. We were delighted to receive these reader photos today of the book being enjoyed throughout the Second City.

Congrats to author Timothy Shamrock McShane for a truly remarkable book.

Ger your copy today:

https://a.co/d/06EJXtWc

04/24/2026

Thanks to Literary Titan for the excellent new review of our upcoming release from Michael Presley Bobbitt!

04/24/2026

Our author Michael Florida, Author reading from Some Boys Are Better Dead at the Virginia Poetry Society festival in early April.

Some Boys Are Better Dead is available everywhere books are sold. Amazon link is here: https://www.amazon.com/Some-Boys-Are-Better-Dead/dp/B0GNN1PD71/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7lihHDAAwM

1 like. "Poetry Society of Virginia Spring Festival 2026 Open Mic PSV Michael Florida "

04/23/2026

Wayward Writers Press author John Davis Jr. - Author accepted the silver medal for older children's literature tonight at the Florida Book Awards at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

WWP author Michael Presley Bobbitt was excited to attend and help celebrate John's incredible novel, "Vidge Floyd and the Secret Frequencies".