Doug Alderson

Doug Alderson prefers a kayak to a desk, hugs trees and friends, and loves observing alligators, manatees and other wildlife in their natural environment. Most of his 17 published books focus on the dynamic and quirky nature of his home state of Florida. They include Florida's Rivers, Nostalgic Florida, America's Alligator, Wild Florida Waters, Waters Less Traveled, New Dawn for the Kissimmee River, Encounters with Florida's Endangered Wildlife, A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions, and Discovering Florida's Coast, which was the fourth runner up for book-of-the-year by the Florida Writers Association. He has won six first place Royal Palm Literary awards from the Florida Writers Association, three gold medals from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association for nonfiction books, and several other state and national writing and photography awards.