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S5: E7 A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula By Peter Wurdock

Victor October 12, 2024 October 12, 2024UP Notable Book Club 0

UPPAA A promotional image for the U.P. Notable Book Club. It features the text: "Pete Wurdock, Author of A Nostalgic Lens, Season 5, Episode 7." A portrait of Pete Wurdock is on the right. The background shows a colorful aurora over a silhouette of trees.

Peter Wurdock, an author and photographer, shares his deep connection to the landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) through his book, “<a href=”https://www.upbookreview.com/2024/05/22/a-nostalgic-lens-photographs-essays-from-michigans-upper-peninsula-by-peter-wurdock/”>A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula</a>.” His journey from Royal Oak, Michigan, to Newberry, where he now resides with his two adopted greyhounds, weaves…

Meet UPPAA author Pat Winton on Sunday Oct 13

Victor October 9, 2024 October 9, 2024Author Events 0

UPPAA Book cover titled "Farmed Out in Ontonagon County" by Pat Winton. It features a rural scene with a barn, a vintage car, an adult with a shovel, and a child looking at a gravestone. The background shows green fields under a clear sky.

Some of you may have seen the review of Pat Winton’s “Farmed Out in Ontonagon County” in the October 2024 issue of Marquette Monthly. Pat has become a UPPAA member recently and is just now doing his book launch downstate this Sunday. He is appearing along Paul Schubert and his…

The Great Seney Fire: A Historical Account of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976

Victor October 5, 2024 October 5, 2024UP Notable Book Club 0

UPPAA Promotional image for the U.P. Notable Book Club. Features Gregory M. Lusk, author of "The Great Seney Fire: A History of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976." Season 5, Episode 5, with a forest and aurora in the background.

In this comprehensive exploration of The Great Seney Fire, author Greg Lusk recounts the harrowing events surrounding the largest forest fire in Michigan since 1908. Drawing from his personal experiences as a fire management specialist, Lusk provides insights into the fire’s origins, its destructive path, and the collaborative efforts to…

Understanding Native American Heritage Through Storytelling

Victor October 5, 2024 October 5, 2024Author Interviews, UP Notable Book Club, Videos 0

UPPAA Promotional image for U.P. Notable Book Club, featuring an aurora borealis backdrop. Text reads: "U.P. Notable Book Club Presents Julie Buchholtz, Author of Who Am I? Season 5, Episode 6." Includes a portrait of a smiling woman.

In today’s world, storytelling remains a powerful medium to convey cultural heritage and personal identity. Julie Buchholz, a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians, has crafted a narrative that resonates deeply with both Native American and broader audiences. Her book, “Who Am I?” captures the…

Upper Peninsula Authors book signing during Copper Harbor’s Art in the Park

Victor August 12, 2024 August 12, 2024Author Events, Copper Harbor 0

UPPAA Promotional poster for an Upper Peninsula Authors book signing event at Grandpa's Barn during Copper Harbor’s Art in the Park on August 17 and 18. Location: 340 Fourth Street, Copper Harbor. All authors' books will be available for sale.

For Immediate Release: August 12, 2024 Upper Peninsula Authors book signing during Copper Harbor’s Art in the Park August 17th & 18th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Grandpa’s Barn – on the porch 340 Fourth Street Copper Harbor, MI 49918 (behind Copper Harbor’s one-room school) For More Information: …

POETRY POTPOURRI – An Evening of Poetry and Prose in Benzonia

Victor July 24, 2024 July 24, 2024Author Events 0

UPPAA A flyer for "Poetry Potpourri: An Evening of Poetry and Prose" at Benzonia Public Library on Monday, August 12th, from 6:00-7:00 PM. Featuring poets Susan Griffiths, Angela Haase, Michael Hughes, Kris Kuntz, Ellen Lord, and Katherine Roth. Free entry and book signings.

POETRY POTPOURRI – An Evening of Poetry and Prose Join regional poets as they share with us inside the historic Benzonia Public Library! Monday, August 12th 6:00-7:00 PM Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave (US-31), Benzonia, MI 231-882-4111 * www.benzonialibrary.org Featuring the poetry of: Susan Griffiths (Lake Ann) Angela Haase…

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel From the Fearless Standpoint

Victor June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024Writing Workshop 0

UPPAA A promotional graphic for a writers workshop titled "Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint." It is described as a 3 full-day writers workshop with award-winning literary author and educator Joseph D. Haske. The background features a person writing in a notebook.

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel From the Fearless Standpoint Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for a transformative 3-day Writers Workshop, “Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint”. This immersive experience is designed to help you break through creative barriers and unlock your full potential as…

Writers Symposium at Hessel School House Inspires and Educates Local Literary Community

Victor June 25, 2024 June 25, 2024Conference Presentations 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 23, 2024 CONTACT: Kristy Beyer, Program Director Hessel School House 906-484-1333 office 231-330-4389 cell director@hesselschoolhouse.net Writers Symposium at Hessel School House Inspires and Educates Local Literary Community (Hessel, MI) This past Saturday, June 22, the Hessel School House was abuzz with creativity and enthusiasm as…

U.P. Notable Books Club S5: E4 – Rod Sadler and The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

Victor June 14, 2024 June 14, 2024Author Interviews, UP Notable Book Club 0

ROD SADLER worked as a police officer in Mid-Michigan for thirty years, retiring in 2012. He began researching his first book after discovering the story of a brutal 1897 murder in Williamston, Michigan, a town where he had spent his childhood. His great-grandfather served as the sheriff at the time…

Local Authors and Artists 🧑‍🎨 to Appear at First Lakenenland Sculpture Park Summer Festival:

Victor May 7, 2024 May 7, 2024Author Events 0

UPPAA A colorful outdoor sign for "lakemonoland" featuring stylized metal cutouts of a deer and a bear on either side of an orange, cursive script. the sign is set against a backdrop of trees.

For Immediate Release… CONTACT: Tom Lakenen, President Lakenenland Sculpture Park 2800 M-28 East, Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 250-5138 tjlironart@yahoo.com https://lakenenland.com/ Local Authors and Artists 🧑‍🎨 to Appear at First Lakenenland Sculpture Park Summer Festival (Marquette, MI) – The Lakenland Sculpture Park on M-28…

The Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading Event at Charlevoix Library

Victor April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024Author Events 0

UPPAA A grayscale image of a person holding an open book, focusing on their hands and the book, with a youtube play button overlay, titled "the bards of northern michigan: live poetry reading event".

This event includes many of our UPPAA member poets including but not limited to Art Curtis, Ellen Lord, Tom Conlan, Edd Tury, and others. In recognition of National Poetry Month, join us at the library for a celebration of the spoken word. Talented regional poets will read from their published…

U.P. Notable Book Club with Tyler Tichelaar and “Odin’s Eye: A Marquette Time Travel Novel”

Victor April 12, 2024 April 12, 2024UP Notable Book Club 0

UPPAA Promotional image for u.p. notable book club, featuring a portrait of tyler tichelaar, author of "odin’s eye," set against a night sky and pine trees. text announces his appearance in season 5, episode 2.

TYLER R. TICHELAAR has a Ph.D. in Literature from Western Michigan University and Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in English from Northern Michigan University. He is the owner of Marquette Fiction, his own publishing company; Superior Book Productions, a professional editing, proofreading, book layout, and website design and maintenance service; and…

U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces 7th Annual Dandelion Cottage Award Winners

Victor March 28, 2024 March 28, 2024Uncategorized 0

Houghton High School Takes Another Hat Trick 🏒 U.P. Student Writers to be Honored for Best Short Stories MARQUETTE, MI (March 4th, 2024)— the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) is extremely pleased to announce the winners of the 7th annual Dandelion Cottage Award. The award recognizes U.P. student short…

Join us for UPPAA Spring Conference in Marquette!

Victor March 25, 2024 May 24, 2024Meetings 0

UPPAA Annual Conference, Peter White Public Library, 117 N. Front Street, Marquette, MI Always FREE for members, ($60 for general public) please click here to register now! Hurry, registration ends May 10th, 2024 Young Writers: please register for the Young Writers Storytelling Workshop. Friday, May 17th 2024 – Pre-Conference Networking…

U.P. Writer’s Symposium 🖊️ Register Now for a Day of Inspiration for Writers of All Skill Levels: Featuring Keynote by Angeline Boulley

Victor March 23, 2024 June 22, 2024Meetings 0

U.P. Writer’s Symposium 🖊️ Register Now for a Day of Inspiration for Writers of All Skill Levels: Featuring Keynote by Angeline Boulley (Hessel, MI) – Calling all aspiring and established writers! Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center will host an Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium set to…

The Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading Event Apr 16

Victor March 20, 2024 March 20, 2024Author Events 0

UPPAA A person in a sweater stands in front of a microphone, holding an open book in their hands.

The Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading Event Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Community Room A+B In recognition of National Poetry Month, join us at the library for a celebration of the spoken word. Talented regional poets will read from their published works featured in (but not…

“Yooper Poetry” Features the UP Experience in Verse

Victor March 17, 2024 March 17, 2024New Releases 0

UPPAA Man standing next to a book titled "yooper poetry" with autumn leaves on the cover.

By Ernest Dempsey Modern History Press has published works of both fiction and poetry from and about the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan. Its latest book is an anthology of poetry by Yoopers (UPers) titled Yooper Poetry: On Experiencing Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Edited by Raymond Luczak, a proud Yooper who…

Matthew Hellman and “The Biting Cold” on U.P. Notable Book Club

Victor March 16, 2024 March 16, 2024Author Interviews, UP Notable Book Club 0

MATTHEW HELLMAN is an award-winning author who was educated as an Electrical Engineer but has worked most of his life in law enforcement. Probably because those two things go together like peanut butter and jelly… Always a fan of good writing, he is studying the craft and moving toward a…

Young Writers Storytelling Workshop now open for enrollment!

Victor February 11, 2024 March 16, 2024Author Events 0

Media Contact: Rehema Clarken, 906-275-9002, storytelling@uppaa.org Young Writers Storytelling Workshop to be held May 18 in Marquette Hosted by UP Publishers and Authors Association The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) will host its first-ever full-day workshop for young writers on May 18 in conjunction with the 2024 UPPAA…

Jennifer McGraw and The Unsolved Mysteries of Father Marquette’s Many Graves

Victor February 9, 2024 February 9, 2024UP Notable Book Club 0

UPPAA The cover of jennifer mcgraw's up notable book presents.

JENNIFER MCGRAW writes non-fiction history focusing on the 1600s and the Michilimackinac region. Her latest book, The Unsolved Mysteries of Father Marquette’s Many Graves, discusses his time in the Great Lakes area, his life at Sault Sainte Marie and Saint Ignace, his trip down the Mississippi, and his death. It…

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