UPPAA 2012 Spring Conference Pictures
The UPPAA 2012 Spring Conference took place at the Peter White Library in Marquette Michigan on April 21st, 2012 cZxc
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NMU alumni Andy Liebner signing “Wild Shot” in Marquette, Michigan
Former NMU student and skier, Andy Liebner, will be in town to sign copies of his new book, Wild Shot, on April 22nd, 2012 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Shiras room at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette, Michigan. Liebner, whose grandmother hails from Trenary, was raised…
Personal Appearances Boost Sales – Tips for You
Gretchen Preston plans to expand her marketing efforts in 2012 through appearances with the U.P. Book Tour and participation at events throughout the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. Her marketing strategy consists of building a fan base. Children and cat lovers of all ages are her target groups. She has…
Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges
Whenever we read about the death of a child as a result of abuse, we heap righteous indignation—and rightly so—upon the agency responsible for protecting our children. We want to hold someone accountable for such tragic and unnecessary death. However, Deborah K. Frontiera’s book, Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent…
The Lucchesi Story – an American saga
Maria Matson has released her family saga: www.TheLucchesiStory.com Research into the three generations of the Lucchesi family brought Maria Vezzetti Matson face to face with what days and nights must have been like for her grandmother. Gelsomina arrived as a young girl from Italy to a small mining town in Michigan…
Deer Hunting, 4th Edition
Richard P. Smith has launched his 24th book: 4th Edition of Deer Hunting 814 Clark St., Marquette, MI 49855 Ph. 906-225-1002 If you are looking for a book about deer hunting that has as much current information about the subject as possible, including almost 300 color photos, the 4th edition…
Lynn and Lon Emerick named Outstanding Writers for 2012
MARQUETTE — The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center is proud to announce the winners of the fifteenth annual Marquette County Arts Awards. Sponsored by the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, the Art Awards recognize and thank arts supporters and community members that are especially involved…
14th Annual UPPAA Conference Schedule
UPPAA 2012 SPRING CONFERENCE Saturday, April 21, 2012 Peter White Public Library, Marquette Register now! 10:00-10:30 Registration 10:30-10:45 Opening Remarks 10:45-12:00 Keynote: Ellen Airgood 12:00-1:00 Session 1 1:00-1:45 Lunch 1:45-2:00 Business meeting 2:00-3:00 Session 2 3:10-4:10 Session 3 4:10-4:30 Networking/Cleanup All Sessions will be held in the Community Room SESSION 1 – “Everything You Want…
UPPAA 14th annual conference April 21 in Marquette, Michigan
U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 14TH Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored MARQUETTE, MI (March 22, 2011) – In its constant commitment to informing regional authors and publishers of the latest changes in the publishing world and offering effective marketing and writing strategies, the Upper…
Iron County Museum and Iron County Genealogical Society
The Iron County Historical & Museum Society and the Iron County Genealogical Society enjoy a special relationship. The archives in the Research Center at the Museum contain thousands of obituaries, family and individual biographies, oral histories, census records and so much more. Copies of The Iron County Reporter going back…
John Gubbins visiting writer at Northern Michigan University, Marquette Michigan
On March 19, the Visiting Writers Series, hosted by the English Department at NMU, is featuring John Gubbins, author of the novel Profound River, which tells the “incredible true story of Dame Juliana—the nun who invented fly-fishing.” Gubbins, who is from Ishpeming, has a law degree from Columbia University and…
Meet UPPAA authors Larry Lankton and Christine Saari in Calumet, Michigan
Wed, March 14 – Calumet Michigan – Historical Presentation. Local historian and author Larry Lankton will present The Uniqueness of Calumet. 6:30 p.m. Calumet Public Library, 57070 Mine Street. 337-0311, ext. 1107. Thurs, March 15 in Calumet, Michigan – Calumet • Reading and Book Signing. Author Christine Saari will read and…
Meet UPPAA Author Deb Pascoe in Marquette, Michigan on March 12
Monday, March 12, NCLL’s Write It Down – Preserve Your Story. Learn writing tips from writer and author Debra Pascoe. Register by the March 8th. NCLL members, free; nonmembers, $5. 7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street, Marquette, MI. Phone (906)226-6210.
Anatomy of “Anatomy”: The Making of a Movie
Last Tuesday a remastered version of the fifty-plus-year-old movie, “Anatomy of a Murder” was released by Criterion. Along with the movie itself are some extras by people with knowledge of Preminger, the movie itself and other aspects. Also included are excerpts from a movie being made based on Joan G. Hansen’s book, Anatomy…
Cathy Stucker – Author Blogging – Tips on Why and How
On February 16th, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and marketing guru Cathy Stuckeron the basics of effective blogging AND promoting your blog. Best known as the Idea Lady, Cathy Stucker helps authors, entrepreneurs and professionals attract customers and make themselves famous with techniques that make…
2012 Manistique Art and Craft Fair
The Manistique Art Club has handed the reins of the annual Manistique Art and Craft Fair over to Lake Effect Community Arts organization. There are a few changes this year so be sure to read the Rules-Guidelines-Information in the flyer before applying. It will still be the usual fun busy day…
The Flint Public Library is planning a local authors book expo. The Expo will be held at the Flint Public Library on May 19 from 2-6 pm. Interested authors, please contact FaLessia: FaLessia Booker, Library Assistant Flint Public Library falessiabooker2011@gmail.com 810-249-2170
Arianne McHugh – Writing and Publishing Educational Books
On February 2nd, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with educational publisher and marketing guru Arianne McHugh. She is the President and Co-Owner of Saddleback Educational Publishing. She has revamped Saddleback into the country’s largest publisher of high-interest, low readability material. Saddleback kicks off its 30th anniversary with thirteen…
Nancy Barr – Writing Regional Mysteries
On January 4th, 2012 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with regional mystery maven Nancy Barr. Nancy served as news editor at the Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton for three years and now works at Michigan Technological University, where she recently earned a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Technical…
2011 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 5,300 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 4 trips to carry that…
