I hope you’re all enjoying summer. It’s been too hot for this Yooper lately, but that’s not stopping me from participating in multiple summer events. Here are a few places you can catch me, beginning this weekend. Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 – Come to Marquette to visit…
Did you know that Escanaba native Tom Bissell had a Guggenheim fellowship? You’ll be able to catch the author of Chasing the Sea at Negaunee’s Vista Theater on July 14th, and at the Escanaba Public Library on July 16th. Tom Bissell is just one of more than 60 authors participating…
UPPAA member Lisa A. Shiel and author of Backyard Bigfoot will be appearing at the 2nd Annual Bigfoot Bash at the Michigan Magazine Museum on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Michigan Magazine Museum, Comins, MI 3309 N Abbe Rd Comins, MI 48619-9780 B.Y.O.S. = Bring Your Own…
Most of you in Upper Michigan have heard that author Ron Riekki is working upon getting his book “U.P.: a novel” made into a major motion picture. As part of his promotion, and as part of his efforts to promote the literature of Upper Michigan, he has arranged a U.P.-wide,…
North Country Publishing will be showing and signing their Upper Peninsula books, including the latest title: *Paradise North: Seasons in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan* at locations this summer. Outback Art Fair, at Picnic Rocks in Marquette: July 30 and 31st Blueberry Festival in Paradise, at the Berry Patch Cafe…
Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore 60+ Writers, 50+ Events, 30+ Cities, 20+ U.P. Cities! The U.P. Book Tour 2011 has been organized by Ron Riekki, author of the novel, “U.P.” Join us for events at Peter White Public Library on Thursday, June 23rd, 7-9 p.m. and at Falling Rock Café…
Tyler R. Tichelaar was the guest speaker on 06/09/2011 at the Iron River Library for the Lunch with the Author Series L.E. Ward is the author of “Pennies from Heaven” and many other books of poetry and film reviews. Sandra Thoney is the author of the “Remembering Stambaugh” series.
On June 1st, 2011 Irene Watson and Tyler R. Tichelaar interviewed writer, publisher, and marketing guru Patrika Vaughn on how to choose the right mentor. Patrika Vaughn has 25 years of experience include every aspect of writing, publishing, and marketing. She is a columnist with articles published in more than…
In case you couldn’t join us, here’s some pictures including Irene Watson, our special guest of honor and UPPAA President and award-winning author Tyler R. Tichelaar. a
NOTE: This is not an official UPPAA event however there may be an opportunity to co-exhibit your books at a UPPAA vendor booth. Contact Tyler Tichelaar at Marquette Fiction for details on exhibit co-op book display. Upper Peninsula History Conference Marks 62nd Year June 17-19, 2011 MARQUETTE-The Historical Society of…
New Science Fiction from Kathryn Klos! Learn more about her books [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TuJ08tJpCw&w=425&h=349]
UPPAA author Rich Hill is happy to announce that his most recent book, “Hitchhiking After Dark: Offbeat Stories from a Small Town,” just won First Place in the Humor category at the 21st Annual Midwest Book Awards Be sure to check out all the humor books from our UPPAA member…
Marvin Szukalowski – author of “A Simple Man’s Psychology” Gretchen Preston – author of “Valley Cats” Tyler Tichelaar – author of “My Marquette” Valerie Bradley Holliday – author of “Northern Roots” Deb Pascoe – author of “Life with a View” Nancy Dwyer (she’s the owner of the Falling Rock Cafe)
Saturday, May 14th. Falling Rock Cafe, Munising, Michigan. 9am-Noon. Four U.P. authors will be signing books in one exciting morning event! Tyler Tichelaar, author of “My Marquette,” Gretchen Preston, author of “Valley Cats,” Valerie Bradley-Holliday, author of “Northern Roots” Deb Pascoe, author of “Life with a View”
Thursday, May 12th. Luncheon at the Landmark Inn, Marquette. Tyler R. Tichelaar will be given the Barbara Kelly Historic Preservation Award at the Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Annual Awards. Friday, May 13th. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Peter White Library, Marquette. 7pm. The Marquette County Arts Awards. Open to…
UPPAA author Bill Nelson reports: These pictures were posted all over the Bark River-Harris Michigan school when I did an authors day book presentation of my book, “Harvey the Great Lakes Whale“. In all day sessions I taught the basics of writing to 320 munchkins from kindergarten thru sixth grade.
Identify Your Audience The most important issue for authors is making sure they sell a ton of books. However, there are certain things authors have to know about their audience to truly relate to them, so that they will buy the book/s. In this workshop you will learn the demographics…
U.P. PUBLISHING GROUP HOLDS 13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Publishing Industry, Writing, and Book Marketing Explored At 2011 UPPAA Conference MARQUETTE, Mich. (April 6, 2011) – In its constant commitment to keeping regional authors and publishers up-to-date on changes in the publishing world and providing effective marketing and writing strategies, the Upper…
