Authors at Snowbound Books
UPPAA member Lon Emerick of North Country Publishing and Mary Kinnunen (with the new book UP Puzzles) at a six-author booksigning at Snowbound Books on December 10th. Hooray for independent bookstores
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Donna Winters – Writing Regional Historical Romances
On December 14th, 2011 Irene Watson and Tyler R. Tichelaar spoke with romance author, publisher, and entrepreneur Donna Wintersabout writing regional historical romances. Donna Winters and her husband Fred Winters are the owners of Bigwater Publishing. Since 1989 they have released 15 of Donna’s historical romances for ages 12 and up under…
UPPAA author Gretchen Preston in Marquette holiday events
Gretchen Preston will be signing her new book More Valley Cats at… The Holiday Outback Show at the Marquette Armory Nov 26 10-6 and Nov 27. from 11-5 in Marquette. She will also have a signing at Donckers Restaurant in Marquette Saturday Dec 3rd, 3-5pm. Visit her at www.prestonhillpress.com
UPPAA author Tyler Tichelaar to appear in Marquette holiday events
UPPAA author Tyler R. Tichelaar will be appearing in two upcoming Marquette holiday events Sat. & Sun, November 26 & 27th 11am-5pm. The Outback Holiday Art Fair. Marquette Armory, corner of Wright and Lincoln Streets. Marquette, Michigan. Over thirty other vendors will be there selling holiday gifts. Fri. December 2,…
UPPAA author Lon Emerick in Houghton, MI, Nov. 26
North Country Publishing author Lon and Lynn Emerick will be offering their Upper Peninsula books at the Home for the Holidays Gift Market on November 26th from 10-4 pm at the MTU Rosza Center, Houghton MI. Event sponsor writes: “We are excited to have your beautiful books in our show this year.” (Wasn’t…
UPPAA authors @ Snowbound Books, Dec. 10th
Regional Author Extravaganza at Snowbound Books, Marquette. December 10th 1-3 pm. Six regional authors — several members of UPPAA — will be joining together to meet fans at this very popular independent bookstore. Books will be available for autographs and purchases. Lon Emerick (Paradise North, You Wouldn’t LIke it Here) Mary…
Meet Pam Meyers – enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card!
Meet Pam Meyers at my blog today and enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card! Learn about her new book, *Thyme for Love*. Enticing food seasons every page, spiced with a murder mystery and a resurrected romance. http://greatlakesromances.blogspot.com/
Meet UPPAA author Lesley DuTemple
Lesley DuTemple, author of Stars in the Water will be making appearances during the upcoming holiday season! Nov. 17th: Einerlei Holiday Open House (Chassell) 7 – 9 pm Dec. 10th: Snowbound Books (Marquette) 1 – 3 pm Stars in the Water, an illustrated storybook for children of all ages—was published…
Why join an author’s association??
UPPAA member Jenifer Brady writes: Having other writers to commiserate with and bounce ideas off of has been invaluable to my growth as a writer, and UPPAA is full of kind-hearted people with both experience and ingenuity who are always willing to give advice and/or encouragement and go the extra…
Queen City Poetry Celebration in Marquette Michigan
Attend the “Queen City Poetry Celebration” Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm at the Marquette Federation of Women’s Clubhouse at 104 W. Ridge Street. Featured Poets will be: Claudia Drosen, Matt Maki, Janeen Pergrin Rastall, Richard Rastall, and Helen Haskell Remien. Following is an open mic where all are invited to share their original…
Paradise North featured in Lake Superior Magazine
The November 2011, issue of Lake Superior Magazine includes a review of Lon Emerick’s latest title: Paradise North: Seasons in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Konnie LeMay, LSM editor, writes that: “Lon Emerick, a fifth generation resident of the Upper Peninsula, is at his best describing his home landscape and…
UPPAA – Fall Membership Meeting
The Fall 2011 meeting of the Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Association (UPPAA) was held at the Ponderosa in Marquette Michigan on October 2nd, 2011. Also in attendance but not pictured were Lynn Emerick, Ben Mukkala, Milly Balzarini, Tyler Tichelaar
Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Opens Minds with New Humor Book
Contrary to the old adage, laughter cannot heal all wounds. However, it can temporarily relieve virtually any amount of stress. UPPAA author, Mark E. Elswick, the survivor of a traumatic brain injury, proved his doctors wrong when they said he would be a vegetable. Not only did he survive but…
Meet UPPAA authors at Big Holiday Show in Iron Mountain
North County Publishing will again be part of the BIG HOLIDAY SHOW (that’s what they call it!) on November 5th at Bay West Campus in Iron Mountain, sponsored by the Iron Mountain Daily News. Lovely building, lots of attendance, interested customers!
Interview With Tyler R. Tichelaar, President of UPPAA
UPPAA’s own Tyler R. Tichelaar, now President in his 2nd term was featured in the BookMarktingBuzzBlog interview this week. Thanks Tyler, for helping get the word out!
UPPAA @ Ishpeming Renaissance Fair
UPPAA authors Tyler R. Tichelaar and Bob Dobson came out for the annual Renaissance Fair at Bancroft Park in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 6th 2011. Tyler’s newest book King Arthur’s Children: A Study In Fiction and Tradition was featured at this event.
UPPAA @ Outback Art festival in Marquette Michigan
Special thanks to UPPAA’s Tyler Tichelaar for once again providing a photo retrospective of this multi-author event.
UPPAA @ Tall Ships Weekend in Marquette Michigan
It was a beautiful day in Marquette Michigan for the Tall Ships event. UPPAA authors were out in force introducing the public to historical and regional fact and fiction books by UP authors. Thanks to Tyler R. Tichelaar for organizing the event and authors for the day. UPPAA attendees included…
Tyler R. Tichelaar – Author Events in the U.P.
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…
Award-Winning Authors Galore on U.P. Book Tour
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…
