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
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!
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.
Special thanks to UPPAA’s Tyler Tichelaar for once again providing a photo retrospective of this multi-author event.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Tyler Tichelaar will be giving a reading and presentation on his new book “My Marquette” at the Joy Center, 1492 Southwood Dr in Ishpeming on Sunday 7pm – January 16th. We’re having the Christmas cookies we were supposed to have before the Dec 12th blizzard postponed the event!
Lon and Lynn Emerick (North Country Publishing) will be signing the new book Paradise North, along with six other titles, at the Holiday Outback Art Fair on November 27 and 28th at the Holiday Inn in Marquette, Michigan. This will be a mini-version of the popular Outback Art Fair on…
