UPPAA author Debbie Frontiera will be at the following events this summer: Copper Country Community Arts Council Spring Art and Music festival on Saturday, June 9 from noon to 7 PM Strawberry Festival in Michigan, July 6-7, Outback in Marquette July 28-29. Pasty Fest in Calumet (unconfirmed) Debbie’s books include Eric…
Join U.P. Author Tyler Tichelaar as he tells stories and reads from his new book Spirit of the North: a paranormal romance. Tyler will talk about Marquette’s first ghost, why he chose to write a paranormal story, and the story behind the story. The Joy Center, Wednesday, May 30th, 7-8:30…
The UPPAA 2012 Spring Conference took place at the Peter White Library in Marquette Michigan on April 21st, 2012 cZxc
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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
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 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,…
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…
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 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/
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…
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…
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…
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!
