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Category: Marquette
Lee LaForge, manager of Book World, Marquette – R.I.P.
I am very sorry to announce that Lee LaForge, the manager of Book World, in Marquette, passed away yesterday. I don’t know the details, only that it is all over Facebook this morning. He was just short of turning 45. He was a great supporter of local authors. In fact,…
UPPAA Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored
U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored MARQUETTE, MI (May 15, 2016) – 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 Peninsula…
U.P. Book Market to Be Held at Peter White Public Library: Eighteen Local Authors to Meet Their Public
U.P. Book Market to Be Held at Peter White Public Library: Eighteen Local Authors to Meet Their Public MARQUETTE, MI (May 15, 2016)—On Friday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Peter White Public Library, in association with the U.P. Publishers and Authors Association, will host a U.P. Book…
UP authors – join us June 17th for Authors Market and sell your books in person!
We have created a new book selling opportunity! The Peter White Public Library in Marquette will be our host for the “U.P. Authors Book Market!” It is the day before our spring UPPAA meeting, Friday, June 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your tent or put your…
Marquette Author Tyler Tichelaar Publishes Third Novel in King Arthur Series
For Immediate Release Marquette, MI, December 9, 2015—Three centuries after she carried her brother, King Arthur, to Avalon, Morgan le Fay is still interfering in the lives of mortals. At the court of Charlemagne is the handsome and virile Prince Ogier of Denmark, and Morgan le Fay has surprising plans…
20th Anniversary of Great Michigan Deer Tales
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of publication of a popular series of Michigan deer hunting books, Smith Publications in Marquette has printed a special collector’s edition of the first book in the series. Book 1 of Great Michigan Deer Tales continues to be the best selling title of the series,…
Evenings of U.P. Nature Writing
The Third Annual U.P. Nature Writing Contest, sponsored by North Country Publishing of Skandia and the Falling Rock Café and Bookstore of Munising, will conclude with two evenings of nature writing. September 15, 7 p.m. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, Munising September 21 7 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras…
Celebrate the life of Pat Ryan O’Day on September 6th
Join us in celebrating the life of Pat Ryan O’Day, former owner of the Marquette Monthly Sunday September 6th, 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00pm at Frazier’s Boat House, 270 N. Lakeshore, Marquette, MI. Parking on Lower Harbor or McCarty’s Cove. RSVP 906-226-2800.
Meet your UPPAA authors at the Marquette County Fair, Aug 13-16, 2015
Come out to The Marquette County Fair! Thursday August 13 through Sunday the 16th Visit with UP Local Authors. Karl Bohnak Jerry Harju Larry Buege Gretchen Preston Tyler Tichelaar Bob Dobson Books by Ben Mukkala and a few othershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnyd41aPy1M
Book and DVD of Popular Marquette Michigan Play “Willpower” Now Available
Book and DVD of Popular Local Play Willpower Now Available Marquette, MI, June 19, 2015—When Will S. Adams was diagnosed with ossification, a mysterious disease that caused his tissues to harden until he became nearly a living statue, he refused to quit living life fully and was immensely productive. Now…
Pat Ryan O’Day, Owner of Marquette Monthly, Passes Away
For Immediate Release Pat Ryan O’Day, Owner of Marquette Monthly, Passes Away Marquette, MI, — Pat Ryan O’Day, longtime owner, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Marquette Monthly, passed away at U.P. Health System in Marquette on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, following a brief stay at the hospital. Ryan O’Day was…
In memory of Ragene Henry (1947 – 2014)
I am sure many of you knew Ragene Henry or are familiar with the four children’s books she wrote about U.P. History. Here is her obituary at the Canale Funeral Home if you wish to read it or offer condolences. It appeared in the Mining Journal and other UP papers today. Her books include:…
Marquette Monthly Annual Short Story Contest – submit your work!
Marquette Monthly has hosted an annual Short Story Contest since 1990. It is open to all U.P. fiction writers. A $250 cash prize is awarded to the author of the winning entry, which is also published in the MM. Contest Guidelines All entries must be works of fiction no longer…
Book World Marquette Hosts Opportunity to Meet Local Authors
For Immediate Release Book World Hosts Opportunity to Meet Local Authors Marquette, MI, December 8, 2014—On Saturday, December 20, from 1-4 p.m., four local authors will be signing books and greeting the public at Book World in Downtown Marquette. All four authors live in the Marquette-Harvey area, but write about…
Authors confirmed for 2nd Annual U.P. Authors day Oct 4th
Tyler R. Tichelaar has been busy helping to organize the 2nd Annual U.P. Authors Day, which will be held Saturday, October 4 from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Westwood Mall, Marquette Michigan. So far, over a dozen authors plan to attend to sign and share their books with the public….
U.P. Authors Day & Book Fair – Oct 4 in Westwood Mall
You’re invited: TWO Evenings of U.P. Nature Writing
TWO Evenings of U.P. Nature Writing Thursday, September 11th—7 p.m., Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 E. Munising Ave., Munising (M-28) AND Wednesday, September 24th—7 p.m., Peter White Library Community Room, Marquette Join us to hear authors read their entries in the Second Annual Nature Writing Contest, receive awards and…
Winners Selected in Second Annual U.P. Nature Writing Contest
For immediate release:Information: Lynn EmerickAugust 21, 2014North Country Publishingnorthco@up.net906-942-7879 Winners Selected in Second Annual U.P. Nature Writing Contest Entries for the Second Annual Upper Peninsula Nature Writing Contest were received from across the Upper Peninsula –Munising and Ironwood, Copper Harbor and Newberry, Hancock, Engadine, Naubinway, Lake Linden, Chassell and Wakefield…
ALL UP authors invited to join Second Annual U.P. Authors Day Book Fair.
Dear Fellow U.P. Author, The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association, Gretchen Preston, and I would like to invite you to participate in the Second Annual U.P. Authors Day Book Fair. Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 2014 12 noon – 6 pm. Where: Westwood Mall, Marquette, Michigan Table Fee:…
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UP Reader #8 Released!
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Lee LaForge, manager of Book World, Marquette – R.I.P.
I am very sorry to announce that Lee LaForge, the manager of Book World, in Marquette, passed away yesterday. I don’t know the details, only that it is all over Facebook this morning. He was just short of turning 45. He was a great supporter of local authors. In fact,…
UPPAA Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored
U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored MARQUETTE, MI (May 15, 2016) – 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 Peninsula…
U.P. Book Market to Be Held at Peter White Public Library: Eighteen Local Authors to Meet Their Public
U.P. Book Market to Be Held at Peter White Public Library: Eighteen Local Authors to Meet Their Public MARQUETTE, MI (May 15, 2016)—On Friday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Peter White Public Library, in association with the U.P. Publishers and Authors Association, will host a U.P. Book…
UP authors – join us June 17th for Authors Market and sell your books in person!
We have created a new book selling opportunity! The Peter White Public Library in Marquette will be our host for the “U.P. Authors Book Market!” It is the day before our spring UPPAA meeting, Friday, June 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your tent or put your…
Marquette Author Tyler Tichelaar Publishes Third Novel in King Arthur Series
For Immediate Release Marquette, MI, December 9, 2015—Three centuries after she carried her brother, King Arthur, to Avalon, Morgan le Fay is still interfering in the lives of mortals. At the court of Charlemagne is the handsome and virile Prince Ogier of Denmark, and Morgan le Fay has surprising plans…
20th Anniversary of Great Michigan Deer Tales
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of publication of a popular series of Michigan deer hunting books, Smith Publications in Marquette has printed a special collector’s edition of the first book in the series. Book 1 of Great Michigan Deer Tales continues to be the best selling title of the series,…
Evenings of U.P. Nature Writing
The Third Annual U.P. Nature Writing Contest, sponsored by North Country Publishing of Skandia and the Falling Rock Café and Bookstore of Munising, will conclude with two evenings of nature writing. September 15, 7 p.m. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, Munising September 21 7 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras…
Celebrate the life of Pat Ryan O’Day on September 6th
Join us in celebrating the life of Pat Ryan O’Day, former owner of the Marquette Monthly Sunday September 6th, 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00pm at Frazier’s Boat House, 270 N. Lakeshore, Marquette, MI. Parking on Lower Harbor or McCarty’s Cove. RSVP 906-226-2800.
Meet your UPPAA authors at the Marquette County Fair, Aug 13-16, 2015
Come out to The Marquette County Fair! Thursday August 13 through Sunday the 16th Visit with UP Local Authors. Karl Bohnak Jerry Harju Larry Buege Gretchen Preston Tyler Tichelaar Bob Dobson Books by Ben Mukkala and a few othershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnyd41aPy1M
Book and DVD of Popular Marquette Michigan Play “Willpower” Now Available
Book and DVD of Popular Local Play Willpower Now Available Marquette, MI, June 19, 2015—When Will S. Adams was diagnosed with ossification, a mysterious disease that caused his tissues to harden until he became nearly a living statue, he refused to quit living life fully and was immensely productive. Now…
Pat Ryan O’Day, Owner of Marquette Monthly, Passes Away
For Immediate Release Pat Ryan O’Day, Owner of Marquette Monthly, Passes Away Marquette, MI, — Pat Ryan O’Day, longtime owner, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Marquette Monthly, passed away at U.P. Health System in Marquette on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, following a brief stay at the hospital. Ryan O’Day was…
In memory of Ragene Henry (1947 – 2014)
I am sure many of you knew Ragene Henry or are familiar with the four children’s books she wrote about U.P. History. Here is her obituary at the Canale Funeral Home if you wish to read it or offer condolences. It appeared in the Mining Journal and other UP papers today. Her books include:…
Marquette Monthly Annual Short Story Contest – submit your work!
Marquette Monthly has hosted an annual Short Story Contest since 1990. It is open to all U.P. fiction writers. A $250 cash prize is awarded to the author of the winning entry, which is also published in the MM. Contest Guidelines All entries must be works of fiction no longer…
Book World Marquette Hosts Opportunity to Meet Local Authors
For Immediate Release Book World Hosts Opportunity to Meet Local Authors Marquette, MI, December 8, 2014—On Saturday, December 20, from 1-4 p.m., four local authors will be signing books and greeting the public at Book World in Downtown Marquette. All four authors live in the Marquette-Harvey area, but write about…
Authors confirmed for 2nd Annual U.P. Authors day Oct 4th
Tyler R. Tichelaar has been busy helping to organize the 2nd Annual U.P. Authors Day, which will be held Saturday, October 4 from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Westwood Mall, Marquette Michigan. So far, over a dozen authors plan to attend to sign and share their books with the public….
U.P. Authors Day & Book Fair – Oct 4 in Westwood Mall
You’re invited: TWO Evenings of U.P. Nature Writing
TWO Evenings of U.P. Nature Writing Thursday, September 11th—7 p.m., Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 E. Munising Ave., Munising (M-28) AND Wednesday, September 24th—7 p.m., Peter White Library Community Room, Marquette Join us to hear authors read their entries in the Second Annual Nature Writing Contest, receive awards and…
Winners Selected in Second Annual U.P. Nature Writing Contest
For immediate release:Information: Lynn EmerickAugust 21, 2014North Country Publishingnorthco@up.net906-942-7879 Winners Selected in Second Annual U.P. Nature Writing Contest Entries for the Second Annual Upper Peninsula Nature Writing Contest were received from across the Upper Peninsula –Munising and Ironwood, Copper Harbor and Newberry, Hancock, Engadine, Naubinway, Lake Linden, Chassell and Wakefield…
ALL UP authors invited to join Second Annual U.P. Authors Day Book Fair.
Dear Fellow U.P. Author, The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association, Gretchen Preston, and I would like to invite you to participate in the Second Annual U.P. Authors Day Book Fair. Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 2014 12 noon – 6 pm. Where: Westwood Mall, Marquette, Michigan Table Fee:…
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UP Reader #8 Released!
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