Marquette to Welcome New Artists-in-Residence
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UPPAA Newsletter Winter 2019 Issue posted!
The “Written Word” is the official newsletter of the UPPAA, members receive full-color printed copies in the mail. This is just one of many member benefits, including free admission to our Spring Conference where you can learn from other successful authors, illustrators and publishers. Please enjoy the latest issue here!
WANTED: Webmaster for UPPAA
If you have basic skills in HTML and managing menus, posts, and pages on a WordPress site, you may be just the person the UPPAA is looking for! Starting on June 1st, 2019 we’ll need a new Webmaster for UPPAA.org and all related social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Managing the website encompasses several related activities: New book announcements…
B&N Plans to Open 10-15 Stores in 2019
Barnes & Noble plans to open 10-15 new stores in 2019, about three-quarters of which will replace larger stores whose leases have ended, while one-quarter will be in new locations, the company said yesterday in a conference call with analysts (transcript courtesy of Seeking Alpha) following the release of second-quarter…
Call for Chapter Proposals: “The Northern Midwest and the US-Canadian Borderlands: Essays on a Forgotten Region
The editors of the collection will be Jon K. Lauck and Gleaves Whitney. All proposals should be sent to jlauck1941@hotmail.com Volume editors seek proposals for chapters to be included in an edited collection focused on exploring the northern reaches of the American Midwest and the borderlands, or imagined borderlands, along the…
The UPPAA only works when members help lead it!
GET INVOLVED WITH UPPAA Our membership has soared to over 100 authors, poets, editors, illustrators, and independent publishers. The current Board of Directors invites you to get involved. Contact the committee chairs for more information. Contact Victor Volkman or Mikel Classen to join the distribution and marketing team for the…
UPPAA Summer 2018 Newsletter
Summertime and the livin’ is easy! Get your 2018 Summer issue of The Written Word, the official organ of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)
Write for Marquette Monthly
The Marquette Monthly is looking for people to write articles for it and thought some of our members might be interested. It is especially looking for people living in and looking to write about north and central UP. Anyone interested can contact: editor@marquettemonthly.org (Joe Zyble) or senioreditor@marquettemonthly.org (Rebecca Tavernini). You…
Upper Peninsula Michigan Bookstores
BOOKSTORES Marquette Regional History Center Attn: Jessica Bays – Store Manager 145 W Spring St Marquette, MI 49855-4628 Marquette Arts & Culture Center 217 N Front St Marquette, MI 49855-4220 Gloria Tiglas, Acquisitions Mgr Booktique 125 S Cedar St Manistique, MI 49854-1437 Acquisitions Manager MTU Campus Bookstore 1503 Townsend Dr…
UPPAA Fall 2017 Newsletter
JUDGES NEEDED FOR NEW STUDENT CONTEST Any UPPAA member who is willing to help as a judge for the upcoming student writing contest should contact Larry Buege: LSBuege@aol.com. Judges will read through about 10 stories written by high school students and score them on a number of items. A scoring sheet will be provided. We should…
Superior Plates and Places – pre-order!
We are launching, Superior Plates and Places by the Yooper Goddess, Lori Kulju. The book takes you on culinary adventures across the Upper Peninsula visiting places like Johnny Dog Flanders, Nahma Inn, The Jampot and many more. I also share my personal stories about the place I live and love,…
UPPAA Summer 2015 Newsletter posted
Download the UPPAA Summer 2015 Newsletter Inside this issue Spring 2015 Conference highlights Kindle Scout program Larry Buege’s directory of UP author-friendly bookstores/giftshops New book announcements from UPPAA members! and much more!
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:…
Program helps Vietnam veterans cope with PTSD
UPPAA author Milly Balzarini, author of The Lost Road Home was featured Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an issue many veterans face. A program in Marquette County helps Vietnam veterans cope with PTSD through worship and prayer Read the rest of the story here
UPPAA Newsletter – 1st Quarter 2013
Read The Written Word, the official newsletter of UPPAA and a great source of information on book writing, marketing, publishing, and editing. UPPAA_WINTER_2013
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 7,500 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have…
North Country Publishing exhibit/bookshow items for sale
It’s been joyful, educational, frustrating and a way to meet so many interested and interesting authors/publishers. BUT, after 17 years of writing, publishing, printing/reprirnting, and marketing, Lon and Lynn Emerick DBA North Country Publishing are winding down the business as inventory is sold out. We will be on to other…
Welcome Jill Tewsley, NWS’ new Executive Director!
We have some exciting news– NWS has a new executive director! Please help us in welcoming Jill Tewsley, who comes to us from the world of books at a time when the National Writers Series is growing and taking on new projects. We’ve come a long way since…
“Getting It Off the Ground” – Your Guide to Self-Publishing!
Author Lesley DuTemple writes: We have finally got all our digital information online and linking correctly, particularly the eBook of our presentation “Getting It Off The Ground.” It can be found on our web site: www.mudminnowpress.com and the links to all formats (Nook, iBooks, Kindle) can be found under the…
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UP Reader #9 Released!
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UPPAA Newsletter Winter 2019 Issue posted!
The “Written Word” is the official newsletter of the UPPAA, members receive full-color printed copies in the mail. This is just one of many member benefits, including free admission to our Spring Conference where you can learn from other successful authors, illustrators and publishers. Please enjoy the latest issue here!
WANTED: Webmaster for UPPAA
If you have basic skills in HTML and managing menus, posts, and pages on a WordPress site, you may be just the person the UPPAA is looking for! Starting on June 1st, 2019 we’ll need a new Webmaster for UPPAA.org and all related social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Managing the website encompasses several related activities: New book announcements…
B&N Plans to Open 10-15 Stores in 2019
Barnes & Noble plans to open 10-15 new stores in 2019, about three-quarters of which will replace larger stores whose leases have ended, while one-quarter will be in new locations, the company said yesterday in a conference call with analysts (transcript courtesy of Seeking Alpha) following the release of second-quarter…
Call for Chapter Proposals: “The Northern Midwest and the US-Canadian Borderlands: Essays on a Forgotten Region
The editors of the collection will be Jon K. Lauck and Gleaves Whitney. All proposals should be sent to jlauck1941@hotmail.com Volume editors seek proposals for chapters to be included in an edited collection focused on exploring the northern reaches of the American Midwest and the borderlands, or imagined borderlands, along the…
The UPPAA only works when members help lead it!
GET INVOLVED WITH UPPAA Our membership has soared to over 100 authors, poets, editors, illustrators, and independent publishers. The current Board of Directors invites you to get involved. Contact the committee chairs for more information. Contact Victor Volkman or Mikel Classen to join the distribution and marketing team for the…
UPPAA Summer 2018 Newsletter
Summertime and the livin’ is easy! Get your 2018 Summer issue of The Written Word, the official organ of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)
Write for Marquette Monthly
The Marquette Monthly is looking for people to write articles for it and thought some of our members might be interested. It is especially looking for people living in and looking to write about north and central UP. Anyone interested can contact: editor@marquettemonthly.org (Joe Zyble) or senioreditor@marquettemonthly.org (Rebecca Tavernini). You…
Upper Peninsula Michigan Bookstores
BOOKSTORES Marquette Regional History Center Attn: Jessica Bays – Store Manager 145 W Spring St Marquette, MI 49855-4628 Marquette Arts & Culture Center 217 N Front St Marquette, MI 49855-4220 Gloria Tiglas, Acquisitions Mgr Booktique 125 S Cedar St Manistique, MI 49854-1437 Acquisitions Manager MTU Campus Bookstore 1503 Townsend Dr…
UPPAA Fall 2017 Newsletter
JUDGES NEEDED FOR NEW STUDENT CONTEST Any UPPAA member who is willing to help as a judge for the upcoming student writing contest should contact Larry Buege: LSBuege@aol.com. Judges will read through about 10 stories written by high school students and score them on a number of items. A scoring sheet will be provided. We should…
Superior Plates and Places – pre-order!
We are launching, Superior Plates and Places by the Yooper Goddess, Lori Kulju. The book takes you on culinary adventures across the Upper Peninsula visiting places like Johnny Dog Flanders, Nahma Inn, The Jampot and many more. I also share my personal stories about the place I live and love,…
UPPAA Summer 2015 Newsletter posted
Download the UPPAA Summer 2015 Newsletter Inside this issue Spring 2015 Conference highlights Kindle Scout program Larry Buege’s directory of UP author-friendly bookstores/giftshops New book announcements from UPPAA members! and much more!
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:…
Program helps Vietnam veterans cope with PTSD
UPPAA author Milly Balzarini, author of The Lost Road Home was featured Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an issue many veterans face. A program in Marquette County helps Vietnam veterans cope with PTSD through worship and prayer Read the rest of the story here
UPPAA Newsletter – 1st Quarter 2013
Read The Written Word, the official newsletter of UPPAA and a great source of information on book writing, marketing, publishing, and editing. UPPAA_WINTER_2013
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 7,500 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have…
North Country Publishing exhibit/bookshow items for sale
It’s been joyful, educational, frustrating and a way to meet so many interested and interesting authors/publishers. BUT, after 17 years of writing, publishing, printing/reprirnting, and marketing, Lon and Lynn Emerick DBA North Country Publishing are winding down the business as inventory is sold out. We will be on to other…
Welcome Jill Tewsley, NWS’ new Executive Director!
We have some exciting news– NWS has a new executive director! Please help us in welcoming Jill Tewsley, who comes to us from the world of books at a time when the National Writers Series is growing and taking on new projects. We’ve come a long way since…
“Getting It Off the Ground” – Your Guide to Self-Publishing!
Author Lesley DuTemple writes: We have finally got all our digital information online and linking correctly, particularly the eBook of our presentation “Getting It Off The Ground.” It can be found on our web site: www.mudminnowpress.com and the links to all formats (Nook, iBooks, Kindle) can be found under the…
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UP Reader #9 Released!
Image Gallery
