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SUMMARY:[Houghton] FEET IN THE WAVES – Book launch party
DESCRIPTION:FEET IN THE WAVES – Book launch party in Houghton!\n\n\nCome join the editor Raymond Luczak and seven poets\, from near and far\, to celebrate the publication of the new anthology Feet in the Waves: Poems of Lake Superior!\n\nJennifer Elen Bríd | Lisa Fosmo | Deborah K. Frontiera\nSonia Goltz | Jayson Iwen | Beverly Matherne | Dana Richter \nFriday\, September 25th\, 2026\n6 p.m. (Light refreshments will follow) \nThe Well Read Raccoon & Curiosities\n314 Shelden Avenue\nHoughton\, MI 49931 \nPhone: 906-370-0548
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/feet-in-the-waves-book-launch-party-in-houghton/
LOCATION:Well-Read Racoon & Curiosities\, 314 Shelden Avenue\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
ORGANIZER;CN="Raymond Luczak":MAILTO:yooperpoetry@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:[Newberry] Geri Miller at Northern Nook Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:Geri Miller will be book signing her new novel River of Reticence on Wednesday\, September 30th from 4:00 until 7:00 at the Northern Nook Bookstore in Newberry.
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/newberry-geri-miller-at-northern-nook-bookstore/
LOCATION:Northern Nook Bookstore\, 501 W Mcmillan Ave\, Newberry\, MI\, 49868\, United States
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SUMMARY:[Hessel] Writer's Workshop - Development of a Novel from a Fearless Standpoint
DESCRIPTION:Joe Haske does this workshop but ONCE a year\, it doesn’t matter whether you’ve written your manuscript or not\, or if you’ve already published 10 books.  Joe will help you break through to next-level writing.   (This is my personal endorsement and not the opinion of UPPAA or its Board of Directors.)\n_____________________________________________________\nJoin acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity. Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey\, tangled in the middle\, or polishing a final draft\, this workshop offers the tools and inspiration to take your novel to the next level.\n \nDates: October 1-3\, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Hessel School House\, 3206 W Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI 49745 \n \nWhat to Expect:\n\nExpert guidance from Joseph D. Haske\, a seasoned author and educator\nInteractive sessions to help you craft a compelling narrative\, develop characters\, and build a strong plot. We’ll also cover Writing routines\, revisions\, and publications concerns.\nA supportive community of fellow writers to learn from and share ideas\nDelicious lunches on all three days\, so you can focus on your craft\n\nInvestment: $300 (includes professional instruction\, lunch\, and a wealth of writing wisdom)\n\nPre-Registration Required. Secure your spot today and get ready to unleash your fearless writing spirit!\nDon’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. Register now and join us for an unforgettable 3-day journey of creative growth and inspiration!\n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/writers-workshop-development-of-a-novel-from-a-fearless-standpoint/
LOCATION:Hessel School House\, 3206 W. Cedar Road\, Hesssel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writer's Workshop
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SUMMARY:[The Soo] Writing In-Person Sprint
DESCRIPTION:if you’re near the Sault\, some writing friends and I are hosting in-person writing sessions at the Bayliss where the focus will be to get words on a page and get to know other writers in the area. First Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Starts September 3.\n\nDetails: A one-hour-long drop-in writing session once a month at the Bayliss. \n\nWe envision the sessions being broken into three 20-minute sections:\nFirst section: 20-minutes for greetings\, news\, connection\, etc.\nSecond section: 20-minute writing sprint\nThird section: 20-minute writer’s choice (writing or revising sprint)\n\n During the sprints\, the host will set a timer for 20 minutes\, and\, during that time\, everyone quietly writes or revises.\n \nNote – The sessions will not include workshop\, critique\, feedback\, craft talks\, or lessons. The goal is simply to meet other writers and get words on pages.
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/the-soo-writing-in-person-sprint/
LOCATION:Bayliss Public Librarry\, 541 Library Drive\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers Meetup
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SUMMARY:[Calumet] Bob Zanotti at Copper World
DESCRIPTION:Bob Zanotti will be signing copies of his new book Beyond the Copper Horizon\nat Copper World in Calumet \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/calumet-bob-zanotti-at-copper-world/
LOCATION:Copper World\, 101 5th St\, Calumet\, MI\, 499134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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SUMMARY:[Hancock] Bob Zanotti - "Bring the Story of Your Ancestors to Life"
DESCRIPTION:Presentation “Bring the Story of Your Ancestors to Life” With Bob Zanotti\, Author of Beyond the Copper Horizon\nHancock History Hall | 399 Quincy Street | Hancock\, MI
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/hancock-bob-zanotti-bring-the-story-of-your-ancestors-to-life/
LOCATION:Hancock History Hall\, 399 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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SUMMARY:[Ishpeming] Jeff M. Holden - author of Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project
DESCRIPTION:Author Jeff M. Holden will be doing a reading/presentation about his book Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project  \nWhen:  Wednesday\, October 7\, 5:30 PM\nWhere: Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library \n317 N. Main Street\nIshpeming\, MI 49849\n906-486-4381
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/meet-jeff-m-holden-author-of-dead-moose-on-isle-royale-off-trail-with-the-citizen-scientists-of-the-wolf-moose-project/
LOCATION:Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library\, 317 N. Main Street\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:[Zoom] Book Club: "Straw Horse: A Kat Wilde U.P. Mystery" with Terri Martin
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, October 8 at 7 pm Eastern / 6 pm Central\nHow: Everyone is invited to join the Book Club by using the signup form on the sidebar of www.UPNotable.com and enter your email and contact info. You’ll automatically receive an exclusive Zoom link a week prior to the event. Alternately\, you can contact Shirley Frank at the Crystal Falls Library.
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/book-club-straw-horse-a-kat-wilde-u-p-mystery-with-terri-martin/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:U.P. Notable Book Club
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SUMMARY:[Zoom] Carol Abrahamson presents “Essentials of Book Awards Pursuits: Everything You Need To Know Before You Begin Applying”
DESCRIPTION:UPPAA Professional Development series continues with industry expert Carol Abrahamson on “Essentials of Book Awards Pursuits: Everything You Need To Know Before You Begin Applying”.   \n\nJoin us for this free online seminar on October 15\, 2026 at 7:00PM Eastern / 6:00PM Central.    Contact us to get the Zoom link. \nIn this info-packed masterclass for newcomers and seasoned pros in the awards world alike\, you will learn \n\nThe dozen benefits awards bring their winners \n10 things those benefits translate into for authors\nBook awards compared to bestsellers\nThe lay of the land of awards and awarding programs: how they work\, what they include\, common elements and realities\, typical submission process components\, the essentials to win\, recent changes/changes ahead.\n\n\n \nCarol Abrahamson \n\nCarol Abrahamson is founder of Book Award Mastery\, the only comprehensive book awards pursuit service that delivers 5 additional services beyond the awards research and submissions help the rest of the industry delivers. Also a former book awards judge\, an expert about how to grow a business with a book as well as how to become an admired industry leader through leveraging a book’s expertise. She’s won a slew of quality awards for some of the 42 nonfiction books she’s written to build her businesses\, consults to high-profile organizations planning their own awards programs and is writing a book about how awards led to game- and life-changing benefits for 200 authors.
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/carol-abrahamson-presents-essentials-of-book-awards-pursuits-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-begin-applying/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:[St. Ignace] Poetry & Prose group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Poetry & Prose group (every 3rd Wed @ 5:30) at the St. Ignace Library when you’re ready to share what you’ve written! Hope to see all you folks in the future! \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/st-ignace-poetry-prose-group-2/
LOCATION:St. Ignace Library\, 110 W Spruce St\, St Ignace\, 49781\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers Meetup
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SUMMARY:[Soo] Geri Miller author talk and book signing - Bayliss Library
DESCRIPTION:Geri Miller will be presenting an author talk and book signing about her new novel River of Reticence on Thursday\, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie. \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/soo-geri-miller-author-talk-and-book-signing-bayliss-library/
LOCATION:Bayliss Public Librarry\, 541 Library Drive\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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SUMMARY:[The Soo] Writing In-Person Sprint
DESCRIPTION:if you’re near the Sault\, some writing friends and I are hosting in-person writing sessions at the Bayliss where the focus will be to get words on a page and get to know other writers in the area. First Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.  \nDetails: A one-hour-long drop-in writing session once a month at the Bayliss. \n\nWe envision the sessions being broken into three 20-minute sections:\nFirst section: 20-minutes for greetings\, news\, connection\, etc.\nSecond section: 20-minute writing sprint\nThird section: 20-minute writer’s choice (writing or revising sprint)\n\n During the sprints\, the host will set a timer for 20 minutes\, and\, during that time\, everyone quietly writes or revises.\n \nNote – The sessions will not include workshop\, critique\, feedback\, craft talks\, or lessons. The goal is simply to meet other writers and get words on pages.
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/the-soo-writing-in-person-sprint-2/
LOCATION:Bayliss Public Librarry\, 541 Library Drive\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers Meetup
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SUMMARY:Submission deadline for UP Reader #11
DESCRIPTION:About the U.P. Reader\nThe U.P. Reader is an annual publication that represents the cross-section of writers that are the membership of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association. This annual anthology will be used as a vehicle to showcase and promote the writers of the Upper Peninsula. Each issue is released in paperback\, hardcover\, and eBook editions at the Spring membership meeting. Copies of the U.P. Reader will be made available to booksellers\, UPPAA members\, libraries\, and news services. The U.P. Reader has received more media coverage this year since the inclusion of the Dandelion Cottage Award\, We hope the U.P. Reader will be a great place for you to showcase original short works too! \nPlease read and follow the complete submission guidelines to contribute your story\, poem or essay
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/submission-deadline-for-up-reader-7/
ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah K. Frontiera":MAILTO:deborahkfrontiera@gmail.com
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