Last Tuesday a remastered version of the fifty-plus-year-old movie, “Anatomy of a Murder” was released by Criterion. Along with the movie itself are some extras by people with knowledge of Preminger, the movie itself and other aspects. Also included are excerpts from a movie being made based on Joan G. Hansen’s book, Anatomy…
On February 16th, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and marketing guru Cathy Stuckeron the basics of effective blogging AND promoting your blog. Best known as the Idea Lady, Cathy Stucker helps authors, entrepreneurs and professionals attract customers and make themselves famous with techniques that make…
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
On February 2nd, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with educational publisher and marketing guru Arianne McHugh. She is the President and Co-Owner of Saddleback Educational Publishing. She has revamped Saddleback into the country’s largest publisher of high-interest, low readability material. Saddleback kicks off its 30th anniversary with thirteen…
On January 4th, 2012 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with regional mystery maven Nancy Barr. Nancy served as news editor at the Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton for three years and now works at Michigan Technological University, where she recently earned a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Technical…
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 5,300 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 4 trips to carry that…
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
On December 14th, 2011 Irene Watson and Tyler R. Tichelaar spoke with romance author, publisher, and entrepreneur Donna Wintersabout writing regional historical romances. Donna Winters and her husband Fred Winters are the owners of Bigwater Publishing. Since 1989 they have released 15 of Donna’s historical romances for ages 12 and up under…
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 November 2011, issue of Lake Superior Magazine includes a review of Lon Emerick’s latest title: Paradise North: Seasons in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Konnie LeMay, LSM editor, writes that: “Lon Emerick, a fifth generation resident of the Upper Peninsula, is at his best describing his home landscape and…
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
Contrary to the old adage, laughter cannot heal all wounds. However, it can temporarily relieve virtually any amount of stress. UPPAA author, Mark E. Elswick, the survivor of a traumatic brain injury, proved his doctors wrong when they said he would be a vegetable. Not only did he survive but…
