Lon Emerick to appear in Calumet, MI on July 25th
“Everyone Has a Story” a special presentation and booksigning by Lon Emerick at the Calumet Public Library on July 25th, 2012. Refreshements will be served. Public are invited.
“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…
UPPAA @ Waterpalooza in Marquette, Michigan
Gretchen Preston, Donna Winters and Tyler R. Tichelaar are planning to go to the Waterpalooza event in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park on Sunday July 15 from 11-8, which is to honor Lake Superior Day and will be filled with events and vendors. Tables are available for a $20 donation to vendors….
Join us at the UP Book Tour on the campus of NMU June 19-22, 2012
Midwestern lit. lovers: The Marquette, MI. portion of the UP Book Tour is coming to Northern Michigan University next week. If you’re in the vicinity, stop by and check out these wonderful events. (Schedule below). Also: check out the fabulous events during the remainder of the tour: follow the link…
Lon and Lynn Emerick honored with outstanding writer award
MARQUETTE — The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center is proud to announce the winners of the fifteenth annual Marquette County Arts Awards. Sponsored by the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, the Art Awards recognize and thank arts supporters and community members that are especially involved…
Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal
Donna Winters is launching her book, Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal (historical fiction set in 1830) on June 2, 1-3 PM, at the Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, Brockport, New York. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Western Monroe County Historical…
Debbie Frontiera – upcoming events in Michigan
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…
Gretchen Preston on writing children’s books
FSCast Episode 65, March 2012 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Gretchen Preston, a UPPAA author who writes children’s books with the assistance of JAWS® screen reading software. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Play Blindness and Low Vision Product Podcast (MP3 audio) – (April – 2012)
Ben Mukkala wins Helen Longyear Paul Award for the enhancement of local history
The Marquette Regional History Center recently awarded Ben Mukkala the Helen Longyear Paul Award for the enhancement of local history. Mr. Mukkala is a well known Marquette native, writing many entertaining books and articles too numerous to count about the history and people of the region. He also speaks to school groups, teaching them…
Tyler Tichelaar on Ghost Stories – May 30th, Ispheming
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…
UPPAA @ 2012 Upper Peninsula History Conference
Upper Peninsula History Conference Marks 63rd Year June 22-24, 2012 SAULT STE. MARIE–The Historical Society of Michigan’s 63rd annual Upper Peninsula History Conference will be held June 22-24, 2012 in Sault Ste. Marie. The conference is hosted and sponsored by Lake Superior State University and the Chippewa County Historical Society….
UPPAA 2012 Spring Conference Pictures
The UPPAA 2012 Spring Conference took place at the Peter White Library in Marquette Michigan on April 21st, 2012 cZxc
NMU alumni Andy Liebner signing “Wild Shot” in Marquette, Michigan
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…
Personal Appearances Boost Sales – Tips for You
Gretchen Preston plans to expand her marketing efforts in 2012 through appearances with the U.P. Book Tour and participation at events throughout the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. Her marketing strategy consists of building a fan base. Children and cat lovers of all ages are her target groups. She has…
Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges
Whenever we read about the death of a child as a result of abuse, we heap righteous indignation—and rightly so—upon the agency responsible for protecting our children. We want to hold someone accountable for such tragic and unnecessary death. However, Deborah K. Frontiera’s book, Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent…
The Lucchesi Story – an American saga
Maria Matson has released her family saga: www.TheLucchesiStory.com Research into the three generations of the Lucchesi family brought Maria Vezzetti Matson face to face with what days and nights must have been like for her grandmother. Gelsomina arrived as a young girl from Italy to a small mining town in Michigan…
Deer Hunting, 4th Edition
Richard P. Smith has launched his 24th book: 4th Edition of Deer Hunting 814 Clark St., Marquette, MI 49855 Ph. 906-225-1002 If you are looking for a book about deer hunting that has as much current information about the subject as possible, including almost 300 color photos, the 4th edition…
Lynn and Lon Emerick named Outstanding Writers for 2012
MARQUETTE — The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center is proud to announce the winners of the fifteenth annual Marquette County Arts Awards. Sponsored by the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, the Art Awards recognize and thank arts supporters and community members that are especially involved…
14th Annual UPPAA Conference Schedule
UPPAA 2012 SPRING CONFERENCE Saturday, April 21, 2012 Peter White Public Library, Marquette Register now! 10:00-10:30 Registration 10:30-10:45 Opening Remarks 10:45-12:00 Keynote: Ellen Airgood 12:00-1:00 Session 1 1:00-1:45 Lunch 1:45-2:00 Business meeting 2:00-3:00 Session 2 3:10-4:10 Session 3 4:10-4:30 Networking/Cleanup All Sessions will be held in the Community Room SESSION 1 – “Everything You Want…
UPPAA 14th annual conference April 21 in Marquette, Michigan
U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 14TH Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored MARQUETTE, MI (March 22, 2011) – 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…
