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…
North County Publishing will again be part of the BIG HOLIDAY SHOW (that’s what they call it!) on November 5th at Bay West Campus in Iron Mountain, sponsored by the Iron Mountain Daily News. Lovely building, lots of attendance, interested customers!
UPPAA’s own Tyler R. Tichelaar, now President in his 2nd term was featured in the BookMarktingBuzzBlog interview this week. Thanks Tyler, for helping get the word out!
UPPAA authors Tyler R. Tichelaar and Bob Dobson came out for the annual Renaissance Fair at Bancroft Park in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 6th 2011. Tyler’s newest book King Arthur’s Children: A Study In Fiction and Tradition was featured at this event.
Special thanks to UPPAA’s Tyler Tichelaar for once again providing a photo retrospective of this multi-author event.
It was a beautiful day in Marquette Michigan for the Tall Ships event. UPPAA authors were out in force introducing the public to historical and regional fact and fiction books by UP authors. Thanks to Tyler R. Tichelaar for organizing the event and authors for the day. UPPAA attendees included…
I hope you’re all enjoying summer. It’s been too hot for this Yooper lately, but that’s not stopping me from participating in multiple summer events. Here are a few places you can catch me, beginning this weekend. Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 – Come to Marquette to visit…
Did you know that Escanaba native Tom Bissell had a Guggenheim fellowship? You’ll be able to catch the author of Chasing the Sea at Negaunee’s Vista Theater on July 14th, and at the Escanaba Public Library on July 16th. Tom Bissell is just one of more than 60 authors participating…
UPPAA member Lisa A. Shiel and author of Backyard Bigfoot will be appearing at the 2nd Annual Bigfoot Bash at the Michigan Magazine Museum on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Michigan Magazine Museum, Comins, MI 3309 N Abbe Rd Comins, MI 48619-9780 B.Y.O.S. = Bring Your Own…
Most of you in Upper Michigan have heard that author Ron Riekki is working upon getting his book “U.P.: a novel” made into a major motion picture. As part of his promotion, and as part of his efforts to promote the literature of Upper Michigan, he has arranged a U.P.-wide,…
North Country Publishing will be showing and signing their Upper Peninsula books, including the latest title: *Paradise North: Seasons in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan* at locations this summer. Outback Art Fair, at Picnic Rocks in Marquette: July 30 and 31st Blueberry Festival in Paradise, at the Berry Patch Cafe…
Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore 60+ Writers, 50+ Events, 30+ Cities, 20+ U.P. Cities! The U.P. Book Tour 2011 has been organized by Ron Riekki, author of the novel, “U.P.” Join us for events at Peter White Public Library on Thursday, June 23rd, 7-9 p.m. and at Falling Rock Café…
Tyler R. Tichelaar was the guest speaker on 06/09/2011 at the Iron River Library for the Lunch with the Author Series L.E. Ward is the author of “Pennies from Heaven” and many other books of poetry and film reviews. Sandra Thoney is the author of the “Remembering Stambaugh” series.
On June 1st, 2011 Irene Watson and Tyler R. Tichelaar interviewed writer, publisher, and marketing guru Patrika Vaughn on how to choose the right mentor. Patrika Vaughn has 25 years of experience include every aspect of writing, publishing, and marketing. She is a columnist with articles published in more than…
