ALL UP authors invited to join Second Annual U.P. Authors Day Book Fair.

  Dear Fellow U.P. Author, The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association, Gretchen Preston, and I would like to invite you to participate in the Second Annual U.P. Authors Day Book Fair. Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 2014 12 noon – 6 pm. Where: Westwood Mall, Marquette, Michigan Table Fee:…

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Summer Writing Workshops in Copper Harbor, Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summer Writers Workshop Now Offering Buddy Discounts & Scholarships   EVENT DATE:   JULY 19-20, 2014 CONTACT:   SUZANNE VAN DAM EMAIL:   snowy.earth@gmail.com PHONE:   (906) 370-5358 COPPER HARBOR – Aspiring and experienced writers both are encouraged to jump-start their creativity by attending the Keweenaw Writers Workshop in Copper Harbor, July 19-20.  This…

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UPPAA 2014 Spring Meeting in Marquette, Michigan

Details of the UPPAA’s Spring Meeting in Marquette, Michigan on May 17th, 2014  have just been released.  Please register now so you are guaranteed a seat at the event! The schedule is still tentative but here is the working draft: 10:00 – 10:30 – registration 10:30 – 10:45 – opening remarks 10:45…

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Book Signing – Gretchen Preston – Marquette, Michigan

Start: 02/15/2014 1:00 pm  in Downtown Marquette Michigan 118 N 3rd St Marquette Township, MI 49855 We are thrilled to host the launch party of Gretchen’s newest Valley Cats adventure. Book List Valley of the Cats by Gretchen Preston More Valley Cats by Gretchen Preston Valley Cats by Gretchen Preston

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Support Marquette Kickstarter – “My Heart Smiles” ABCs from author Diana Oman

This is a good feeling ABC book for the kid in all of us. It inspires self-esteem and confidence in a colorful, fun and playful way! Our Story:  Wow, first of all, thank you for visiting our Kickstarter page!  We have had the best time exploring new ways of sharing…

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UPPAA authors appear at Superior Children’s Book Festival in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

The second annual Superior Children’s Book Festival was held in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013. The events took place in the Walker J. Cisler Conference Center on the campus of Lake Superior State University, from 11am to 3pm. Several authors from the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association…

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Remembering Ben Mukkala (1930 – 2013)

The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association sadly marks the passing of one of its longtime members, Ben Mukkala. Ben was a pioneer of self-publishing, authoring several books including Copper, Timber, Iron and Heart, Come on Along, and The Gift of Wings, based on his experiences as a pilot in the…

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