obituary – UPPAA

Lee LaForge, manager of Book World, Marquette – R.I.P.

Victor June 4, 2016 June 4, 2016Marquette 2

I am very sorry to announce that Lee LaForge, the manager of Book World, in Marquette, passed away yesterday. I don’t know the details, only that it is all over Facebook this morning. He was just short of turning 45. He was a great supporter of local authors. In fact,…

Remembering Ben Mukkala (1930 – 2013)

Victor October 5, 2013 October 5, 2013Marquette 1

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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Lee LaForge, manager of Book World, Marquette – R.I.P.

Remembering Ben Mukkala (1930 – 2013)

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Board Meetings – Members welcome!

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