Tyler Tichelaar releases “Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, the Man”

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Tyler Tichelaar will be releasing his latest book, “Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, the Man” this week.   He will be giving a presentation about Kawbawgam on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at the Marquette Regional History Center. To attend you must register and make a $5…

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U.P. Reader Volume #4 includes Best Stories from U.P. Writers of All Ages

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The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) presents the fourth installment of the U.P. Reader. This latest and biggest ever edition of the annual anthology will feature the collected works of forty-five of the best of the authors of the Upper Peninsula.  We are again thrilled to include the…

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UPPAA Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored

U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored MARQUETTE, MI (May 15, 2016) – 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 Peninsula…

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Book World Marquette Hosts Opportunity to Meet Local Authors

For Immediate Release Book World Hosts Opportunity to Meet Local Authors Marquette, MI, December 8, 2014—On Saturday, December 20, from 1-4 p.m., four local authors will be signing books and greeting the public at Book World in Downtown Marquette. All four authors live in the Marquette-Harvey area, but write about…

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U.P. Authors Encourage Holiday Book Giving and Donating through Many Events

For Immediate Release U.P. Authors Encourage Holiday Book Giving and Donating through Many Events Marquette, MI, November 25, 2014—With the holidays upon us, local authors are actively attending craft shows, holding book signings, and helping to get us all in the holiday spirit. Upper Michigan is home to nearly one…

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Authors confirmed for 2nd Annual U.P. Authors day Oct 4th

Tyler R. Tichelaar has been busy helping to organize the 2nd Annual U.P. Authors Day, which will be held Saturday, October 4 from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Westwood Mall, Marquette Michigan. So far, over a dozen authors plan to attend to sign and share their books with the public….

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Pictures from First Annual Authors & Artists Day in Caspian, Michigan

Members of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association appeared at the Iron County Historical Museum’s Authors and Artists Day Event in Caspian on Saturday, July 19th. The historical museum’s first ever Authors and Artists Day Event featured  a wide variety of locally written books and other artisan crafts for sale,…

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Tyler R. Tichelaar on Plot and Novel Writing

Notes from Tyler R. Tichelaar‘s presentation at the Novelists Panel from the UPPAA 2014 Spring Conference Plot and Character are equally tied together in creating a great novel. Neither one is superior to the other, while the Point of View, although perhaps not quite as important, is integral to both…

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UPPAA @ Tall Ships Weekend in Marquette Michigan

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…

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