November 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST Contact president@uppaa.org to get your personal zoom invitation Market Your Book without Social Media – yes, you can! If you’ve been wondering how to market your book without social media, this class is for you. There’s a new trend brewing – authors quitting social…
(October 20, 2025) Nature, memories, emotions, loss, and healing all meet with grace and honesty in the subliminal place in Ellen Lord’s new poetry book Vigil published by the Modern History Press of Ann Arbor, MI. Illustrated by artist Joanna Walitalo (Pelkie, MI), Vigil includes over 40 poems divided into four sections: “Desire,” “Thin Space,”…
Piracy on the Great Lakes — Mikel B. Classen (Mathieu | Project #1) In a recent interview on the Mathieu | Project channel I talked about a subject that has fascinated me for decades: Piracy on the Great Lakes: True Tales of Freshwater Pirates. As an author, historian, journalist…
Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and find a comfy chair. It’s time to catch up on all of the UPPAA news. Here are a few highlights of the Fall 2025 issue of The Written Word Spring Conference Future Directions poll Science Fiction Writing by Mary Frances Erler Michael Carrier…
By Terri Martin Whether you are (or wish to become) a self-published author or if you are seeking publication through the conventional route of a New York publishing house, good writing should be your number one priority. Top-of-the-line technology and all the latest marketing strategies will not turn mediocrity into…
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of supplemental editorial material from UPPAA Spring 2025 keynote speaker Michael Carrier. As in any editorial, opinions are solely those of the contributing commentator. To read part one, see the Summer 2025 newsletter. When troubled by an issue I was having…
The Story of Journey: The Great Horned Owl — Behind the Book I’m Carol L. Schultz, and I had the pleasure of talking about my children’s book The Story of Journey: The Great Horned Owl on the UP Notable Book Club presented by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association…
For Immediate Release… Raymond Luczak’s New Poetry Book “Ironhood” Commemorates Growing Up in Ironwood, Michigan “This book sees all. Not everything, but all. There’s a difference.” –John Lee Clark, author of How to Communicate (Oct. 9, 2025) —Modern History Press proudly announces the release of Ironhood by acclaimed poet, playwright, and author Raymond Luczak….
Media Contact: Sandra Weber Lake Superior Art Association 1-414-378-2498 sanmarieweber@gmail.com Lake Superior Art Association Presents New Children’s Book Launch: Garden Sleeping, Garden Growing Celebrating Noriko’s Year in the Garden on the Shores of Lake Superior Marquette, MI — 9/25/2025 — The Lake Superior Art Association (LSAA) is proud to…
The U.P. Regional Library Cooperation (UPRLC) annual awards hold special significance because they celebrate and recognize excellence in library service across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a geographically large but sparsely populated region where cooperation among libraries is essential. Among the key points of their importance are Recognition of Service & Innovation, Strengthening Regional…
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — The Ronnie Conboy Memorial Youth Writing Workshop Series is calling all aspiring youth writers and artists: Hear from published writers and illustrators about how they hone their craft, get inspired, and more! The first workshop is Tues, Sep 30, 6:00pm at the Bayliss Public Library and features EUP author Sue Harrison, one of the region’s…
UPPAA author Jim Olson will be presenting about his book “People of the Dune” on Tuesday, September 23rd at 1:30pm at the Benzie Shores District Library in Frankfort, MI. For our lower mitten folks, Frankfort is an hour west of Traverse City or an hour north of Manistee. Benzie Shores…
For Immediate Release… Contact: Kristy Beyer, Director Hessel School House director@hesselschoolhouse.net 906-484-1333 office 231-330-4389 cell www.hesselschoolhouse.net WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint with Joe Haske Dear Victor Volkman Hessel, MI — Step into the beauty of Michigan’s autumn woods and channel the season’s transformative energy to unlock your boldest…
Presented with the UP Notable Book Club by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA), Limpy’s Adult Lexicon: Raw, Politically Incorrect, Improper, and Unexpurgated as Overheard and Noodled is the oddball offspring of a long love affair—with a place, with its people, and with its language. I’m Joseph Heywood,…
The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) is proud to announce its Fall 2025 Online Seminar Series—three engaging and educational events designed to tackle timely issues in writing, publishing, and marketing. Offered completely free via Zoom, these evening sessions are open to all UPPAA members seeking to strengthen their…
Meet EUP author Audrey (“A.J”). Fick at Les Cheneaux Library, 75 E Hodeck St, Cedarville, MI 49719 on Aug 2nd from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Free bookmarks of her latest book Evangeline, Where Are You? Author recap of the entire Sherriff George Series (books 1 to 5) Helpful hints…
For Immediate Release… Contact: Evelyn Gathu Chair, Notable Books Committee Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) notable@uppaa.org phone (906) 875-334 www.UPPAA.org [Marquette, MI] — The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) is now accepting submissions for the Upper Peninsula Notable Books List, recognizing outstanding books that capture the spirit,…
How to Hike the North Country Trail: Not Quite a Guide by Joan H. Young Joan H. Young, an accomplished outdoor enthusiast and award-winning writer, shares her deep knowledge and passion for the North Country Trail in her book How to Hike the North Country Trail: Not Quite a Guide….
The Negaunee Public Library will hold a book-signing session for several regional authors from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, as part of Pioneer Days. Authors include newcomers R. Aveen (young adult fantasy) and Lisa Dorvinen (children’s books), Negaunee native Adam Dompierre (mystery), local poet Kathleen Heideman, historian Tyler Tichelaar, and…
J.D. Austin’s novel The Last Huck offers a poignant exploration of what it means to grow up, to say goodbye to the simplicity of childhood, and to grapple with the deep ties we have to the land. Set against the backdrop of the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, the…
