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normal;font-weight: bold;line-height: 125%;letter-spacing:
normal;text-align: left;">U.P. Publishers & Authors
Association Holds 25th Annual Conference:<br>
Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, and Book Design to Be
Explored<br>
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When: June 10th, 2023, from 9:30am to 4:30pm<br>
Where: Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St, Marquette, MI<br>
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none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;" width="200" height="150">MARQUETTE,
MI (March 2, 2023)—In its constant commitment to informing regional
authors and publishers of the latest changes in the publishing world
and offering effective marketing and writing innovations, the <strong>Upper
Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association</strong> (UPPAA)
will hold its 25th Annual Conference on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 in
downtown Marquette at the Peter White Public Library from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. This year’s conference includes a variety of topics
relevant to writing, publishing, and marketing. It will be open to
all writers, beginning and seasoned, as well as anyone who is
interested in writing. Whether published or not, this conference is
for you.
<strong>Registration is now open </strong>at <a
href="https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=6d2709d7df&e=2efc3cf0fe"
target="_blank" title="Click to register for UPPAA conference"
style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #007C89;font-weight:
normal;text-decoration: underline;">www.uppaa.org/meeting-registration/</a>
Membership in UPPAA is NOT required!<br>
<br>
<strong><img alt="Photo of Marty Achatz, keynote speaker"
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width="180" height="239" align="right">KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Marty
Achatz </strong>lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and
children. He has taught writing, literature, mythology, film, and
composition at Northern Michigan University since 1998.He holds a
Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. His work has
appeared in <em>Kennesaw Review</em>, <em>The Paterson Literary
Review</em>, and <em>The MacGuffin</em>, among others, as well as
several poetry anthologies. His collection of poems, <em>The
Mysteries of the Rosary</em>, was published by Mayapple Press. He
has released two full-length spoken word albums with the band
Streaking in Tongues—<em>Slow Dancing with Bigfoot</em> and <em>Christmas
with Bigfoot</em>. In 2022, Marty was the subject of the
feature-length documentary <em>Bigfoot and Marty</em>. He has twice
been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Marty served two consecutive
terms as U.P. Poet Laureate and is currently Vice President of the
U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation. Marty is also the Adult Programming
Coordinator for Peter White Public Library. His most recent work can
be read on his blog <em>Saint Marty</em>
(saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com), which receives over 10,000
pageviews per month.<br>
<br>
<strong>Chasing Bigfoot: The Mythology and Truth of Being a
Poet/Writer: </strong>In this presentation involving music, film,
and performance, Marty will discuss his journey from plumber’s son
to U.P. Poet Laureate, following his footprints in the elusive
pursuit of converting his dreams and passions into a successful
writing career. <br>
<br>
<strong>Breakout sessions to be held by expert members of the UPPAA
community: </strong>
<ul>
<li style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Terri Martin – </strong>“Tickle
Your Reader’s Funny Bone: Using Humor in Your Writing”</li>
<li style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Tyler Tichelaar –</strong>
“Self-Publishing 101: Why You Should Self-Publish and How to Do
It”</li>
<li style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Brandy Thomas – </strong>“Getting
Started with Audiobooks”</li>
<li style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Carrie A. Pearson
–</strong> “Illustrative Collaboration in Traditional
Children’s Book Publishing: Working Together but Actually Apart”</li>
<li style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Laura Smyth – </strong>“Actually,
We Do Judge a Book by Its Cover”</li>
<li style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Amy McKay, Jessica
Bays, Ann Newcombe – “</strong>Working with Bookstores: Panel
Discussion”</li>
</ul>
A business meeting will also be held, the highlight of which will be
the presentation of the <strong>6th annual Dandelion Cottage Awards</strong>
for its student short story contest. For more information about the
annual Dandelion Cottage short story contest, visit <a
href="https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=091a63c08d&e=2efc3cf0fe"
style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #007C89;font-weight:
normal;text-decoration: underline;">www.DandelionCottage.org</a>.<br>
<br>
<a
href="https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=462ea3afb3&e=2efc3cf0fe"
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normal;text-decoration: underline;"><img data-file-id="7808540"
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0px 0px 10px;float: right;outline: none;text-decoration:
none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;" width="200" height="260"></a>In
addition, the release of the <strong>7th volume of <em>U.P. Reader</em></strong>,
UPPAA’s own annual literary anthology featuring short stories,
poetry, and essays by its members, will be celebrated. This new
volume includes works by more than three dozen authors from around
the U.P. including all of this year’s Dandelion Cottage Award
winners. For more information, visit <a
href="https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=afaa654134&e=2efc3cf0fe"
style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #007C89;font-weight:
normal;text-decoration: underline;">www.UPReader.org</a>.<br>
<br>
The conference provides networking opportunities for anyone wishing
to learn more about writing, publishing, and book marketing.
Informal networking is programmed into the schedule around the lunch
break period. An exhibition area will showcase the works of author
around the U.P. and all books displayed will be given away as door
prizes at the conclusion of the conference.<br>
<br>
<strong>The general public may attend the Spring Conference for a
$60 registration fee</strong>. UPPAA members attend free of
charge. Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended.
Membership details, benefits, and registration are available online
at <a
href="https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=2b75e8ce6f&e=2efc3cf0fe"
style="mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust:
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #007C89;font-weight:
normal;text-decoration: underline;">www.uppaa.org</a>. A catered
hot lunch buffet is included with cost of registration (free for
UPPAA members). For questions or to register offline, contact
membership secretary Brandy Thomas at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:uppaa.membership@gmail.com">uppaa.membership@gmail.com</a>.
Registrations online or by mail must be received no later than June
1st..<br>
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#202020;font-family: Helvetica;font-size: 18px;font-style:
normal;font-weight: bold;line-height: 125%;letter-spacing:
normal;text-align: left;">About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and
Authors Association (UPPAA)</h4>
<p style="margin: 10px 0;padding: 0;mso-line-height-rule:
exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:
100%;color: #202020;font-family: Helvetica;font-size:
16px;line-height: 150%;text-align: left;">The <a
href="https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=6940db7fbe&e=2efc3cf0fe"
target="_blank" title="Learn about the UP Publishers &
Authors Assoc" style="mso-line-height-rule:
exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:
100%;color: #007C89;font-weight: normal;text-decoration:
underline;">UPPAA </a>was founded in 1998 as a non-profit
corporation with the goal of educating and empowering authors of
the U.P. Among its outreach programs are a U.P. Notable Books
List, U.P. Book Review, Dandelion Cottage Award--a contest for
young writers (grades 5 to 12), and an annual journal, <em>The
U.P. Reader.</em></p>
<em><strong>For more information about this event,</strong> contact
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:president@uppaa.org">president@uppaa.org</a> (Victor Volkman)</em>
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Regards,
Victor R. Volkman, President
L H Press Inc.
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.LHPress.com">www.LHPress.com</a></pre>
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