Free Zoom Presentation and Networking with UPPAA Authors

I love to pass along resources. #SharingwithWriters helps keep the publishing industry and our careers strong.  This generous group keeps offering my keynote from their writers' conference free. Learn how to avoid writers block and a whole lot more with my PowerPoint with more of their Zoom presentations coming up!  And thank you once again, folks at UPPAA!

For Immediate Release… Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President@UPPAA.org www.UPPAA.org U.P. Notable Books Club Announces 2nd Year Lineup of Local Authors Dear Carolyn Howard-Johnson Reading local authors has great informational and educational value and contributes toward cultural enrichment. Continuing into their second year of book selections, the U.P. Notable Books Club is hosting a series of discussions with authors of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to engage community members with local authors. All residents of the U.P. are invited to participate with no cost or obligation. From September 9, 2021 to May 12, 2022, nine authors will do a Zoom talk with readers, answering their questions about their work. Readers can buy these nine books, or check them out from their local library in order to discuss with the authors. Authors participating in the discussions include Susanna Ausema, Tyler Tichelaar, Craig Brockman, William J. Sproule, Linda LeGarde Grover, Jane Kopecky, Maryka Biaggio, Mikel B. Classen, and Mary Doria Russel. The complete schedule of the event is available online in the May 26th announcement of the U.P. Notable Book Club. “What inspires me the most about our club is the positive feedback from Local Authors and Patrons alike,” says Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library, who is the creator and organizer of the club. “After every book club meeting we have, I get emails from patrons thanking me for creating the club.” She tells that the library circulation has definitely increased because of the book club, indicating an increased love of reading the works of local authors in the community. UP Notable Books Club authors: Susanna Ausema, Tyler Tichelaar, and Craig Brockman Why local authors are less read, on the whole, than those widely publicized in mainstream media seems a matter of presumption or prejudgment. And Gathu agrees: “I think some people do not believe that books written by local authors are as good as those produced nationally, and this book club is really helping to deflate that stigma!” She tells that she had read in the local paper that the first ever U.P. Notable Books List was created by the editors of the U.P. Reader and UPPAA (Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association). This led her to contact UPPAA President, Victor R. Volkman, and he was thrilled with the idea of local authors interacting with the readers in the community. More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, U.P. Book Review, and UPPAA can be found at www.UPNotable.com.    About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with more than 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing and publishing books.      # # #

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 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-winning author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered in its third edition by Modern History Press. Carolyn's latest is in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. She has two booklets in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series, both in their second editions from Modern History Press. Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/LastMinuteEditsII) and The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) are career boosters in mini doses and both make ideal thank you gifts for authors. The one on writing book proposals is also available as an Audio Book. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it helps them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com). Learn more and follow for news on her new releases direct from Amazon at http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile.

Any Writer Can Join These Far Northern Authors for Benefits

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Isn't it wonderful that the great partners, Zoom and Covid (ahem!) have made it easier to connect and benefit from associations with other others from North to South, East to West! Here is a book club for you and I just spoke (PowerPoint speaking) at this organization's writers' conference.  The PP is online for you to see, too! It's like getting the keynote of a top national writers' conference absolutely free. That's frugal. That's why I'm enthused about the trend. 

Here's the book club information!  Scroll down where you see that UPPAA welcomes all authors to their activities and other benefits! 

For Immediate Release… Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President@UPPAA.org www.UPPAA.org UP Notable Book Club presents a history of the Anishnaabeg in the Lake Huron region Dear Carolyn Howard-Johnson UP Notable Book Club:  the Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. The second event is with Phil Bellfy featuring his book Three Fires Unity The Anishnaabeg of the Lake Huron Borderland.The events are open to all U.P. residents free of charge. When: Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central Where:  There will be socially distanced seating available at the Bayliss Public Library at the Soo -- Or to participate via Zoom, please contact Evelyn Gathu in advance by email: egathu@uproc.lib.mi.us, or by phone (906) 875-3344.  We recommend you borrow a copy of these books from your local library or purchase from your local bookseller in advance to get the most out of these events. Phil Bellfy (Enrolled Member of the White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa) is a professor emeritus of American Indian studies at Michigan State University. He is also the author of Indians and Other Misnomers: A Cross-Reference Dictionary of the People, Persons, and Places of Native North America. You'll be joined by readers from around the Upper Peninsula in a lively question and answer session with the author. Winner of the North American Indian Prose Award, Three Fires Unity is the first comprehensive cross-border history of the Anishnaabeg provides an engaging account of four hundred years of their life in the Lake Huron area, showing how they have been affected by European contact and trade. Three Fires Unity examines how shifting European politics and, later, the imposition of the Canada–United States border running through their homeland, affected them and continue to do so today. In looking at the cultural, social, and political aspects of this borderland contact, Phil Bellfy sheds light on how the Anishnaabeg were able to survive and even thrive over the centuries in this intensely contested region More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, U.P. Book Review, and UPPAA can be found on www.UPNotable.com   About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with more than 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing and publishing books.     # # #

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 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered by Modern History Press in its third edition. Carolyn's latest is in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. She has two booklets in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series, both in their second editions from Modern History Press. Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/LastMinuteEditsII) and The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) are career boosters in mini doses and both make ideal thank you gifts for authors. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it helps them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com). Learn more and follow for news on her new releases direct from Amazon: http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile.

UPPAA Plans Covid-Unfriendly Zoom Conference for Sept. 12

UPPAA “SPRING CONFERENCE” ALTERNATIVE

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ue to continued concerns about Covid-19, the size of social gatherings allowed, lack of an available conference venue, and lack of available special event insurance, the UPPAA Board will host a series of member-only virtual workshops through the months of September and October. Our online survey also showed that 40% of members were unlikely to attend an in-person event and 63% stated they would attend virtual presentations. Our keynote speaker will kick off the series on Saturday, September 12. Please note that the first two events are at 2 p.m. Eastern time and subsequent events are at 7 p.m. Eastern time. If you can’t make it to the live event, each of these will be uploaded later to a private YouTube channel for UPPAA members.

Your UPPAA membership must be current to participate either live or to watch later, so renew today at www.uppaa.org/join-or-renew

It’s easy and helps the organization provide essential services for YOU!

CAROLYN HOWARD-JOHNSON

New Book or Old: Great Launch Techniques Are Dependable Career Boosters

Inspiration for Procrastinators: My Never-Too-Late Story: In this confidence-building opening address, Carolyn Howard-Johnson shares her story and tons of tips learned from launching her own sixteen books in several genres, many of them multi award winners and many now reaching second and third edition heights. Her experience as a journalist, retailer, and consultant makes her the one to understand what your media contacts need and how the knowing helps you finagle free publicity from whichever marketing paths you choose—all free—and less work using recycling.

Here is a schedule for the day:

2020 Virtual Conference Schedule
TOPIC	SPEAKER	DATE	TIME
New Book or Old: Great Launch Techniques Are Dependable CareerBoosters	Carolyn Howard-Johnson	9/12	2 PM
Romance Writing—Tips and Resources to Help You Capture YourReaders’ Heart	Donna Winters	9/19	2 PM
Writing and Researching Historical Fiction and Nonfiction	Tyler Tichelaar	9/24	7 PM
Crafting the Self Published Picture Book – Unique Product, Unique Issues	Aimée Bissonette	10/1	7 PM
Diving into Character Development	Naomi Rawlings	10/8	7 PM
Book Publicity 101	Smith Publicity	10/15	7 PM
Self-Publishing 101	Jansina Grossman	10/22	7 PM
Memoir as a Healing Tool	T. Marie Bertineau	10/22	7 PM

MORE ABOUT THE BLOGGER Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered by Modern History Press in its third edition. Carolyn's latest is in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. Learn more on her Amazon profile page (http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile). Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/Last-MinuteEditing) is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) helps writers who want to be traditionally published. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com)