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Another Cancellation; R&R on the North Shore

Yet another cancellation has hit my book-signing schedule this year. The Deep Valley Book Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, has been changed to a virtual event on Oct. 3 & 4. Check my Events & Appearances page for updated times and details. It’s been a tough spring and summer for all authors, musicians, performers, …

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Marketing During a Pandemic

With COVID-19 here to stay, marketing during a pandemic is a challenge for all businesses. Authors are no exception. Most of us schedule numerous book signings and book fairs during the year. These events are where we get to meet some of the most interesting and wonderful people. Namely, book readers and book lovers. With …

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Thank You GSR Fine Art Festival; Review Update; Year-End Stuff

RECAP The GSR Fine Art Festival was first-class all the way. Dozens of outstanding visual artists plus three intrepid authors–Me, Jeffrey Matthews, and Julie Schrader.  I met a lot of nice people, sold some books, and enjoyed the live music that played all day, each day. So mark your calendar for next year’s GSR Fine …

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Calling All Writers and Aspiring Writers

CALLING ALL WRITERS AND ASPIRING WRITERS! Upcoming Event Are you writing a book? Have you published a book? Are you curious about the publishing business in the 21st Century? Then come on down to the Winona Public Library in Winona MN this Saturday. At 10:00 a.m. I’ll present an informative session about my experiences with …

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Year-End Review Challenge Continues

My Year-End Review Challenge to you is to post 30 NEW reviews/ratings for Straight River before the start of 2020.  THIRTY BEFORE TWENTY! Less than Fifty days left to get thirty new reviews/ratings of Straight River. It doesn’t matter which website you post a review on. And don’t feel obligated to write a positive review. …

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Next Up: Dakota County Local Author Fair

Dakota County Local Author Fair The 2019 Straight River Book Tour continues into November with a new event for me: the Dakota County Local Author Fair. Thirty local authors will be present throughout the day to showcase their talent and offer books for sale. Browse local author booths and discover your next favorite read. Click …

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Event Reminder–Monday, Oct. 21. 7:00 pm

https://northfield.org/content/everything-you-always-wanted-know-about-writing-a-novel-were-afraid-ask I hope to see all your aspiring writers and avid readers who’d like to learn some of the “up-close-and-personal” details about being a novelist in the 21st Century. Free and open to the public. Afterward, I’ll be selling and signing copies of Straight River and Castle Danger. Personalized books from local authors make great …

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Deep Valley Book Festival Reminder–Oct. 5

Deep Valley Book Festival Info Next up in the “Straight River Book Tour” is the Deep Valley Book Festival in lively Mankato MN. Saturday, October 5th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Loose Moose Conference Center in Mankato MN. Click HERE for details. I’ll have plenty of copies available to purchase of Straight …

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