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SUMMARY:Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz
DESCRIPTION:Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nJoin us for a special afternoon with author Julie Buchholtz as she reads from her second book and shares the story behind its creation. Through gentle\, lyrical storytelling\, Mama sings to her child of mino-bimaadiziwin—living in harmony with nature—and of following the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers. As mother and child journey through life together\, they walk in the footsteps of the mothers and grandmothers who came before them\, honoring tradition\, love\, and connection across generations. \nFollowing the reading\, Julie will be available for a book signing\, and copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public\, but pre-registration is required for planning purposes. \nCome enjoy a meaningful\, family-friendly hour of storytelling\, reflection\, and community with this heartfelt celebration of heritage and wisdom. \nTo save your seat(s)\, call 906-484-1333 or register online at \n  \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nAanii. Boozhoo.\nHello. \nIshpiming Migizi Kwe Nidizhinikaaz\nI am Julie Buchholtz or High Flying Eagle Woman. \nGnoozhekaaning Nindonjibaa\nI come from the Place of the Pike. \nMigizi Nidoodehm\nI am Eagle clan. \nI am fortunate to live along the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I feel the most grounded when I am immersed in nature\, especially when I stand on the earth where my ancestors walked before me. I am a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians. \nMy inaugural book\, Who Am I\, was published by Sleeping Bear Press/Cherry Lake Publishing and selected as a 2021 Own Voices/Own Stories Winner. Who Am I took me on a journey of self discovery\, a coming home of sorts to my native roots. It is about connection to one another and to Mother Earth. Little brown-skinned girl asks her mama a question that we often ask ourselves\, “Who am I?” Mama pulls her girl close and explains how she is connected to Mother Earth including the plants\, the organisms\, and the animals that inhabit Mother Earth. In the end\, the little brown-skinned girl understands her significance and that she isn’t so little after all. \nMy second book\, Mama’s Song serves as a prequel to Who Am I and led me further down the path of embracing my native heritage. It tells the story of the birth of the little brown-skinned baby. Mama has never felt such love before and thanks the Creator for such a gift. Mama’s Song is all about mama’s wish for her daughter to live the “good life” or mino bimaadiziwin. Readers are introduced to the Seven Grandfather Teachings of Wisdom\, Love\, Respect\, Courage\, Honesty\, Humility\, and Truth.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/book-reading-signing-with-julie-buchholtz/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Elementary,Family Friendly,Pre-school,Pre-teen,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Book Reading & Signing: A Good Animal with Sara Maurer
DESCRIPTION:Book Reading & Signing: A Good Animal with Sara Maurer \nJoin us for an intimate afternoon with debut novelist Sara Maurer as she reads from and signs copies of her acclaimed first novel\, A Good Animal. Set against the emotional landscape of the rural Midwest\, the novel explores the complicated bonds between people\, place\, and the choices that define us—tender\, unflinching\, and deeply human. \nSara Maurer lives with her family in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Albion College and her master’s from Eastern Michigan University\, and she honed her craft through Stanford’s Continuing Studies Novel Writing Certificate program. Her short fiction has appeared in Dunes Review\, Hominum Journal\, and The Twin Bill. A Good Animal marks her powerful debut as a novelist. \nThe afternoon will include a reading\, a brief conversation about the writing process and the journey to publication\, audience Q&A\, and a book signing. Whether you’re a longtime reader of literary fiction or discovering Sara’s work for the first time\, this event offers a thoughtful and engaging look at a remarkable new voice. \nBooks will be available for purchase at the event.  \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated for planning purposes. To save your seat\, call 906-484-1333 or register online.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/book-reading-signing-a-good-animal-with-sara-maurer/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures and Workshops,Teens,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Writer Symposium
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium\nJoin fellow writers for the 3rd Annual Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium on Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT in Hessel\, Michigan. This inspiring day of creativity\, craft\, and community features a keynote address by renowned author Karen Dionne\, along with your choice of three breakout sessions designed to help writers strengthen their voice\, expand their storytelling skills\, and gain practical tools for the writing life. \nParticipants will enjoy interactive workshops on topics such as narrative possibility\, poetry\, writing style\, image and tone\, book cover design\, and place-based storytelling. The ticket includes the keynote address\, three breakout sessions\, a catered lunch\, and refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to select one session from each breakout block in advance to reserve their preferred workshops. \nWhether you write fiction\, memoir\, poetry\, or nonfiction\, this symposium offers a welcoming space to learn\, connect\, and leave with renewed creative energy. \n$75 per person. Includes keynote address\, 3 of 6 breakout sessions\, lunch\, and snacks throughout the day to ensure you can focus and stay energized during this highly informative day for writers of all skill levels. \nTO REGISTER: Call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=30530 \n\nKeynote Session presented by Karen Dionne\nKaren Dionne is the USA Today and internationally bestselling author of the acclaimed psychological suspense novel The Marsh King’s Daughter\, a gripping thriller that became a major motion picture starring Daisy Ridley and Ben Mendelsohn. Her novels have been translated into more than 25 languages and have earned numerous honors\, including the Barry Award for Best Novel and recognition as one of the best books of the year by Library Journal and other national publications. \nA longtime advocate for writers\, Dionne is also the cofounder of the influential online writing community Backspace and has served on the board of directors for International Thriller Writers. Drawing from her own publishing journey—from aspiring writer to internationally recognized novelist—she inspires writers to persevere\, trust the creative process\, and continue pursuing their stories with dedication and resilience. \nDionne lives in Michigan\, where the wilderness landscapes surrounding her home continue to shape the atmosphere and emotional depth of her fiction. \nChoose Three Breakout Sessions\nSESSION 1: 10:10 – 11:00 AM (Choose one of these two session)  \nThe Infinite Possibilities of Narrative\nPresenter: Joseph D. Haske \nThis session will include a writing exercise and a philosophical discussion that addresses potential writing strategies. From the inception of a project to the revisionary stages\, an author must remain open to every opportunity for improvement. This workshop/discussion will enable writers to consider multiple approaches to plot\, subplot\, character development\, and many other aspects of narrative conception. \n  \nFinding Your Voice Through Poetry\nPresenter: Ellen Lord \nIn this interactive workshop\, poet Ellen Lord will guide participants through the creative process of writing poetry inspired by themes from Vigil. Attendees will explore imagery\, emotion\, rhythm\, and personal storytelling while learning practical techniques for crafting meaningful poems. In a time when many seek connection\, reflection\, and healing\, poetry offers a powerful way to process experiences and express authentic thoughts and feelings. Whether you are new to poetry or already writing\, this session will encourage you to discover and strengthen your unique voice. \n___________________ \nSESSION 2: 11:10 – 12:00 PM (Choose one of these two session)  \nBreak Through the Familiar: New Approaches to Image\, Tone\, and Subject Matter\nPresenter: Daniel Mendoza \nLearn how to move beyond clichés and your own predictable writing patterns. Through generative exercises and guided shifts in perspective\, workshop participants will explore how to disrupt their common writing habits and approach their poetry with greater flexibility and surprise. Ideal for poets looking for tools to keep their writing dynamic and engaging. \n  \nSuccess Signals for Writers: Know Your Writing-Style Color and Make It Help You Write Better\nPresenter: Jule Covert \nAn interactive presentation to identify your writing and communication style so you can make your time at the keyboard more productive. \n\nDo you get frustrated when can’t write as easily as you’d like?\nDoes something hold you back\, that you can’t put your finger on?\nCome learn what your Writing-Style Color is. \n\nWhen you can identify your style then you can learn how to make it work to your advantage\, minimize its weaknesses\, and incorporate wearing a different color hat to get you out of the jam jar\, resuscitate your muse\, and get your writing back on track. \nTake the quiz in advance at hjwords.com/resources then come learn about your writing-style color. The Success Signals for Writers quiz will also be available at the symposium. \n___________________________ \nSESSION 3: 12:50 PM – 2:00 PM (Choose one of these two session)  \nDesigning Book Covers That Work: Understanding Your Genre and Avoiding Common Mistakes\nPresenter: Daniel Mendoza \nCreate book cover ideas that communicate with readers and stand out in a crowded marketplace. This workshop will explore common\, but fixable design issues. It will also consider the visual language of different genres\, helping authors make insightful decisions when designing their book covers. Discover how to balance originality with clarity to ensure your cover connects to your target audience. \n  \nPlace-Based Writing: Using Landscape and Memory to Shape Story \nPresenter: Helen Raica-Klotz  \nThis breakout session explores how landscape\, memory\, and lived experience can deepen and shape compelling storytelling. Participants will learn techniques for using setting as more than background—transforming place into a living part of narrative and character development. Through guided prompts and discussion\, writers will discover how personal memories\, sensory details\, and emotional connections to place can inspire authentic and powerful writing. Whether crafting fiction\, memoir\, or poetry\, this session will help writers create stories grounded in atmosphere\, meaning\, and a strong sense of place.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/3rd-annual-writer-symposium/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Children's Book Reading\, Signing & Craft with Author Suzanne Lipshaw
DESCRIPTION:NEW EVENT! \nJoin us for a special morning with children’s author Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw at the Hessel School House on Tuesday\, June 30\, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. \nSuzanne will share a reading from her award-winning middle-grade novel Decoding the Moon\, followed by a book signing and a hands-on craft activity inspired by the story. This free event is open to children\, families\, and community members of all ages. \nWinner of the Fictionary Book of the Year Award\, Decoding the Moon tells the heartwarming story of two brothers navigating the loss of their mother after moving to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Through rock climbing adventures\, secret spy codes\, and learning to understand one another\, the brothers discover that love\, hope\, and family bonds can help them heal. \nSuzanne Jacobs Lipshaw is a children’s author and recently retired educator who is passionate about inspiring young readers. In addition to Decoding the Moon\, she is the author of several true-story picture books\, including Rugged RAX: The Little Satellite that Could\, The Super Volcano: The Hidden Hero Below Yellowstone National Park\, Mighty Mahi\, and I Campaigned for Ice Cream: A Boy’s Quest for Ice Cream Trucks. She enjoys speaking about writing\, leadership\, and how young people can make a difference in the world. \nBooks will be available for purchase at the event. \n Event Details \n\nDate: Tuesday\, June 30\nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Hessel School House\nCost: Free and open to the public\n\nBring the family and enjoy a memorable morning of storytelling\, creativity\, and fun with author Suzanne Lipshaw.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/childrens-book-reading-signing-craft-with-author-suzanne-lipshaw/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Elementary,Family Friendly,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Writers Workshop: Session 1 Create a Writing Mini-Trail Guide
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10 • 9:00 AM-12:00PM  \nCreate Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide (Session 1) A 3-hour workshop to help you map a trail plan for your book journey. \nWould you think to go into an unknown mountain range without camping gear? Without food and water? Without a map? \nWould you consider starting a business and applying for a business loan without creating a business plan? No? I don’t blame you; it’d be scary\, silly\, dangerous\, or a financial mess. \nTherefore\, give your book the trail plan it deserves. Your book will be more successful if you create a trail plan for your writing journey. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll help you hone your message so you write exactly to where you want to go without getting lost in the forest of words. \nYou’ll walk away with actionable steps to help you make sure your pen is going to lead you in the write direction (pun intended) on your writing journey. So\, let’s help you create a mini-trail guide for your book. \n(This workshop includes a handout\, which uses Jennie Nash’s Blueprint method. It is available in advance to registered attendees\, and available printed at the workshop. Contact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854.) \nSession 1 Workshop Fee: $50.00 \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or register online. \nNOTE: Purchase COMBO Ticket if you would like to attend all three sessions.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/writers-workshop-session-1-create-a-writing-mini-trail-guide/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Writers Workshop: COMBO Ticket
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10 • 9:00 – 5:00 PM\nThis ticket includes all three sessions of the Writers Workshop Series with book coach\, Julie Covert. \n\nCreate Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide\nLunch & Learn: Q & A with a Book Coach\nPathways to Publishing\n\nCombo Ticket Price: $110.00\, includes lunch \nTo register call 906-484-1333 or register online.  \n  \nSESSION 1: Create Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide \n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nA 3-hour workshop to help you map a trail plan for your book journey. Would you think to go into an unknown mountain range without camping gear? Without food and water? Without a map? Would you consider starting a business and applying for a business loan without creating a business plan? No? I don’t blame you; it’d be scary\, silly\, dangerous\, or a financial mess. Therefor\, give your book the trail plan it deserves. Your book will be more successful if you create a trail plan for your writing journey. In this workshop\, we’ll help you hone your message so you write exactly to where you want to go without getting lost in the forest of words. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to help you make sure your pen is going to lead you in the write direction (pun intended) on your writing journey. So\, let’s help you create a mini-trail guide for your book. \nSESSION 2: Lunch & Learn: Q & A with a Book Coach \n12:00 – 1:30 PM (Includes a catered lunch)  \nWhat’s a book coach do? Great question! A book coach can help you form and test your book ideas\, create a solid structure\, help you get through tough spots\, and guide you to getting published. Do you have a book in the works\, but are stuck and have questions about how to proceed? Have a great idea\, but can’t seem to make the structure work? Not sure where to begin or how to end? Whose help do I need – an editor\, beta reader\, or book coach? During this Q & A session\, Julie Covert\, book coach and editor at H J Words\, will answer your questions about how you can benefit from working with a book coach. We’ll discuss these topics and more to get you excited and motivated to achieve your dream of turning your ideas from your notebooks into a publishable manuscript. Questions can also be submitted in advance. Contact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854. \nSESSION 3: Pathways to Publishing \n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  \nYou’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! Now what? The obvious answer is “get it published.” Which brings the next question—how? Should you find an agent to sell your manuscript to a publisher? Submit it to smaller presses? Work with a hybrid publisher\, or publish it yourself\, as an independent? When determining the best route\, there are multiple factors to consider: goals\, timeline\, cost\, prestige\, reason(s)\, project management\, and life circumstances. What do you need to submit\, to whom\, when\, and how? In this workshop\, we’ll examine the three paths to publishing: traditional\, hybrid\, and self-publishing. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each\, in particular answering questions about royalties\, timelines\, and costs to help you determine “what’s next.” Don’t drown in the Sea of Overwhelm or be swallowed by the Whirlpool of Scams. Bring your questions and get honest answers to help you navigate your path to publishing your book. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/writers-workshop-combo-ticket/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Writers Workshop: Session 2 Lunch & Learn - Q&A with a Book Coach
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10 • 12:00 -1:30PM \n  \nLunch & Learn: Q&A with a Book Coach \nWhat’s a book coach do? Great question! \nA book coach can help you form and test your book ideas\, create a solid structure\, help you get through tough spots\, and guide you to getting published. \nDo you have a book in the works\, but are stuck and have questions about how to proceed? \nHave a great idea\, but can’t seem to make the structure work? \nNot sure where to begin or how to end? Whose help do I need – an editor\, beta reader\, or book coach? \nDuring this Q & A session\, Julie Covert\, book coach and editor at H J Words\, will answer your questions about how you can benefit from working with a book coach. We’ll discuss these topics and more to get you excited and motivated to achieve your dream of turning your ideas from your notebooks into a publishable manuscript. \nQuestions can also be submitted in advance. Contact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854. \nLunch & Learn Fee: $50.00 \nTo Regsiter\, call 906-484-1333 or register online  https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=30160 \n  \nNOTE: Purchase COMBO Ticket if you would like to attend all three sessions.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/writers-workshop-session-2-lunch-learn-qa-with-a-book-coach/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Writers Workshop: Session 3 - Pathways to Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10 • 2:00 – 5:00 PM  \nSession3: Pathways to Publishing  \nYou’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! Now what? The obvious answer is “get it published.” Which brings the next question—how? \nShould you find an agent to sell your manuscript to a publisher? Submit it to smaller presses? Work with a hybrid publisher\, or publish it yourself\, as an independent? \nWhen determining the best route\, there are multiple factors to consider: goals\, timeline\, cost\, prestige\, reason(s)\, project management\, and life circumstances. \nWhat do you need to submit\, to whom\, when\, and how? \nIn this workshop\, we’ll examine the three paths to publishing: traditional\, hybrid\, and self-publishing. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each\, in particular answering questions about royalties\, timelines\, and costs to help you determine “what’s next.” \nDon’t drown in the Sea of Overwhelm or be swallowed by the Whirlpool of Scams. Bring your questions and get honest answers to help you navigate your path to publishing your book. \nClass Fee: $50.00 \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or register online. \nNOTE: Purchase COMBO Ticket if you would like to attend all three sessions.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/writers-workshop-session-3-pathways-to-publishing/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:PAINT & SIP: Lazy River
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 16 •  5 – 7 pm \n(Adults only) \nBring your choice of beverage and a friend as we paint together! Using acrylic painting techniques\, artist Karen Mazzoline will guide you through the process of creating your very own lazy riverbed! Learn how to layer and blend colors of lush blues and greens while enjoying a night out with friends! No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or register online.  \nClass Fee: $40.00 \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/paint-sip-lazy-river/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:WRITER'S WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint
DESCRIPTION:WRITER’S WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint with author/educator Joseph D. Haske\nOctober 1-3\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day\n\nJoin acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity. Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey\, tangled in the middle\, or polishing a final draft\, this workshop offers the tools and inspiration to take your novel to the next level.\n\nWhat’s Included:\n\nThree Full Days of in-depth instruction and guidance from Joseph D. Haske\, a respected novelist and educator.\nHands-on sessions covering narrative structure\, character development\, plotting\, writing routines\, revisions\, and the path to publication\nA welcoming space to connect with fellow writers and share your journey\nLunch/snacks provided each day\n\n\n$300 per person.\n\nClass size is limited to allow for maximum attention to the individuals attending.\n\nTO REGISTER: Call the Hessel School House at 906-484-1333 or register online\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=31251&action=ticket&action_ticket=57160
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/writers-workshop-development-of-a-novel-from-the-fearless-standpoint-2/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures and Workshops,Teens,Writers Programs
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