U.P. Notable Books Club

著者: Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association
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  • Each month, the U.P. Notable Books Club brings you another award-winning author Q&A from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These writers have been awarded the U.P. Notable Books Award and host a lively discussion with a dial-in audience as moderated by Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library in Crystal Falls, Michigan.

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Each month, the U.P. Notable Books Club brings you another award-winning author Q&A from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These writers have been awarded the U.P. Notable Books Award and host a lively discussion with a dial-in audience as moderated by Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library in Crystal Falls, Michigan.

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  • S5: E9: Death's Door: The Truth Behind Michigan's Largest Mass Murder with Steve Lehto
    2024/12/17
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    1 時間 6 分
  • S5: E8: The Midwife's Touch with Sue Harrison
    2024/11/15
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    1 時間 3 分
  • S5: E7: A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Peter Wurdock
    2024/10/11

    Season 5: Episode 7 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Peter Wurdock speaking about his book "A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula."

    The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List.

    For more information please visit the links below

    www.UPPAA.org

    www.UPNotable.com

    www.blueboundarybooks.com/index.php/purchase-books

    PETER WORDOCK's journey is a captivating blend of artistic endeavors and deep connections to the landscapes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. From his roots in Royal Oak, MI, to his studies in creative writing and music at Albion College and Berklee College of Music respectively, Wurdock's path has been rich with diverse experiences. His career took him through the vibrant world of music in Nashville before he rediscovered his passion for writing later in life. Through his articles and books, Wurdock intertwines prose and photography, offering readers a unique glimpse into the beauty and nostalgia of the Upper Peninsula. His accolades, including the Upper Peninsula Notable Book Award and the title of Upper Peninsula Laureate of Luce County, speak to the impact of his work. Wurdock's six books showcase his versatility as a writer, blending fiction, poetry, and non-fiction along with his beautiful photography. His deep affection for the Upper Peninsula and his cherished greyhounds shines through in his writing, inviting readers to embark on a journey of reflection and discovery. Living in Newberry with his two adopted greyhounds, Petie and Meerah, Wurdock continues to draw inspiration from his surroundings, crafting stories that resonate with readers and capture the essence of Michigan's rugged beauty.

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    1 時間 12 分

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