A Snowy, Brilliant, Book Launch!

A snowy April launch week!

What a fantastic beginning to my new book tour!

I had several appearances around the Traverse City area after formally launching the book at Brilliant Books.

Brilliant Books in Traverse City hosted the formal launch 

of A 1,000-MILE GREAT LAKES WALK 

Any writer appreciates the support of friends and family,  

and I have the best!

Beach at Empire

I took some time to walk the beach 

a bit along "my lake." 

The Glen Lake Library hosted me to give 

my Great Lakes lecture at the Empire Town Hall

Wild turkeys were on the move

Signing at The Cottage Book Shop

Icy pier at Charlevoix

Near Charlevoix

Sleeping Bear Bay near Glen Haven

Always time to stop for chocolate! (Empire, MI)

Pamela Grath (owner of Dog Ears Books, Northport) 

introduces me to the crowd at Brew North 

Time to hike with my friend, Jan, on 

the new Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

My final event of the week was at 

Great Lakes Book & Supply in Big Rapids

 Thanks to all the great indie bookstores that hosted events this first week of my new book tour! A 1000-MILE GREAT LAKES WALK is only available through select indie bookstores until June 1 when it goes into distribution nationwide. To find out where the book is currently available, go HERE.

Tales from the BOOK TOUR...part 3

March was a big month for my book tour. I launched my book in northern Michigan by giving readings, book signings, and lectures. I was even hired as a speaker at the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show in Grand Rapids. And I partnered with Grocer's Daughter Chocolates (voted one of the TOP 5 CHOCOLATIERS in the NATION) and Black Star Farms (one of my favorite places to stay near the lake) for the show.

I gave a reading to a packed house at Kazoo Books in Kalamazoo last night. Thanks to everyone who came to the event!

I have a packed schedule of events through the summer. Please check the sidebar here or Author Appearances page on my website: LakeTrek.com

I am thrilled to talk about Lake Michigan
with others who care about this Greatest of Lakes.

Take 5 with Me!

I was on Take 5 this morning, a Grand Rapids morning show. Big thanks to Catherine for the lovely interview.

If you live Grand Rapids and make it to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show this weekend, be sure to drop by my booth (#2615) to say hello.

You can also enter to win a $250 certificate for the Inn at Black Star Farm at my booth.

AND, I have samples from Grocer's Daughter Chocolates who are located in Empire, Michigan.

And, of course, I'll have copies of my book!

If you miss me at the show, drop in at Schuler's Books or Literary Life & More in Grand Rapids. They are great indie bookstores and they have

A 1000-MILE WALK ON THE BEACH.