It will be Pure Michigan fun as I tour the state with my new book The Quest for the Lost Town from the shores of Lake Michigan to Lake Superior.

I am looking forward to meeting up with thousands of fans at the local festivals and fairs.

New this year are: National Cherry Festival in downtown Traverse City on July 5 and the National Blueberry Festival in South Haven on Aug. 8-9.

I’m returning to Art in the Park in Grand Ledge rebranded as The Ledges in a new location at the Fitzgerald Park on Aug. 1.

A very special place in my heart is reserved for the Wild Blueberry Festival in Paradise on Aug. 14-16. It was one of my first festivals when I started touring with my book Secrets from the Shifting Sands Short Stories series in 2019.

The people in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are very hospitable and friendly. I host many authors from the UP on show For the Love of Books Podcast. They continue the tradition of celebrating the remoteness and wilderness in literature.

You can listen to all of us on https://emmapalova123.podbean.com

I’m grateful to the many people who have helped me on my author’s journey. I would like to thank graphic artist Jeanne Boss for the stunning art and the entire family for their support.

See you soon.

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