The second day of NaNoWriMo falls on All Souls Day aka the Day of the Dead.
“We believe that we have a connection, “ said Vicar David about those who passed and the living.
The Book of the Dead with signatures will stay in the narthex of the church for the month of November.
The mass was held at @St. Pat’s in Parnell.
I logged in 1,879 words between several sessions broken up by different events.
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NaNoWriMo daily log in aka quotidien to be continued.
A freezin g 24F morning followed a snowy Halloween. But the view of my garden in the morning was beautiful . The remaining fall colors mixed with the white of the frost on the ground and shrubs.
“The hardest thing is to start,” said author Vera West in the special episode about NaNoWriMo. “Just like going to the gym or anything else.”
My stomach fluttered with anxiety from the unknown of the 50-k word challenge even though I had been preparing for my project, but not enough.
“It’s never enough,” I say about anything.
But the tips and advice from yesterday’s podcast stayed with me, “I have to keep on moving one foot in front of the other, right? I have to keep on writing.”
I logged in 1803 words as I sighed with relief.
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For the Love of Books, the September podcast schedule of guests features both newcomers and all-time favorites. The newcomers are memoirists Rich Nelson and Michael Farrell.
True crime author Rod Sadler is back as well as poetess Preethi Saravanakumar, and Hilton Everett Moore. Don’t miss out on any of the episodes. The podcast is made possible thanks to sponsors The Lowell Ledger https://www.thelowellledger.com Doc Chavent and author Hilton Everett Moore. Author Emma Palova is the host and producer of the show.
I am currently looking for more sponsors of the show which has 117 episodes with Michigan authors representing all genres. It has 2.5k downloads. The podcast combines entertainment with tips for authors. The listeners get a definite idea about the authors’ books plus a chance to win a signed book in the giveaway.
As a bonus, I create special episodes before major authors’ events around the state of Michigan.
Here is a slideshow of September authors and their books. Enjoy.
Author Emma Palova will be at this festival on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s now only three days until the festival this Saturday.
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I’ve been waiting for this beauty to bloom. Acidanthera is also known as peacock orchid. It has beautiful white flowers on long stems. I planted it only in May. Unlike their tropical counterparts, it wasn’t expensive. I only paid $9.99 for 30 bulbs. The ones planted in the pot are doing the best.
My other gardening great news is that one of our cherry trees is recovering and has new leaves. We also planted more plum trees for our plum brandies, and of course, it’s harvest time. The fruits are looking great. For info about our Moravian Sons Distillery go to https://moraviansonsdistillery.com/
I also canned blueberry syrup which is out of this world. We used it to mix our signature cocktail Blueberry Crush. I designed the cocktail after studying the basics of making a good cocktail.
I hate to see summer go. Overall, I had a good selling season. My best event was the Wild Blueberry Festival in Paradise, UP. I was there with seven other authors. We stayed in Paradise Shores Cabins which were excellent. Thanks to our hosts Mark & Melody Ricci. We discovered a hidden gem on Lake Superior- Crisp Point Lighthouse.
Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apple & BBQ Festival, Silver Lake Sand Dunes
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Visit with us today Aug. 25 for some awesome summer tasting at Marathon Dutton on 68th St. In GR and Greg’s Git N Go in Middleville at 509 Arlington from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Wild blueberries, whitefish, lighthouses, shipwrecks, and deep blue waters with colorful agates, best describe the land on the shore of Lake Superior.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with its natural beauty and lore has attracted authors, artists and tourists for hundreds of years.
Perhaps it’s the wilderness and remoteness that people seek as they venture what is lovingly called UP North as soon as you pass Cadillac, and leave behind civilization as we know it.
The towns become smaller and traffic is less dense. The fields give way to woods and streams. Due to harsh weather, the trees are not as tall. Even if you were blindfolded and then threw away your bandana, you would immediately know that you’re UP North.
It’s a different feeling and atmosphere all together. The roads are narrow sometimes without shoulders. You feel like you’ve escaped it all. You leave behind old feelings, old landscapes and old habits.
You find yourself anew, refreshed as you ease into a slower pace, and immerse yourself in nature and the UP culture. The weather is unpredictable as are the waters of the lake.
You dive in to the cold water and look for water’s gems that come in all shapes and colors. You usually swim alone. The only strange encounters may be with a floating piece of wood. The bottom of the lake can be shallow far into Whitefish Bay, so you just walk in water.
The sky can be heavy with clouds or as light as a feather. The colors blend or contrast like a painter’s palette.
Simplicity is the slogan. You go back to basics to discover something you didn’t know you had in you. The artists and artisans reflect that; from the flintknapper shaping arrowheads to Yoopers Sisters Jam at the Wild Blueberry Festival in Paradise starting tomorrow Aug. 18 through Aug. 20.
Visit us to find your next favorite read.
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To be continued….
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Freshly picked blueberries from Crossroads Blueberry Farm near Saugatuck pairs well with our Moravian Sons slivovitz.
The next tasting of Moravian Sons spirits and cocktails will be on Aug. 4 at Smitty’sin East Grand Rapids from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and at Total Wine on M-6 and Kalamazoo Ave.
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| More than 180 vendors will be at the Epic Island Art Fair between the island and ballfield locations. |
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| There is an art or craft event near you. Come to the fair. |
| July 29, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Epic 50th Island Art Fair-Grand Ledge. More than 180 vendors will be located on the Island and ballfield. I will be in booth 16 on the island. Stop by to pick up a signed copy of one of my books. See you there. Listen to the episode on https://emmapalova123.podbean.com/e/come-to-the-50th-island-art-fair-in-grand-ledge/Aug. 5, 2023, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holland Art in the Park, Centennial Park Michigan Authors will be grouped in one location booths 205 & 206 on Central Ave. Aug. 18- 20, 2023, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whitefish Twp. Library, Paradise, UP, MI Venture UP North for fun and adventure. http://wildblueberryfestival.org/writers.html |
| Mark your calendars for Sept. 9 |
 The Apple BBQ Festival Arts & Craft Show will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10am – 5pm along West Silver Lake Road in Mears featuring over 100 handcrafted items, baked goods, farm fresh apples, and more.I will be there with my books. See you there. |
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See you next Saturday, July 29th in Grand Ledger. Be a part of this epic 50th anniversary of the Island Art Fair. I will be in booth #116 on the island.
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