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Emma Palova, born in Czech Republic, is an author, a writer, a screenwriter, a journalist, a photographer, a designer and the founder of Emma Blogs, LLC, based in Lowell, Michigan. Currently, she is working on her memoir "Greenwich Meridian" which she intends to turn into a screenplay. Palova started her blog EW Emma's Writings at http://emmaplova.com in support of the publication of her memoir in January, 2013. The blog has grown into a passion and a company that designs blogs for other people under the umbrella of Emma Blogs. Palova is a prolific online publisher open to new ideas and to new horizons. A natural innovator, Palova loves to create progressive brands into the future. Check out her inspirational post "Desert epiphany" and the authors page on About_me and on Facebook. I am looking forward to seeing you around the greater Grand Rapids area and on my blog. I am seeking an agent or a publisher for the memoir that I intend to publish for my mom Ella's 80 birthday on Aug. 23. I celebrated my fourth anniversary on the WordPress publishing platform on Jan. 15th, 2017 with more than 1,000 followers and 500 plus posts. Love always, Emma

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Author Diane Wing pens Thorne Manor and Other Bizarre Tales

October 5, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Happy October, dear friends,

Thorne Manor and Other Bizarre Tales takes readers on a descent into madness, where haunted people and sinister places conceal a world far darker than it appears.

Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent

Beneath the surface of ordinary reality lurk occult forces, dangerous beliefs, and terrifying energies—waiting to be unleashed. Dare to enter a world where nothing is truly normal, and fear is only the beginning. Seven page-turning tales appear in this collection.

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for a chance to win a signed copy of her book.

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Author Larry Jorgensen pens Hot Wells

September 28, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Larry Jorgensen considers himself an old news dog, with experience in both weekly and daily newspapers, writing, reporting and photography.

Sponsored by Modern History Press, Lowell author Jeff Ostrander, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

“Turkey Creek’s mineral springs are a treasured part of Louisiana’s heritage reminding us of a time when people traveled from near and far to experience the healing waters and hospitality of our community. Hot Wells and Other Mysterious Louisiana Waters preserves that remarkable history.”

Heather Cloud, Louisiana State Senator, District 28

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Lisa Lews Koster pens Enough

September 21, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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A seasoned Bible teacher, inspiring speaker and award-winning author, Lisa Lewis Koster challenges, encourages and equips audiences to find the abundant life awaiting them in the pages of God’s Word.

Sponsored by Lowell author Jeff Ostrander, @Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent

She has the unique ability of teaching with a depth appreciated by seasoned Christians yet easily understood by those new in their faith. Lisa’s passion is to introduce simple tools that, when utilized, will deliver a deeper level of understanding to even what may have been familiar Scripture.

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Eric Anderson pens Dead False Gods

September 21, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Eric Anderson is a substitute teacher by day and the founder of Nerd Chapel by night. He has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries from Taylor University Fort Wayne. His hobbies include reading, board games, swing dancing, and watching television/movies.

Sponsored by Lowell author Jeff Ostrander, @Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent

Read more of his thoughts at www.nerdchapel.com where you can also learn about the Nerd Chapel schedule which includes convention appearances and board gaming events. He is one of the co-writers of the 42 Series of nerd devotionals: 42: Discovering Faith through Fandom, The New 42: God Terraforms All Things, and The Fantastic 42: A Fellowship Facing Doom with Hope. He wrote Dead False Gods: An Unauthorized Christian Reflection on Stargate SG-1; which looks at the show Stargate through the lens of scripture. He also contributed three entries to Finding God in Anime Vol. 3. You can follow Nerd Chapel on Facebook and Instagram.

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Sister Damien Marie Savino pens Learning the Language of Creation

September 21, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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“The external deserts in the world are growing, because the internal deserts have become so vast. For this reason, the ecological crisis is also a summons to profound interior conversion. “

This quote from Pope Francis inspired Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE to pen her first solo book Learning the Language of Creation.

Sponsored by Lowell author Jeff Ostrander, @Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent

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Author Jeff Ostrander pens Womb of Souls

September 4, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Happy Labor Day weekend! Welcome back to a brand new season of For the Love of Books Podcast.

Lowell-based author Jeff Ostrander relied heavily on the past as his main character in Womb of Souls is portrayed by protagonist Abraham Marsh. The inciting incident to create the novel was a scene of a dad running into a burning cabin to save his family while getting seriously injured.

Sponsored by Jeff Ostrander, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

“I saw a picture in my mind of a father running into a burning house to save his kids. I knew he came out terribly hurt, but the rest I had to learn as the story progressed,” Ostrander said. “It was interesting to consider what would happen to a strong, handsome young man who suddenly found himself a weak, disfigured and lonely man. Does the value of life remain when all that brought him joy was torn away?”

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Island Art Fair brings eclectic art, food & more to Grand Ledge

July 29, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Close to 200 vendors will set up at Fitzgerald Park for the 53rd Annual Island Art Fair @the Ledges for a unique event with a long tradition.

Fair organizer Stephene Lapp talks about some of the fair highlights, joys and balancing artists, authors, crafters, musicians, food vendors and community organizations.

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Authors Alley at Lakeshore Art Festival, June 27 & 28

June 25, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Michigan authors Jean Davis and Eric Anderson share their festival insights in this special episode about the Lakeshore Art Festival in downtown Muskegon.

Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

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Shore to Shore summer book tour 2026

June 22, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

Author Emma Palova’s Shore to Shore summer book tour starts this weekend at the Lakeshore Art Festival in downtown Muskegon on June 27 & 28. See map below.

I successfully launched my new sequel The Quest for the Lost Town at the Third Coast Art Festival in Grand Haven on March 21. It was a well-attended event both by fans and fellow authors, followed by a hometown book signing event at the @Moravian Sons Distillery tasting room inside The Old Theater in downtown Lowell.

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Attend /

Author’s Alley Lineup

The Lakeshore Art Festival welcomes 20+ Michigan authors who will showcase their original books near Clay Ave. and 4th St.

2026 PARTICIPANTS:

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING…

“The Michigan authors were a great addition to the festival!”

Stay tuned for a special episode of the For the Love of Books Podcast with host author Emma Palova.

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U.P. Reader celebrates 10th Anniversary

June 19, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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The 10th annual U.P. Reader published by Modern History Press is a hefty magazine sponsored by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA).

This amazing collection of seventy-plus short works takes readers on a road trip from the Keweenaw to the Soo and from Menominee to Ironwood.

Sponsored by Modern History Press, @Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.