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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 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?”

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Womb of Souls.

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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.

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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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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.

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Author Jennifer Montiel pens Raised by Silence, a memoir

June 19, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Raised by Silence: Surviving Narcissistic Parents & Ending the Cycle tells the story of breaking free from emotional abuse, manipulation, and generational trauma. Through personal experiences and practical insight, Jennifer Montiel explores the lasting effects of narcissistic parenting while offering hope to those searching for healing.

Sponsored by Jennifer Montiel, @Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

This award winning book encourages readers to recognize unhealthy patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and build a future defined by resilience instead of fear.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Raised by Silence.

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Author Andrew Allen Smith pens What Not to Say to People Who are Grieving

June 18, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Author Andrew Allen Smith pens What Not to Say to People Who are Grieving

June 18, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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What Not to Say to People Who are Grieving was written with Love for all those that were there and are still here to help and support us, pick us up, help carry the burden, cry and grieve with us, each and every day.

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This book was not intended to point fingers at anyone. We know that everyone, no matter what they said or did, had positive intentions as they helped us in the grieving process. They genuinely wanted to help in some
way. We know it was all done out of love. We recognize this and appreciate you helping us walk through these uncharted waters. For that we will forever be grateful. Our hope is that this book will help at least one person have a better idea of what helped and comforted us while we were grieving and at the same time know what didn’t help us personally.

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Author Deborah K Frontiera pens Living on Sisu

June 11, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Deborah Frontiera’s Living on Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy is a compelling novel for young adult readers which follows the adventures and experiences of twelve-year-old Emma Neimi and her family and community who are caught up in the 1913-14 strike in thecopper district of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.

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Frontiera has done an excellent job of exploring the history of the strike through Emma’s diary which follows all the key event and

issues in the strike, including the false call of fire which caused the death of seventy-three (sic.), primarily children of those attending a Christmas Eve party for strikers’ families.

An audio book is also available.

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Author Vera West pens Pizza Guise, a novel in verse

June 10, 2026 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Elijah Bennet was perfectly content with his life and running the family’s pizzeria until Darcy Fitzgerald walked into Pizza Palace. She may have only ordered a slice of pie, but she pulls Elijah into a whirlwind of unexpected attraction.

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As their relationship heats up, Elijah finds himself daring to want more than he ever has before. Worlds collide and pepperonis fly as he is forced to decide if love is truly all a person needs to be happy. Pizza Guise is West’s second novel in verse and is a modern reimagining of her favorite Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice.

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