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 on the tour 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 my show For the Love of Books Podcast. They continue the tradition of celebrating the remoteness and wilderness in literature, and bringing to the public at large.
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 throughout the years.
My deep appreciation goes to my hometown newspaper The Lowell Ledger for continuing the publicity of my work. I love writing both fiction and non-fiction, not necessarily in all genres.
Since I am a lover of history I write mainly historical fiction and magic realism, as reflected in my short stories.
See you soon.
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Join us this Saturday, March 21, in beautiful Grand Haven for the 2nd annual @Third Coast Authors & Books Festival. I will be releasing my brand new book, The Quest for the Lost Town, at the festival. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.— feeling fantastic.
Get ready for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at one of West Michigan’s most anticipated literary events!
In this special episode of *For the Love of Books Podcast*, I’m joined by incredible guests who are bringing the **Third Coast Authors & Books Festival** to life:
Mike O’Brien – Founder of the festival & owner of The Book Cellar
Noah Jahn – Marketing Coordinator
Jean Davis & Vera West – Featured authors
We’re diving into:
What makes this festival a must-attend event
Insider stories from the organizers
What readers and writers can look forward to
The magic of connecting authors with the community
And… I’ll also be sharing details about the release of my new book *The Quest for the Lost Town* in a follow-up episode.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation celebrating books, authors, and the power of storytelling.
Author Emma Palova will celebrate the release of her new book, The Quest for the Lost Town, at the upcoming Third Coast Festival of Books & Authors on March 21 in Grand Haven starting at 11 a.m. The festival provides the perfect setting for the debut of the new title as book lovers, writers, and literary enthusiasts gather along Michigan’s lakeshore for a day dedicated to storytelling and the literary arts.
“I am extremely excited about this unique opportunity to present my new book in the literary capital of Grand Haven,” Palova said. “This is my first time at this unique festival.”
“First, we do this festival to honor all the hard work that authors do. We promote literacy and books year round but wouldn’t have either without you,” organizer Mike O’Brien, The Book Cellar owner said. “This is why we provide this opportunity for you to meet the fans, sell your books and keep the money, and do not charge you for the tables. This is all about you and we want you to know we care and want the best for our authors.”
The annual festival brings together regional and national authors, readers, and publishing professionals for a celebration of books and creativity. Held in the heart of Grand Haven, the event offers visitors the opportunity to meet authors, attend engaging panel discussions, explore new books, and learn more about the writing and publishing process.
From fiction and memoir to children’s literature and history, the Third Coast Festival of Books & Authors highlights a wide range of genres and voices from across Michigan and beyond. In addition to author presentations and readings, the festival provides a welcoming space for readers to connect directly with writers, discover new titles, and celebrate the vibrant literary community that continues to grow along Michigan’s “Third Coast.”
In addition to author meet and greet, the Third Coast Festival of Books & Authors provides a welcoming space for readers to connect directly with writers, discover new titles, and celebrate the vibrant literary community that continues to grow along Michigan’s “Third Coast.”
Whether you are an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the stories behind the books, the festival promises a lively and inspiring experience for all who attend.
Stay tuned for a special episode about the festival this Friday and Saturday on the For the Love of Books Podcast at https://emmapalova123.podbean.com
Author Jean Davis and author podcast porducer Emma Palova.
This episode on the @For the Love of Books Podcast is sponsored by @moraviansonsdistillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com, author Terri Martin and Doc Chavent.
Find out what’s so funny. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of I9.
One fed up woman with no filter holds the key to changing the future of the empire.
Burning season on the exile world of Anduvea means the space station at the edge of the empire is full of rich, drunk tourists and their idiotic antics. When Senior Security Officer Rita Stabinov spots a thief wanted dead or alive by Empaetor Iradio VIII himself, she envisions a hefty reward or maybe a promotion anywhere else.
A deathbed promise to keep the goods out of the Empaetor’s hands puts Rita in possession of a stolen treasure with a value far greater than she’s ever dreamed. The heavy-handed ruler will do everything in his power to get it back, and his agent is already on the way.
Cooperating would be in Rita’s favor, but what have the empire or Anduvea’s residents ever done for her? Keeping her promise means subjecting her already tenuous tolerance for people to a whole new level of elite snobbery. It could also bring about a regime change and a new era of peace and prosperity…or the entire empire could slip into chaos, because when has anything ever worked out neatly?
Torn between reward and duty, Rita becomes entangled in a generations-old mystery that not only puts her heart in jeopardy but also her life and that of everyone she loves.
Starting in 2026, I will also be posting video links to the podcast episodes on @For the Love of Books Podcast to increase exposure of the show to more audiences.
feeling fantastic.
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SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE ALERT 
Mike O’Brien – Founder of the festival & owner of The Book Cellar
Noah Jahn – Marketing Coordinator
Jean Davis & 
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation celebrating books, authors, and the power of storytelling.
Tune in: Friday, March 20
Available on all major podcast platforms
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