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WWA Writers' Conference 2022!

9/6/2022

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Hi everyone!

The Wisconsin Writers' Association will be hosting their Fall Writers' Conference Friday 9/30 through Saturday 10/1, and I will be in attendance to sign copies of New Moon's Family!

There will also be a plethora of speakers discussing their writing experiences along with their books. The conference will take place at Barkers Island Inn Resort and Conference Center:

300 Marina Drive
Superior, WI 54880

Early Bird Registration has been extended until September 10th!  More information can be found at:


Wisconsin Writers Association - Fall Conference 2022 (wiwrite.org)

I hope to see you there! :D
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New Moon's Family on Astronomy Day!

3/20/2022

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Hi everyone!

This is an event that should have happened two years ago, but the COVID-19 pandemic canceled it. Now at long last, we're trying again!

To help celebrate Astronomy Day 2022 at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium on Saturday, April 9th, I will be there at 6 pm to read and sign copies of New Moon's Family!

The Planetarium is at:
371 Marshall W. Alworth Hall
1023 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812

You can also find more information here.

This has been a long time coming, and I hope to see you all there. Happy stargazing!
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KTWH Fun Drive 2021!

5/14/2021

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Hey everyone!
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I’m happy to announce that after our previous fundraisers had been canceled due to COVID, KTWH 99.5 is commencing our Spring Fun Drive once again, running Monday 5/17 - Friday 5/21!

You can hear me on 2 special segments during that time. Once again I join fellow storyteller Tom Kohler and host Leo Bebeu to discuss our histories and fond memories of being with the station, exchange a joke or two, and just have an all-around ball. The first 15-minute segment will air Wednesday 5/19 sometime between 7:30 and 7:50 am. The second will be on Friday 5/21 at 2:15 pm, right after my latest episode of The Tale Collector, in lieu of a past repeat episode.

Being a nonprofit station, we rely on listener support in order to keep sharing our news and stories with our audience, especially during such a tumultuous time as now. If you’re interested in contributing or would like to learn more, visit https://ktwh.org/.

Thanks again to you from me and everyone else at KTWH 99.5 for all your support!
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New Moon on VRS, Episode 4!

1/1/2021

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Happy New Year, everyone!

The 4th episode of MiPA's Virtual Reading Series has premiered and can now be viewed on YouTube and Facebook! The subject: picture, poetry, and coffee table books, among which New Moon's Family is featured! Congrats again to all the winners and finalists! It is such an honor to be part of this gathering of wonderful authors and their books!

You can watch my reading here and here at 5:12! Here's to a new year in which we come back together at long last! Cheers!
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Happy Anniversary, New Moon!

10/4/2020

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It is now been a year since New Moon's Family was published by Beaver's Pond Press! I was hoping to upload this on Oct 1st, but circumstances unfortunately prevented it. But that's okay, we can count it on the month. ;) To celebrate, I've posted my own video reading of the story on Facebook; you can view it here. Accompanying it is the beautiful piano piece, "They've Always Been Near," composed and performed by my wonderful cousin, Paul Gutmann. Here is the original unedited version on SoundCloud for your listening pleasure.

Thank you all for an exciting first year as a traditionally published author, and I hope you enjoy the story time!
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Fool's Dish in Many Waters!

10/1/2020

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This has been a VERY long time coming, COVID-19 notwithstanding.

I’m excited to announce that the St. Croix Writers, whose group I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of for over a year now, have at last released their first anthology, Many Waters! In it are the poems, short stories, and novel excerpts of WI writers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. It even includes a humorous little 2010 piece from me called Fool’s Dish (which just might be its own children’s book someday . . .😉)

Many Waters is now available here on Amazon Kindle; we plan to release a paperback version soon! Enjoy!
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New Moon's Family is a MIPA Finalist!

4/23/2020

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Even in the midst of a pandemic, good things come. (Seriously, I nearly stopped breathing when I read the email, but in the best way possible).

Incredible news everyone! New Moon's Family has been selected as a Children's Fiction and Picture Book finalist for the 2020 Midwest Book Awards!!!

Check out the listings below! Winners will be announced in June 27th via Facebook Live at 7 pm (CT). I can hardly wait! Fingers crossed!🤩

https://mipa.org/midwest-book-awards/

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Book Signings Postponed

3/17/2020

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all book signings and appearances have been postponed for the time being, including the St. Croix Cabin Fever Writers' Spring Rendezvous and UMD's AstroKids Hour for Astronomy Day.

I will let everyone know as soon as there are any updates. In the meantime, stay clean and take care everyone. :)
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Book Signing at Fitger's!

12/8/2019

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Hey everyone!

On Sunday, December 22nd from 12-2 pm, I will be at The Bookstore at Fitger's in Duluth signing copies of New Moon's Family! Illustrator Eric Soderstrom will be joining me as well. You can purchase autographed copies personally from us just in time for Christmas!

If you have any questions, you can email me at elatales@gmail.com, or contact the store at:

The Bookstore at Fitger's
600 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802

or:

bookstore@fitgers.com

or:

888-270-BOOK (2665)

We hope to see you there! Happy Holidays!

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New Moon's Family Book Signing!

9/1/2019

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At last, New Moon's Family is coming out this month!

I will be signing and selling 1st edition copies at the Wisconsin Writers Association's Northland Fall Writers Conference on Saturday, September 28th! The book's illustrator, Eric Soderstrom, will be joining me as well! The event will take place in Solon Springs Village Hall; here is the address:

11523 S Business 53,
Solon Springs, WI 54873

This is a gathering for both writers and readers! Come check out other books for sale and learn about the writing experiences from numerous authors from the Northland, including key speaker and thriller writer, Brian Freeman! WWA members are eligible for discounts! You don't have to be a member to attend, but you do have to register for a spot. Your fee includes lunch plus refreshments.

You can find full information and register here:

https://wiwrite.org/event-3408964


I hope to see you there! :D
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