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Editor reading from novel at arts festival

You’ll be able to catch me reading from my books at the U-Fest arts festival in Rice Lake, Wis., on Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15. The event, which features live music, an arts and crafts fair, and a writer-related events, will be held on the UW-Barron County campus.

I’ll read from my novel Windmill Friday night at the Stories Under the Stars event held outdoors on the main stage. The event runs from 8 to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, I’ll read again from Windmill on the main stage between 12:30 to 1 p.m. 

Earlier that day, I am offering a presentation on “How to Self-Publish a Book” at the Student Center. The session runs from 8:30 to 9:15 p.m.

In addition, you’ll be able to purchase my books – which include a hiking guide to Barron County – at the Writers Row on the north side of the gym. I’ll be available to sign any purchases through the day.

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Editor kicks off summer book tour

I’ll be signing my latest book, Headin’ to the Cabin: Day Hiking Trails of Northeast Minnesota, at Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, Minn., on Saturday, May 16.

The indispensable guide to anyone who owns or rents a cabin on the North Shore, in the Arrowhead, and along the St. Croix River, Day Hiking Trails of Northeast Minnesota describes more than 200 trails in Chisago, Pine, Carlton, St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties. Within a week of being released, it hit No. 1 on Amazon.com’s bestseller list for Travel>Midwest ebooks and No. 4 on Amazon.com’s Travel>Midwest bestseller list for paperbacks. Amazon.com also named it a No. 1 Hot New Release in Midwest>U.S. Travel Guides.

The Valley Bookseller stop marks the first stop in my summer promotion tour for Day Hiking Trails of Northeast Minnesota. I’ll be there from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Copies of the book can be purchased in advance of or during the event.

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Editor appearing at Author Meet & Mingle

You’ll be able to meet west-central Wisconsin authors – including yours truly – at the Author Meet & Mingle on Tuesday, May 12, at the LE Phillips Memorial Library in downtown Eau Claire, Wis.

The event, cohosted by the Friends of the Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society, is part of the Wisconsin History Tour. Prior to the event, a Writers Forum, featuring Michael Perry, Jerry Apps, and John Hildebrand, will be held across the street at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center (The State Theater) beginning at 10 a.m. Other events are planned following the Author Meet & Mingle.

Books from Wisconsin authors will be available for sale at the Author Meet & Mingle, with 10 percent of the proceeds going to The Friends of the Library. The Author Meet & Mingle runs from noon to 1 p.m.

Need an editor? Having your book, business document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you come from a big city like El Paso, Texas, or a small town like Wanderoos, Wisconsin, I can provide that second eye.

Editor offers ‘Romantic Trails of St. Croix Valley’

Where’s the most romantic place in the St Croix Valley to have a picnic with your sweetie? That one beautiful vista that will leave you holding one another for hours? The best place to steal a kiss as the sun sets before you? I’ll tell about those and several other locales during “Romantic Hikes of the St. Croix Valley,” an hour-long presentation on Thursday, Feb. 12, at Chapter2Books in Hudson, Wis. Each of the trails will be pulled from my bestselling book, Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Trails of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and most are within an hour’s drive of Hudson. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. Chapter2Books is located at 226 Locust St. in historic downtown Hudson.

Need an editor? Having your book, business document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you come from a big city like Nashville, Tennessee, or a small town like Turkey Creek, Louisiana, I can provide that second eye.

Editor appearing at Musky Fest this weekend

If traveling to northern Wisconsin this weekend, be sure to stop at Musky Fest in downtown Hayward, where I and several other regional writers will have booths on Author’s Row. You’ll be able to meet and talk with nearly a dozen published authors, as well as purchase their books. Two of my hiking guidebooks – Headin’ to the Cabin: Day Hiking Trails of Northwest Wisconsin and Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway – include Hayward and the surrounding communities. Author’s Row will be open Friday, June 19 from 10 am–6 pm and Saturday, June 20 from 9 am- to 6 pm. See you there!

Need an editor? Having your book, business document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you're from a big city like Los Angeles or a small town like Hell Town, Ohio, I can provide that second eye.

Editor presenting at NW Wisconsin Book Festival

Book lovers can catch me and nearly two dozen other regional writers at the NW Wisconsin Writers Festival on Saturday, May 10. The festival at the UW-Barron County campus in Rice Lake, Wis., features: tables for meeting authors and perusing their books; readings by local authors; workshop sessions about writing; and a keynote address.

I’ll read from my novel Windmill (10-11 a.m., Commons), am a presenter in a breakout session about the business of writing (1-1:45 p.m., Ritz 202), and will man my author’s table most of the rest of the time (9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Commons).

The festival coincides with the release in paperback of my book, Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Barron County, Wisconsin. I’ll have plenty of copies of the title and my other books on hand.

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Editor appearing at Hudson book event Saturday

You’ll can meet a number of west-central Wisconsin and Twin Cities writers – including yours truly – at the Local Author Extravaganza! on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Chapter2Books in historic downtown Hudson.

Since opening, Chapter2 has done a fantastic job of carrying books by regional authors, as well as offering a wide selection of other titles, including an impressive collection of children’s books.

A partial list of the authors who will be at Saturday’s event include Kate Hopper, William Kent Krueger, Christine Husom, Jeannie Roberts, Connie Kingrey, Dan Woll, Sarah Stonic, Michelle Sailor, Susan Sims Moody, Gary Porter, Barbara Deese, Lee Kisling, David Housewright, Jaclynn Heron, Carolyn Bohlke, Joanne Vruno, and Mike Yurk. My time slot is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You can chat with the authors, have them autograph their books, and you might even be able to talk a couple into reading from them. Chapter2Books is located at 422 2nd St., Hudson, Wis.

Need an editor? Having your book, business document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you come from a big city like Omaha, Nebraska, or a small town like Duckville, Tennessee, I can provide that second eye.

Editor, novelist cousin speaking at Oxford library

My cousin, two-time novelist David Bignell, and I will be discuss our books, writing styles, trials and tribulations of the art, and how to get started yourself on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Oxford Public Library in Oxford, Wis. David’s novels include “Demons of the Past” and the just released “Ryder.” My books include the novel Windmill, three writing guides, nine hiking/trail guides, and a collection of poetry. The library is located at 129 S. Franklin Ave.

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Editor speaking at Redbery's Authors’ Market

I’ll be reading from one of my books at Redbery's Annual Authors’ Market in Cable, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Several regional Wisconsin authors will be on hand to meet with fans and readers, including:
• Jim Brakken, “Thor Loken & the Death of Chief Namekagon”
• Cheri Olson, “Surviving the Teen Driving Years”
• Julie Buckles, “Paddling to Winter”
• Anne Miller, “Mashkiki Rapids”
• Rob Bignell (Yours truly!), Headin' to the Cabin
• Jay Thurston, “Following in the Footsteps of Ernest Hemingway”
• Darby Nelson, “For Love of Lakes”
• Gary Nei and Ros Nelson, “Cow in the Road, Bear in the House”
• John Leighton, “Paradise View: Collected Poems”
The event will be held at the Rivers Eatery, 43455 Kavanaugh Road.

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Editor appearing at River Falls book event

I’ve added an encore stop to my summer Headin’ to the Cabin book tour: Come on over to Local Authors Day in River Falls, Wis., on Saturday for the final stop. The event runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fox Den Used Books. Headin’ to the Cabin describes more than a 100 day hiking trails in Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer and Washburn counties. Fox Den Used Books is located at 120 S. Main St. in downtown River Falls. Hope to see you there!

Need an editor? Having your book, business document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you come from a big city like Scranton, Pennsylvania, or a small town like Funk, Ohio, I can provide that second eye.