Authors whose books are published and/or distributed by Mission Point Press will often do book signings at bookstores or other venues. Here is a calendar of upcoming events. Bookstores or others interested in inviting an author to do a presentation or signing can contact Tricia Frey, Marketing Manager, Mission Point Press, at tricia@missionpointpress.com.
Join author Aaron Veselenak at Cheboygan County Library, Cheboygan, Michigan, on Thursday, November 7 beginning at 6 p.m. for a book talk and signing for his new release, Silent Springs the Panther: Historic Accounts of Michigan Big Cat Attacks.
Join Johnny Storm, author of Upper Peninsula Fun in the Sun: Hooray for Camp Days, at the Makers of the Mitten Market and Craft Show, Osceola Community Center, Howell, Michigan, on Nov. 9 from 9AM - 1PM. Johnny will be selling signed copies of his new release.
Join author Jim McCormick at a book signing for his new release, Story of a Marriage: 50 Years of Christmas Love Letters, at Horizon Books, Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday, November 16 from 1-3 pm.
Join author Laura Stewart on November 16 from 2-3:30 pm at the Monroe County Ellis Library, 3700 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI, 48161, for a family-style presentation, reading, activities, and book signing for her new release, Building the Bridge School: A Story about Michigan’s First Public School.
Join Johnny Storm, author of Upper Peninsula Fun in the Sun: Hooray for Camp Days, at the Brighton District Library, Brighton, Michigan, for the Local Author Showcase on Nov. 17, from 2PM - 4PM. Johnny will be selling signed copies of his new release.
Join author Georgia Jeffries on November 19 at 6:30 PM for a conversation with Aimee Liu. The author will discuss and sign copies of her new release, The Younger Girl: A Dark Labyrinth of Family Betrayal, at Diesel, A Bookstore, Brentwood Westside Country Mart, 225 26th Street Santa Monica, CA. Join the conversation!
Join author John McShea on Saturday, November 30 for a book signing at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan, starting at 1 pm (2660 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan). John will be signing copies of his new release, Old Bones, Young Spirit: An Experienced Cyclist’s 15 Day Adventure Around Lake Michigan.
Join author Jim McCormick for a presentation and book signing for his new release, Story of a Marriage: 50 Years of Christmas Love Letters, at Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, Michigan, on Wednesday, December 4 from 6 - 7:30 pm.
Join author Jim McCormick for a presentation and book signing for his new release, Story of a Marriage: 50 Years of Christmas Love Letters, at Bellaire Library, Bellaire, Michigan, on Thursday, December 5 from 2-3 pm.
Join author Tom Carr on Fri., March 28, 2025, 1-3 p.m., for storytelling for Schoolcraft Lifelong Learning, Schoolcraft College, Livonia. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
Join author Adam Peters as he discusses his new release, The Blueprint to Happy: Become a Better Problem Solve, Deepen and Broaden Your Relationships and Heal Faster, at West Community Library at St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL, on Monday, November 4 at 6:30 pm. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing.
Join author John McShea at Glendora Bookshop, 110 East Front Street, Buchanan, MI, on Sunday, November 3 starting at 2 pm for a book signing of his newest release, Old Bones, Young Spirit: An Experienced Cyclist’s 15 Day Adventure Around Lake Michigan.
Join author Laura Stewart at Writers on the River, a book-signing meet and greet with a variety of authors on Sunday, November 3, from 12 to 3 pm at Monroe County Ellis Library, 3700 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI 48161. Laura will be signing and selling copies of her new release, Building the Bridge School: A Story about Michigan’s First Public School.
Join these MPP authors for the Boozy Book Fair at Castle Farms, Charlevoix, Michigan. With plenty of authors and genres to choose from (including many non-MPP authors), you’ll be able to book-shop until you drop! Find these MPP authors at their booths: Deb Watson, Karen Reiser, Joshua Veith, Deb Payne, John Wemlinger, Thomas Ford Conlan, Tom Carr, and Tricia Frey. Stop by and join the conversation!
Join author Jennifer Stolpa Flatt on October 26, 2024, 12:30-3:00 pm, at Paperbacks and Pieces, 429 Mankato Ave., Winona, MN, for a book sale and signing in support of Jennifer’s new release, Ungrieving: A Memoir of Emotional Abuse, Loss, and Relief.
Join author Andrew Bridgeman for a special welcome by the Phoenixville Area High School Class of ’83 on Thursday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Reads & Company, located at 234 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA. This is a book signing for Andrew’s new release, Fortunate Son, and is open to the public.
Join author John McShea on Monday, October 21 for a book talk and signing for his new release, Old Bones, Young Spirit: An Experienced Cyclist’s 15 Day Adventure Around Lake Michigan, at Lake City Books in Madison, WI, starting at 6pm (107 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI).
Fr. Fred Thelen will welcome the public to a special reception where he’ll speak about his new release, Terrorized: A Memoir of Trauma, Healing, and Coming Home, from Mission Point Press. Thelen recounts his life as an associate priest with the Maryknoll missionaries in Peru, the harrowing experiences, the personal and spiritual growth, and the realization, upon returning home, that his life was irrevocably changed. The book launch reception takes place on Sunday, October 20, at 1:15 p.m. (following noon Mass) in Guadalupe Hall at Cristo Rey Church, 201 W. Miller Rd., Lansing, MI. Fr. Thelen served as the pastoral leader at the church from 1993 to 2019. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signature at the event.
Join author Tom Carr on Sat. Oct. 19, 2-5 p.m., Southwest Michigan True Crime Symposium, Courthouse Square Museum, 100 Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, Courthouse Square, Charlotte, Michigan. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
Join author Jennifer Stolpa Flatt on October 19 at the Twin Cities Book Festival — Exhibiting Author, Minnesota State Fair Grounds, Progress Center, St. Paul, MN, for a book sale and signing in support of Jennifer’s new release, Ungrieving: A Memoir of Emotional Abuse, Loss, and Relief.
Join author Tom Carr on Oct. 17, 5 p.m., "Nibbles, Novelists and New Beginnings," benefit for Green Gables Haven Community Shelter in Hastings, at The Legacy, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
Join author Jennifer Stolpa Flatt on October 12, 2024, 1:00-3:00 pm, at Rosalee Book Boutique, 234 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam, WI, for a book sale and signing in support of Jennifer’s new release, Ungrieving: A Memoir of Emotional Abuse, Loss, and Relief.
Join author Tom Carr on Wed., Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m., "Writing the Dark" Authors Showcase, Grand Ledge Area District Library. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
Join author Tom Carr on Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tamarack District Library Authors Expo, 832 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
Join author Andrew Bridgeman on Friday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m. at Belleville Books, located at 20 E. Main Street, Belleville, IL., for a book signing for his new release, Fortunate Son.
Join author Chrissy Langdon and other area authors for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing at the Bellaire Public Library, Bellaire, MI, on Thursday, October 3 beginning at 6:30 pm. Chrissy will be discussing and signing copies of her new release, Molly Motion: Helping Kids Heal and Connect Through Animal Movements.
Join author Jennifer Stolpa Flatt on October 3, 2024, 3:00-4:00 PM EST, at Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI, for an author talk, book sale, and book signing in support of Jennifer’s new release, Ungrieving: A Memoir of Emotional Abuse, Loss, and Relief. Please note: This talk will focus on depression and the importance of seeking help. Counselors and connections to counseling will be available.
Join author Aaron Veselenak at Indian River Area Library on October 1 from 6-7 p.m. for a book talk and signing for his new release, Silent Springs the Panther: Historic Accounts of Michigan Big Cat Attacks.
Join author Andrew Bridgeman on Saturday, September 28, at 4:00 p.m. at White Birch Books, located at 2568 White Mountain Highway (Route 16), North Conway, NH, for a book signing for his new release, Fortunate Son.
Join author Tom Carr on Sat., Sept. 28, 1-4 p.m., at the Michigan History Authors Symposium, Battle Creek Regional History Museum, 307 W. Jackson St., Battle Creek. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
Join author Julie Dickerson at Horizon Books in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday, September 28, from 1-3 pm for a book signing in support of her new children’s book, Beaches, Boats, and Birds: A Lake Michigan Alphabet Book.
Join author John McShea at Glen Lake Community Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 for a book talk and signing for his recent release, Old Bones, Young Spirit: An Experienced Cyclist’s 15 Day Adventure Around Lake Michigan.
Join author John McShea at Leland Public Library at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 for a book talk and signing for his recent release, Old Bones, Young Spirit: An Experienced Cyclist’s 15 Day Adventure Around Lake Michigan.
Join author John McShea at Suttons Bay Bingham District Library on Wednesday, September 25 at 4 p.m. for a book talk and signing for his recent release Old Bones, Young Spirit: An Experienced Cyclist’s 15 Day Adventure Around Lake Michigan.
Join Debra Payne for a book signing in support of her new book, The Burden of Sparrows: A Novel, at Helena Township Library, Alden, Michigan, on Sunday, September 22 at 2 pm. The public is welcome.
Join author Aaron Veselenak on Thursday, September 19, at Alcona County Library - Harrisville Branch, Harrisville, Michigan, from 6-8 p.m. for a book talk and signing for his new release, Silent Springs the Panther: Historic Accounts of Michigan Big Cat Attacks.
Join author Laura Stewart for the Building the Bridge School book launch on Saturday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m. at the Raisinville Township Hall, located at 96 Ida Maybee Rd., Monroe, MI. Laura will be signing copies of her new release, Building the Bridge School.
Author, Jennifer Stolpa Flatt, will be at WordHaven BookHouse, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14 from 12-2 p.m. to sign copies of her new book—Ungrieving: A Memoir of Emotional Abuse, Loss, and Relief—and talk about her writing process. Join the conversation!
Join author Laura Stewart at Exeter Township Hall in Maybee, MI, on Wednesday, September 4, at 11:00 a.m. for an event hosted by the Homeschool Wayfinders Community. Exeter Township Hall is located at 6158 Scofield Rd., Maybee, MI. Laura will be signing copies of her new release, Building the Bridge School.
Join author Tom Carr on Sat., Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at A Festival Of Oddities, Courthouse Square, Charlotte, Michigan. Tom will be selling and signing books from his Blood on the Mitten series.
