The bipolar weather of spring mirrors the mood swings of a book tour. Spring welcomes you with a day of warmth and gentle breezes, refreshing the soul and inspiring optimism, then the winds turn to the north and bitter and embittering winds bitch slap you back to reality. Posing with Rose in Des Moines
I just don't have enough to do, so now I'm publishing a monthly newsletter, too! The first issue of Mississippi Valley Travels is now available. The newsletter is intended to provide an overview of happenings along the Mississippi River for that month. It includes events, highlights from history, and a featured local business. Download the
Bemidji is in the northern reaches of one of the most northern US states: Minnesota. In two hours, you can drive to Fargo (North Dakota), Lake Superior, or Canada. Just 30 miles away, Itasca State Park, one of the oldest state parks in the US, is home to the body of water identified as the
I have so much to tell you, but I’m having trouble making the time to write about it. Look for a few quick updates in the next week. I left town last Thursday (the 20th) and had three straight book events. Thanks to the folks in Galesburg, Lansing, and Alma for showing up and showing
The New Year is off to a busy but good start. I got a nice mention from the Chicago Tribune’s Resourceful Traveler (read the story here). I’m about to hit the road again and am frantically going my list of things that need to get done. I’ll be on the road for three weeks, talking
I’m in the La Crosse area for a few days waiting to pick up copies of my newest book: The Mississippi Valley Traveler Guide to the Driftless Area. It’s been a real treat to enjoy the region at a more leisurely pace than when I was researching the guide book. No rushing around from sunrise
