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Central Wisconsin Book Festival – Saturday September 18

September 13, 2021 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Two butterflies on a flower

I am excited to be part of the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Saturday, September 18. Here’s the schedule  https://mcpl.us/cwbf/schedule UPDATE!!!I will be presenting at NOT 10:45 am, BUT 10:30. I hope to talk about wonder, thinking about wonder, writing about wonder. My presentation goes from 10:30 to 11:15. I have … [Read more...] about Central Wisconsin Book Festival – Saturday September 18

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Fun with bees

May 29, 2021 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Flying rusty-patched bumble bee in the foreground. Field and trees, two kids in the background.

Cover of the book Begin with a Bee. Claudia McGehee, Liza Ketchum, Phyllis Root and I have been having a wonderful time talking about our new book Begin with a Bee.  On  Tuesday night we were part of a zoom book party to launch our book. Even though we couldn't be in person it was great fun to talk about how the book … [Read more...] about Fun with bees

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Launch Party for Creekfinding at Prairie Lights

March 3, 2017 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Creekfinding - book cover

(NOTE: This party was held March 4, 2017). Originally published by Little Village Magazine, Iowa City/Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Posted by Genevieve Trainor | Mar 3, 2017 | Arts & Entertainment - Article reproduced here with the permission of the editors of Little Village Magazine. Several years ago -- or, in … [Read more...] about Launch Party for Creekfinding at Prairie Lights

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Book Parties!

October 14, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Abbe Hills Farm sign

A new book is always exciting. Opening the box for the first time and seeing all those hours of researching, writing and revising fitted between colorful covers makes a holiday. Hearing readers say they like the story is the best kind of music. And book parties are the best kinds of parties. This last weekend was a … [Read more...] about Book Parties!

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Announcing: Good Times

September 9, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

The cover of the book "Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table"

Writing is such a solitary activity that whenever we have a chance for getting together with writers, readers, and general book-lovers we know it will be a good time. Well, I am excited today to announce two such get-togethers to help launch Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table. 10:00 Saturday, October 12 New-Bo … [Read more...] about Announcing: Good Times

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Book Cover for Farmer Eva’s Green Garden Life

Announcing “Farmer Eva’s Green Garden Life“

I am so excited about the publication this summer of my new book Farmer Eva’s Green Garden Life. The book tells the story of one Massachusetts farmer who has supported herself, become a legend, and built a community growing greens and herbs on 2-3 acres of land. Here’s a recent review from Shelf Awareness: Picture […]

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