Publicity Report—Our Books in the Media

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2024 Publicity Report

Dear Authors,
Please enjoy the November 2024 Media and Publicity Report. The following list reflects all activities in the past two months and those scheduled going forward.
Best,
Liliane

AdventureKEEN

The Unofficial Guides

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025 by Becky Gandillon, Bob Sehlinger, and Len Testa ISBN 978-1-62809-153-3
October 16: Seth Kubersky was a guest on Fox 35 Orlando. Seth discussed the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass. Listen to the episode here.
October 28: Becky Gandillon was a guest of Dan Heaton on The Tomorrow Society podcast. Listen to episode 245 here.
November 19: Coauthor Alicia Stella reported about the latest news from the Epic Universe on the Orlando ParkStop blog. Read the story here.

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025 by Seth Kubersky, Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, and Guy Selga Jr. ISBN 978-1-62809-155-7
October 7: Guy Selga Jr. was the guest of Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, to discuss Disneyland crowds and more on The Sweep Spot podcast. Listen to show #394 here. 

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025 by Seth Kubersky with Alicia Stella ISBN 978-1-62809-160-1
October 31: Seth Kubersky was interviewed by Nicole Darden Creston for her story “Spotlight: What to do on Halloween in Orlando, from a Local Expert.” Listen to the interview on Public Radio Orlando 90.7 FM.

Menasha Ridge Press 

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Cleveland by Diane Stresing ISBN 978-1-63404-246-8
October 5: The author had a book signing at Browsing Room Bookstore in Cleveland, OH.
November 2: The author attended the Buckeye Book Fair in Wooster, OH, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2025

Hiking Kentucky’s Red River Gorge 2e by Sean Patrick Hill ISBN 978-1-63404-137-9
January 4: The author will give a presentation at the new REI in Louisville, KY, at 7 p.m.

Wilderness Press

Stairway Walks in San Francisco by Mary Burk and Adah Bakalinsky ISBN 978-0-89997-864-2
October 8th: West Portal Bookshop hosted a launch event, 7-8 p.m.
October 20th: Kasla Pawlowska mentioned the book and the authors in her article “San Francisco’s Latest Landmark is About to Open.“ Read the story HERE.
October 26th: Book signing was held at the San Francisco Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m.

Clerisy Press

Ghosthunting Ohio ISBN 978-1-57860-181-3 and Ghosthunting Ohio On the Road Again ISBN 978-1-57860-491-3
by John B. Kachuba

October 14: John presented “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in North Olmstead, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 15: John presented “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in Berea, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 16: John presented “Ghosthunting, OH” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in Brooklyn, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 17: John presented “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in North Royalton, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 22: John presented “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cincinnati Public Library in Groesbeck, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 26: The author attended a Meet-and-Greet and book signing at Barnes & Noble, Kenwood, from 1 to 3 p.m., in Cincinnati, OH.
October 28: The author presented “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cincinnati Public Library, Montfort Heights Branch, in Cincinnati, OH, at 6:30 p.m.
November 2: The author attended the Buckeye Book Fair at the Greystone Conference Center in Wooster, OH.

2025
March 1 -2: The author will attend the Frogman Festival at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, OH.

Nature Study Guides (published by Wilderness Press)
N/A

Shelter Publications
Lloyd Kahn

Adventure Publications
Stan Tekiela 
October 3: Outdoor News published Stan’s story about bears. Read the story here.
October 4: Stan Tekiela talked about the fall migration with Bob Drieslein on Minnesota Outdoor News Radio. Listen to Episode 508 here.
October 16: The Annandale Advocate published Stan’s story about catching a few good shots. See the story here.
October 17: Outdoor News carried Stan’s story about a rule-breaking woodpecker. Read the story here.
October 17: The Patriot News carried Stan Tekiela’s article about pumpkins being a worldwide food. Find out more here.
October 24: Stan Tekiela was a guest on KSTP 5 (ABC Eyewitness News). Stan told the station about himself and his adventures, then gave tips for taking photographs of nature. See the show here.
October 31: The Patriot News featured Stan’s story about autumn colors. Read the story here.
November 3: Stan Tekiela’s story about pumpkins being much more than just decor was featured in Outdoor Magazine. Enjoy the story HERE.
November 11: The Eden Prairie Local News featured Stan Tekiela’s article “Turkey Tales: The Wild Turkey’s Feathery Comeback in Minnesota.” Read the story here.

December 17: Stan will sign copies of his books at the DNR gift shop in St. Paul, MN.

Drawn to Birds by Jenny deFouw Geuder ISBN 978-1-64755-225-1 
October 17: Jenny had a book signing at The Wild Books & Music store in Hasting, MI, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.
October 17: The author had a presentation and book signing at The Legacy Golf Club in Hastings, MI, at 3 p.m. 
November 10: The author attended the Christmas Gift Show at Pierce Creek from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Nature Explorer ISBN 978-1-64755-347-0 and Nature Explorer Sketchbook (ISBN 978-1-64755-376-0) by Jenny deFouw Geuder
October 17: Jenny has a book signing at The Wild Books & Music store in Hasting, MI, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.
October 17: The author has a presentation and book signing at The Legacy Golf Club in Hasting, MI, at 3 p.m. 
November 10: The author attended the Christmas Gift Show at Pierce Creek from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Dead Catch by Cary J. Griffith ISBN 978-1-64755-401-9
September 10: Cary had a book signing at Fertile Public Library in Fertile, MN, at 2 p.m.
September 10: Cary had a book signing at at Manhomen Public Library in Manhomen, MN, at 6 p.m.
September 11: Cary had a book signing at Breckenridge Public Library in Breckenridge, MN, at 2 p.m.
September 11: Cary had a book signing at Moorhead Public Library in Moorhead, MN, at 6:30 p.m.
September 12: Cary had a book signing at Detroit Lakes Public Library in Detroit Lakes, MN, at 2 p.m.
September 12: Cary had a book signing at Barnesville Public Library in Barnesville, MN, at 6:30 p.m.
September 23: Cary gave a presentation at Towne Club Senior Housing in Roseville, MN, at 1:30 p.m.
December 2: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Ely Public Library in Ely, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 3: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Cook Public Library in Cook, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 3: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the International Falls Public Library in International Falls, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 4: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Baudette Public Library in Baudette, MN, at 3:30 p.m.
December 5: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Mountain Iron Public Library in Mountain Iron, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 5: Cary has a presentation and book signing at West Duluth Branch Library in Duluth, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 6: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Two Harbors Public Library in Two Harbors, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 6: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Silver Bay Public Library in Silber Bay, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 7: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Cloquet Public Library in Cloquet, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 7: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Carlton Area Public Library in Carlton, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 9: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Mt Royal Branch Library in Duluth, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 10: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Gilbert Public Library in Gilbert, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 10: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Aurora Public Library in Aurora, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 10: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at 5 p.m. at Eveleth Public Library in Eveleth, MN.
December 11: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Calumet Public Library in Calumet, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 11: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Marble Public Library in Marble, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 12: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Grand Rapids Area Library in Grand Rapids, MN, at 11 a.m.
December 12: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Coleraine Public Library in Coleraine, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 13: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Hibbing Public Library in Hibbing, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 13: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Hoyt Lakes Public Library in Hoyt Lakes, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 14: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Grand Marais Public Library in Grand Marais, MN, at 11 a.m.
December 16: Cary has a presentation and book signing at ​​Babbitt Public Library in Babbitt, Babbitt, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 17: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Chisholm Public Library in Chisholm, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 17: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Duluth Public Library in Duluth, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 18: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at 11 a.m. at Moose Lake Public Library in Moose Lake, MN.
December 19: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Virginia Public Library in Virginia, MN, at 2 p.m.

2025
February 3: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Hibbing Public Library at 1 p.m.
February 4: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Chisholm Public Library at 1 p.m.
February 5: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Duluth Public Library at 1 p.m.
February 5: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Grand Marais Public Library at 6 p.m.
February 6: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Grand Rapids Public Library at 1 p.m.
February 7: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Hoyt Lakes Public Library at 10:30 a.m.
February 10: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Babbitt Public Library at 1 p.m.
February 11: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Coleraine Public Library at 3:30 p.m.
February 12: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Calumet Public Library at 1 p.m.
February 12: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Marble Public Library at 6 p.m.
February 13: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Moose Lake Public Library at 3:30 p.m.

Monsters of the Northeast by Jessica Freeburg & Natalie Fowler ISBN 978-1-64755-443-9
Ghostly Tales of Pennsylvania by Jessica Freeburg & Natalie Fowler ISBN 978-1-64755-468-2
September 26: The authors were the guests of Tim Hess of Darkness Radio.

October 2: Jessica Freeburg served on a panel at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley, MN.
October 11: The authors held a launch party of the two books at the Canvas Convergence Art Studio in the West End (St. Louis Park, MN), 7-9 p.m.
October 17: Jessica Freeburg was on a panel at the Wescott Library in Eagan, MN.
October 24: Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler presented at the Martin County Library in Fairmont, MN.
October 31: The authors were the guests of Alan Smith, hosts of the Mystic Lounge podcast at 11 p.m. 

2025
March 17: Jessica Freeburg will be the guest author at Minnesota Mystery Night at Axel’s Restaurant in Mendota Heights, MN.

Spiders of the USA & Canada by Dr. Sebastian Echeverri ISBN 978-1-64755-346-3
October 3: The author was quoted in a piece in National Geographic. The book is mentioned and links to our shop! Read the article
HERE.