AdventureKEEN
2024 Publicity Report
Dear Authors,
Please enjoy the June 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
August 12: Becky Gandillon will be the guest of Collin, Bella, and Bethany, the hosts of the Main Street Dish podcast.
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2024 by Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa ISBN 978-1-62809-143-4
May 1: Len Testa was interviewed by Jacqueline Dole for her article “The Ultimate Guide to Magic Kingdom, According to Disney Expert” for Travel & Leisure. Read the article here.
June 5: Seth Kubersky was interviewed on FOX News Channel 35 Orlando about Disney’s future expansions. Watch the show now!
The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2024 by Seth Kubersky ISBN 978-1-62809-149-6
May 8: Alicia Stella, contributor to The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2024, discussed the upcoming Super Nintendo World Epic Universe on the Orlando Parkstop podcast. Listen to the show here.
June 11: Seth was the guest of the Unofficial Universal Orlando podcast. In this episode, Seth brings us the latest from Universal Orlando, including the Premium Scream HHN event and all of the Halloween Horror Nights house announcements. Listen to episode 615 here.
The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2024 by Erin Foster with Len Testa ISBN 978-1-62809-147-2
May 7: Seth Kubersky was the guest of the DCL Duo podcast to discuss MSC Cruise Line and how it compares to his experience with Disney Cruise Line. Listen to the episode here.
Menasha Ridge Press
Whitewater Rescues by Charlie Walbridge ISBN 978-1-63404-384-7
May 3-4: Charlie signed and sold books at the 30th Annual Cheat River Festival in Albright, WV.
June 1: Eugune Buchanan reviewed the book for Paddling Life magazine. Read the article here!
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cincinnati by Tamara York ISBN 978-1-63404-236-9
May 21: Steve Aust mentioned the book in his feature article “Take a Hike: 5 Majestic Trails in Greater Cincinnati” for Soapbox Cincinnati, a digital news magazine. Read the article here.
Wilderness Press
Backpacking Oregon by Becky Ohlsen ISBN 978-0-89997-775-1
June 21: Becky visited Tsunami bookstore in Eugene, OR, to sign the books they had in stock.
July 21: Becky has a meet and greet/book signing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Dudley’s Bookshop Café in Bend, OR.
August 17: Becky will join Travis Bryant at our table at the Pacific Crest Trail event.
Nature Study Guides (published by Wilderness Press)
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Shelter Publications
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Adventure Publications
Stan Tekiela
May 1: Outdoor News ran Stan’s article on prairie-chickens.
May 2: Stan Tekiela’s article about the sharp-tailed grouse was featured in the Patriot News.
May 13: Stan Tekiela’s article about the horned lark was reported in the Eden Prairie Local News. Read the story here.
May 24: Stan Tekiela’s story about species in decline appeared in the Annandale Advocate. Read it here.
May 29: The Eden Prairie Local News featured Stan Tekiela’s article about a solitary sandpiper in the Northwoods. Enjoy the story here.
June 5: Stan Tekiela’s story about a solitary sandpiper in the Northwoods appeared in the Annandale Advocate. Read the story here.
June 5: Wisconsin Public Radio recommends Stan Tekiela’s Wildflowers of Wisconsin Field Guide. See the article here.
June 10: The Eden Prairie Local News featured Stan Tekiela’s article about how he got surprised about loon life on the lake. Read the article here.
June 13: Stan Tekiela’s story about the wood sandpiper was picked up by Outdoor News.
June 15: Rob Drieslein discussed the morel mushroom season, as well as all the ample insects of 2024, like cicadas (out East) and mosquitoes (in Minnesota) on his Outdoors News Radio show. Listen to it here.
Birds of Alaska 2ed by Stan Tekiela ISBN 978-1-64755-366-1
May 18: Freelance writer Deb Hirt reviewed Stan Tekiela’s book Birds of Arkansas in her major feature article “Birding Today: Updated Version of Alaska Bird Guide Offers Experts Details.” Read the feature in the Muskogee Phoenix.
Good Morning, Mother Nature by Lucas Alberg and illustrated by Megan Myers ISBN 978-1-6475-5341-8
May 18: Lucas and Megan had a reading and book signing at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, OR, from 10 to 11 a.m.
May 18: Lucas Alberg returned to Roundabout Books in Bend, OR, for a book signing event from noon until 2 p.m.
May: The book was reviewed in the May issue of Bend Health Guide. Read the review here (page 27). Bend Health Guide also featured the reading of the book at Paulina Springs Books on their Meet Up.
May: The book was reviewed in the May issue of Northern Wilds magazine (PDF on file).
August 17: Lucas and Megan have a reading and book signing at Dudley’s Bookshop Café in Bend, OR, at 11 a.m.
Dead Catch by Cary J. Griffith ISBN 978-1-64755-401-9
June 12: Cary was interviewed by Luke Moravec (lmoravec@thenorth1033.org) on The North (FM 103.3), a station licensed to The Duluth Superior Area Educational Television Corporation.
June 13: Cary had an author presentation and book signing at the Wine and Words event at the Willmar Public Library in Wilmar, MN.
June 15: Cary had a book launch event at Once Upon A Crime Bookstore in Minneapolis from 12 to 2 p.m.
https://onceuponacrimebooks.com/event/2024-06-15/dog-mysteries-cary-j-griffith-jeffrey-b-burton-richard-audrey
June 17: Cary had an author presentation and book signing at Glenwood Public Library at 2 p.m.
June 17: Cary had an author presentation and book signing at Wheaton Community Library at 6 p.m.
June 18: Cary had an author presentation and book signing at Perham Library at 2 p.m.
June 18: Cary had an author presentation and book signing at Fergus Falls Public Library at 6:30 p.m.
June: Breana Johnson reviewed Dead Catch in the June issue of Northern Wild magazine.
July 20: Cary has a book signing at Lake Superior Trading Post in Grand Marais, 1-3 p.m.
July 22: The author will attend a reading of Dead Catch. The Apple Valley Rotary Club is holding the event at Lunds and Byerlys, a grocery store and café in Apple Valley, MN, at 7 p.m.
July 24-26: The author will participate in the Wine & Word event at the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library in Brainerd, MN.
August 4: Cary has a book signing at Piragis in Ely, MN, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
August 14: Cary has an author event with Jeffrey Burton at Magers & Quinn in Minneapolis, MN, at 7 p.m.
https://www.magersandquinn.com/event/Jeffrey-B.-Burton-presents-The-Dead-Years/357
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cary.griffith.39/posts/pfbid0236pcSqtxahMPAW62cigo1SVNCCYSVEyfdmvg6yCBmEdzGnLmipPZjETN7fThc8otl
September 10: Cary has a book signing at Fertile Public Library at 2 p.m.
September 10: Cary has a book signing at at Manhomen Public Library at 6 p.m.
September 11: Cary has a book signing at Breckeridge Public Library at 2 p.m.
September 11: Cary has a book signing at Moorhead Public Library at 6:30 p.m.
September 12: Cary has a book signing at Detroit Lake Public Library at 2 p.m.
September 12: Cary has a book signing at Barnesville Public Library at 6:30 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 has a presentation and book signing at International Falls Public Library in International Falls, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 4: Cary has a presentation and book signing 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 has a presentation and book signing at Two Harbors Public Library in Two Harbors, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 6: Cary has a presentation and book signing at 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 has a presentation and book signing at Carlton Area Public Library in Carlton, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 9: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Mt Royal Branch Library in Duluth, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 10: Cary has a presentation and book signing at 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 has a presentation and book signing at Eveleth Public Library in Eveleth, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 11: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Calumet Public Library in Calumet, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 11: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Marble Public Library in Marble, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 12: Cary has a presentation and book signing at 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 has a presentation and book signing at Hibbing Public Library in Hibbing, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 13: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Hoyt Lakes Public Library in Hoyt Lakes, MN, at 2.p.m.
December 14: Cary has a presentation and book signing 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 has a presentation and book signing at Chisholm Public Library in at Chisholm, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 17: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Duluth Public Library in Duluth, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 18: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Moose Lake Public Library in Moose Lake, MN, at 11 a.m.
December 19: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Virginia Public Library in Virginia, MN, at 2 p.m.
Homestyle Kitchen: Fresh & Timeless Comfort Food for Sharing by Julia Rutland ISBN 978-1-64755-427-9
April 1: The book was reviewed in Library Journal. https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/homestyle-kitchen-fresh-and-timeless-comfort-food-for-sharing-1806561
July: The book was reviewed in the July 2024 issue of Northern Wild magazine (pdf on file; also view page 45 online). https://northernwilds.com/current-issue/
