Calendar for Book Release Tour 2024
The list below includes the currently scheduled dates and locations where Michael Delaware will be speaking and/or holding book signings on his new book 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime' following the release on March 11, 2024. Be sure to check back periodically as new dates and locations will be added as they are scheduled.
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April 2024 Dates:
The Historic Greenfield House in Athens: Speaking event, book signing & open house. 215 N Capital Ave, Athens, MI - Thursday, April 25, 2024 starting at 6:30 PM. Confirm on Facebook here!
Vicksburg Historical Society: Speaking event and book signing. Sunday April 28th, 2024 at 2:00 PM. 300 N Richardson St, Vicksburg, MI. This event is co-sponsored by the Gilbert and Ivy Bookstore! Confirm on Facebook here!
Hastings Public Library - Community Room: Speaking event & book signing on one of the stories that happened in the Hastings area. 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI - Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Confirm on Facebook here!
May 2024 Dates:
Stirling Books & Brew: Dark Roasted History 119 N Superior St, Albion, MI. Join Michael Delaware and author Frank Passic for a special talk on Calhoun County history featuring the good, the bad and the funny! This is a book signing event also.
Lawrence Memorial Public Library: 107 N Main St, Climax, MI Wednesday, May 8th 6:30PM. Speaking engagement & book signing. Confirm on Facebook here!
A Murderous Pairing: True Crime & Wine: Thursday, May 9th 6 - 8:30 PM. At Lazy Ballerina Winery 321 State Street St. Joseph, Michigan. Speaking engagement & book signing. Come out to spend a fun evening of dark tales and good wine in the setting of the Lazy Ballerina Winery! Hurry! This event has limited seating! It is ticketed event through Berrien County Historical Association. Tickets will go on sale April 1st. Click here for more event details.
Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library: 188 E. Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI. Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Speaking event and book signing. Confirm on Facebook here.
Union City Society for Historic Preservation - Saturday, May 18th 3-5 PM. Location: All Things Serenity Yoga Studio 106 East High Street, Union City, MI. Speaking event and book signing. Confirm on Facebook here.
Eaton Rapids Area District Library - Thursday, May 23rd 6PM - 220 S Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI - Speaking event and book signing. Confirm on Facebook here.
Charlton Park in Hastings - Saturday, May 25th 9AM - 3PM Memorial Day Weekend 'County Wide Yard Sale'. The park is located at: 2545 S Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, MI. Come stop by my booth and get a signed copy of my book. For more details visit: CharltonPark.org
June 2024 Dates:
Island City Festival - Downtown Plainwell at Hicks Park. Saturday June 1st, 9AM - 3PM (Park Address is: 107-145 W Allegan St, Plainwell, MI 49080). Book selling & signing at Booth #76. Look for me at thsi wonderful arts festival. For more information visit: Islandcityfest.org
Battle Creek Regional History Museum - 307 W Jackson St, Battle Creek, MI. Sunday, June 9th @2PM - Special presentation and book signing in the History Education Center. Confirm on Facebook here.
Hell-O-Summer Fest in Hell, Michigan - Saturday, June 15th 11 AM - 5PM. Screams Ice Cream & Souvenirs, Hell's Chapel of Love Weddings, Putt-Putt & All Things Hell
4045 Patterson Lake Road, Hell, Michigan. Join me in Hell, and get a signed copy of my new book! Find out more about this fun event here.
Father's Day Car Show at Charlton Park - Sunday June 16th 8AM - 4PM. 2545 S Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, MI. Look for my booth at this amazing classic car show! Admission fees apply. Visit Charltonpark.org for more details.
Del Shannon Weekend - Classic Car Show - Saturday, June 29th 11 AM - 4PM. Leila Arboretum, 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek. I will have a booth at this event selling and signing books. Visit BCRHM.org for details about this event and the others on Del Shannon Weekend.
July 2024 Dates:
Lansing/Mason Gun & Knife Show - (Tentative) July 5 - 7th. 700 E Ash St, Mason, Michigan. I plan to have a booth at this show. For more information on the show, visit: MIGunShow.com
Kalamazoo Public Library 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI Wednesday, July 10th @6PM. This is a free event. I will speaking about one of the stories from the book, and signing books afterwards. Confirm on Facebook here.
August 2024 Dates:
Annual Jackson Civil War Muster Arts & Crafts Show Saturday August 24th 10 AM - 5PM & Sunday August 25th 10AM - 5PM at Cascade Falls, Jackson, Michigan. For more details about this amazing weekend event, click here!
Festival of Oddities - Courthouse Square Museum 100 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI - Saturday, August 31, 2024 11 AM - 6PM. Stop by my booth! More details coming soon! For more information about this event, visit: FestivalofOddities.com
September 2024 Dates:
Festival of Oddities - Courthouse Square Museum 100 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI - Sunday September 1, 2024 11 AM - 4PM. Stop by my booth! More details coming soon! For more information about this event, visit: FestivalofOddities.com
Kalamazoo Gun Show - Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI - September 14-15th - I will have a booth at this show selling and signing books.
Branch District Library: Holbrook Heritage Room 10 E Chicago Street, Coldwater, MI - Wednesday, September 18th @ 6PM. Presentation on one of the stories from the book and book signing.
Michigan History Author Symposium - Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 W Jackson St, Battle Creek, MI - Saturday, September 28th 1 - 4PM More information on this event coming soon!
October 2024 Dates:
Writing the Dark: Stories of True Crime, Murder & Mystery - Author Showcase - Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI. Wednesday October 9, 6:00 PM. It’s the dark and otherworldly time of year--time to curl up with spooky stories from Michigan authors! Meet and chat with authors like Michael Delaware, Tobin Buhk, Ron Erskine, Rod Sadler (and more to be announced). More information coming soon!
Southwest Michigan True Crime Symposium - Courthouse Square Museum 100 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI. Saturday, October 19th 2-5 PM. Multiple Authors participating! Come meet Michael Delaware, Tom Carr, Jud Gail Krasnow, Peggy Grigowski (and more to be announced). More information coming soon!
Constantine Township Library 165 Canaris St, Constantine, MI Tuesday, October 29th @ 6PM. I will be telling one of the stories from my new book and signing copies afterwards. Confirm your attendance on Facebook here.
