The Book Tour for the Novel called "U.P." is not Fiction

"U.P." Author and Movie Producer To Embark On Book Tour Of The U.P. In September

Both of their fathers taught mathematics at Westwood High School.

Both are graduates of Negaunee High School (1987 & 1991)

Both attended Northern Michigan University.

Both are working to turn the novel "U.P." into a film.

Ronald "R.A." Riekki is the author of "U.P." - the best-selling novel from Ghost Road Press published in 2008 that actor ("Into The Wild", "Milk") and producer Steven Wiig is working to bring to the big screen.  The novel is "brutal coming of age story" about four boys set in Marquette County in 1989.

The two Negaunee-natives, who both attended Northern Michigan University, are currently setting up appearances throughout the Upper Peninsula for mid-September.  All outlets - from high schools to libraries to book stores to radio stations to television news stations to newspapers to magazines - are being considered for the tour as the two spread the word on a grass roots campaign to give readings, gather support and hold discussions with "anyone interested in the world of literature and film."  They also intend to scout locations and document the tour.

CURRENT U.P. BOOK TOUR DATES/APPEARANCES  (more to come)

Sep 13--Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, 7pm

Sep 13--Negaunee High School, Negaunee, time TBA

Sep 14--North Wind Books, Finlandia University, Hancock, 4pm

Sep 14--Portage Lake District Library, Houghton, 6:30pm

Sep 15--Country Village Book Store, Ishpeming, 1pm

Sep 15--Peter White Public Library, Marquette, 7pm

Sep 16--Safe Harbor Books, Cedarville, 2pm

Sep 16--Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore, Munising, 7pm

Both the novel & merchandise are planned to be sold at each event.

For updates, go to: facebook.com/u.p.movie