While living in Upper Michigan, I had the opportunity to observe some rather unusual wildlife, including foxes and black bears. At times, the experiences felt a little too close for comfort!
An early spring walk near a Lake Superior beach offered one such encounter. A face-to-face meeting with an indeterminate species brought about a rather humorous situation, which I recently chronicled in my short story, “Much Different Animal.” I’m happy to say that my tale now appears in the U.P. Reader Volume 4!
The book has stories and poetry by authors who live in the Upper Peninsula or who, like me, have ties to that beautiful area. I asked those interested in winning a copy of this book to let me know in the comments. Out of a shoebox, I drew Maria Donovan at Facts and Fiction as the slip for the lucky winner! Thanks to all who entered, and I’ll be sure to post the story as soon as the rights revert to me.
Finally, with the title of this post, I just couldn’t resist the following video:)
Platform Number 4 
I was hoping you were sharing your story
I’m sure it is a good one. I would like to be considered for the book.
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Okay, you’re on the list, Pat. Thanks!
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Congratulations, Becky, on another published work. The song is amusing, especially the “candy store” since we don’t really have those much any more 🙂 We still have motorcycles and gangs and disapproving parents. Bears are terrifying, but we have many elusive fox in my city throughout the green, wooded spaces along Lake Michigan. I can’t wait to read your harrowing story!
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Thanks so much, Mary Jo! Would you like to be entered in the contest to win the book with my story?
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Yes, thank you!!
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Definitely!
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Will do!
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Do enter me in the contest Becky. If it’s available on line I’d like to read your story. I’ve been to the UP only once on a work trip to a brake testing site. The snow was literally over my head! Nice work getting published.
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Yes, the snow there is awe-inspiring! I’ll enter you in the contest, Paul. I don’t think the story’s available online without buying the book, so wait on that:) Thanks!
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Congratulations, Becky, on having your story published!!!
(My wife grew up mostly in Michigan, and spent quite a few summer weeks in the Upper Peninsula.)
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Very much appreciated, Dave! I had no idea your wife had lived in Michigan. I hope she has pleasant summer memories of visiting the U.P. It’s a challenge in the winter, though:)
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Yes, Ann Arbor. And she definitely enjoyed her UP sojourns. 🙂
As for the UP in the winter — yikes!
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One does adjust to an extent, but I still have flashbacks of those dark drives to work in a blizzard!
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Congratulations on getting your story published, Becky!
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Thank you so much, Lavinia!
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Hi Becky. Congrats on having your story in the book. I’d be glad to enter the contest. Thanks. Neil
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I’ve added you to the list, Neil. Thanks for the kudos!
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Congratulations on your publication, Becky! I’d be interested in winning a copy of the book in which it appears.
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Liz, thanks so much; I appreciate that! I’ll add you to the list:)
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I’m so happy for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS. 🙂 Yay!!!!! Add me to the list, please. 🙂
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I certainly will; thanks so much, Gigi!
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I have quite a fondness for this place I’ve never been. I’m snacking on dried cherries from the area right now, and if I were told I only could order from one online store, it would be American Spoon. I’d love to read your story about life there; please do enter my name.
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Interesting you should mention that! My brother and sister-in-law, who still live in Michigan, send me a Christmas gift from American Spoon each holiday season:) Thanks, Linda, and you’re added to the list for the drawing!
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Congrats on the publication! The book sounds wonderful.
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I appreciate that, Sheryl!
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Congratulations! Sure–put me on the list–I love the UP and would enjoy reading your story.
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Thanks, Cecelia! I’ve got you written down for the drawing.
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I’ve like to be in the running for lucky reader please, Becky. And thank you for sending me on a trip to the Shangri-las 😍
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Happy you liked the music, Maria:) Great, I have you added to the list!
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I remember bursting into tears when I first heard Leader of the Pack – but then, I was quite little and this was back when it was first a hit… It certainly brought back many memories:)). And huge congratulations on being published!
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I remember seeing them sing it on a TV show when is was popular:) Thanks so much, Sarah!
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In black and white, no doubt!!
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Congratulations!! That’s a wonderful accomplishment. And of course I’d like to be added to the list.
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Great, Ann! Thanks so much:)
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Congrats on having your story included in this book!
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Thank you, Cynthia!
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This sounds great, Becky.
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I appreciate that, Robbie!
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Congratulations Becky.
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Thanks, Ally!
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What a delightful post!! I look forward to reading your story! I enjoy your work very much; the way you weave nature, culture and literary thoughts together…
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Thanks so much, Sue; I truly appreciate that! Now, if only I could draw…
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Drawing is a learned behavior. Just saying 😉
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I imagine I could learn some things, but I would never really be talented…
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Well I think you’re wonderful just the way you are!! ❤
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Ha, ha:)
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