By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) November 17, 2022 – Twenty-one area authors spanning a broad range of genres, topics and subject matter are confirmed to appear at the first annual Lakeshore Book Show and Author Signing event at Sabbatical Brewing Co. in Manitowoc, Wis. on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Set to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the holiday shopping season, the show will feature several noted Wisconsin and Upper Michigan-based authors, who will have their books available for purchase and signing throughout the free-admission event.

Among the noted authors set to attend is Pedal Down Promotions author Joe Verdegan of Dunbar, Wis., who penned the Amazon No. 1 true crime best seller “The Reformatory – Tales from Green Bay’s Maximum Security Prison” in 2020. In addition, Verdegan has released six additional books covering the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan motorsports scene, including “Life in the Past Lane: A History of Stock Car Racing in Northeast Wisconsin from 1950-1980,” “Life in the Past Lane: The Next Generation,” “Wisconsin International Raceway: Where The Big Ones Run,” “The Bird and The Bear: The Racing Tales of J.J. Smith and Roger Regeth,” “Racing in the 906” and “5-10-32 McBride, Parker & Anvelink.”

Wisconsin Veterans Village Executive Director and veteran Green Bay television news reporter John Maino of Manitowoc, Wis. will also be featured at the show with his 2021 book release “Fifty Strong: Four Decades of U.S. Veterans and Families Share Their Combat and Post-War Experiences.”

The following are also scheduled to be on hand with copies of their books for sale during the event.

• Former Fox Valley Lutheran High School Football Coach and Athletic Director Gene Strusz of Appleton, Wis. (athletic leadership and Chistian school prayer author of “Essays on Coaching Athletes: Advice for Athletic Administrators and Coaches of All Sports” and “Morning Prayers for the Christian School”)

• Angel Mueller of Mishicot, Wis. (inspirational Christian poetry author of “Wheels Up – Grief to Peace”)

• Robert L. Rogler of Kiel, Wis. (medieval fantasy author of “Heart of Light Book One – Madea’s Fate,” “Rendered Soul,” and “Witch’s Valley Book Two – Madea’s Fate)

• Lee Trotta of Sheboygan, Wis. (children’s book author of “Florida Cheese,” “Wisconsin Cheese” and “California Cheese”)

• Rodney Schroeter of Random Lake, Wis. (comic book writer, designer and editor of “Human Interest Stuff,” “A Wisconsin Harvest, Vol. II” and The Plymouth Review Current)

• Mary T. Wagner of Sheboygan, Wis. (humor, inspirational essayist and children’s book author of “When the Shoe Fits: Essays of Love, Life and Second Chances,” “Finnigan the Circus Cat,” “Finnigan the Lost Circus Wagon” and “Finnegan the Lionhearted”)

• Lisa Vihos of Sheboygan, Wis. (historical fiction and poetry author of “The Lone Snake: The Story Sofonisba Anguissola,” “Fan Mail From Some Flounder,” “From Everywhere a Little: A Migration Anthology,” “Van Gogh Dreams”)

• Valerie J. Clarizio of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (author of 13 steamy romantic suspense, time travel and contemporary romance books, including the Chandler County Series, Nick Spinelli Romance Mystery Series, The Preserver and Protector Series, Standalone Romantic Suspense Books) and The Crime and Passion Stalk City Hall Series)

• Sheboygan County Historical Research Center Executive Director Steven K. Rogstad (American history author of “Lincoln Among the Badgers”)

• S.C. Mitchell of Sheboygan, Wis. (science fiction fantasy and romance author of several book series, including “Xi Force,” “Destiny,” “Destiny’s Legacy,” “Heavenly Wars,” “Demon Gate Chronicles” and “Amulet of the Fallen God”)

• Lisa Lehmann of Sheboygan, Wis. (author and photographer of “Lake Michigan: The Wisconsin Shore”)

• R.L. Edinger of Two Rivers, Wis. (mystery and steampunk mystery author of “Journey Into The Knight,” “Lost City of Steam,” “The Cracksman Door,” “Shadows of Nikola Tesla” and “City of Lunara Rise from the Ashes”)

• Melanie James of Two Rivers, Wis. (romance, paranormal romance comedy, paranormal romance and contemporary romance author of over 50 books, including the New York Times best seller “Conjuring Darkness”)

• Bill Gosse of Green Bay, Wis. (athletic sportsmanship author of five-part SCORE book series, including the newly released first installment “SCORE: A Guide to Supporting and Instilling Exceptional Sportsmanship”)

• P.J. Fiala of Green Bay, Wis. (steamy romantic suspense author of 34 books, including the Second Chances, Rolling Thunder, Bluegrass Security, Big 3 Security, GHOST and RAPTOR book series)

• Bronson T. Smith of Green Bay, Wis. (science fiction and dystopian war fiction author of “The Neutron Escalation” and “World War Omega”)

• S.L. Wilton of Birnamwood, Wis. (Arthurian fantasy novelist author of “Queen of Crows’

• Barbara Raffin of Iron Mountain, Mich. (contemporary, historical, paranormal/gothic romance author of “The Mating Game,” “The Visitor,” “Saving Andi,” St. John Sibling Series – “Taming Tess,” “Finding Home,” “Craving a Hero,” “Seeking Bliss,” “Forever Knight”)

• L. Maristatter of Sheboygan, Wis. (theocratic dystopian fiction author of “Tiny Tin House”)

“The response among authors interested in participating in our first book show and author signing has been tremendous,” Lakeshore Book Show and Author Signing Organizer Jeff Pederson of Pedal Down Promotions said. “The show provides a great opportunity to meet and interact with many area authors, several of whom have written New York Times, USA Today and Amazon best sellers in a wide range of genres. It is also a great chance to purchase books for the reader on your holiday gift list no matter what their favorite genre might be.”

In addition, Pedal Down Promotions will have a table at the show featuring limited quantities of books from Pedal Down Promotions authors John Wirth (“Days Gone By – Growing Up in Small Town Wisconsin”), Dennis Darovich and ob Diener (“Sixty Years of 141 Speedway”), Dennis Darovich and George Baumann (“70 Years of Plymouth Dirt Track Racing”), Dennis Darovich, George Baumann and Verla Peichl (“Racing Recollections”), Lynn Schmalz (“What is School?” and “What is Church?”) and Karen Lueders (“To God Be The Glory”).

The Sabbatical Brewing Co. taproom will be open with drinks available for purchase throughout the event.

Additional and up-to-date information on the first annual Lakeshore Book Show and Author Signing can be found on the Pedal Down Promotions Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media pages.

For more information on the first annual Lakeshore Book Show and Author Signing contact Jeff Pederson by phone at 920-323-7970 or email at pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com.

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