Mar 26, 2016
On March 26, former Gov. William G. Milliken of Michigan turned 94. It’s an appropriate time to look back on the tenure of Michigan’s longest-serving governor (1969 to 1982). I had the pleasure of authoring a biography of Gov. Milliken, published in 2006. His photo should sit beside the word “gentleman” in the dictionary. That characteristic, his moderation and his core principles made him not only a great governor, but a green governor. He championed conservation effectively and put Michigan at or near the lead among states in protecting natural resources. He is clearly the environmental best among all Michigan governors. In this piece for Bridge magazine, I summarized the facts that make it...
Mar 19, 2016
Thanks to Andrew McFarlane for helping us tell the story of Michigan’s famous and forgotten authors. The Absolute Michigan link is here.
Mar 5, 2016
March 1 was the official publication date for Ink Trails II. It’s another enjoyable exploration of Michigan’s famous and forgotten authors. Writing this second book on the subject with my brother Jack (who owns the idea behind both books) was a profound pleasure. We have different writing styles but a common affection for good prose seasoned by the presence of Michigan. That presence is sometimes explicit in fictional place settings, and sometimes implicit in a world view. We’re looking for bookstores and other venues to talk about the book and Michigan writers and writing generally. We’d like to do as many joint appearances as possible. Two for the price of one! To inquire about a reading or appearance, please email me at davedem (at) hotmail.com. We hope you enjoy the book....
