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04/15/2026

Brittni’s illustrations are included in her forthcoming middle grade mystery, The House on Hemlock Hill (July 2026).

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04/08/2026

It's Poetry Month!
Fresh Water Press is committed to publishing poetry!

Read on to find out about our next book release, "Phases of the Wayward Moon" by Tracey Ludvik, forthcoming September 2026.

Plus find out why Emilie Lindemann, author of "Ghost(ed) Woman & the Electric Purple Pants" (2025) has an affinity for poetry. In her feature, she invites you to explore the craft.

PLUS! Fresh Water Press is joining The Nook for an open mic tomorrow (Thursday, April 9) at 6 p.m. We are looking forward to hearing local poets share their work. (Event link in comments)

Discover the Appeal of Poetry and Develop a Practice of Your Own

04/03/2026

Step into the studio and experience the journey of Eva LaVette—an aspiring broadcaster in the 1980s—as she navigates the challenges of the radio industry. Stop by, grab a latte, and chat with the author. Saturday, April 11 at Retro Eighth Coffee Co., 801 N 8th Street, Manitowoc from 1:30-3:30. Retro Eighth serves organic coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, & treats! And Coffee Flights!

03/30/2026

It's so cool to be featured on BookTrib! Read the article at https://booktrib.com/2026/03/25/when-the-setting-is-so-prominent-its-practically-a-character/

03/29/2026

Fresh Water Press author Jason Prigge Art has captured the essence of Lower Schuette Park beautifully. His forthcoming memoir, “Unbroken Us: A True Love Story,” showcases another creative talent, writing ✍️ 🎨 The book is cowritten with his wife Tina Prigge, and is forthcoming 2027.

Lower Schuette Path
20x16 oil

03/26/2026

Radio Starr: A Novel is grounded in Wisconsin with spot on authenticity 📚❤️🎤

Some stories unfold in a place and time; others are shaped by it. In these ten novels, setting isn’t just a backdrop — it breathes, pulses and presses in on every choice the characters make. From sun-drenched vineyards and historic European streets to windswept rivers, quiet coastal towns and ev...

03/26/2026

Take a peek at what's new at Fresh Water Press! This issue of our newsletter features tips to get young kids reading. And, don't you just love the cover for The House on Hemlock Hill by Brittni Nelson Author? Design by Vagabond Creative Studio, great artists right on the Lakeshore 😊

Plus, Tips to Encourage Kids to Read for Fun

03/26/2026

Fun Fact! THE HOUSE ON HEMLOCK HILL is Brittni Nelson Author's third book, and first middle grade. The mystery hits shelves this summer!

Thank you Chilton Optimist Club for inviting me to speak about my books! It was a lovely meeting. I am so grateful that I live in such a supportive community.

03/23/2026

Attention Writers ✍️ this is a great conference for beginners and seasoned writers alike! We will be there! Hope to see you there spending time in fellowship immersed in creative inspiration 📚❤️

Publishing doesn’t have to be a mystery. Lakefly ’26 offers programs to help you figure out your next step—explore your options, choose the path that fits, and start building your author presence. …