My first-ever inperson book tour - from nervous to nourished!
I was walking into Alcona Middle School, full-on hot flashing after a restless night of sleep, when a thought entered my mind: what on...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
After a book launch, what’s next?! Or, more fitting, what’s not next?
Since my book came out on Sept. 10, it’s been an incredible month. And, if I’m honest with myself, it's also been overwhelming. Now, the...
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maocunningham
Jan 16, 20222 min read
Fifth Avenue Press Invests in Area Writers
From the very first time I heard about Fifth Avenue Press, I wanted to be one of its authors. This past November, that dream came true...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 25, 20212 min read
Missing Libraries, Past and Present
One of my favorite authors, Rita Mae Brown, once said, "When I got my library card, that’s when my life began." My world most definitely...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20214 min read
Magical Inspiration & One MI Teacher’s Amazing Journey!
Blog Post Part 2 I'm very excited to have an incredible Michigan magician, Jeff Boyer, consult on my novel-in-progress, Middle School is...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Magical Inspiration & One Crazy Coincidence!
Who could have ever guessed that a typical family trip to downtown Chelsea, Michigan to buy a pair of PF Flyer shoes would turn into a...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Novel led to Magic Capitol of the World
Researching for my new novel, Middle School is No Place for Magic!, has opened up a whole new world to me. I had no idea about the...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Habits, Words that Shape Us
Yesterday, I listened to a great podcast on the show Hidden Brain about making new year resolutions stick and it really resonated with...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Micro Creative Essay - Abandoned in Honduras
I've been trying my hand at writing micro pieces which are around 100 words or so. It's more challenging than it seems. This one is about...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Grandpa's Feeder, children's poem, published in Hello
One of my children's poems was published in this month's Hello. Highlights produces Hello magazine which is geared toward babies and...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Writing after loss, honoring loved ones
I’m finally back to my blog after taking a few months off. My mom passed away June 27th from Parkinson’s Disease. In previous posts, I’ve...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20211 min read
The BEST Present Ever!
I was completely surprised by my Mother's Day present from my daughter, Leah, this year. I've been working on a middle grade novel...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20217 min read
Art, Storytelling Event showcases power of sharing health care experiences
For the past year and a half, I have been focused on a special project that married my passion for working with volunteers and my love...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20211 min read
A2 art in unexpected places!
What do you see when you look at a violin? That was the question posed to Shar Music Store employees this summer, when they started their...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Art can connect grandkids to grandparents with dementia
As my mom's dementia and Parkinson's progresses, we try to find ways to stay connected to her. My 14-year-old daughter, Leah, and my mom...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20219 min read
Working musicians constantly evolve
Adrian > Ann Arbor > Michigan – First Stage I learned that Jason Magee was musically gifted shortly after we met. He and my husband Steve...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20214 min read
Northern Michigan painter (& my aunt!), Kathryn Cubalo, celebrating 40+ years creating art
Talk about inspiring! Staying with my Aunt Kathryn this spring break left me in awe of her talent and will-power. At 85, she still goes...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Student newspapers have come a long way!
Community High produces great Ann Arbor publication Sitting in my daughter’s high school open house earlier this month, I was surprised...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20213 min read
My seething jealousy of Washington Irving
It might sound weird, but I’ve had a recurring daydream about being a wealthy male novelist (preferably in the 1800s), with oodles of...
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Mimi Olson
Feb 18, 20213 min read
An Unexpected Gift from a Stranger
I love walking around art fairs, but I rarely buy anything. The pieces I have taken home are ones that have really spoken to me, and that...
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