Authors and Illustrators Database

Born: 1943  Flint, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Bill and Alice M. Powers
Spouse: Barbara M. Powers
Children: Chris, Stephanie
Address(es):
Permanent:
Davison, MI
Contact Information:
Phone: 810 658-2587
Email: [email protected]

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	Stick 'em Up: Michigan Bank Robberies of the 1920s & 1930s	Non Fiction, Michigan History, True Crime	Adult	West Branch, MI : Thunder Bay Press	2017
	In the Grip of the Whirlwind : the Armistice Day Storm of 1940	Non Fiction, History	Adult	Holt, Mich. : Thunder Bay Press	2009
	Michigan rogues, desperados & cut-throats : a gallery of 19th century miscreants	Biography, Michigan History	Adult, Teen	Davison, Mich. : Friede Publications	2002
	Audubon Guide to the National Wildlife Refuges: Northern Midwest : Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin - with John Grassy	Non Fiction	Adult	New York : St. Martin's Griffin	2000
	Great Birding in the Great Lakes : a guide to the 50 best birdwatching sites in the Great Lakes States	Non Fiction, Travel	Adult	Flint, Mich. : Walloon Press	1998
	Natural Michigan : a nature lover's guide to 228 attractions - Revised edition	Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel	Adult	Davison, Mich. : Friede Publications	1995
	Michigan in Quotes	Non Fiction, Michigan	Adult	Davison, Mich. : Friede Pubs.	1994
	More natural Michigan	Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel	Adult	Davison, Mich. : Friede Publications	1992
	Natural Michigan : a nature-lover's guide to 165 Michigan wildlife sanctuaries, nature preserves, wilderness areas, state parks, and other natural attractions	Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel	Adult	Davison, Mich. : Friede Publications	1987
	Michigan State and National Parks : a complete guide - (Publication Years: 1987, 1989; 4th rev. edition, 2007; 5th rev. edition, Thunder Bay Press, 2014)	Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel	Adult	Davison, MI : Friede Publications	1987
	Other writings: - Articles in Michigan Living, Motorhome, Wilson Library Bulletin, and Flint Journal	Non Fiction	Adult

What is the aim or goal of your writing: I am drawn to and fascinated by the creative process from when the idea first comes to mind until the book comes off the press. There is no work ethic involved in my writing; it's an addiction I'm a slave to.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

The author will accept speaking engagements and will respond to letters from students and teachers.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

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