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Hero Firefighter/Author to Address PTSD in First Responders at DeForest Library Monday, July 22

By Sharyn Alden Special to the Times-Tribune

Gregory Lee Renz, author of Beneath the Flames, discusses firsthand knowledge of firefighters’ battles with post-traumatic stress disorder, also a theme in his novel.

Gregory Lee Renz, a former captain of 28 years with the Milwaukee Fire Department, has written an acclaimed debut novel, Beneath the Flames.… Read the rest

July 18, 2019

A story taken from the headlines

By Sharyn Alden Special to the DeForest Times-Tribune

For 28 years Gregory Renz was a firefighter and Captain with the Milwaukee Fire Department, and he called it, “The best job in the world. It was my passion,” he says.

On a cold night in December a few years ago two young boys were extremely fortunate that Renz was able to save them.… Read the rest

July 9, 2019

One Man’s Manic High Helped Him Write A Novel

TMJ4

Poison Pen is an offbeat look at American popular culture in a tale of redemption. The plot surrounds Jerry Most, the suicidal, acidic host of a death-defying game show. The book explores themes of life, death, and the deeper meaning of ’60s television shows like “The Beverly Hillbillies.”… Read the rest

June 26, 2019

Remembering Baseball with the Milwaukee Braves

Shepherd Express
JENNI HERRICK

Baseball has long been called America’s national pastime, and 60 years ago, baseball was at the height of its popularity. When the Milwaukee Braves moved to the city from Boston in 1953, more than two million local fans flooded the brand-new County Stadium annually during the team’s first five years in town.… Read the rest

June 19, 2019

Cedarburg woman writes book on father’s secret World War II service, 75 years after D-Day invasion

TMJ4 News

CEDARBURG, Wis. — CEDARBURG — A World War II veteran’s secret service is revealed decades after his deployment. A Cedarburg family used to believed their dad was a barber, chauffeur and translator during the war.

But he finally told them about his role in the D-Day invasion.

… Read the rest

June 7, 2019

Local cookbook author, Karen Buhk, “Happiness is Homemade in Door County”

WFRV- Green Bay

Do you have some old family recipes you’re trying to keep alive and pass down to new generations? That’s the focus of a cookbook from a local author, Karen Buhk.

You can get “Happiness is Homemade in Door County” at Art of Door County in Fish Creek, Seaquist Orchards Farm Market in Sister Bay, and Nature Works in Egg Harbor.… Read the rest

May 20, 2019

Homemade Cream Puffs

Fox11 News

* Recipe Featured in Karen’s cookbook – Happiness is Homemade in Door County.

Watch the full video.

Cream Puffs:

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white flour
2 eggs

Filing:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.… Read the rest

May 14, 2019

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Fox11 News

* Recipe Featured in Karen’s cookbook – Happiness is Homemade in Door County.

Watch the full video.

Ingredients:

Pie Crust
1 ripe banana
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup flour
A pinch of salt
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.… Read the rest

May 14, 2019

Bipolar Milwaukee author uses novel to promote mental health awareness

WMTJ-4 Milwaukee
Pete Zervakis

A local author who recently saw his first novel published said channeling a mental illness into creativity is what helped him write the book.

… Read the rest

May 14, 2019

From life to the page

Retired firefighter draws on experience for first novel

The Isthmus

BY KATY MACEK

After 28 years of working for the Milwaukee Fire Department, Madison native Gregory Renz has seen a thing or two.

Renz was a fire captain in inner-city Milwaukee, often encountering much more than dangerous fires — though he certainly saw his share of those.

… Read the rest

May 9, 2019

Bipolar Author Bill Zaferos Channeled Mental Illness Into Creativity

Your LIFE! Magazine

Book Release/Fundraiser to be Held May 15 at the Marcus Center

Author Bill Zaferos did not know he was suffering from bipolar disorder when he wrote his first novel, Poison Pen, in 2000. All he knew was that the title popped into his head and he became driven to write day and night.… Read the rest

May 6, 2019

“Getting Undressed: From Paralysis to Purpose” wins 2019 Midwest Book Award

Congratulations to David Cooks, “Getting Undressed: From Paralysis to Purpose,” who won the 2019 Midwest Book Award in the Inspiration category.

… Read the rest

May 6, 2019

New Door County Cookbook

By Door County Pulse, Peninsula Pulse

Karen Buhk has kept her traditional family recipes alive in Happiness Is Homemade in Door County, a cookbook that contains recipes for more than 50 delicious desserts and meals from the past to the present.… Read the rest

April 30, 2019

Former Wisconsin newspaper reporter publishes first novel

Jordan Schelling
Wisconsin Newspaper Association

MILWAUKEE – Bill Zaferos, who started his career as a journalist in Wisconsin before switching to public relations, has published his first novel, “Poison Pen.”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl spoke to Zaferos ahead of the book’s release, which is scheduled for May 15.… Read the rest

April 25, 2019

Milwaukee novelist who wrote on a manic high is putting the focus on mental illness

Jim Stingl
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The stunningly honest author biography of Bill Zaferos’ new novel begins this way:

“Bill Zaferos is a first-time author and writer who managed to channel his mental illness into creativity by writing ‘Poison Pen‘ during a manic high.”… Read the rest

April 24, 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 Midwest Book Award Finalists

Congratulations to Robert Brust (“Human Understanding“), David Cooks (“Getting Undressed“) and Rosemary Deneen (“Baking with Vegetables“) — they are finalists in their categories for the Midwest Book Awards. Winners will be announced at the MIPA gala on May 4 in Minneapolis.… Read the rest

April 18, 2019

Brust to speak at library April 15

Sun Prairie Star

Sharyn Alden

Robert J. Brust spent several years writing the new book, Human Understanding: An Engineer’s Analysis of Life: Getting to the Basics after spending years searching for the meaning of life.

His professional experiences as a large-scale professional problem solver led him to personally explore the most important things in life — love and happiness.… Read the rest

April 9, 2019

Lora L. Hyler: From shy bookworm to author creating a safe harbor for middle grade kids

Milwaukee Independent
Photographer: Lee Matz

Milwaukee Independent: What was the fondest memory of growing up in Racine, and who was the most influential person in your youth?

Lora L. Hyler: I grew up in a multicultural neighborhood populated with families who greatly respected my parents, and looked out for all the children as we freely played after school and throughout long summer days.… Read the rest

April 8, 2019

Author Lora Hyler Finalist for DaVinci Eye Prize

“Congratulations. As part of the Eric Hoffer Award, The Stupendous Adventures of Mighty Marty Hayes was nominated for the da Vinci Eye.”

“Your book is still on track for a category prize, including the Hoffer Grand Prize. The da Vinci Eye is an additional distinction, awarded to books with outstanding cover art.… Read the rest

March 8, 2019

5-Star Review of “Margaret’s War”

Amazon.com review of Margaret’s War
James Rowan

A pitch-perfect, superbly crafted story

This is the best novel about Wisconsin I have ever read, and I have lived in Wisconsin for more than 50 years. The story is set in a rural Wisconsin town during World War II, so it covers life in a setting in which I have not lived and is framed by events about which I personally know nothing.… Read the rest

March 1, 2019

By Sharyn Alden Special to the Times-Tribune

By Sharyn Alden Special to the DeForest Times-Tribune

TMJ4

Shepherd Express JENNI HERRICK

Retired firefighter draws on experience for first novel

Your LIFE! Magazine

By Door County Pulse, Peninsula Pulse

Jordan Schelling Wisconsin Newspaper Association

Jim Stingl Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sharyn Alden

Milwaukee Independent Photographer: Lee Matz

A pitch-perfect, superbly crafted story

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Shepherd Express
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Wisconsin Newspaper Association

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Independent
Photographer: Lee Matz