SELECTED WORKS

Fiction
BOOKLIST says: Rath’s Northwoods saga continues as Natalie, who had “immersed herself in her husband’s identity, been ‘the perfect banker’s wife’ and always deferred to him,” rents out her house for the summer, and returns to their rustic cabin for rest and solitude after his recent death. He had taken care of “all the planning and thinking,” while she had “all the feelings,” leaving her unprepared to deal with the wolf attack on her beloved dog, Molly, the persistent rumor that John Dillinger’s $210,000 was hidden in the area, and the unexpected arrival of a teenaged granddaughter she barely knows. Incensed at reading of the attack on Molly, the Howlers, a group of anti-wolf extremists, barrage Natalie with violent e-mail on behalf of their cause, making the cabin without indoor plumbing and the 80 surrounding acres of wilderness seem anything but restful. Finally, an “indecently handsome” wolf biologist rounds out this great summer mystery read.
Terrace Books, University of Wisconsin Press
Terrace Books, University of Wisconsin Press
Biography
University of Wisconsin Press - 2010
Forthcoming
Historical Fiction
Fun Nonfiction
Early Nonfiction
Poetry
  • Dancing With a Cowboy
  • Remembering the Wilderness
  • The Cosmic Virgin
  • Whatever Happened to Fats Domino
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    QUICK LINKS:

    THE WATERS OF STAR LAKE
    a novel
    H. H. BENNETT, PHOTOGRAPHER; HIS AMERICAN LANDSCAPE
    NIGHT SISTERS
    a novel
    STAR LAKE SALOON & HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES
    a novel
    E-mail the author
    The University of Wisconsin Press
    The Clearing
    Voyageur Press
    Find Authors
    Authors Guild

    Events

    I am often invited to visit Book Clubs here in the midwest. Due to the constraints of time and distance this is usually impossible, but I'm happy to speak to your group via SKYPE or by speaker phone at the time of your discussion. This has proven to be a pleasant way to share our thoughts, back and forth. Send me an email (see Contact page) and we can make it happen!


    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    2013

    MARCH:

    19 - Ruth Culver Library, Prairie du Sac. 7 pm. Reading.

    21 - McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids. 7 pm. Reading.

    APRIL:

    9 - Madison Senior Center, 1 pm. Reading.

    15 - Manitowoc Public Library, 6 to 8 pm. Reading/​Discussion

    20 - Kaukauna Library - Fox Cities Book Festival, 11:30 am. Reading.

    JUNE:

    30 - July 6: "Flash Fiction," workshop at The Clearing, Ellison Bay, WI.
    (See www.theclearing.org for more information)

    JULY:

    31 - Mauston Public Library 1 pm: (Book Club) Reading & Discussion


    AUGUST:

    22 - Sturm Library, Manawa, WI. 7 pm - Reading /​ Discussion

    26 - Mercer Library - 7 pm - Reading /​ Discussion

    27 - Minocqua Library - 1:30 p.m. - Reading /​ Discussion

    29 - Boulder Junction Library - 7 pm - Reading/​Discussion





    2012

    11 June - Wisconsin Public Radio, Larry Meiller Show 11 a.m.

    16 June - Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books, Waukesha -- reading 4 - 5 p.m.

    17 June - A Room of One's Own, Madison -- reading 2 p.m.

    22 June - Arcadia Books, Spring Green -- reading 7 p.m.

    20 September - noon - 1 o'clock -- L. E. Phillips Memorial Library, Eau Claire: light luncheon at 11:45, reading and book-signing following. Pre-registration required.

    28 September - Novel Ideas, Baileys Harbor, reading/​signing 1:30 p.m.

    30 September to 6 October - Flash Fiction Class @​ The Clearing, Ellison Bay

    13-14 October - Walden West Festival, Sauk Prairie - Guest Speaker

    18 October - Martha Merrell's Books, Waukesha - Reading, with catered dinner!

    8 November - Wisconsin Book Festival, Madison.

    28 November - Reedsburg Library, 7pm








    2011 In the Past:

    23 March, Wisconsin Dells - Presentation sponsored by Stewards of the Dells, Dells Country Historical Society and Kilbourn Library

    15 April, Fox Valley Literary Festival - Neenah Public Library, "H.H. Bennett: His American Landscape"

    16 April, Fox Valley Literary Festival, reading "Star Lake" and "Night Sisters: - Kimberly /​ Little Chute Library

    20 April, AAUW Beaver Dam, Reading & discussing "Star Lake" and "Night Sisters"

    25 May, Wyoming Valley School, Spring Green - Celebration of Local Writers

    16,17 July, Wolf Howl Adventure, Cable, WI.

    22 September, Madison: Friends ofthe Arboretum. Luncheon and presentation of "H.H. Bennett: His American Landscape"

    29 September, Reedsburg Public Library. "H.H. Bennett: His American Landscape"

    2-8 October, The Clearing, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. week-long class in writing Flash Fiction

    1 November, noon: Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, "History Sandwiched In." Powerpoint "H.H. Bennett: His American Landscape"

    9-10 December: "Merry Holiday Gala," Baraboo, Wisconsin



    More Come & Gone

    2010


    June 18, 2010 - Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha.

    March 13 - Appearance on "Celebrity Squares" for Spring Green Area Arts Coalition.

    September 12 - September 18: "Writing Personal Fiction," week-long writing class at The Clearing, Ellison Bay. Register at www.theclearing.org.

    October 28: Larry Meiller Interview, Wisconsin Public Radio. 11 a.m. (Also available in streaming audio)

    10-11 December: Very Merry Christmas Fair - Baraboo, WI



    2009 AND FURTHER INTO THE PAST...


    JULY 25 - Kickapoo County Fair, Viroqua. Booksigning.

    August 31 - Rhinelander Public Library 6:30 pm - Reading and Booksigning.

    September 27 - October 3, 2009 "Writing Personal Fiction: Keeping it Real," workshop at The Clearing, Ellison Bay, WI.
    (Register at www.theclearing.org)

    October 27: Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, "History Sandwiched In." Talk on History of Wonewoc Spiritualist Camp.

    June 25: Mercer Public Library, Reading and Booksigning.

    March 5: RiverArts Center, Prairie du Sac. Reading and discussion of "Night Sisters."


    2008

    December 4: Books & More, Oconomowoc -- reading/​signing. 7 pm

    November 1: Waldenbooks, West Towne, Madison. Reading /​ signing.

    November 5: interview (taped) for "To The Best of Our Knowledge" for later broadcast.

    Monday, November 10: "Night Sisters" broadcast daily on Wisconsin Public Radio's Chapter a Day(until Friday, November 28).

    Saturday, November 22: reading/​signing at Crossroads Coffee Shop, Cross Plains.

    October 1: Borders (West) Madison Reading and signing.

    October 3: "Keeping it Real: Poems and Prose," day-long workshop at The Clearing, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin.

    October 3:Novel Ideas, Bailey's Harbor, WI Reading and signing.

    October 4:Conkey's Bookstore, Appleton, WI. Booksigning, Q & A.

    October 14: Interview with Larry Meiller, 11 a.m. Wisconsin Public Radio.

    October 15: "Two Novelists," Panel discussion with Christina Schwartz at Wisconsin Studio, the Overture Center, Wisconsin Book Festival. 7 pm

    October 31: Halloween: Radio interview on WRCO, Richland Center. 9am.

    October 31: Ocooch Books, Richland Center, WI.  Reading/​signing. 7pm

    September 18, 2008: Reading and signing at Harry W. Schwartz, Brookfield.

    September 20, 2008: 1 p.m Reading and signing at General Store, Spring Green.

    September 25-27:Midwest Booksellers Ass'n Convention - St. Paul, MN.

    August 24, 2008: Book Launch: Night Sisters at Wonewoc Spiritualist Camp. Following 10 o'clock Church service (Message /​ Healing) at 11:30. An exciting place to do my first reading from this book!

    22 June - 29 June 2008: The Clearing Ellison Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. Workshop, "Writing Personal Fiction." Contact www.theclearing.org for more information.

    12 February - Luncheon discussion with Nakoma Book Club at Nakoma Country Club, Madison, WI.


    2007

    21 October (week) The Clearing, Ellison Bay, WI. Workshop in "Writing Personal Fiction."

    9 October, Hildebrand Library, Boscobel. Discussion with local book club.

    16 April, Moraine Park Technical School, Beaver Dam. 12:30. Lecture & booksigning.

    20 March, Hartford, Wisconsin: Terri's Dream Books & More. 1 pm. Reading & booksigning.

    21 March, Elm Grove, Wisconsin: Elm Grove Public
    Library. 6:30 p.m. Reading & booksigning.



    2006

    28 November, 7p.m. - Reading at Beaver Dam Public Library.

    11 November, 1 p.m. -- Books & Company, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

    21 October - Wisconsin Book Festival: Workshop & Brown Bag at Mt. Horeb Public Library. Noon.

    20 October - Wisconsin Book Festival: Wisconsin Publisher's Showcase, Memorial Library Auditorium, 3:20-3:40 p.m.

    20 October - Wisconsin Book Festival: Poetry reading with "Wisconsin Women Reading Out Loud," Orpheum Theatre, 5 p.m.

    1 October to 7 October – Writing Workshop ("Personal Fiction")at The Clearing, Ellison Bay, Door County, Wisconsin.

    20 September - Book Club, Plain, Wisconsin.

    18 September - Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Mequon, Wisconsin.

    30 August - Borders West, Madison, Wisconsin -
    Reading/​Signing 7 pm.

    24 August - Lodi Public Library, 7 p.m.

    03 August - Pastimes Books & Antiques, 511 W. Water St. Princeton, Wisconsin. Noon luncheon /​ Talk.

    02 August - Conkey's Bookstore, Appleton, Wisconsin. Booksigning, 6:30 - 8:30.

    02 August - Festival of Aurora Borealis, Minocqua, Wisconsin. Minocqua Country Club -- 11 o'clock luncheon, 12:30 Talk.

    24 July – Rhinelander Public Library, Rhindlander, WI. – Reading/​Signing. 7 pm.

    22 July – The Old Schoolhouse
    Gallery, Star Lake, WI. – Booksigning. 3 - 6 pm.

    21 July - Mercer Public Library, Mercer, WI -
    Reading/​Signing. 11 am.

    19 July - J.W. Beecroft Books, Superior, WI -
    Reading/​Signing 7 pm.

    23 May – Book Club Café, Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI – Fundraiser for Madison Public
    Libraries. Speaker. 7:30 pm.

    22 May - Radio Interview WORT 8:30 a.m.

    5 May – University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Banquet speaker for graduating English majors.

    4 May – Off-Campus Writers’ Workshop, Winnetka, IL. – Lecture/​Discussion. All day.

    May – Release of STAR LAKE audiobook by Wisconsin Public Radio

    26 April – Lunch with Platteville, WI Senior Citizens group. Noon.

    4 April – Manitowoc Library, Manitowoc, WI. Banquet speaker – Celebration of National Library Week.

    8 March – Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie, WI. Reading, 7pm.

    15 February – Interview with Iowa Public Radio, 6:30 pm.

    24 January – Discussion with Lake Mills Book Group 2 pm.


    2005

    14 November – University of Wisconsin – Richland Campus; Love of Learning Lecture. 7 pm.

    8 November – Barnes & Noble, Madison, WI. Reading/​Booksigning. 7 pm.

    4 November – WRCO Radio interview. 9 am.

    4 November – Ocooch Books & Libations, Richland Center, WI. 7 pm.

    20 October – Harry W. Schwartz Book Shop, Brookfield, WI. 7 pm.

    14 October – Wisconsin Book Festival, Room of One’s Own Bookstore. Reading, 5 pm.

    10 October – “Chapter a Day,” Wisconsin Public Radio – Begins reading STAR LAKE SALOON AND HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES (through October 28).

    9 October – Spring Green General Store & Café – Reading, 1:30 pm.

    23-25 September – Midwest Bookseller’s Ass’n Convention, St. Paul MN.
    Sign books, Saturday 1 pm.

    8 September – WUWM, Milwaukee – Interview, 1:30 pm.

    26 August – Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua, NY – Brown Bag Lecture, Noon.

    21 August – Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua, NY – Reading, 3 pm.
    Signing "The Waters of Star Lake" at Arcadia Books, Spring Green, WI -- June 22, 2012.

    My "Writing Personal Fiction" class at The Clearing in June, 2008.