By IAN MINIELLY
IRONWOOD — In 1998 Sue Robishaw wanted to publish her own book. She discovered it was not such an easy thing to do and figured she was probably not alone.
She took out an advertisement, invited people interested in publishing their works to come, and then waited until the date arrived.
Robishaw expected three or four people, but 30 showed up. She realized the group of authors could navigate the publishing world and learn from each other’s mistakes and gain experience as a group.
The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association was formed and R...