Flyover People Daily News

Or – If you’re bent, go to Dr. Dent.
On 5th Street building in Larned.

commerce, life on the ground

The other day Lynette Olson at the Emporia Public Library called and said she knew I had a book coming out and that the library would like to buy a couple of copies.
It will take a few weeks to process these as library books, to dress them up in electronic gear and such. So, they [...]

Flyover Book, commerce, on the radio

Flyover People books are now available at The Raven Book Store, 6 E. 7th Street, in downtown Lawrence.
I spoke with Heidi Raak, one of the owners, and she suggested that a Flyover People book event with The Raven might be a possibility in the near future, so that’s exciting.

The Raven is a gorgeous store with [...]

Flyover Book, commerce, other people's stuff

Outside the Dillon’s store, St. John. (Stafford County.)

commerce, small towns

Inman. McPherson County.

commerce, small towns

Today’s Flyover People column as seen in The Emporia Gazette:

COURTNEY’S IN TORONTO
The waiter at Courtney’s told us, “Some guy came in here and said, ‘When I heard you had to make reservations for a restaurant in Toronto, I laughed hysterically, but now that I’m here, I see why.’”
One wouldn’t expect [...]

columns, commerce, small towns, vittles

Council Grove

commerce, small towns

Garnett has come up with an incredible getaway package (valued at $5,000) as a fundraiser for the Kansas Sampler Foundation.
It includes an evening of live music, an overnight stay at the Kirk House, an aerial excursion over the area – well you’ll just have to check out the ebay listing to see what a fantastic [...]

commerce, other people's stuff, small towns

Emporia’s Town Crier Bookstore was the place to be today if you are a writer or a reader. I’m not sure on the total number of authors who showed up, but it was in the 50-some range.  I didn’t get to talk with them all, just seven or eight, maybe nine.
It’s fascinating to talk to [...]

E-town, commerce, writing

Today at Town Crier Bookstore, 716 Commercial, downtown Emporia, they are expecting 56 authors or so. 11 a.m – 1 p.m.
Go check it out. Talk to the authors. Buy books. I’ve bought a number of books at these events – books I really have enjoyed. Many are self-published, some are really fine books.
ADAM CATILN, BONNIE [...]

E-town, commerce, writing

The Hitchin’ Post just beyond the Matfield Green (pop. 58) city limit sign.

commerce, small towns