Russ Franzen

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Russ Franzen is a 1985 (1977, actually, but that is a long story) graduate of Southern Illinois University- Carbondale. After 14 years in radio and television, he turned his attention to the print media. He also worked in the district court system in Michigan as a probation officer, court administrator, and magistrate. He is an award-winning writer and columnist. For the past few years, he has been writing and performing songs about Michigan and Great Lakes history.
Mr. Franzen is available for musical performances, book signings and discussions. He is also available for freelance writing assignments.

Mr. Franzen is available for appearances throughout Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Please e-mail him for details.

Book Signings/Appearances:

Presque Isle County (MI) Museum Association Picnic, Aug. 30 1PM

October 9-12, 2008 Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival, Alpena, MI

Mr. Franzen is available for appearances throughout Michigan and Ohio. Please e-mail him for details.

email at: russ@russbooks.net

Along the Great Lakes

A new album of original songs. $12.00 (includes s/h)

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Hear the Music!

Your Day In Court:
Navigating Your Way Through The Courts
$9.95 iuniverse.com, 2000
You have a traffic ticket. Now what do you do? All of us, at some time in our lives, will find ourselves in that situation, asking ourselves that question. This book walks you through the court process.

Buford's Adventures on the Web

Before Babe, there was Buford. Buford B. Pig is my daughter's stuffed pig. For more on his many adventures, click on the title above.

Where Do I Go Now?

The Music