After writing, there is little I enjoy more than talking with readers about my writing and/or any specific novel I have written. If you belong to a book club, church group, service organization or if your business is looking for a motivational speaker to bring a spark into your workplace and your employees, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I charge no honorarium. My travel expenses are my own. My privilege is to talk to your group about the many amazing things I have learned as I traveled the world as part of our great military and the things I have written or will write about our great servicemembers and veterans.

Past Events:

October 24, 2023: John will speak to the patrons at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton Street, Charlevoix, Michigan, at 6:00 p.m. He will talk about his novel, The Cut, a piece of historical fiction set in 1871 in Manistee County, Michigan. The public is cordially invited to this free event. For more details, contact the library at 231 237-7342. November 2, 2023: John will appear as part of a three-author panel at Near-and-Farr-Friends' monthly gathering at the Onekama Township Hall, 5435 Main Street, Onekama, MI at 2:30 p.m. Other authors are Tricia Frey and Joe Suchocki The panel, moderated by Bonnie Garbrecht, will pose questions to each author about their writings. The public is invited to this free event.  Questions about this event may be emailed to nearandfarrfriends@gmail.com.  

November 9, 2023: John will speak to the Michigan Commanders' Club at Michigan State University's Kellogg Center in the State Room. He will be talking about his Michigan Notable Book, The Cut. The event is open to the public, but advance reservations are required. They may be obtained by emailing Captain Thom Burke at thomburke@mac.com.

November 14, 2023: John will be speaking to patrons of The Cadillac Wexford Public Library as part of their History Speakers' Series sponsored by The Wexford County Historical Society. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the library located at 411 S. Lake Street, Cadillac, MI, and is free and open to the public. John will talk about his award-winning piece of historical fiction, The Cut, set in 1871 in Manistee County, MI.

November 18, 2023: John will participate in Onekama's annual Christmas in Onekama, a holiday event featuring juried artists and writers from across Michigan. The event will be held at Onekama High School's gym located at 5016 Main Street, Onekama, MI.  John will have signed copies of all of his books available for purchase. Books make great Christmas gifts, especially when they are personalized and signed by the author.  Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to this free event.

December 13, 2023: John will discuss his award-winning novel, The Widow and the Warrior, with the Waterford Senior Center Book Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Senior Center is located at 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI. The event is free and open to the public.  Questions may be directed to the Waterford Senior Center via email: BarreL01@wsdmi.org.  

August 5, 2023: John will be at The Yellow Dog Cafe', 4850 Main Street in Onekama, MI, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM signing his newest novel, The Road to Empire.  This event is part of the annual Onekama Days celebration.  The author invites you to stop by, have a cup of the Yellow Dog's great coffee, and get your signed copy of his book.

August 5, 2023: John will be at The Bookstore, located at 330 Main Street, in Frankfort, MI, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM signing his newest novel, The Road to Empire.  If you haven't been to The Bookstore, you are missing out on being in one of our state's nicest, best-stocked independent bookstores.  Enjoy The Bookstore's great vibe, and pick up your signed copy of this award-winning author's latest book. 

April 18, 2023: John will be at the historic Scott Club, located at 652 Phoenix Street, South Haven, Michigan at 1:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

April 20, 2023: John will be speaking to the patrons of the Fremont District Library, located at 104 E Main Street, Fremont, Michigan. The event begins at 7:00 pm and is free and open to the public.

November 19, 2022: John will be at Christmas in Onekama, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, selling and signing his books to interested readers.  The event will be held at Onekama High School, 5016 Main Street, Onekama, Michigan. Books make great gifts. Stop by and say hello to this award-winning author and find your next great read.

November 11, 2022: John will speak to The Lansing Rotary Club about his latest novel, The Cut,  recently named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book by the State Library of Michigan. The author, a former Rotarian and Past-President of The Rotary Club of Battle Creek, often talks with Rotary Clubs around the state.  To arrange for him to visit your Rotary Club simply contact him through his website, www.johnwemlinger.com with your possible dates and times.

November 10, 2022: John will make a presentation to patrons of the Briggs Public Library, 108 E. Railroad Street, St. Johns, Michigan, at 7:00pm.  He will discuss his most recent novel, The Cut, named by the State Library of Michigan as a 2022 Michigan Notable Book.  The event is free and open to the public. 

November 1, 2022: John will talk to patrons of the Tamarack District Library, 832 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, Michigan, at 6:00pm. He will discuss his most recent novel, The Cut, named by the State Library of Michigan as a 2022 Michigan Notable Book. The event is free and open to the public.

October 26, 2022: John will be at the Benzonia Public Library on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:00pm discussing his latest novel, The Cut, recently named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book by the State Library of Michigan. The library is located at 891 Michigan Avenue in Benzonia, MI. The event is free and open to the public. He will have copies of all of his novels on hand sale for signing.

September 28, 2022: John will be at The Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, Michigan, at 6:00pm. He will discuss his most recent novel, The Cut, which the State Library of Michigan has named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book. This event is free and open to the public.

September 23, 2022: John will discuss his latest novel, The Cut, with members of a women’s book club in Fremont, Michigan. While this event is not open to the general public, the author invites any interested book club in contacting him via his website, www.johnwemlinger.com, and arrange a similar visit.

September 15, 2022: John will be at Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main Street, Frankfort, MI at 6:30pm. He will discuss his newest novel, The Cut, recently named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book by the State Library of Michigan. The event is free and open to the public.

September 20, 2022: John will make a presentation to patrons of the Manistee Public Library, 95 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan, at 6:00pm. He will discuss his most recent novel, The Cut, which has been named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book by the State Library of Michigan.  The event is free and open to the public.

September 7, 2022: John will be at Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren Street, Battle Creek, Michigan, at 6:00pm.  He will be discussing his most recent novel, The Cut, recently named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book by the State Library of Michigan. The event is free and open to the public.

August 29, 2022: John will be interviewed by Ron Jolly at 9:00am about his book The Cut on WTCM Newstalk Radio, 580AM.  The program will be live streamed and can be heard on Newstalk 580 WTCM, 580 AM, Traverse City, MI | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn

June 17, 2022: John will speak to the Northwest Michigan Chapter of the Military Officers' Association of America. The event begins at 6:00 PM at the Traverse City Country Club, 1725 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI. The event is open to the public, but does require a reservation. Reservations can be made by contacting Mark Benjamin at mebmd11@gmail.com.

June 16, 2022: John will speak with interested readers about his book, The Cut, recently named a Michigan Notable Book for 2022, at the Richland Community Library. The library is located at 8951 Park St., Richland, MI. The event begins at 7:00. John will have all of his books available for purchase and signing at a 10% off price of $16. Further details are available at www.richlandlibrary.org or by calling 269 626-9085.

June 9, 2022: John will talk to the Hickory Ridge Book Club in Grand Rapids, MI in the evening. If you belong to a book club or your organization would like for John to talk to your group about any of his books or his writing in general, you may contact him directly right here at his website. He does not charge an honorarium nor does he mind traveling. So what do you have to lose? Reach out and schedule him now.

June 8, 2022: John will be speaking to readers at North Muskegon District Library about his book, The Cut, recently named a Michigan Notable Book for 2022.The library is located at 1522 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon, MI. The event begins at 6:00 PM. Further details are available by calling the library at 231 737-6248. John will have all of his books available for purchase and signing at a 10% off price of $16.

May 10, 2022: John will be at the Parchment Community Library to talk about his book, The Cut, named a Michigan Notable Book for 2022. The library is located at 401 S. Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI. The event begins at 6:00 PM. Further details are available at www.parchmentlibrary.org or by calling 269 343-7747. John will have all of his books available for purchase and signing at a 10% off price of $16. For more information about the Author Tour, please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/public/mnb/intro/2022-michigan-notable-books-author-tour.

April 30, 2022: John will be participating in the Michigan Author Expo at the Tamarack District Library, 832 S. Lincoln, Lakeview, MI 48850 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stop by and pick up a signed copy of any of his books which will be selling at $16 ( a 10% discount off regular retail price).

April 30, 2022: John, along with 19 other authors, will be recognized at the State Library of Michigan's Night of the Notables at the State Library in Lansing, MI. Prerequisites for consideration as a Michigan Notable Book are: the book must be about Michigan, written by a Michigan author, or both. There were over 400 entries for honors in 2022.