Sometimes on book tour, readers arrive bearing gifts: (No hidden sponsorship deal–a guy just bought three books and then said, “Here, I figured you might need this on tour.” So a…View post

This blurry photo represents that special book tour moment when the author peeks over the stacks to see if anyone showed up. Once in Memphis there were seven people there…View post

Thanks to Euan Kerr of Minnesota Public Radio for traveling out to the farm for a visit with my chickens while we discussed the new book. You can listen here.

Today is official release day, meaning you can order the new book now (or ask at your local bookstore). As usual, I’m a mix of grateful, nervous, and getting ready…View post

Every week the Wisconsin State Journal runs “Roughneck Grace,” a weekly column written by Mike (many of the columns will be adapted from Mike’s Tent Show Radio monologues). Today’s column…View post