Drawing on his published work and a variety of humorous anecdotes (including New York publicists trying to rent authentic straw bales for a book release party and the intersection of book tours with deer hunting season), lifelong Wisconsin resident and New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry speaks to the pros and cons of being a writer associated with “The Heartland.” In short, it’s the most pleasant of problems—and a rich source of material. Registration information available at www.UWwritersinstitute.org.