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Twitter: mn-alchemist@MnAlchemist

WELCOME

Welcome to Jason Lee Willis Novels. You can order books, watch videos, or read bonus material. Discover  a unique combination of Minnesota mythology, legends, and lore.

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"When you're a genius, you can be anything you want to be in life. Following the real life story of Jean Nicholas "JN" Nicollet as he tries to find the right job out in the big world."

 

Inspired by the works of Marilyn Sadler's 1983 classic "It's Not easy Being a Bunny," author Jason Lee Willis tells the true story of renowned explorer and scientist JN Nicollet.

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Upcoming Events

  • Rosemount Craft Show with Carousel Craft
    Rosemount Craft Show with Carousel Craft
    Sat, Sep 21
    Rosemount
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Rosemount, 2645 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
    I've been to Rosemount a few times, but not for the craft show. Fingers crossed.
  • Siouxper Con
    Siouxper Con
    Fri, Sep 27
    Sioux Falls
    Sep 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – Sep 29, 2024, 11:00 PM
    Sioux Falls, 1201 N W Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    A new event for me. My childhood hometown.
  • Anoka Fall Festival with Sunrise Craft Shows
    Anoka Fall Festival with Sunrise Craft Shows
    Fri, Oct 04
    Anoka Fairgrounds
    Oct 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – Oct 06, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Anoka Fairgrounds, 3200 St Francis Blvd NW, Anoka, MN 55303, USA
    Three days in Anoka.
  • St. Peter Maker Fair
    St. Peter Maker Fair
    Sat, Oct 12
    Saint Peter
    Oct 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Saint Peter, 400 Union St, St Peter, MN 56082, USA
    I'm super stoked to be part of this BIG show.
  • Minnesota Myths and Legeds
    Minnesota Myths and Legeds
    Thu, Oct 17
    Faribault
    Oct 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Faribault, 227 Central Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021, USA
    Join us Thursday, October 17 at 6 p.m. for a historical journey through the shadows of Minnesota as educator and author Jason Lee Willis shares the legends and myths that inspired his writing. BOOKS ON CENTRAL
  • Maple Grove hosts Carousel Craft
    Maple Grove hosts Carousel Craft
    Sat, Oct 26
    Maple Grove
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Maple Grove, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
    Maple Grove always treats me well. Our shows feature a fantastic combination of handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, bath & body products, home décor, gourmet food / concessions, glass / metal art, wood working, and so much more! This location hosts up to 60 vendor spaces. Come support local small busi
  • Does Spending Bucks @ Brooklyn Park
    Does Spending Bucks @ Brooklyn Park
    Sat, Nov 02
    Brooklyn Park
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:50 PM
    Brooklyn Park, Educational Services, 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, USA
    A new town with a familiar event company.
  • SEAC Show in Sioux Falls
    SEAC Show in Sioux Falls
    Fri, Nov 08
    Sioux Falls
    Nov 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Sioux Falls, 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA
    A regular tradition for me. Friday and Saturday. Fairgrounds.
  • Lykke Books Presents Legends and Lore of Minnesoa
    Lykke Books Presents Legends and Lore of Minnesoa
    Thu, Nov 14
    New Ulm
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    New Ulm, 203 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073, USA
    I'm excited to visit this new book store. With November being Native American Month, I'll be sharing some of the legends and lore that have connections to other global myths and legends.
  • QuadCon in Madison, WI
    QuadCon in Madison, WI
    Sat, Nov 23
    Madison
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – Nov 24, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Madison, Madison, WI, USA
    Crossing my fingers! I had success at Rochester Show. Fun
  • Rosecraft Show in Eagan
    Rosecraft Show in Eagan
    Sat, Dec 07
    Eagan
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – Dec 08, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Eagan, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121, USA
    Looking forward to returning to this event.
  • Rosecraft Show at Mayo Civic Center
    Rosecraft Show at Mayo Civic Center
    Fri, Dec 13
    Rochester
    Dec 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – Dec 15, 2024, 11:00 PM
    Rochester, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
    A three day show!
  • Carousel Craft at Maple Grove
    Carousel Craft at Maple Grove
    Sat, Dec 21
    Maple Grove
    Dec 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Maple Grove, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
    Date(s)/Time: December 21, 2024 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Maple Grove Community Center 12951 Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55369 Phone: (763) 494-6500 Admission: Free Directions: Click here

2024 Events
*pending
January
1/6-1/7 @ Rochester w/Quad Con
1/12-1/14 @ Bloomington w/ CONsole
1/19 @ New Ulm Public Library
1/25 @ North Mankato Library
1/27 @ Red Wing with Fair Trade Books

February
2/3 @ Arlington Public Library
2/17 @ Albert Lea w/AJ's Book Hideway

2/20 BEC Historical Society
2/26 @ Wells Public Library

March
3/5-3/6 @ Mankato w/SCSC Writer's
3/8-3/10 @ Bloomington w/Mars Con
3/15-3/16 @ Sioux Falls w/SEAC Show
3/23-3/24 @ Eagan w/ Rosecraft Shows


April
4/6-4/7 @ St. Peter w/ Rosecraft Shows
4/13 @ Litchfield w/ Sunrise Shows
4/17@ Austin w/REAM
4/20 @ Andover with Carousel Craft Shows
4/27 @ Winona w/ Paperbacks and Pieces


May
5/4 @ Owatonna w/Rustic Mamas
5/11 @ Mankato Manifest
5/18 @ Faribault w/ Straight River Art Festival
5/25 @ HOME for Memorial Day


June
5/31-6/2 @ Fort Sisseton History Days
6/6 @ Clear Lake's Thursdays on Main
6/14 @ Perham w/Turtlefest
6/15 @ Park Rapids w/Authorfest
6/21-622 @ Rapid City w/ Black Hills Con
6/29 @ Pipestone w/Watertower Days

July
7/4-7/7 @ Black Hills for Independence Day
7/12-14 Lakeville's Pan-o-Prog Days
7/15-7/19 @ Wisconsin Canoe Trip 
7/20 @ Hopkins Raspberry Festival
7/26-7/28 @ Ely's Blueberry Festival

August
8/3 @ Lanesboro w/Buffalo Bill Days
8/8 @ Clear Lake's Thursday's on Main
8/10 @Hackensack w/ Northwoods Book Festival
8/15-8/16 @ Jordan's Wedding

8/22 @ New Ulm w/Lykke Books
8/24 @ White Bear Lake w/SR
8/25 @ Mankato w/Makerspace?
8/31 @  The Bahamas

September
9/7-9/8 @ Northfield w/DJJD
9/14 @ Owatonna w/Rustic Mamas*
9/20 @ White Bear Lake w/Lake Country Booksellers
9/21 @ Rosemount w/CC
9/27-29 @ Sioux Falls w/ Siouxpercon

October
10/4-10/6 @ Anoka Fairgrounds w/SR
10/12 @ St. Peter Maker Fair
10/17 @ Faribault w/Books on Central
10/19 @ HOME
10/26 @ Maple Grove w/CC

November
11/2 @ Brooklyn Park w/SR
11/8-11/9 @ Sioux Falls SEAC Show
11/14 @ New Ulm w/Lykke Books
11/23-11/24 Quad Con in Madison, WI
11/28-12/1 @ Piedmont for Thanksgiving

December
12/4 @ Mapleton for Snowflake Dazzle*
12/7-8 @ Eagan w/Rosecraft Shows
12/14-12/15 @ Rochester Mayo Civic Center w/RC Shows
12/21 @ Maple Grove w/CC Shows
12/22-1/1 @ Home for Christmas


 

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