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About Jason Lee Willis

Learn a little more about JASON or some of his PROJECTS. You can read his BLOG or book him as a PRESENTER.

The Dreamcatcher
Chronicles

The Alchemist Chronicles

A real-life treasure hunt in the spirit of National Treasure, Assassins Creed, and The Davinci Code.

Examining...the Bible series

A Magic-Realism series inspired by his love of Twin Peaks, Stephen King's It, with a splash of The Never Ending Story.

Visit the publisher site:

lurapublications.wixsite.com/books

Sunday School meets Indiana Jones! Check out his "out of the box" Bible study series.

Willis Writes a Blog

Life as an author, my real adventures, my home, and bonus content.

Zombie Malls?

23 hours ago4 min read

Not Horsin' Around

Mar 2210 min read

Wreck-it Randy

Mar 48 min read

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I promised myself I'd use Goodreads more this year. Until I do:

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First sale if the day: Chai is looking for adventure. He’s also an aspiring author with a memoir nearing completion.

First sales of the day: Aldo is getting Tall Tale from Grandpa Karl, who happens to be a David Lynch fan also.

Day 2 at the Eden Prairie Center. I’m right in the middle of the action overlooking the center court.

First customer of the day: Bonnie from Blue Earth county. “You didn’t have this last year!”

My booth is linear this week. All set up for the weekend in Eden Prairie.

First sale of Day 3: Abby is going to visit Lake Manitou.

First sale of the day: Jewel came back for books 2&3.

First customer of the day: MarLynn picked up two books.

First customer of the day: Nathan, an Easton native, picked up Tales of the Blue Earth.

Keeping it simple today. Julie is heading to China for a few weeks, so I found an event just a few miles from MSP airport. With a storm bearing down on us, I chose to drive the Bronco and limited myself to a minimal table display.

The perks of selling close to home? Snuggle break!

Peyton picked up Stone last year and wants to visit Oak Island this year. This kid is an ambitious reader.

First sale of the day: Tall Tale of LeSueur for Stetson

NIcollet is on a roll. Another “first sale” of the day for Denise.

First sale of the day: Jim picked up MAP.

First sale of the day: Lurla! (She said it was a local Indian name from her grandmother). There is a fleamarket happening in the mall, so this bird (me) showed up early to get the worm! She liked vampires and mythology, so I introduced her to the series.

On MAP’s fifth birthday, it’s fitting that Jake picked it up as first sale of the day.

I’m down in Peoria for a two day event with QuadCon.

Missed it! My first sale of the day left before I could take his picture. Sigh…

First sale of the day: Kristina picked up Stone.

I’m in Illinois this weekend. Two days in Champaign. Let’s see if I can find readers and finish off a strong January.

First customer of the day is Michael, who is going to learn some mythology.

First sale of the day: a DCC bundle from Michelle

First customer of the day picked up STONE but Justin didn’t want his picture taken. So you get my feet instead.

New year, new hat! Slash? Mick Mars? Mad Hatter? Me!

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First sale of the day: David is getting MAP for Christmas.

First sale of the day: Tim is getting the DCC.

My last setup of 2025! I already topped my sales from 2024, so anything I get this weekend will be extra icing on the cake.

First sale of the day: Vicki wanted a murder/mystery, so she’ll be trying to solve the death of Lady Drummond.

First sale of the day: Dia still mourns the death of Nicollet. Luckily, she’s about to go on a revenge tour with THE ALCHEMIST’S TOMB

First sale of the day goes to: Sophie with my book of short stories, Tales of the Blue Earth.

Back in Eagan! Three days of shopping fun.

First sale of the day: Andrea with a Dream Catcher Chronicles bundle!

Day 3 of my Thanksgiving event. The snowstorm cooled off some hot sales. Hopefully I finish strong. If not, NFL on the iPad.

A surprisingly busy morning considering the weather. I almost forgot to post my “first sale.” Tram picked up Wintermaker (and the Trickster) after also being a “first sale” back in March also.

Day Two of my Thanksgiving event. Although I have a great spot in the center of the mall, memories of the old Metrodome haunt me. Hope that sky light doesn’t leak :)

Love doing local events since I get to see so many people I know.

First sale of the day: Rachel picked up Stone.

Black Friday in the River Hills Mall. You can find me in the middle of the mall between Cinemark, Target, and the food court.

First sale of the day: Donnie is getting 2 books from mom and grandma.

First sale of the day: Sam picked up TAM.

Book event #44 brings me to Ramsey for two days. 10-3.

First sale of day 3 was for (Jake). Firehandler went 3 for 3 as first sale this weekend.

Day 2: first sale of the day is Shelby with Firehandler.

First sale of the day: Firehandler for Jenna (fiancee)

My job brings me to a new location each week. Today I’m set up along the balcony of the Eden Prairie Center. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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Upcoming Events

Eden Prairie with Rosecraft
Fri, Mar 27
Eden Prairie
My top event of 2025. Let's see if the magic is back.
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Plymouth with Sunrise Events
Sat, Apr 11
Plymouth
First time coming to Plymouth.
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Eagan with Perfectly Unique
Sat, Apr 18
Eagan
Been to Eagan a bunch but first time with this show organizer.
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LeCenter with LeSueur County Historical Society
Thu, Apr 23
Le Center
Last year I spoke about LeSueur, this year I'll share knowledge about Nicollet.
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Inver Grove Heights with Perfectly Unique
Sat, Apr 25
Inver Grove Heights
Another new city to visit.
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Owatonna with Rustic Mamas
Sat, May 02
Owatonna
One of my favorite bi-annual shows. As long as it keeps producing readers, I'll be back!
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Sioux City with QuadCon
Sat, May 16
AMC Southern Hills 12
Sioux City treated me well last year, so I'm excited to return.
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Clear Lake Thursday's on Main
Thu, May 28
Larson's Mercantile
Late May? Should be lovely, right?
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Faribault with Straight River Art Festival
Sat, May 30
Faribault
My third year with this cool festival. Music, art, and plenty of readers.
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Owatonna's Downtown Thursday
Thu, Jun 04
Central Park
Coming from Mapleton, this is almost a "home" event for me. If there's music playing, it'll be a nice evening to sell books.
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Fort Sisseton Historical Festival
Fri, Jun 05
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
Fifth Year for this cool festival. Hoping for better weather this year.
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Wind Down Wednesday in Albert Lea
Wed, Jun 10
South Broadway Avenue
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Thursdays on Main (Clear Lake)
Thu, Jun 11
Clear Lake
I missed going to this event last year, so I'm going twice in 2026!
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605Con
Fri, Jun 12
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
I'm excited to attend this CON in Sioux Falls. I know SiouxperCon treated me well, and I've heard nice things about this event, too.
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Davenport with Quad Con
Sat, Jun 20
NorthPark Mall
The Quad Cities are the home of Quad Con and some great vendor friends.
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Owatonna's Downtown Thursday
Thu, Jul 02
Central Park
A great way to kick off the Holiday weekend.
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Wind Down Wednesday in Albert Lea
Wed, Jul 08
Albert Lea
It's hard to beat an event on a Wednesday! Plus, it's close to home.
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Thursdays on Main (Clear Lake)
Thu, Jul 09
Larson's Mercantile
Great music near a lake. What more could you want other than a book book, too.
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2026 Events
(pending)

January
#1-Brookfield, WI w/QuadCon on 1/17-18
#2-Omaha w/ QuadCon on 1/24-25
#3-Champaign, IL w/ QuadCon on 1/31-2/1

February
2/7 (Speech judge)
2/14 (Speech judge)
#4-Peoria, IL w/QuadCon on 2/21-22
#5 Rockford, IL w/QuadCon on -2/28-3/1 @

March
#6-Rochester w/Rosecraft 3/7-8
#7-Apple Valley w/Sunrise 3/14
#8-Eagan w/Rosecraft 3/20-22
#9-Blooming Prairie Library 3/24
#10 Eden Prairie w/Rosecraft 3/27-29

April
(4/3-5 Julie's Birthday)
#11-4/11 @ Plymouth w/Sunrise
#12-4/18 @ Eagan w/Perfectly Unique
#13-4/23 @ LCHS
#14-4/25 @ Inver Grove w/P.U.

May
#15-5/2 @ Owatonna w/Rustic Mamas
5/9 @ HOME!
#16 @ Sioux City w/Quad Con 5/16-17
#17 @ Northfield 5/21
5/23-25 @ HOME!
#18 @ Clear Lake Thursday's on Main -5/28
#19 @ Faribault w/SRAF 5/30

June
#20 @ Owatonna-6/4
#21 @ Fort Sisseton Historical Festival 6/5-8
#22 @ Albert Lea 6/10
#23 @ Clear Lake 6/11
#24 @ Sioux Falls for 605 Con 6/12-14
#25 @ Rochester w/Thursday's Downtown 6/18*
#26 @ Davenport w/Quad Con-6/20-21
#27 @Rochester w/Thursday's Downtown 6/25 *
#28 @ Mankato w/Quad Con-6/27-28 *

July
#29 @ Owatonna-7/2
#30 @ Albert Lea w/Wind Down Wednesday -7/8 *
#31 @ Clear Lake Thursdays on Main-7/9
#32 @ Lakeville for Pan-O-Prog-7/11-12
7/17-19 @ WEDDING
#33@ Ely w/Blueberry Art Festival-7/23-26
#34 @ Rochester Thursdays Downtown-7/30 *

August
#35 @ Lanesboro w/Buffalo Bill Days-8/2
#36 @ Hackensack's Northwoods Art Festival-8/8
#37 @ Rochester Thursdays Downtown-8/13 *
8/14-16 @ HOME!
#38@ Yankton w/Riverboat Days-8/21-23 *
8/28-29 @ Home!

September9/2
#39 @ Owatonna-9/2
#40@ Voyager Village=9/4-6 *
#41 @ Northfield's DJJD-9/11-13 *
#42 @ Owatonna-9/19 *
#43@ Custer w/Buffalo Roundup-9/25-27

October
#44@ Andover w/ CC-10/3
#45@ Mapleton w/FF-10/4 *
#46@ Rochester w/Canedo-10/11
#47@ St. Cloud with GCBB--10/17
#48@ Apple Valley with S.A.L.T
#49 @ Des Moines w/Quad Con-10/24-25 *
#50@ Mankato w/ Day of the Dead-10/31 *

November
#51 @ Stillwater w/P.U. -11/7
#52@ Eden Prairie Center w/Rosecraft-11/13-15
#53 @ Maple Grove w/ P.U.-11/21
#54 @ Ankeney w/Canedo-11/27-28

December
#55 @ Eagan w/RC-12/4-6
#56 @ Eden Prairie Center w/Rosecraft-12/11-13