My Life As A Great Lakes Broadcaster

19/12/2021

Nothing new to report fellow readers!! Except that if you haven't had the chance to check my book out now is the best time to do it. Oh, and it makes a great gift for that prospective broadcast student seeking to make his or her mark in the industry. Granted, the technology is much different than I went through but the passion and determination and dedication of sticking with it when times are the worst are no different now or will be in the future. Learn how I did it in "My Life As A Great Lakes Broadcaster." Get your copy on amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; or schulerbooks.com. And please once you have read it, leave me a short review of what you thought ot it. I'm considering some other topics and could use some direction if I should continue or not. Thanks and Be safe, have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Let's Regroup here again in 2022!!! (Picture from 1978@WFYC in Alma, Mi. when I was just starting out)

23/05/2021

"As we all know, 2020 was a disaster for all of us, including my attempts to get out and present my story to you, but now in 2021 those restrictions have now been lifted and here I am making myself available to anyone in the media or social media, online or in-person, to talk about "My Life As A Great Lakes Broadcaster," a short trip into Michigan's past history, broadcasting, and the way life used to be. I've had my shots and safe to travel anywhere...anytime!!!!!

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Contact: Bill Thompson
Retired Radio Broadcaster/ Author
E-mail: [email protected]

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21/03/2021

Hello Again, FB Page Subscribers!!! Thanks for hanging in there during this long Covid-19 Lockdown!! It has REALLY shutdown my sales in 2020 and prevented me from getting out and trying to meet many of you one-on-one and talk about the book in-person, which I had hoped to do long ago. But now there are "signs of life" that the Pandemic seems to be slowing, and the vaccine is being distributed to those who need it, I'm ready to make up for the past year. Now that I've had my shots I'm making myself available to anyone in the media or social media, online or in-person. I am willing to travel if needed to talk about "My Life As A Great Lakes Broadcaster," which again is my experiences albeit a short trip into Michigan's past history, broadcasting, and the way life use to be. The book can serve as a guide to the new broadcaster as to what to face in the industry, not technically, but how to work as a team and maintain a positive attitude and work ethic. Find "My Life As A Great Lakes Broadcaster" at amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; schulerbooks.com, Barnes and Noble stores; Schuler Book stores; Kindles are also available!! And please check into my new FB Page of the same name and let me know what you thought after you have read it. Email me at [email protected] or 517-243-1892 and get me on your schedule today!!!

23/01/2021

Hello again fans! Sorry that it's been so long between posts here but I'll try to keep you as much "in the loop" as I can. But I will tell you the best way is to get a copy of the book and...as Rocky The Flying Squirrel used to say...you will be as smart as "Mister Know-It-All." As you know, Covid-19 has kept us "locked up" many months, but thanks to the online services the book is available at amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; schulerbooks.com or at Barnes and Noble and Schuler Books, if you have one of those stores nearby. I'm encouraged that here in Michigan Covid-19 rules may start to be relaxed and I may be able to get out and make appearances again, but not right away. Check out some of the past posts and pictures for the substance of the book, but if your interested in a career in radio broadcasting, or were part of it throughout the past 40 years you'll find my adventures may pattern yours. The one theme that echos through it all, old or new broadcaster, is that if you stay with this long it's because of PASSION and it ceases to become "just another job." So, give my book a read and I guarantee you'll learning something from it. If you do, come on back here and post a review on what you thought of it. Also people, don't hesitate to contact me if you want to talk more or me to come and do more for you at a class or an interview. Just let me know at [email protected]. or call 517-243-1892, leave a message or note and I will respond a.s.a.p.

20/11/2020

09/11/2020

01/11/2020

It's been some time and the Covid virus has slowed every thing down for all of us, but I figured it was about time to provide an update and welcome the flood of newcomers!! Thanks all, and I hope you do more than simply "view" this page, but purchase the book for you or a friend who has an interest in radio broadcasting, it might open your eyes about some things. This post will give you a small pictorial of the last and longest job I had with the Michigan Radio Network working with a veteran team at the State Capitol. I do ask if you do read and like the book please return to my FB page and leave me a review on what you thought of it. There is a "Review - Ratings" on the left of the page. The book is available at amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; schulerbooks.com or at Barnes and Noble and Schuler Books. Also people, don't hesititate to contact me if you want to do more at [email protected]. or call 517-243-1892.

28/08/2020

Thanks everyone who have viewed my page in the last few weeks. I'm sorry I haven't been very active here, but most of the information you need to know is already out there. I will, however, come up with some new tasty tidbits in the next few days and maybe some visuals to go along with them. Several of my peers have told me the book is a great read, and one of my cousins even suggested I write a textbook from this. Maybe, maybe not, but there are educational hints throughout my radio portions that suggest what new broadcasters might think about which I will emphasize in the coming weeks. Remember, it's easy to find at Barnes and Noble and Schuler Books, and online and barnesandnoble.com; schulerbooks.com; and amazon.com If you read it and want to comment about it, come back here and tell me what you thought at the "Review" Section...or on Amazon.com!!!

02/05/2020

Friends: I just wanted to repost this as a reminder that if you have purchased/read my book, please return to my FB page and leave me a review on what you thought of it. (There is a "Review - Ratings" selection on the left side of the page.) And I want you to be honest! It would help me greatly as I plan my next move. I'm working on some things, but haven't settled on anything . Never thought I'd be writing books, but I can, so I will.
If you haven't, head to amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; schulerbooks.com; or go to Barnes and Noble or Schuler Books and find it on the shelf. Then tell me what you think.

19/04/2020

Hey Folks, Figured it was about time to update this page, but not much to say with the current "Stay Home-Stay Safe" Order in force here in Michigan until at least May 1st. However, to give you a look behind some of the pages, as part of my 40-year climb up the ladder was 5 years at Gross Telecasting (WJIM-TV-AM-FM) Lansing, Mi. Now, WLNS-TV-6. It also launched my news career at the State Capitol. Its just one of the many stories in my over six-decade life, available at Amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; schulerbooks.com or on the shelves at Barnes and Noble and Schulers Books.

06/03/2020

Friends: Just a quick reminder that after you get a chance to read my book, please feel free to return and leave a comment or review on what you thought of it. (There is a "Review - Ratings" selection on the left side of the page.) It would help me greatly as I plan my next move as to what direction I want to take. I've had a few suggestions and some inspirations, but haven't settled on anything. Never thought I'd be writing, but it came easy the first time. We'll see if it does in the future.

29/02/2020

Folks, I forgot to post this interview that I did with Chivon Kloepfer of WLNS TV 6 in Lansing nearly a year ago on the book for her segment "Tell Me Something Good." It was a great interview, but just scratched the surface.... to dig deeper you need to follow up with a trip to Barnes and Noble or Schuler Books, or amazon.com and check out the book!!!!

Go back six decades with retired broadcast journalist Bill Thompson in his new book about his life and career in radio.

19/02/2020

As I was scanning some back photos I forgot some that promoted my book. Sorry James S. Gemmell, but I simply have to include them here and urge you to follow his lead!!! I am hoping to have some book signings in the near future, but stay tuned, I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, feel free to get a copy at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or schulerbooks.com or in-store at Barnes and Noble or Schuler Books.

10/02/2020

Folks, I am so OVERWHELMED with the response to my new Page and Group (which are essentially the same) and for that you deserve a HUGE THANK YOU!!! Now it's time for us to share that enjoyment and interest with those who haven't had a chance to read and react to it right here!! It's easy to do online at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and schulerbooks.com and in-stores Barnes and Noble and Schuler Books. There are selected other outlets too, but too widespread to list here. I know the CMU Bookstore and the Herrick House in Clare has a few copies. Best bet is online!! Thanks Again Friends, A couple of Spring signing events are being planned in the Lansing-area, more details forthcoming.

30/01/2020

On The Air at the Michigan Radio Network

30/01/2020

Sold 5 of 10 I took to the event!

29/01/2020

Presentation to Communication students about my 40 year career, outlined in my book, discussion and Q&A about my work in broadcast journalism and radio broadcasting, and some sports and management. Also major how technology upgrades have impacted all phases of radio broadcasting.

29/01/2020

1st signing event in Downtown Mason.

29/01/2020

Hey friends!! If you're here, then you've found my new page!! Set this up in case you get the book and want to comment on it...or have questions about it. It's available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, schulerbooks.com, Barnes and Noble stores across the country and at least two Schuler Book stores in Michigan (Okemos and Grand Rapids). You may find it elsewhere, but I can guarantee you will find it at these locations. Paperbacks are $13.95; Hardcovers are $26.95; Kindles are also available!!😍😍 And once you get a chance to read it, please return to the "Review" section here and let me know what you thought of it. It will help me greatly as I am considering several other writing projects!!!