Michael is a public speaker available to groups, libraries, historical organizations, conferences, private events, specialized programs and organizing multi-author symposiums.

Author Michael Delaware presenting to an audience at a library in Michigan.

Individual Groups & Libraries

Presentations on stories from the authors books on Victorian True Crime for libraries, historical societies, service clubs and other organizations.

Author Michael Delaware presenting stories at Lawton Ridge Winery in a special True Crime and Wine Event.

True Crime & Wine Events

True Crime presentations at wineries, breweries and distilleries. Stories of Victorian True Crime are paired with a local house wines or spirits as part of a fun tasting event for a business or local fund-raising event. This format could also be used for restaurants, coffee and specialty tea businesses.

Michael Delaware presenting stories at the Michigan True Crime Symposium.

Conferences & Symposiums

Organizing multi-author speaking events for organizations to present a diverse mix of local history. These are larger events which require advanced planning, coordination and promotion.

Author Michael Delaware giving a presentation in front of an audience at a local library.
Three books about Victorian Michigan history and crime. One titled 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime,' another 'Murder in Victorian Western Michigan,' and a third 'Crime & Corruption on the Michigan Railroad.'

Book Michael

for an Event

Illustration of a bird with a long beak, wearing a top hat and a jacket, on a black background.
A solitary person wearing a long coat and hat walking along a wet cobblestone street lined with old-fashioned lampposts at night. In the background, there are tall, gothic-style buildings and dark, cloudy skies creating a mysterious and ominous atmosphere.