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John McDonald Maine humor at its best! For more than 20 years, John McDonald has performed as a storyteller across the great state of Maine from Eastport to Fort Kent to Kittery. During that time, his steadily increasing popularity has allowed him to bring his unique brand of Maine humor to an ever widening audience. His humor column and weekend radio show on WGAN reach thousands of people every week, while his book, A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, is a bestseller across the state of Maine. And now, look for John's latest book down the road a piece: A Storyteller's Guide to Maine in bookstores near you. How to buy A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar How to buy down the road a piece How your publication can subscribe to John's weekly column John McDonald book signing events Hire John for a storytelling event John McDonald storytelling performances Samples of John's column To schedule a John McDonald book signing, email us at info@islandportpress.com.

John McDonald Humor Column

Partner with Islandport Press and John McDonald to build readership, loyalty and brand identity.

Maine-based publisher Islandport Press makes it easy and cost-effective for time-pressed editors to offer their readers John McDonald's weekly take on life in Maine from Kittery to Fort Kent and all the great towns in between. Islandport, which syndicates John's column, distributes a professionally edited and ready-to-run column via the Internet every Wednesday. You just grab the copy and go! It's that easy. The column is available on a monthly or annual basis.

Popular Maine Storyteller and Author John McDonald infuses his weekly newspaper column with his unique brand of hometown humor and a dry wit that will leave readers chuckling and looking forward to next week's take on life in the Pine Tree State. Meanwhile, John's popularity and name recognition will help give your publication an even stronger brand identity. John's weekly columns feature his own spin on all aspects of life in Maine, including:

• Maine history
• Maine culture
• Maine people
• Maine politics
• Maine business

The key word is Maine. John is 100 percent local. And, of course, he keeps a close eye on such things as Maine's age-old tiffs with New Hampshire (which still claims to own the land under the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard) and Massachusetts (still so mad that they let Maine secede they are trying to buy the state back one house at a time), not to mention the goings-on “back home” in Downeast Maine and critical reports on the annual flea market and yard sale seasons—key indicators of the state's economic health.

John McDonald book signings

Maine storyteller and author John McDonald will be signing copies of his bestselling book, A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, and entertaining audiences again in 2006. Check back here for dates and locations!

Saturday, June 23, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kittery Trading Post, Kittery, Maine

Saturday, July 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
DeLorme Map Store, Yarmouth, Maine

How to schedule a storytelling event

John McDonald performs at public and private events across the state of Maine -- from corporate functions to fairs and festivals to regional and local theaters. If you would like to sprice up your event and add some good old fashioned fun, John is the perfect candidate. Just read what these delighted organizers had to say:

"Using his honed storytelling skills, John told his stories and left the packed-house howling. We can't wait to have him back!"

Diedre Nice, Executive and Artistic Director,
St. Lawrence Performing Arts Center, Portland

"John's hilarious stories always leave our guests howling. He also leaves them with a captivating memory of their Maine holiday. The audiences he has entertained and delighted are numerous and the Maine Tour Connection intends to keep a good thing going!"

Jean McGurn, President,
Maine Tour Connection

Fees vary depending on your event. For more information, just send us an email at info@islandportpress.com or call 207-688-6290.

Samples of John's Weekly Column

Coming soon!