Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.—Five Southwest Michigan women writers will read from and autograph their published books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry at All Stirred Up! at 404 E. Michigan Avenue in Paw Paw, Michigan 49079. The authors include Judith A. Rypma, Andrea England, Wilma Kahn, Janet Ruth Heller, and Miriam Bat-Ami. This reading is free and open to the public. Families are welcome. Both children's and adult books will be on sale. The five writers will explore the world of nature in its many guises. All Stirred Up! is a dessert shop that sells candy, cupcakes, chocolates, cookies, cakes, dipped pretzels, and wine. It is a sunny and welcoming new store. Its Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/allstirredup Miriam Bat-Ami is a retired WMU English professor who taught English education for over 20 years. Since retirement, she has subbed in the Van Buren schools and acted in Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, and Decatur. She has published four books for children and teens. Dear Elijah (middle grade) was a Spring Pick of the…