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A working writer since 1992, Estelle Slootmaker currently works as a book editor, solutions journalist, Issue Media Group series editor, and children's book author. She released her new children’s book, Places Where The Sun Don’t Shine in August 2025.

An unashamed tree-hugger, Estelle chairs The Tree Amigos, City of Wyoming Tree Commission. She has five adult children and six grandchildren. Estelle and her hubby—artist and guitarist Eddie Killowatts—love dancing to new wave, kayaking, going to book and record stores, growing and cooking healthy food, and hanging out with their terrible terriers, Bindipaws Bowie McCrykie and Skipper D. Doodog.

Estelle's Latest Articles

Detroit Defies America’s Reading Recession: Inside the Quiet Comeback of DPSCD

DPSCD has been named a national “Success Story” for sustained post-pandemic progress.

This toolkit is helping to address gaps in youth sexual health care

New online resource provides evidence-based sexual health guidance for youth, families, and clinicians, aiming to reduce misinformation and barriers.

Senate bill would take back $21B appropriated for broadband deployment

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, created as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act under the Biden administration, is a $42.4 billion federal grant program aimed at connecting every American to high-speed internet.

Conference creates welcoming space where autism community connects with wide range of resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan hosts the 2025 Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference in Grand Rapids on Friday, November 14.

Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce

The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.

How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest

Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.

How a training program helps international students become integral to the U.S. economy 

Global Detroit helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

Fourth Estate acquires Issue Media Group

Network of local news outlets will continue two-decade legacy of community-driven journalism.

Video How to structure your content with Categories and Tags

Categories are mandatory, Tags are optional. Check some best practices on this post.

Create your first post with Indie Website

A quick tutorial on how to publish your first post.

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