Chasing Our Dreams Together
Our creative pursuits offer countless ways to stay connected, from social media to guided Aurora Chases. If you’d like to get in on future opportunities, browse this page for exciting ways to connect!
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Ways to Connect
Find a way to connect that excites you:
- Get exclusive community access on Patreon.com/AuroraAuthor
- Learn how you can get real-time Aurora Alerts
- Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn or my public-facing Facebook Page
- View my adventures and get Aurora Chasing advice
- Explore my talks, order books wholesale, or Contact Me
- Subscribe for free email updates! You can customize your subscription to include blog posts, events and opportunities, and more. You can also read my Substack free without a log-in: BeyondTheAurora.substack.com
Thank you to Jen Boss Mainka for the featured photo taken during the #LiveChase that I led in Pinckney, Michigan on November 12, 2025.
Shape of the Sky Project
The Shape of the Sky Project is turning heads, as we join efforts in a collaborative community project to publish a large Aurora Photography Collection!
As we get ready to launch a new book of beautiful photos in 2027, here are some ways you can follow along and get involved.
Connect with the Shape of the Sky Project:
• Our Facebook Page: Facebook.com/45thParallelAurora
• Editor & Author Melissa F. Kaelin on Facebook
• Editor on Instagram
• Aurora Author on Patreon
Join Our Exclusive Community
As an entrepreneur with a history of leading collaborative projects, I’m embarking on new ways to foster community and bring you exciting events!
I’ve launched a Patreon to give you discounts, benefits, and behind-the-scenes access. It’s a platform that empowers creative people to do what they love.
Take a look! Browse the page and vote on polls to help shape our future in Aurora Chasing. Just search for the “Aurora Author!”
Inspiring Workshops
Are you seeking advice on Northern Lights, writing and publishing, or a life in entrepreneurship? Join me for a virtual workshop!
In 2026, I’m curating a line-up of workshops to inspire and inform you. Click below to browse upcoming workshops.
Sample workshops include:
• “Guiding You to the Northern Lights”
• “Solar Max to Solar Min: What to Expect Now”
• “Demystifying the Bz: The Gatekeeper of Aurora”
• “The Aurora Calendar: A Planning Guide”
Making Our Dreams a Reality
Upcoming Events
- Now offering exclusive virtual workshops! Learn more: KaelinArt.com/workshops
- Join me for an event, from free public programs and international conventions to guided Aurora Chases!
- I can often be found at regional and national festivals and conferences, such as the Aurora Summit, the GLAD Jam, or the Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival
- View all upcoming events: KaelinArt.com/events
- Want to get email about programs near you? You can subscribe to the Opportunities newsletter to hear about free programs and ticketed events at the link below.
Founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers
Explore the Michigan Aurora Chasers, where my volunteer efforts in the community exploded with popularity! We offer a free website as a public resource, host free Aurora Alerts on Telegram, and issue Aurora Forecasts inside our Facebook Group.
More from My Adventures
In 2025, I added a new page to share more about my adventures and give a peek behind the scenes about my travels and pursuits throughout the year. Take a look at the link below!
