Book Reviews
Read and Write Book Reviews Mr. Rogers Courage Mr. Rogers Courage: Why This Sass Star Still Teaches Us How to Live with Clarity and Compassion Mr. Rogers offered a … Read more
Amy Lou Jenkins Published Articles
3 Reasons to Write Memoir, Essay, and Opinion
Three Big Reasons You Should be Writing Memoir, Essay, and Opinion If You Think You Should Be Writing, I agree with you. Your voice is important, and you have … Read more
Review: ‘The Birdman of Koshkonong’
Book Review The Birdman of Koshkonong: The Life of Naturalist Thure Kumlien Marth Bergland plucks Kumlien from obscurity and sets him next to Wisconsin naturalists John Muir, Increase Lapham, … Read more
Six Key Elements of Memoir
Finding the right theme is one of the most important aspects of writing a memoir.Ā Other elements include obstacles, emotional beats, life stories, personal style, and honesty. Six Key … Read more
Guide to Your Author Platform
Guide to Your Author Platform An author platform is the sum total of an author’s visibility, connections, and credibility, and is a key factor in an author’s success. Platform … Read more
Orion Anthology People and Animals
Orion Magazine Explores People and Animals in a Beautiful Anthology Previously published in the Sierra ClubsāĀ Muir View. This anthology features a foreword by Jane Goodall; the essays in Animals … Read more
What Does It Mean to Eat With Grace
What Does it Mean to Eat With Grace? Previously Published in the Muir View To Eat with GraceĀ features work from Tamar Adler, Jane Hirshfield, Barbara Kingsolver, Maxine Kumin, Gary … Read more
Shooting a Deer: the Integrity of Deer Hunting
Shooting a Deer Previously Published in Sport Literate Magazine and the anthology Corners: Voices on ChangeĀ under the title Shooting a Deer. This title makes an aspirational connection to George … Read more
MacFarlane and Morris Save the Lost Words
Macfarlane and Morris Save the Lost Words in a Spellbook . When the Oxford English Dictionary removed entries related to the natural world, Macfarlane and Morris saved the lost … Read more