Go Native With the Red Buckeye
Go Native With the Red Buckeye The first time I saw a red buckeye shrub, it beckoned me with its scarlet plumes and the scads of hummingbird visitors. This … Read more
Amy Lou Jenkins
Read at Least Twelve Books in the New Year
Six Reasons to Read at Least Twelve Books in the New Year Read for a better new year, a better you, and perhaps a better world In the coming … Read more
‘Just Mercy’ Book Review
Just Mercy By Bryan Stevenson A Story of Justice and Redemption Book Review Just Mercy: The Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson, 2014, 318 pages Connections between To … Read more
‘Origins’ Book Review
Book Review of Origins How Earth’s History Shaped Human History Origins: How Earth’s History Shaped Human History, Lewis Dartnell, Basic Books, NY, 2019, 287 Pages. ‘Origins’ isn’t Just for … Read more
‘Entangled Life’ Book Review
Book Review: ‘Entangled Life’ How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures You think you don’t need a book about fungi, but you do. Honestly, … 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. Other elements include obstacles, emotional beats, life stories, personal style, and honesty. Six Key … Read more
The Specific is Universal
The Specific is Universal Use specificity to find the heart of your story and give your reader an experience The Specific is Universal I had heard the phrase “ … 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
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