‘Origins’ Book Review
(opens in new tab) 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. … Read more
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‘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’
(opens in new tab) Explore on Amazon(opens in new tab) Book Review The Birdman of Koshkonong: The Life of Naturalist Thure Kumlien Marth Bergland plucks Kumlien from obscurity and … Read more
Six Key Elements of Memoir
Memoir: Master These Six Key Elements. This article was updated and expanded on 3/16/2026. Six Key Elements of Memoir Memoirs, including Cheryl Strayed’s Wild: From Lost to Found on … 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
‘Goodnight Dear One,’ a New Bedtime Reading Book To Surround your Little One With Love
A preview of Goodnight Dear One, read aloud, is found at the end of this article. Now you can imagine reading this to your little one before you buy. … Read more
War Anthology about Women in the Military
(opens in new tab) Anthology Unearths More War and More Valor Previously Published in Consequence Magazine, 2018 By Amy Lou Jenkins Two military veterans realized the experience of women … Read more
Welcome to My New Website
Welcome to My New Website Let’s celebrate narrative nonfiction and the natural world. You’ve arrived at AmyLouJenkins.com, my new author site. While you will find author pages here, there’s … Read more
Orion Anthology People and Animals
(opens in new tab) Orion Magazine Explores People and Animals in a Beautiful Anthology Previously published in the Sierra Clubs’ Muir View. This anthology features a foreword by Jane Goodall; … Read more