IFCE and Le Cadre Noir added citation to my "Riding with Theodore Roosevelt" article

The IFCE (Institut francais du cheval et de l'equitation), Les Haras nationaux, and Le Cadre Noir sponsor a library of equine references.  "A unique, scientific, technical and patrimonial documentary collection dedicated to equine industry of more than 50,000 references, in constant evolution. "  

My article on "Riding with Theodore Roosevelt" was added to this site.  Unfortunately, the organization used "Ridding" rather than "Riding."  Regardless, I am honored to be associated in any way with these organizations.

"Showdown at the Strand" to be published

Tall Tale TV is going to publish my "Showdown on the Strand" as a podcast in mid-November. Per their website, "Tall Tale TV ranked in the final five for its category in the Parsec Awards, a prestigious award given only to the best story podcasts." 

Axe versus whale rib. Sword versus blubber. 'Showdown at the Strand' is a retelling of one of the Icelandic sagas using American Western motifs.  I wrote this story in honor of the heritage of my Icelandic horse Blessi.  I planned to re-enact hunting stranded (dead) whales in Iceland by horseback around 1020 AD. But something happened so I wrote this story instead.  

"Jack Spriggins, Villain" Published by Bewildering Stories

E-magazine Bewildering Stories published my fractured fairy tale "Jack Spriggins, Villain."  This exposé documents what really happened to the Geants of Cornwall and the impact of Brexit on this minority group. 

http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue798/jack_spriggins.html

"Farewell to Olaf" on Funny Pearls

Funny Pearls, an "online journal dedicated to humour by women," published my short, personal humor piece "A Farewell to Olaf." The story describes how I convinced my niece to re-cycle her Halloween pumpkin.   The irony is that my Halloween story is part of their Valentine's Day celebration.

https://funnypearls.com/2019/02/pamela-nolf-a-farewell-to-olaf/

Be sure and check out the Funny Pearls website where you will find fiction, humor, slice of life features from the broad spectrum of women's experiences. Or as Funny Pearls recommends, when you need a bit of sparkling entertainment in your day.

Funny Pearls to Publish "A Farewell to Olaf"

Funny Pearls, an "online journal dedicated to humour by women," has accepted my short, personal humor piece "A Farewell to Olaf" for publications.  Date to be determined.  The story details the Shakespearean arguments I resort to in an attempt to convince my niece to re-cycle her Halloween pumpkin. 

Jack Spriggins, Villian to be published

Jack and the Beanstalk illustration by
Arthur Rackham, 1918,
Source Wikipedia

Bewildering Stories has accepted my fractured fairy tale "Jack Spriggins, Villian" for publication.  Date of publication has yet to be determined.

What happens over the years when society determines that its heroes have to be moral, upstanding, and pure? Commonly told fairy tales switch the roles of hero and villain.  In this  fantasy story, Mrs. Blunderbore finally tells the real history of Jack Spriggins and his persecution of the Geons or Geants, who now have protected minority status in the European Union.

"Blessi's Mysterious Nose Blessi" Appears in Equus September 2018

My Icelandic horse Blessi really is my muse.  So far he has been mentioned in all three of my articles published by Equus magazine in the past year.  This month, "Blessi's mysterious nosebleed" is the EQ Case Report.  

"On the day before a holiday, a gelding's sudden nasal problem worries his owner as a veterinarian searches for the cause..."  

One day Blessi was discovered bleeding from both nostrils or exhibiting bilateral nasal epistaxis in medical terms.  Dr. Weeks, Blessi's vet from Gig Harbor, WA, became a medical Sherlock Holmes as he tried to make a diagnosis.  I learned lots of new words such as exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, guttoral pouch mycosis, aspergillus....We learned from where the bleeding was originating but not the cause.  Luckily, the nose bleed stopped by itself after two days with no other consequences. 

I  noticed that the cross section drawing of the horse's nasal cavity used in the article looks like it was inspired by Blessi--flaxen chestnut, mealy nose, limited forelock that Blessi has in comparison to other Icelandics but luxurious mane, thicker neck, wide jowls, slightly raven (roman) nose which is also not a breed characteristic...hum looks familiar to me.   How many owners have individual, color portraits of their horses' nasal cavities? 

Here's a link to a text version:
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/equus/20180821/281547996714562

Please check out Equus magazine.  This month's featured articles: 
- Dr. Bennett's article "Working horses of the West" was enthralling--a wonderful combination of history, romance of the West, artwork, and education about conformation. 
- Plus a friend and I were just discussing how best to trailer our horses so "Prevent shipping fever" was very timely.  
- And the article on "Surprising findings about saddle design" was revelatory.  Finding saddles to fit Icelandics is always a challenge so any good info is welcome.   

You really should invest in a subscription.