"Why Do We Write" to be published In Page and Spine Oct 11, 2019

Page and Spine will publish my essay called

"Why Do We Write" on October 11, 2019.  This is the second piece of mine that the site has selected.  Here's the first sentence: 

"Bruce  Chatwin in The Songlines visualizes that primordial moment when the First Man on the African Savannah shouts out his first words “‘I AM!” to defy the terrors of the African Savannah, which is the beginning of all songs and all stories.  "

"Hark, Hark the Dogs of War Do Bark" to be published in January

I am currently working on a narrative non-fiction book titled Raising Rough Riders in the White House: Theodore Roosevelt and His Sons Archie and Quentin and Their Pony Algonquin. 

While researching the death of Quentin during WW I, I discovered serio-comic maps as both art form and propaganda devices.  I wondered what would happen if the characters could talk. 


"Hark, Hark the Dogs of War Do Bark" is the result.  Scarlet Leaf is publishing this satire in January 2020.

"If a Pony Penned a Poem" to be published

The online literary journal Crepe & Penn is going to publish my poem "If a Pony Penned a Poem" at the end of October.  Of course, the poem was inspired by Blessi.  Many thanks to friends who persuaded me to attempt to write poetry and submit it for possible publication.  

Blessi is getting treats today for being my muse.

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.