A. M. Palmer, Literary Nonfiction
Engaging Narratives, New Ideas

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Nov
13
Fall of the Shah of Iran: Memories of St. George, Utah

Fall of the Shah of Iran: Memories of St. George, Utah

I'm not sure why, but I vividly recall where I was when the Shah of Iran fell, when restive mobs
4 min read
Oct
28
House of the Catacombs: On the Threshold of Hidden Things

House of the Catacombs: On the Threshold of Hidden Things

The space unexpectedly opened into a vast realm, undoubtedly unnerving those who discovered it, a cave used by people of
4 min read
Oct
22
Book Award

Book Award

I am excited to announce that my second book, Workman's Orthodoxy, was awarded an honorable mention at The BookFest, 2023
Sep
20
Brevity Magazine Article

Brevity Magazine Article

For those who enjoy craft essays--pieces that examine the writing process and offer ideas for development--this article will be of
Sep
11
Wild Horses in the Forest

Wild Horses in the Forest

On a fortunate occasion, while boondocking in Northern Arizona, I awoke to a beautiful visitation, no less than a family
1 min read
Sep
07
Torn Page: A Stranger's Letter to my Grandmother

Torn Page: A Stranger's Letter to my Grandmother

Once, in the quietness of a late afternoon, as I awaited my simmering beef stew, I decided to explore the
6 min read
Sep
04
Shadow of the Road: My Chronicle of American Life

Shadow of the Road: My Chronicle of American Life

The morning is darkly pleasant, a bit cool and hinting at better things to come. You survey familiar surroundings for
4 min read
Aug
31
Book Updates

Book Updates

Both of my books are now available at public libraries through Indie Arizona. Inroads: An Urban Park Anthology Workman's Orthodoxy
1 min read
Aug
16
The Terrible Beauty of Cicadas

The Terrible Beauty of Cicadas

Defiant percussionists assaulting the air, cicadas are a novelty to me, as I don't recall having encountered them as a
3 min read
Aug
05
Upcoming Podcast!

Upcoming Podcast!

Greetings and many warm thanks to all who read these essays! Creative nonfiction is the great passion of my artistic
1 min read