Oct
22
Book Award
I am excited to announce that my second book, Workman's Orthodoxy, was awarded an honorable mention at The
A. M. Palmer
A retired urban park ranger, artist, and nonfiction writer, A. M. Palmer creates fresh content for a variety of readers.
Sep
20
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
On a fortunate occasion, while boondocking in Northern Arizona, I awoke to a beautiful visitation, no less than a family
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Sep
07
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
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Sep
04
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
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Aug
31
Book Updates
Both of my books are now available at public libraries through Indie Arizona.
Inroads: An Urban Park Anthology
Workman'
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Aug
16
The Terrible Beauty of Cicadas
Defiant percussionists assaulting the air, cicadas are a novelty to me, as I don't recall having encountered them
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Aug
05
Upcoming Podcast!
Greetings and many warm thanks to all who read these essays! Creative nonfiction is the great passion of my artistic
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Jul
31
Sirens
One night, during my stay at the Flagstaff RV Park, I heard police sirens howling into the darkness for what
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Jul
30
Imaginings: On the Scope of Visual Memory
The fragrance of things remains with us over the years, quite easily, aromas of homecooked meals from childhood, an old
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