A. M. Palmer

A. M. Palmer

A retired urban park ranger, artist, and nonfiction writer, A. M. Palmer creates fresh content for a variety of readers.
Jul
04
Dead Animals on Literary Magazine Covers

Dead Animals on Literary Magazine Covers

First Published in Nonconformist Magazine, November 16, 2020 The other day, while exploring publications online, I noticed a number of
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Jun
25
Night Wolves: A Few Digressions

Night Wolves: A Few Digressions

As light enters the avenues of darkness, night wolves are invoked. I'm intrigued by the city lights that
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Jun
25
Park Model: The Emerging Tragedy of Mobile Home Ownership

Park Model: The Emerging Tragedy of Mobile Home Ownership

Since beginning an odyssey of RV life, I’ve been privileged to meet a variety of people, young families living
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Jun
23
Upcoming Brevity Magazine Article

Upcoming Brevity Magazine Article

I'm happy to announce that my article on nonfiction writing methods will appear in the September issue of
Jun
14
Highlights & Narratives: A Photo Essay

Highlights & Narratives: A Photo Essay

Photography is very much an art of happenstance, as one captures a moment in time, creating an image for posterity.
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Jun
12
Christopher Creek and the Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Christopher Creek and the Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Although wandering the American landscape in vehicles was popular at mid-century--Jack Kerouac coming to mind--it's even more prevalent
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Jun
07
Elegance in the Rough: Thoughts on Revisiting Nature

Elegance in the Rough: Thoughts on Revisiting Nature

Throughout various ages, and for innumerable reasons, people have returned to nature, the landscapes and fauna that endure our influence
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Jun
05
White Pelican Migrations:  Recalling Seasons of Memory

White Pelican Migrations: Recalling Seasons of Memory

The following essay is a reflection I first composed several years ago, while working as a park ranger for the
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May
31
Feedspot Top 100!

Feedspot Top 100!

I am happy to announce that Feedspot has included A. M. Palmer Literary on their list of the top 100
May
09
Graphic Expression 1: Pondering with Form and Color

Graphic Expression 1: Pondering with Form and Color

As a writer, I derive great excitement and inspiration from photography, as well as graphic design. The richness of visual
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