stories about nature

An interview with Among Animals contributor Julian Hoffman

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An interview with Among Animals contributor Julian Hoffman (“Pelicans”)  Q: What inspired you to write “Pelicans”? A: I wanted to express something of this place that I’d moved to—the Prespa Lakes—but still wasn’t ready to explore through nonfiction. The pelicans had a magnetic effect on me from the day we arrived. While swimming in the …

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A Q&A with SURVIVAL SKILLS author Jean Ryan

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Q&A with Jean Ryan, author of SURVIVAL SKILLS: STORIES Q: How did you come up with the idea for this book, and how long did it take you to write it? A: These stories were written over a period of several years. As they began to gel into a collection, I was able to understand …

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