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Comment by Shannon Huffman Polson 6 hours ago

Yes- I am VERY behind on email Amanda but one coming back to you soon!

And thank you for that- I haven't been sure how these groups might work best! I suppose it depends on what people are looking for but it takes everyone (or a few) committed folks anyway!
 I am reworking a piece for an online magazine right now that definitely qualifies as nature writing, but interestingly have been really inspired by the place specific but very much NOT nature writing of Andre Aciman, specifically his essays under the title "Alibis," helping challenge me to find the next layer of meaning. So Aciman might be writing about visiting a European city, but he is really talking about displacement, for example. It seems to me that's pretty key, and I can get overly excited about nature writing because I love wilderness, but unless it has those other levels of meaning it's pretty thin. 

Any thoughts on that? :-)

Comment by Amanda Katherine Jaros 6 hours ago

Shannon, I think I am just looking for more connection/discussion/support/info sharing with other women nature writers.  It seems hard to find and get to know them!  I like this group, but it kind of fell off my radar for a while.  It seems like a lot of people don't comment or chat here much.  But I would hate for it to turn into something like some of the other groups on this site- all links to their own sites and shameless self promotion!  Ick!  I want to get to know others who are doing what I am trying to do. 

I sent you an email a few days ago- to an email address you posted elsewhere on this site... did you get it?  :)

Thanks for the question on what people are looking for!

Comment by Amanda Katherine Jaros 6 hours ago

Thanks Mary- Good suggestions.

Comment by Shannon Huffman Polson 18 hours ago

I'd be curious what folks think about how to make this a better/more user friendly place to connect for nature writing! What are people looking for/hoping for?

Comment by Michelle Gluch yesterday

Mary M., 

These sites look awesome.  Thanks for the heads up. 

Comment by Mary Mageau on Tuesday

Hello Amanda,

In reply to your question about online nature writing groups, check out an Australian Nature Writing site that may interest you at http://www.olvarwood.com.au 

Another source in the USA for nature writers is at www.naturewriting.com

I'm finding that my blog, "Nature as Art and Inspiration" http://marymageau.wordpress.com is attracting a good following and has introduced me to many others who are fine nature writers and photographers. Blogging is a great way to publish and share your creative work.

Comment by Amanda Katherine Jaros on Tuesday

Does anyone know of any other Women's Nature Writer groups online?  Places that are frequented often and used for support and encouragement?

Comment by Amanda Katherine Jaros on Tuesday

Congrats Adrienne!

I did see the Fourth River themed issue coming up- should be a good one!

Comment by Annielaural leFaye on April 25, 2013 at 4:56pm

Thank you, Adrienne..Looks wonderful.  I have several pieces from which to choose for submission.  Perfect opportunity.

Comment by Adrienne Ross Scanlan on April 24, 2013 at 10:28pm

Like Amanda, I haven't been on this site in ages (well, since March), and I'm happy to announce that at long last my manuscript, Turning Homeward: Restoring Nature in the Urban Wild, is finally (as in, FINALLY!!!) circulating to publishers and agents. If I can be as successful as Shannon, I'll be more than happy.

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