Pamela Ferris-Olson
Pamela Ferris-Olson
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Doing all the right things, now what. Author wants to rerelease book, seeks advice

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stacy-Deanne Jul 25, 2010. 6 Replies

I’m looking for some knowledgeable advice. Here’s a summary of a long story…In Jan. I released on Amazon a nonfiction book about three minority women in search of identity, self-esteem and happiness.…Continue

160 Characters

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Leslie Moon on her blog MoondustWriter. has put down a challenge. Say something meaningful in 160 characters. I did it in exactly 160! Can you?

Social Media or Old-Fashioned Networking: Which is Right for Writers? Part I Twitter continued. The story continues http://tinyurl.com/y95fmmf

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Just before I started writing this post I looked at my Twitter account. I had 1,621 followers, and was on 131 lists.Before I began my adventure with social media I sought the advice of a social media…Continue

Pay-To Pubish

Started this discussion. Last reply by Linda A Lavid Mar 15, 2010. 1 Reply

Yesterday, a well-meaning friend sent me a link to a blog where the author was offering the chance to be published alongside “well-known” authors. The authors were never named. The blogger said she…Continue

 

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Woman Conquers Antarctica on Her Own

It’s one thing to accept total responsibility for yourself, but there’s far more self-reliance and strength of character involved when you’ve undertaken an adventure nearly two months long, alone, and trekking nearly blind in the vast, cold region of Antarctica. In January Felicity Aston became the first woman to ski…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Feb 7
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Homeless and Still a Winner - A Teenager's Story

In spite of her family being homeless one 17-year-old girl has stayed focused. Samantha Garvey recently discovered she's being considered for a national prestigious science award, and hopes to get a full scholarship to college to study marine biology. Read her story on my …See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Jan 28
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Too Thin or Too Fat? What's Your Measurement of Beauty?

PLUS Model Magazine, according to an article by Tamara Abraham for the United Kingdom-based online blog Daily Mail, has sparked controversy. See if you can guess what the controversy is from the accompanying photograph. Then check out my Living in the…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Jan 16
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Passion and Purpose can Transform a Woman: Lateefah Simon’s Story

As a young teenager Lateefah seemed to be going nowhere. She dropped out of school and was on probation for shoplifting. Then someone offered her a different path. She changed directions and at 19 she took over a women's center helped women and girls find hope. Read this MacArthur Foundation Genus fellowship winner’s story…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Jan 14
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This Woman Is Pleased if You Call Her a Dog

I overheard a woman say, “Girls can be SO catty.”The woman she was talking to responded, “They ARE, aren’t they!”It was a lesson my mother taught me. Her point was: “Don’t trust girls, they’re out to hurt you.”This year I discovered how important other women are to each other. Read more on my blog…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Jan 6
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Why You Shouldn't Tell Her How Beautiful She Looks?

In order to break the cycle of girls growing into women who see their worth in terms of image, we need to talk to them about what really makes them beautiful. Read more about author Lisa Bloom’s advice to women about talking to girls on my Living in the Heartland blog at…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Dec 12, 2011
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Unlike Santa This Woman Provides a Treasure Trove of Toys for Children Year Round

Angela Addington is a database geek. It comes in handy as she matches a storehouse of toys with deserving children. She’s the founder of Hannah's Treasure Chest, a charitable organization that collects gentle-used items then channels them through community service organizations to children who would otherwise go without many of the…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Nov 30, 2011
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Midwives for Haiti: Saving Lives One Mother and Child at a Time

Erin Curtiss is a midwife in Seattle. Haiti has a desperate for midwives. Women in Haiti are fifty times more likely to die during childbirth than women in America. Erin volunteered to go to Haiti to lend a hand. She was unprepared for what she discovered. Read her story on my…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Nov 14, 2011
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Elouise Cobell: She was no legend. She was the real deal.

Americans persist in telling and retelling the Thanksgiving story. It is a well-meaning celebration of the bounty of the land of the country and thanks to the Native American people who helped the Pilgrims who had newly immigrated. But Thanksgiving is a legend, a myth. Read about a Native American woman who was no legend. She…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Nov 6, 2011
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Her Name Fits: Mary Ann Angel

Mary Ann Angel might be described as the little mouse that roars. Her outward demeanor is neither loud nor forceful. However, her strength, unbounded energy to do good deeds, her concern for humanity, and readiness to extend the warmth of friendship is what demonstrate that this soft-spoken woman from humble Appalachian beginnings…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Oct 24, 2011
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Why Does An Afghani Colonel Fly Missions with 5-Year-Old Daughter at Her Side?

Life is tough for women in Afghanistan. The lack of childcare may seem like a trivial matter until you consider the need of one mother. Without child care options she has to fly dangerous supply missions to remote areas and disaster zones in a military helicopter – her 5-year-old daughter alongside.  Colonel Latifa Nabizada has flown more than 300 missions with the girl in the cockpit. Read more about this remarkable woman on my blog…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Oct 5, 2011
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Her Goal is to Grow a Healthier World

The saying goes: You can’t fool Mother Earth. Those who think they can will have to contend with Vandana Shiva. Shiva is an environmental activist who has won numerous international awards for her three decades of work to protect natural resources and promote organic farming and fair trade. Time Magazine in 2003 identified the Delhi,…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Sep 15, 2011
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New post on my She Writes blog. "She played with the big boys. Now she calls the shots."
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She’s played with the big boys. Now she calls the shots.

Perry Barber was a singer/songwriter growing up in the 1970s. She did office work for Gladys Knight, and performed as an opener for Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Hall and Oates. But music was not to be her calling. Instead, her career path lay on the baseball infield. Perry is one of a handful of women who work as umpires in…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Sep 9, 2011
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What Would Her Mama Say If She Knew the Stories Her Daughter Was Telling?

Anita Woodley, a journalist and radio producer, channels her younger self, her mother and grandmother in a one-woman play she has written to tell a powerful story about women’s leadership.  It is an earnest story about sickness and healing, aging, love, and survival. Read more about Anita on my blog…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Aug 29, 2011
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Still Kicking After All These Years

Have you ever wanted something SO much you were willing to wait however long it took? Well, Keiko Fukuda waited almost 80 years to realizing her dream. At the age of 98 Keiko Fukuda became the first woman to achieve a tenth-degree black belt in Judo. The petite woman not quite five feet tall has attained the highest rank in the…See More
Blog post by Pamela Ferris-Olson Aug 18, 2011
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Profile Information

Who I am:
livingintheheartland3women.wordpress.com
outoftheboxpublishing.wordpress.com
@intheheartland3
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Living in the Heartland: Three Extraordinary Women's Stories
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Dayton Daily News
My writing is:
Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
I could
Services I offer to other writers:
Yes, my outoftheboxpublishing.wordpress.com offers tips to writers. I've taught writing at the community college level. I've done editing and correlation work across the spectrum from science textbook publishers to women's magazines.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
a tribe of 5 other writers
My professional associations:
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Woman Conquers Antarctica on Her Own

Posted on February 7, 2012 at 4:55pm 0 Comments

It’s one thing to accept total responsibility for yourself, but there’s far more self-reliance and strength of character involved when you’ve undertaken an adventure nearly two months long, alone, and trekking nearly blind in the vast, cold region of Antarctica.



In January Felicity Aston…

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Homeless and Still a Winner - A Teenager's Story

Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:26am 0 Comments



In spite of her family being homeless one 17-year-old girl has stayed focused. Samantha Garvey recently discovered she's being considered for a national prestigious science award, and hopes to get a full scholarship to college to study marine biology. Read her story on my …

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Too Thin or Too Fat? What's Your Measurement of Beauty?

Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:27pm 0 Comments



PLUS Model Magazine, according to an article by Tamara Abraham for the United Kingdom-based online blog Daily Mail, has sparked controversy. See if you can guess what the controversy is from the accompanying photograph. Then check out my Living…

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Passion and Purpose can Transform a Woman: Lateefah Simon’s Story

Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:19pm 0 Comments

As a young teenager Lateefah seemed to be going nowhere. She dropped out of school and was on probation for shoplifting. Then someone offered her a different path. She changed directions and at 19 she took over a women's center helped women and girls find hope. Read this MacArthur Foundation Genus…

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At 9:13pm on February 24, 2011, Antoinette BalleriniAntoinette Ballerini said…

Nice that you took the time Pamela.

Best Regards,

Antoinette

At 6:51am on February 24, 2011, Justine AliaJustine Alia said…

Have to agree with you on that Pamela and thank you for the online friendship. Value the clarification extended in your blog post:  These Girls Play Ball with the Guys. 

Cheers,

Justine  

At 12:29am on December 2, 2010, Padmavani KarkeraPadmavani Karkera said…
Thank you for accepting my invite. I have visited http://www.livingintheheartland.com and am going through your blog; you have some very inspiring stories in there. I am enjoying reading them. Do drop in at my blog and leave some comments. Your opinion could be very helpful to help work on my writing skills.
Padmavani
www.padmavani.blogspot.com
At 2:58pm on October 6, 2010, Editors PicksEditors Picks said…
Hey there Pamela,
We've featured your post on Editor's Picks this week.
Head over and check it out!
All best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
At 9:29pm on April 8, 2010, Mylene DresslerMylene Dressler said…
Oh dear, tennis balls. My 6-year-old BC is addicted to them. Nothing surpasses them in her eyes. Nothing.

Great to see Living in the Heartland is on Kindle. I'll check it out!
At 10:43am on March 16, 2010, Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson BrownNicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown said…
Pamela, thanks for friending me. Your blog is excellent. I was just going to give it a quick peruse and got lost in reading it. Very well put and boy do I relate! Take care. Nicky
At 9:00am on March 15, 2010, Leslie S MoonLeslie S Moon said…
I'm bad I ask you to join then I leave you here
At 6:46am on March 9, 2010, Phoebe WilcoxPhoebe Wilcox said…
sounds good. I'll report back when the results are in!
 
 
 

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