Articles written by Dorothy Patent

Authors of informational books today must find ways to maximize their factual content so that readers can learn as they enjoy the books' beautiful artwork.

Nov 21, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

The Missoula, Montana Farm to School program brings locally grown fruit and vegetables into school meal programs and educates children about where their food comes from.

Oct 10, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Summer means more zucchini than cooks can use, and most methods for freezing the harvest fail miserably. But a Julia Child technique preserves zucchini's flavor.

Sep 1, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Tang Emperor Xuanzong showed off his great wealth with a troupe of 100 beautiful silk and jewel bedecked horses that danced in great precision during his Autumn Festival.

Aug 31, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Indians in northeastern Montana, with the help of grants from the Fish and Wildlife Service, are reintroducing the Swift Fox back onto the shortgrass prairie.

Aug 29, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Input from other writers can greatly improve an author's' work. Here are suggestions for forming a critique group and working together to provide positive mutual support.

Aug 22, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Sneed, who received the 2006 Washington Post Children's Book Guild Children's Nonfiction Award, tells how he works, giving insight into his methods and tips for writers.

Aug 18, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Gentle St. Francis lived in the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, the perfect place to start a tour of this province with great food, wine and history.

Aug 18, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

No flower says "Hawaii" more beautifully than the hibiscus, one yellow native species of which is the official state flower. Other varieties come in rainbow colors.

Aug 7, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

The American prairie once teemed with wildlife. Human settlement took over most of it, but the American Prairie Foundation is bringing back this natural treasure.

Aug 1, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Bananas provide vital minerals in a delicious form. Strangely enough, they make no seeds, part of the reason bananas as we know them may disappear from grocery shelves.

Jul 18, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Wolves were killed off in Yellowstone in the 1920s, creating unforeseen ecological problems. Now the ecology is healing since wolves were returned 14 years ago.

Jul 14, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

Without knowing what editors want now, a writer can waste time writing a story that won't sell, and editors want short, exciting stories with strong plots and action.

Jul 4, 2009 - Dorothy Patent

To enjoy an authentic Native American event , consider attending Crow Fair, which takes place every August in Crow Agency, Montana, less than an hour from Billings.

Jul 1, 2009 - Dorothy Patent