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CALL FOR FIELD STORIES

My name is Jennifer Bové, and I am compiling an unprecedented collection of 
writings by fellow field biologists in a book called "The Back Road To Crazy: 
 Stories From The Field".  As anyone who has spent time in the field knows, 
our profession presents challenges and experiences that are unparalleled.  
We're fortunate to have a true mission in the conservation of natural 
resources - it is our life's work - and the rewards of our efforts often far 
exceed the sum of a season's paychecks.  From hidden corners of America to 
distant reaches of the globe, we gladly trade the comforts of more sheltered 
careers for physical labor, whims of weather, and, above all, wilderness.  In 
the course of such unique work, we each collect a cache of memorable 
stories.  I'd like to offer a forum for these stories, and I invite you to 
contribute.  

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
-The topics in this anthology are sure to be as diverse as the species we 
study, but the unifying theme will be biological fieldwork.    

-Any subject will be considered, including:  wildlife encounters, solitude, 
dangerous duties, perseverance, learning the ropes, coworkers, imperiled 
ecosystems, hope, successes or mishaps, romance, pesky parasites and 
poisonous plants, field ethics, amazing places, grief, burn-out, humor, wild 
weather, homesickness, and so on.  Your story may examine one memorable 
moment in the field, or it may span a lifetime.  

-Let's talk about the tools and techniques of our trade (just try not to get 
too technical for a general adult readership).  

-Non-fiction will be emphasized, but relevant fiction and poetry are also 
welcome.  

-Biologists, researchers, technicians, interns, volunteers, and students 
worldwide are encouraged to submit. 

-I will consider previously published work.

-Please do not send writing that is overly academic or simply related to 
outdoor recreation. 

-Competition for publication will be tough, so please send what you consider 
to be your strongest work.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Number Of Stories:  Submit up to 3 stories (keep copies of your work as 
manuscripts will not be returned).
Story Length:  Up to 5,000 words 
Deadline:  Submissions must be received no later than May 1, 2003.
Response Time:  8 weeks
Editing:  I will collaborate closely with the author of each accepted story 
on revisions as needed.  
Author's Consent:  No story will ever be printed without written consent from 
the author.
Author Credits:  Bylines and brief biographies will be included in the book.
Payment:  A small honorarium will be paid for each story printed at the time 
of publication.
Projected Publication Date:  Summer, 2004

MY BACKGROUND:
I obtained my B.S. in Biology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 
1996 and went on to pursue a nomadic, competitive, and often extraordinary 
career in field biology.  In short, I have surveyed Ozark streams with the 
Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, studied seabirds and 
marine mammals as resident caretaker of an island wildlife refuge, performed 
steelhead snorkel surveys and watershed restoration work for the U.S. Forest 
Service in the Columbia River Basin, and observed the breeding habits of 
Greater Sandhill Cranes for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

To give you an idea of my writing experience, I wrote a children's book 
called JAMBI AND THE LIONS that was published by Landmark Editions in 1992.  
Recently, my writing has been (or is scheduled to be) published in BUGLE: ELK 
COUNTRY AND THE HUNT, the MISSOURI CONSERVATIONIST, WILD OUTDOOR WORLD, WOMEN 
IN NATURAL RESOURCES, and HEART SHOTS, a hunting anthology by Mary Zeiss 
Stange (Stackpole Press).     

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please send story submissions and questions to:
EMAIL:  
[log in to unmask] (Attach stories in Microsoft Word format or paste into 
email message.)
MAIL:
Jennifer Bové 
9868 Foliage Road, Joplin, MO  64804
(Be sure to include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email 
address if possible.) 

THANKS FOR PASSING THE WORD TO OTHERS WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED!

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