Author Journalist
Margie Patlak is an award-winning science and nature writer, memoirist, and photographer. Her book More Than Meets the Eye: Exploring Nature and Loss on the Coast of Maine was given an ''Outstanding Book'' award in the memoir category in 2022 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Her photo book Wild and Wondrous: Nature's Artistry on the Coast of Maine was published by Down East Books/Rowman and Littlefield in 2023.Her book Insect Safari:Exploring the Wondrous World of Everyday Bugs was published by Workman/Hachette in 2026. Her personal essays and articles have appeared in a number of literary journals, magazines and newspapers, including The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Los Angeles Times, Discover magazine, Hippocampus, JuxtaProse, Cold Mountain Review and Eastern Iowa Review. Her photographs have been featured in a number of newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal and the Portland Press Herald, as well as on News Center Maine's television show 207 and on B&W Minimalism Magazine's Instagram site. Her photos have also been featured in several solo and group exhibits. Margie Patlak has degrees in Botany and Environmental Studies and divides her time between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Corea, Maine.
Location (City or region) : Philadelphia
List any memberships you have with other organizations : National Association of Science Writers, Authors Guild
General Subjects (Select all that apply) : Nature & Environment, Health & Medicine, Science
Skills (Select all that apply) : Articles, Books, Essays, Feature writing, Photography
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