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Trail Tales, April 2021

4/28/2021

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Nancy Panko shares her story behind the story of Guiding Missal. Her short story version is published in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.The COVID pandemic has forced authors to explore new ways to connect with readers, and other writers. HTN launched a YouTube channel to provide a forum to engage authors in a series of interviews. In a recent interview, Nancy Panko shares her lessons learned as an author and world traveler. Nancy's work is featured in the Recommended books section of this HTN website.

About - Nancy Panko
Nancy is a new contributor to Trail Tales. An avid reader and writer, Nancy is a retired pediatric RN and award-winning author of Guiding Missal-Fifty Years, Three Generations of Military Men. You can learn more about Nancy at https://www.nancypanko.com

Writers Night Out

3/31/2021

As we close out the month of March 2021, HTN recognizes the works of several authors who contribute to this blog, and are a part of an expanded "tribe" of writers. Despite COVID, several of them continue to publish their work. Hats off to those who are able to stay connected via the monthly NCWN Metro North Region ZOOM meetings.

Trail Tales, March 2021

3/1/2021

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Nancy Panko shares her story behind the story of Sheltering Angels. Her short story version is published in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.The COVID pandemic has forced authors to explore new ways to connect with readers, and other writers. HTN launched a YouTube channel to provide a forum to engage authors in a series of interviews. In a recent interview, Nancy Panko shares her lessons learned as an author and world traveler. Nancy's work is featured in the Recommended books section of this HTN website.

About - Nancy Panko
Nancy is a new contributor to Trail Tales. An avid reader and writer, Nancy is a retired pediatric RN and award-winning author of Guiding Missal-Fifty Years, Three Generations of Military Men. You can learn more about Nancy at https://www.nancypanko.com

Trail Tales, February 2021

2/1/2021

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author James Polk published the fifth of five installments in the story titled The Wartime Journals of Levi and Adaline Keller. It reveals the story of, not only, the heartbreak and tragedy of a soldier in the Civil War, but also the heartbreak and trials of the family left at home. This story is told in five segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.This segment reveals the challenges facing a family in another new year so many years ago.

About - James Polk
James is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. An avid reader and writer, James is the direct descendant of the U.S. President that shares his name. James is also an active participant of the North Carolina Writers' Network Metro North Region. Learn more about James in the Archives section of this blog.

Lessons Learned Interview with Hope Toler Dougherty

1/28/2021

The COVID pandemic has forced authors to explore new ways to connect with readers, and other writers. HTN launched a YouTube channel to provide a forum to engage authors in a series of interviews. In this interview, Hope Toler Dougherty shares her lessons learned as a writer and published author.

Trail Tales, January 2021

1/6/2021

Happy New Year. Author James Polk published the fourth of five installments in the story titled The Wartime Journals of Levi and Adaline Keller. It reveals the story of, not only, the heartbreak and tragedy of a soldier in the Civil War, but also the heartbreak and trials of the family left at home. This story is told in five segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column. The fifth and final installment will appear in the February 2021 edition.This fourth segment reveals the challenges facing a family in another new year so many years ago.

About - James Polk
James is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. An avid reader and writer, James is the direct descendant of the U.S. President that shares his name. James is also an active participant of the North Carolina Writers' Network Metro North Region. Learn more about James in the Archives section of this blog.

Lessons Learned Author Interview with Nancy Panko

12/4/2020

The COVID pandemic has forced authors to explore new ways to connect with readers, and other writers. HTN launched a YouTube channel to provide a forum to engage authors in a series of interviews. In this interview, Nancy Panko shares her lessons learned as an author and world traveler. Nancy's work is featured in the Recommended books section of this HTN website.

Trail Tales, December 2020

12/1/2020

Author James Polk published the third of five installments in the story titled The Wartime Journals of Levi and Adaline Keller. It reveals the story of, not only, the heartbreak and tragedy of a soldier in the Civil War, but also the heartbreak and trials of the family left at home. This story is told in five segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column. The fifth and final installment will appear in the February 2021 edition.

About - James Polk
James is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. An avid reader and writer, James is the direct descendant of the U.S. President that shares his name. James is also an active participant of the North Carolina Writers' Network Metro North Region. Learn more about James in the Archives section of this blog.

Lessons Learned Author Interview with Felicia Bridges

11/17/2020

The COVID pandemic has forced authors to explore new ways to connect with readers, and other writers. HTN launched a YouTube channel to provide a forum to engage authors in a series of interviews. In this interview, Felicia Bridges shares her lessons learned as an author and world traveler. Felicia's work is featured in the Recommended books section of this HTN website.

Trail Tales, November 2020

11/2/2020

November reminds us to give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. Tomorrow U.S. citizens exercise their right to vote. In a country that seems divided, James Polk shares a story this month that recalls the trials of his ancestors who weathered a national conflagration. The Wartime Journals of Levi and Adaline Keller
reveals the story of, not only, the heartbreak and tragedy of a soldier in the Civil War, but also the heartbreak and trials of the family left at home. This story is told in five segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column. The fifth and final installment will appear in the February 2021 edition.

About - James Polk
James is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. An avid reader and writer, James is the direct descendant of the U.S. President that shares his name. James is also an active participant of the North Carolina Writers' Network Metro North chapter. Learn more about James in the Archives section of this blog.