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Trail Tales, November 2022

11/26/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author James Polk published the fifth of several installments in the story titled Unlikely Companions. It is a fictional account of a time and place that reveals the struggle of young men in war at a turning point in American history. This story is told in several segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.

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.

Trail Tales, October 2022

10/26/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author James Polk published the fourth of several installments in the story titled Unlikely Companions. It is a fictional account of a time and place that reveals the struggle of young men in war at a turning point in American history. This story is told in several segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.

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.

Remembering Heidi Thurston

10/26/2022

Our writing group lost one of the original members. Heidi Thurston was an encouragement to all the writers in the NCWN Metro North Region, and beyond. Heidi was one of the early contributors to the Trail Tales column that is featured on this blog. Her work is on our recommended list. Her husband, Chuck Thurston, also an author and HTN contributor will provide details for a memorial service in the Spring. Rest in Peace Heidi. Thank you for sharing your life and writing.

Trail Tales, September 2022

9/30/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author James Polk published the third of several installments in the story titled Unlikely Companions. It is a fictional account of a time and place that reveals the struggle of young men in war at a turning point in American history. This story is told in several segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.

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.

Trail Tales, August 2022

8/8/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author James Polk published the second of several installments in the story titled Unlikely Companions. It is a fictional account of a time and place that reveals the struggle of young men in war at a turning point in American history. This story is told in several segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.

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.

Trail Tales, July 2022

7/20/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author James Polk published the first of several installments in the story titled Unlikely Companions. It is a fictional account of a time and place that reveals the struggle of young men in war at a turning point in American history. This story is told in several segments that appear in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column.

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.

Trail Tales, June 2022

6/19/2022

Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella, the paragraphs of a short story, or the flow of a poem. My writing buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to readers. Stella Fosse is a new contributor to Trail Tales. In "Writing the Whole Shark” Stella offers sound advise to writers.

About Stella Fosse
Stella Fosse is a retired biotechnology writer who advocates for the creative power of older women. Her books include Aphrodite’s Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica after Midlife (North Atlantic Books, 2019); The Erotic Pandemic Ball (Baubo Books, 2020); and her debut novel at age 68, Brilliant Charming Bastard. Stella lives with her partner in Chatham County. Follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Stella blogs at www.stellafosse.com.

Trail Tales, May 2022

5/28/2022

Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella, the paragraphs of a short story, or the flow of a poem. My walking buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to other hikers who frequent the Buffalo Creek Preserve and Trail. Vincent Vezza, one of the founders of the the Trail Tales column, published the story this month.
It is titled "Lines in the Sky."

About Vincent Vezza. Vincent is an author and the founder of Hidden Treasure Novels and is a regional representative for the North Carolina Writers' Network. You can reach Vincent through this website.

Trail Tales, April 2022

4/27/2022

Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella, the paragraphs of a short story, or the flow of a poem. My walking buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to other hikers who frequent the Buffalo Creek Preserve and Trail. Tommy Doonan is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. In "Make It Happen- Just Write” Tommy offers sound advise to writers.
His short stories "A Quest for Love" and "Waiting Room Frenzy" are featured in the HTN Recommended readings tab. His recently published work, "Roundabouts and Highways" will join the list.
About Tommy Doonan:
Tommy retired in 2014 after twenty years with the Brown-Forman Corporation, and an additional twenty-five years in the hospitality industry. With retirement he began writing poetry, essays, and short stories with a focus on every day people and events, as well as his memoirs. He is an active member of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Many of his writing can be found on his website: www.thomasjdoonan.com
You can reach him by email at tdoonan47@gmail.com .

Trail Tales, March 2022

3/21/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. In July, guest writer Dr. Craig Scott shared a story titled The Road by the Kennel. It celebrates the diversity of our language and culture. In November Craig shared a second segment, titled, Spare the Bullwhip. Last month he continues the storytelling with a third segment titled Waterlog the Pump.
The story segment this month titled Enjoy The Footpath, is printed in the Senior Savvy newspaper.

About Dr. Craig Scott
Dr. Craig Scott is a prolific writer. He also happens to be a pastor. Craig has been in ministry for 20 years. He holds a Doctor of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. To reach Craig, email him at pastorcraigs@gmail.com.