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Trail Tales, May 2023

5/10/2023

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.

Robert White-Harvey is a new contributor to the Trail Tales column. In this May 2023 issue, he shares some advice in “Globe-trotting for Seniors.”

About - Robert White-Harvey
He is working on three novels—a whole trilogy at once, and embedded
several short stories and poems into the story-lines of the novels. For more articles on a variety of subjects, visit his website at: www.correctedchaos.com

Trail Tales, April 2023

4/8/2023

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.

The article posted this month in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales column was written by Sharon Upton. Titled, "Genesis of an Orphan's Heart", the story reveals the background of her recently published novel, An Orphan's Heart which is available on Amazon.

About - Sharon Upton
Sharon resides with her husband, Dan, in the greater Charlotte area. They are proud parents and grandparents and often hike the Carolina Thread Trail and others in the Piedmont. Sharon created a coloring book a teaser for her upcoming novel. "Plain & Fancy" is featured in the HTN Recommended tab, and is available at Amazon.com.

Trail Tales, March 2023

3/19/2023

Readers of this blog know that 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.
The article posted this month in the Senior Savvy Trail Tales column was written by Barbara Baker. In her short story, "After Naptime" Barbara reminds readers to write their stories.

About - Barbara Baker
Barbara Baker is a retired Kindergarten teacher, who has been writing poetry for over 50 years. She was born on the US Naval Submarine Base in New London, CT, but grew up in south Central New York State. After graduating high school Barb chose to explore life for a few years before entering college. Her journey is captured in her writing. She can be contacted at mptnst@gmail.com.

Trail Tales, February 2023

2/21/2023

In the February issue of Senior Savvy, Trail Tales column, author Chuck Thurston shares an excerpt from his first Senior Scribbles book. His books are available on Amazon and local bookstores and are featured in the Recommended tab on this HTN website.

About Chuck Thurston
Chuck Thurston is one of five boys raised on a small farm in Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Coast Guard, and flew in search and rescue seaplanes. He spent over 30 years in IBM, with many assignments from electronic technician to programmer to manager. In earlier times, in between times and in later years, he has been a turret lathe operator in a factory, a newspaper reporter and columnist, a pick and shovel grunt for a landscaper, and instructor for North Carolina State University in their Industrial Extension Program. He has graduate degrees from SUNY at Geneseo and Appalachian State University. He is a former regional representative for the North Carolina Writers' Network Metro North Region.

Trail Tales, January 2023

1/20/2023

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 "Go Play” 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, December 2022

12/9/2022

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Jeanne Messer is a new contributor to the Trail Tales column. In this issue she shares the backstory to her illustrated children’s book, "Brutus the Junkyard Dog." She titles the backstory, "Writing Heals." For the electronic version click on Senior Savvy Trail Tales Column and navigate to December, 2022.

About - Jeanne Messer
Jeanne wrote the first draft of Brutus the Junkyard Dog in 2007 during therapy to resolve anger issues. During Covid-19, she resurrected the story and brought it to new life. In 2022 she published the finished work. The book explores in sequence Harm – Grief – Hope – Transformation – Triumph – Serenity. It is available for purchase at Amazon.com.
You can learn more about Brutus the Junkyard Dog at jeannemesser.com.

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.