Category: TRAIL TALES - Hidden Treasure Novels

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trail Tales, October 2020

10/1/2020

October brings forth a new season, a time when nature prepares for Winter rest. James Polk shares a story this month that recalls the trials of his ancestors that began so many seasons ago. 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 final segment 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.

Trail Tales, September 2020

9/4/2020

This month we feature a story written by Alberto Perez. It is titled, "Developing Your Writing Style." The story details the thought placed into his own published works, some of them available in the Recommended tab on this Hidden Treasure Novels website.

About - Alberto Perez
Alberto is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. Alberto Perez wrote his first book titled, ‘The Second Coming: The Arrival’ followed by two additional titles. The series illustrates an account of the Rapture. The entire series is featured in the Recommended section of this HTN website. You can also learn about his work at www.albertoperez.com or join him on Twitter @albertoperezmba,

Trail Tales, August 2020

8/1/2020

Welcome to the Trail Tales section of the Hidden Treasures blog. Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella or the paragraphs of a short story. The stories featured in this blog section are published in the print version of Senior Savvy, a North Carolina regional newspaper.
The story this month was written by Craig Watts Scott. It is titled “Flashing Lights.”

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

Trail Tales, July 2020

7/1/2020

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. Regina Burchett is a new contributor to Trail Tales. In “The Concert of the Trees” Regina recalls moment that resonates during the COVID virus restrictions, recalling a different time, another season, and life before social distancing. She combines her writing and work of art into a powerful message. Her debut novel, "Friends of Orion" is featured in the HTN Recommended works tab, and available at Amazon.

About Regina Calton Burchett:

Growing up as the daughter of an artist / writer mother and a career Air Force officer, Regina lived in many states, then spent her adult life in Texas and North Carolina. She graduated from Michigan State University, studying textiles and art, and created art primarily in pastels, oils and charcoal. Over the years, she studied drawing, painting, calligraphy, stone sculpture, weaving, computer art and animation, and website design.
Regina is an active member of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Many of her writings and art are featured on her website: https://reginaburchett.com

Trail Tales, June 2020

6/5/2020

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 “Snow Sledding the Mount” Tommy recalls a childhood memory that resonates during the COVID virus restrictions, recalling a different time, another season, and life before social distancing.
His short stories "A Quest for Love" and "Waiting Room Frenzy" are featured in the HTN Recommended readings tab.
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: https://eruditustheyounger.wordpress.com/home-page/
You can reach him by email at tdoonan47@gmail.com .