For readers in the United States, it's time to kick back and enjoy this Labor Day weekend. 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 was written by Ralph Whitley. Titled, "Safari Experience" the story is constructed around a poem that Ralph published several months ago.

About - Ralph Whitley
Ralph is a retired educator who taught history at Central Piedmont College in Charlotte, NC for thirty-five years. After retirement, he taught part-time at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury, NC. Ralph enjoys reading, painting, Wii bowling, traveling, attending cultural performances, participating in church activities, walking, and writing poetry. Some of his poems include “Fiesta Celebration,” “Mother,” “My Dad,” and “Smile.”
Ralph is currently a member of Central Piedmont Community College Retiree Association, N.C. Retired School Personnel, Kannapolis History Association, and church historian at Jackson Park United Methodist Church. He is a life member of the American Historical Association, N.C. Association of Educators, Nation Education Association, and UNC-CH General Alumni Association.
You can reach Ralph by email w.whitley@carolina.rr.com.

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 was written by Craig Scott. Titled, "Safe Harbor", the story is constructed around a poem that Craig published several years ago.

About - Craig Scott
Craig is an avid writer, hiker, and pastor. He loves the sea and all stories about pirates and treasure. More information about Craig is available in the January 2018 posting on this blog site.

To readers in the United States, Happy Fourth celebration. To our friends north of the border, Happy Canada Day. 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 was written by James Polk. "The Little Girl at the Top of the Stairs" recalls a story that was shared with James in his early childhood.

About - James Polk
James is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. To learn more about James, click on his name in the sidebar column.

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 was written by Alberto Perez. Titled, "Write What You Know", the story is dedicated to the memory of Susan Wright Beard,one of our fellow writers and a contributor to the Trail Tales column.

About - Alberto Perez
Alberto is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. He recently published his first full length novel titled, ‘The Second Coming: The Arrival.’ That book illustrates an account of the Rapture, as seen through the eyes of the author. It’s available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can also learn more about the author at www.albertoperez.co or visit him on Twitter @albertoperezmba.

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 was written by Alberto Perez. Titled, "Private Jet Missing", the story recalls an unsolved mystery from Alberto's service in the military.

About - Alberto Perez
Alberto is a frequent contributor to Trail Tales. He recently published his first full length novel titled, ‘The Second Coming: The Arrival.’ That book illustrates an account of the Rapture, as seen through the eyes of the author. It’s available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can also learn more about the author at www.albertoperez.co or visit him on Twitter @albertoperezmba.

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 was written by Laura L. Zimmerman. Titled, "The Valentine and the Nerd", the story recalls childhood memories, and delivers a hopeful message.

About - Laura L. Zimmerman
Laura is a homeschooling mama to three daughters and a doting wife to one husband. Besides writing, she is passionate about loving Jesus, hiking, singing, drinking coffee and anything Star Wars. You can connect with her through Facebook and Twitter @lauralzimm and at her website Caffeinated Fiction at www.lauralzimmerman.com

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 was written by Craig Scott. Titled, "The Rabbit Box", the story recalls childhood memories, and delivers a hopeful message for the New Year.

About - Craig Scott
Craig, an Eagle Scout, graduated from Appalachian State University, holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry. Pastor at the Liberty Station Cowboy Church that meets at the Cabarrus Saddle Club, 4370 Zion Church Road, Concord, NC 28025, Craig can be reached by email-   pastorcraig1@windstream.net or call at 980 622 7034.