Blog Posts - Hidden Treasure Novels

Trail Tales, July 2021

7/31/2021

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. The story is printed in the Senior Savvy newspaper serving Cabarrus and Rowan Counties in the greater metropolitan Charlotte, NC area. Craig is a frequent contributor to the Trail Tales column.

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.

Trail Tales, June 2021

6/30/2021

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 M.J. Simms-Maddox. It is titled, "Becoming an Author After Age 50."

About M.J.Simms-Maddox-
M.J. is an active member of the North Carolina Writers' Network. An accomplished author, M.J. is a retired professor at Livingstone College. When she first set out, she had no idea that she would write what turned out to be “The Priscilla Trilogy-turned-Series.” She thought she was done when she completed Three Metal Pellets, however, the saga continues with Special Envoy, her latest novel. Her writing style most closely matches the writing styles of Tom Clancy’s Locked On, John Connolly’s Empire, and Tom Clancy’s Command Authority.Learn more about M. J. Simms-Maddox, Author at her website:
https://www.mjsimmsmaddoxinc.com (www.novelsbymj.com).
Her books are featured on the Hidden Treasure Novels Recommended books page.

Trail Tales, May 2021

5/31/2021

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Nancy Panko shares more information about her story behind the story of Sheltering Angels. A second segment of her short story version is published in the May 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

Remembering Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

5/31/2021

Every year on Memorial Day our neighbors proudly display the stars and stripes in front of their homes. This year the celebration seems more precious than ever. Thank you to all the men and women who gave the final measure of their life to protect and defend our constitution and our democracy.

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.