Blog Posts - Hidden Treasure Novels

Trail Tales, October 2021

10/5/2021

Welcome to the Trail Tales. In the October 2021 issue of Senior Savvy, Trail Tales column, author Chuck Thurston shares some expanded thoughts from his latest Senior Scribbles book. Titled "Carry On" this short story deals several themes that he developed in earlier works. The third Senior Scribbles, "Bathroom Reader" is available on Amazon and local bookstores and will be 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 married to Heidi Wibroe Thurston from Copenhagen, Denmark – herself an author. They live in Kannapolis, NC and have three children grown and gone and a wonderful assortment of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Trail Tales, September 2021

10/5/2021

Welcome to the Trail Tales. Author Nancy Panko shares her memories of 9/11 in a story titled "What a Difference a Day Makes." 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.Nancy is one of seventeen American authors who share their memories of 9/11 in a book titled, "9/11, That Beautiful Broken Day."

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, August 2021

8/24/2021

We welcome a new author to the Trail Tales column that is published monthly in the Senior Savvy newspaper. Leigh Williams shares her story behind the story of her debut novel, The Daughter-In-Law from Hell. The Trail Tales article is titled "Never Too Late." Leigh reveals to readers that she penned her novel in her 'golden years.'

About Leigh Williams
Leigh is her pen name. The well traveled author graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1960..Readers can reach Leigh at P.O. Box 1857, Concord, NC 28026 or leave a message on this website.

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