Blog Posts - Hidden Treasure Novels

Trail Tales, February 2020

2/1/2020

Welcome to the second post of the new decade in 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 “Share Your Dream.”

About M.J.Simms-Maddox-
M.J. is an active member of the North Carolina Writers' Network. An accomplished author, M.J. is also a 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. For an excerpt of Special Envoy, visit https://tinyurl.com/MJSimmsSEnvoy.Learn more about M. J. Simms-Maddox, Author at her website:
https://www.mjsimmsmaddoxinc.com (www.novelsbymj.com).

Writers Night Out - Featured Author(s)

1/27/2020

It is a privilege to serve as a regional representative for the North Carolina Writers' Network, NCWN. It provides an opportunity to meet with so many talented authors. Our chapter meets once a month at a local coffee shop for what we call a Writers Night Out. Last week we were honored to host co-authors Dr. Larry Jones and Audrey Jones. More information about their presentation is available in the press section of this HTN website.

Trail Tales, January 2020

1/1/2020

Welcome to the first post of the new decade in 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 and told by Chuck Thurston. It is titled “The Making of a Story.”

About Chuck Thurston. Chuck, retired from IBM, is married to Heidi Wibroe Thurston. Both are published authors. In another life, Chuck flew in US Coast Guard search and rescue aircraft as a radio/radar-man. Chuck has published two books of essays and remembrances – Senior Scribbles Unearthed, and Senior Scribbles Second Dose. The books are available at Amazon.com. Under the Hidden Treasure Novels imprint he recently published a full length mystery thriller, The Coroner Takes A Ride.Learn more by visiting Chuck’s website.
http://chuckthurston.wix.com/senior-scribbles

Trail Tales, December 2019

12/1/2019

Vivian Hopkins is a new contributor to the Trail Tales column. Her story, Hiking the Gold Hill Rail Trail invites hikers and readers to explore one of the best kept secrets in the Carolina Piedmont, just in time for the holiday season!

About Vivian Hopkins- Vivian Hopkins is Vice President of the Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. and is a member of the North Carolina Humanities Council’s Road Scholar Speakers Bureau. Her program, “If Picks and Shovels Could Talk”, is endorsed by Dr. Brent Glass, Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. She also currently serves as President of the North Carolina Bluegrass Association. She is a musician, freelance writer and author. Her books include “Your Guide to Gold Hill Mines Historic Park and the Gold Hill Rail Trail”, “Gold Hill Ghosts and Other Legends”, “The Haunting of Morgan Manor and Other Gold Hill Ghost Stories”. She is currently writing “A Pictorial History of Gold Hill and the Gold Hill Mining District”. The book will include over two hundred photos of Gold Hill historic sites and the mining industry as well as chapters on churches, homes and families of the nineteenth century. Vivian enjoys trips home to the mountains, writing, playing music, and hiking. As a visual artist she enjoys painting scenes that she encounters along the trails wherever they may take her. You can reach Vivian by email at v.hopkins12@gmail.com. You can also email her through the historic foundation website vivian@historicgoldhill.com or by mail at P.O. Box 123, Gold Hill, NC 28071

Trail Tales, November 2019

11/1/2019

Theresa Lambert is a new contributor to the Trail Tales column. Her story, Dance reminds readers that they must exercise their minds as well as their bodies.,Dance recalls a lifetime of memories. In the eighth decade of her life, she dances her way into the hearts of everyone she meets.

About Theresa Lambert- Theresa, aka Peanut, grew up in a rural North Carolina, where she developed her passion for dancing. For several years she has led line dancing classes at the Cabarrus County Senior Centers.

When History Matters

10/24/2019

In opening remarks at a gathering of writers and readers on October 20, 2019, author Vincent James Vezza outlines the agenda for an event titled When History Matters. The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society, in Mount Pleasant, N.C. and Friends of the Library, sponsored the meeting.

When History Matters

10/24/2019

At a gathering of writers and readers on October 20, 2019, Denise McClain describes the "Roots Write Time" workshop that she manages on behalf of the Cabarrus County Public Library in Concord. Held in the Lore Local History Room of the library on the third Thursday of each month, this workshop is available to all writers. Denise works with the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society, ECHS on several occasions. She shared her information at an ECHS event titled "When History Matters" hosted by the Society and the Friends of the Library.

When History Matters

10/24/2019

At a gathering of writers and readers on October 20, 2019, author Ben Callahan describes the work that went into the development of his book, "Mt. Pleasant by the Minutes." A former law enforcement officer and past president of the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society, ECHS, Ben shared his story at an ECHS event titled "When History Matters" hosted by the Society and the Friends of the Library.

When History Matters

10/24/2019

At a gathering of writers and readers on October 20, 2019, author M.J. Simms-Maddox, Ph.D. describes the work that went into the development of her published Priscilla Trilogy and soon to be published addition to the series. Dr. Simms-Maddox is a member of the North Carolina Writers' Network. Her presentation was delivered at the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society at an event titled "When History Matters" hosted by the Society and the Friends of the Library.

When History Matters

10/24/2019

At a gathering of writers and readers on October 20, 2019, author William Cottrell, a member of the North Carolina Writers' Network, describes his debut novel, "Confessions of an Anesthesiologist" featured in the HTN Bookstore. Dr. Cottrell is a contributor to the Trail Tales series published in Senior Savvy. The presentation was delivered at the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society at an event titled "When History Matters" hosted by the Society and the Friends of the Library.