The Silver Wreath

06/12/2024

I recently heard from two daughters that my youngest granddaughters have discovered The Silver Wreath's North Pole Stories. Then a request come from somewhere that I should read these stories to them .... do you remember Christmas 2020 when Covid had us all pacing our living rooms, unable to visit friends? I did record three of the books at that time and made them available online - for free! But, what happened to the link to these tales? I found it and they are alive and well. If you would like to pause and enjoy a delightful story from the reindeer barn at the North Pole, go to woodsmanstories.com and click on the Christmas stocking, or click here: https://www.woodsmanstories.com/christmastales.html
If these stories bring a smile to your face and you would like them for your own, read to your grandchildren, look up North Pole Stories on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKPFNKQ2
And if I don't get back, Merry Christmas.

Visit Amazon's North Pole Stories Page and shop for all North Pole Stories books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of North Pole Stories

15/11/2024

Not quite two years ago, following a luncheon of the Long Leaf Pines Santas, Santa Jim Youker offered me a challenge. "What have you learned as Santa’s Woodsman? What have you learned from Christmas?” Having worked with Jim on several projects and having a strong respect for him, I started considering this project. At this time I have recalled a lot of wonderful memories and found challenge to a number of beliefs about Christmas. After all, if you are going to learn something, shouldn't it be something worthwhile? I believe I have learned a lot from Christmas, not all of it expected and we are nearing completion of this project, a short book which should be released early 2025. So, while I finish checking grammar and thoughts on my lessons, what have you learned from your pursuits in life?

18/10/2024

Last chance to breathe ... Christmas and all of its wonder are just around the corner, barely more than a few heartbeats. My calendar began filling last January and while it is not what others may call "filled," it is what I can handle and enjoy. The key here is to enjoy the holidays, not matter how hectic they get. If your Christmas list begins early, like mine, take a deep breath now and let it out slowly. Blink twice and begin with a glorious smile on your face. What? Too early to consider this? No, Christmas began yesterday, I saw it on the faces of many people reaching out to be lifted from storm damage, lifting people out of storm damage, and folks helping folks. What a wondrous Christmas gift, and it's only October. Imagine who you can help in the coming weeks. Merry Christmas, it comes anytime you help another.

06/09/2024

Going back to the forest and the tale about camping. If we used this image, or a similar one, for the cover, what would you expect from the story? Now, a few more clues, a synopsis if you will. Matt and Barb were running late arriving at the campground. First a problem at Matt's job called him into work then a flat tire while enroute to the campground. Arriving just ahead of the host locking the gate, the host advised them to change sites, "campground is basically empty any way. Only two other guests, but your choice." Waking the next morning they found the bathhouse gone, and trees growing in front of their vehicle and between their vehicle and camper. The campground had been removed and they were now isolated from the world.
There you go, a bit of a mystery. So four titles to go with this image - "Campground" (the working title), "Wrong Forest" (suggested previously) and now two new possibilities - "Isolated" and "Removed". Comments? What does this image and synopis congure in your imagination?

30/08/2024

Labor Day is not the end of Summer, but an opportunity fly with dragons, explore the Highlands of Scotland, dance with time, and discover a lost identity. All Speurach Press kindle volumes are FREE from Friday, 8/30, through Labor Day, 9/2. Grab an adventure NOW, or pay for it later. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBMRX78X

16/08/2024

I returned to Storytelling yesterday. Getting ready for this event I reviewed a collection of tales to share and was actually quite worried about them coming with me - memory aint' what it used to be. But I had a wonderful and responsive audience of fifty or so retirees. I got so involved in the stories I had to shorten my prepared program - still ran over the hour they had requested. A wonderful afternoon - old friends are alive and well.

02/08/2024

Okay, here's a puzzle for all of you who read / buy books. If you saw this image wrap around on the cover - (a) would it interest you? (b) what type of story would you expect behind it? Now the clue - we are pondering two titles - working title is "Campground" however we are now leaning toward "Wrong Forest". Any and all comments are welcome and would gratefully appreciated. Thanks.

12/07/2024

"Lost Finder" is live and can be added to YOUR bookshelf!

05/07/2024

Available to read in 6 days! https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Finder-Gale-Buck/dp/1736023063/

28/06/2024

99 Cent special is only good through release date - 7/11/24.
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Finder-Gale-Buck-ebook/dp/B0D5VPLLTF

21/06/2024

Lost Finder is now available for preorder. Release date is July 11. Now a tickler - the Kindle version is only 99 cents, until release date, then back to 2.99. So, order early and save a buck or two.

Awakened in a rolling boxcar by something tugging at his boot, a man snatches a name from thin air. Stan Winthrop. He finds two clues to his identity hidden in his boot, a business card and a pocket menu for a restaurant in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. The card has two sets of letters and numbers w...

20/06/2024

Send a message to learn more

07/06/2024

[Standing in the restaurant kitchen] He had just finished fixing his first cup of coffee, in a heavy ceramic mug, and was heading toward the kitchen table when another woman came through the back door. Dressed in a light-green waitress uniform, she was a medium build and stood about five feet nine inches tall; a very pleasant picture to Stan’s eyes. Her soft brown hair just reached her shoulder and framed a warm, friendly, oval face. Brown eyes, a medium refined nose, and oval mouth were accented by a dimple on the left side of her growing smile. Rushing over to Stan, she took his cup from him, placed it on the table, and wrapped her arms around him.
“I wasn’t sure I’d ever see you again!”
Stan reacted in the only manner possible under the circumstances. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. It all seemed right, but he still had a big problem. Speaking just over a whisper he said, “I sure hope you’re Siobhan.”

Lost Finder - release date 7/11/24. Available for pre-sale now through Amazon and other fine book sellers.

Awakened in a rolling boxcar by something tugging at his boot, a man snatches a name from thin air. Stan Winthrop. He finds two clues to his identity hidden in his boot, a business card and a pocket menu for a restaurant in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. The card has two sets of letters and numbers w...

31/05/2024

It's coming soon! The newest escape from that "creative" mind that produced Treasured Adversaries and The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade. Current scheduled release: July 11, 2024. More later.