Photos from Winter Hauntings were taken by local talent L. Terrell Gould, III. A risk worth taking When I first set out to organize Winter Hauntings in 2023, I’d never coordinated a writing contest with judges and radio ads and cash prizes, much less planned an event around one. I had a secret weapon, though:
Last year, I launched EPIC Carteret to experiment in a new mode of storytelling – the podcast. It’s been fun to learn some of the tricks of the trade – like “nonlinear, narrative interspersion,” a way of breaking up a story to add layers and depth and to create a more dynamic listening experience. In
Book Title: The Adventures of Patti and Barci: The City of Cats Genre: Children's Literature Summary: Like most chihuahuas, Patti enjoyed the attention of her human family, warm food, a comfy bed, and walks in the park. It was all sunshine and treats until Patti met a motley, homeless cat named Barci. Patti was
Book Title: Boys on the Edge Genre: Memoir Summary: It’s the summer of 1969. The country is on edge with civil rights, desegregation, Vietnam, and the Cold War. Four teenage boys set out for adventure on Cape Lookout – a remote island along North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks. Diving headlong into their new
Book Title: Voyage: Travels with Tropic Moon Genre: Memoir Summary: Tropic Moon, a 42-foot, steel-hulled ketch, was home to the Baardsens from 1978-1992. Long before the days of personal GPS, and with no satnav or radar onboard, Ed navigated using a sextant, a compass, nautical charts, and a depth sounder. Tales from over
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