- New Arrivals
Fiction- Historical FictionCrime & ThrillersMysteryScience-FictionFantasyPoetryRomanceChildren’s BooksYoung Adult
- Biographies & MemoirsHistoryCurrent AffairsTech & ScienceBusinessSelf-DevelopmentTravelThe ArtsFood & WineReligion & SpiritualitySportsHumor
Children’s BooksListsGift CardsWhat To ReadMy ListsGames- About & Help
- About Tertulia
- Membership & Co-Ownership
- Shipping & Delivery
- Orders & Payments
- Contact Support
- Send App Feedback
- Follow us
- Download the app
The co-op bookstore for avid readers
Cloud Walking: Boys Looking Down
I often find myself drawn to the banks of the Mississippi, I guess being an Heir of Huck Finn, it comes naturally. I find myself needing to reconnect with Mark Twain, Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, Tom Blankinship, Will and John's old stomping grounds.
I'd spent the day climbing up the steps of the lighthouse up on the cliffs just north of the town. Giving one a bird's eye view of Hannibal, and the mighty Mississippi. Drove up higher on the cliffs where it was like sitting on one of the cotton ball clouds above just looking down. My imagination, working overtime, envisioning all Huck, Tom and Jim had enjoyed and the adventures Mark Twain had so skillfully told us in his writings.
One night, I camped outside of Hannibal. In that time between wake and dreams this story came to me. I attribute it to, as Mark Twain would say, one of the Almighty's Guides spent some time telling me this story.
What started and finished as a short story, I'd written some up on the cliffs, some down on the river and finally on a rainy day as a guest of the Hannibal Library. Which I might add is worth a look if you get Hannibal.
The short story completed, with the intension of adding it to a second book of short stories. I explained to the Libarian what I'd been doing as her guest, and provided her with a copy, for her use in the weekly newsletter, thinking it was a proper way of giving thanks for Hannibal's hospitality.
My stimulated writing completed I went on my continued adventure over the summer of 2024. My book of short stories and a 2nd novel in the works stored on my dated Dell computer. Opening it again down in West Texas to add to my novel. My trusty Dell had died of natural causes.
Nothing retrievable, even with the magic touch of the GEEK Squad. With my 5 published works, stored and lost along with my latest book of unfinished short stories and my unfinished novel. With a new computer in hand. I chose to try and recapture from handwritten research notes and revive my novel.
Now in the Hill Country of West Texas, camped, early September, in the time between wake and dreams the Almighty's Guide paid me a visit. The short story came back to me as clearly as the day I'd completed it in Hannibal. Over the course of months, and Guide visits, the story, coming to me in my dreams continued to grow. I cannot take credit for the story, other than being the tool which put it into print, which follows.
I do credit the spirit filled place on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi for the initial inspiration. Along with the life and times of Huck Finn. Thank you, Huck, for igniting the Itch of adventure I continue to try and scratch.
I'd spent the day climbing up the steps of the lighthouse up on the cliffs just north of the town. Giving one a bird's eye view of Hannibal, and the mighty Mississippi. Drove up higher on the cliffs where it was like sitting on one of the cotton ball clouds above just looking down. My imagination, working overtime, envisioning all Huck, Tom and Jim had enjoyed and the adventures Mark Twain had so skillfully told us in his writings.
One night, I camped outside of Hannibal. In that time between wake and dreams this story came to me. I attribute it to, as Mark Twain would say, one of the Almighty's Guides spent some time telling me this story.
What started and finished as a short story, I'd written some up on the cliffs, some down on the river and finally on a rainy day as a guest of the Hannibal Library. Which I might add is worth a look if you get Hannibal.
The short story completed, with the intension of adding it to a second book of short stories. I explained to the Libarian what I'd been doing as her guest, and provided her with a copy, for her use in the weekly newsletter, thinking it was a proper way of giving thanks for Hannibal's hospitality.
My stimulated writing completed I went on my continued adventure over the summer of 2024. My book of short stories and a 2nd novel in the works stored on my dated Dell computer. Opening it again down in West Texas to add to my novel. My trusty Dell had died of natural causes.
Nothing retrievable, even with the magic touch of the GEEK Squad. With my 5 published works, stored and lost along with my latest book of unfinished short stories and my unfinished novel. With a new computer in hand. I chose to try and recapture from handwritten research notes and revive my novel.
Now in the Hill Country of West Texas, camped, early September, in the time between wake and dreams the Almighty's Guide paid me a visit. The short story came back to me as clearly as the day I'd completed it in Hannibal. Over the course of months, and Guide visits, the story, coming to me in my dreams continued to grow. I cannot take credit for the story, other than being the tool which put it into print, which follows.
I do credit the spirit filled place on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi for the initial inspiration. Along with the life and times of Huck Finn. Thank you, Huck, for igniting the Itch of adventure I continue to try and scratch.
Book Details
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: Mar 17th, 2025
- Pages: 252
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.57in - 0.75lb
- EAN: 9798314499382
- Categories: • Action & Adventure