I discovered a 1957 black and white photo taken by either my dad or grandfather depicting my young sister, my mother, and an old man tending a donkey. The donkey, with a rope halter a…| Jack Ronald Cotner
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A Family Heirloom as Historical Evidence Sometimes history comes not from official documents or grand monuments, but from the simple items families tuck away—letters, journals, and in this c…| Jack Ronald Cotner
How To Write A Murder Mystery is a guide to help ensure you are on the right road to successfully completing a work in this genre. Whether you are new to writing, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, this step-by-step guide from premise to plot twist may be just what you are looking for […] The post How To Write A Murder Mystery appeared first on Jack Ronald Cotner.| Jack Ronald Cotner
🌱 “Earth Day 2025: A Time to Remember, A Time to Renew” Celebrating Earth Day 2025 is upon us. Each year on April 22nd, we pause to celebrate Earth Day—a moment to honor our planet’s enduring beauty, and reflect on our role as stewards of the natural world. This day isn’t just a call […]| Jack Ronald Cotner
I’m honored to have received this review from the highly talented and prolific D. Wallace Peach: This is a delightful collection of 13 short stories set in the rural Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. First of all, I love stories set in places I’ve never been that are rich in regional […] The post “Every story is worth the read” appeared first on Jack Ronald Cotner.| Jack Ronald Cotner
“In the Ouachita Mountains and Arkansas River Valley regions, stories about fishing, hunting, moonshine, spirituality, and the supernatural abound. Inspired by generations of Cotner storytellers (all colorful characters in their own right) the author has crafted a unique collection of short stories set in Arkansas in the early 1900s and spanning half a century. Each […]| Jack Ronald Cotner
Mid-April, the weather is warming, Spring is in full bloom–a wonderful time to temporarily suspend my writing and art creation and head outdoors. Did twelve miles along Fayetteville’s great bike trail, enjoying the new white dogwood blooms, a plethora of yellow, blue, and purple flowers as well as ducks enjoying their time on Lake Fayetteville. […] The post Getting Out Of The House appeared first on Jack Ronald Cotner.| Jack Ronald Cotner
Here I go, stumbling into the month of April. What can go wrong? The post Into My Month Of April appeared first on Jack Ronald Cotner.| Jack Ronald Cotner
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