Publisher's Synopsis
After three essay collections covering many events of his life, all surprisingly true and many humorous, the time arose for Everett Kunzelman ("One Retired Guy") to write a story based on a historic event in his life that "made a mark", one in which the true story was but a mere fraction of the tale to be shared. And there is still humor - well, that depends on interpretation by the reader, but that was his intention. Really. Honest it was.
If you liked Ev's essays, there could be a taste of those poured into this short novel. It includes his memories, possible memories, and fabricated memories. It's all there. PRAISE FOR AN OLYMPIAN HIKE: "If you have any thoughts about going camping and/or hiking, you need to read this book. The author is excellent in the role of the storyteller, and covers such topics as: ● Preparation, or lack thereof;● The necessary clothing, or lack thereof;
● The proper nutrition, or lack thereof;
● Cleanliness, or lack thereof;
● And many more aspects of a first camping/hiking adventure in the Olympic mountains of Washington. His style, in a dry, extremely humorous manner, will keep you highly entertained. And while I will admit to losing my sense of smell and taste (non-Covid related), I flatly deny my urine ever tested "two plus for pepperoni"! Robert Todd, long-time business associate, friend, and critic ... "Book #4, as he calls it, is reminiscent of sitting around a camp fire with friends telling stories of past adventures. His tales are plausible which keeps you wondering which scenarios really happened to him and which ones were tall tales." Leah Craig, friend and acupuncturist ... "If I were that Bill guy, after reading this Tale, I'd be saying: 'WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING?! taking a Tenderfoot on a Trek like that?' It's EVidence of a benevolent universe that no one got permanently maimed on that adventure. As Rumi might have said, 'Chase a deer, end up everywhere.' Colt chases adventure and is allowed to wander a magnificent stretch of the Olympic outback, managing to escape with more stories than bruises. A skilled raconteur, Ev translates Colt's (mis)adventures into an inspiring tale that somehow ends not in woe, but in grace." Bill Fleming, veteran hiker, camper and climber and a contributor to 'Olympic Mountains Trail Guide'
by Robert L. Wood "If Charles Dickens decided to go camping and then decided to write a story about it, that's what the author has done here, and it's really fun! Such a unique voice and a wonderful tale told from a narrator's voice that just works in unexpected ways from page one all the way to the end!" D. D. Scott, International Bestselling Author ABOUT THE AUTHOR: After a brief editing "career" of a few months at a magazine experiencing financial woes, the relatively new college graduate sought out a temporary job to hold him over until his writing career could be reestablished. About 45 years later, after rewarding experiences within the life insurance risk selection profession, the writing effort recommenced with his first attempt at a book in 2019. The career was exciting, but there is so much more to share. Beyond the life insurance industry, there were the years adding to a life well-lived, creating so much material for essays and the basis for storytelling beyond "work." This time is dedicated to his dogs (all Goldendoodles, including Dawson - she was adopted in September 2021 - and his two, Izzy and Maya, who are no longer with us), his family, his many friends, and his hope for a better world and a better life for all who choose to make it possible.
