merging awareness, creativity, and nature COLWELL CEDARs
Published in Spring of 2018 by Lichen Rock Press, this compelling collection of short stories reads like a full-length novel. Joseph's eloquent prose, unique characters, events and locations are woven together to take the reader throughout the West and across generations. Although written first, this book is the second in Colwell's "Ravens Nest Trilogy." The Hermit of Puccini Ridge is Book One, the intersection of two lives on forty acres over a century.
Back cover synopsis of Tales of Ravens Nest:
"When Tori Reynolds and her husband Alistaire Corey realized their New York City lifestyles were missing something, they visited the retreat in western Colorado called Ravens Nest. Jake Collins, a retired wildlife biologist and his artist wife Rachel owned Ravens Nest, living a simple life that was part of nature. Tori and Al fell in love with the land and with its owners, being “adopted” by the childless Collins. They came to live at Ravens Nest, where Tori honed her gardening and nature skills while also becoming a world famous musician. Al continued his profession as a writer. All four started and lived a dream that surprised them all. After the passing of Jake and Rachel, Al discovered that Jake had not only written a fictionalized account of his last years at Ravens Nest, he had also written a collection of stories, either autobiographical or documenting his philosophies and beliefs about life itself. Al put this collection together and called it Tales of Ravens Nest. After his passing, the initial story called Tori’s Dream was finished by the newest member of the group, Bernice. She added the final episodes, concluding with the passing of Tori. This is the story of Jake’s life as it related to living with nature. Enjoy the adventures of four people who lived as part of the land and the values and beliefs of the man who tutored his adopted heirs. It is about creativity, dreams and legacies in a place called Ravens Nest. Then think about your own life and place."