About The Writing Pages & Little Red Bear

Welcome to The Writing Pages — a quiet corner devoted to kindness, imagination, family, and the natural world.

This is the home of Little Red Bear, an uncommonly special bear who lives just beyond the edge of the everyday, in a place we call Honey Hill Country, tucked away in the Ozarks. His stories — The Adventures of Little Red Bear — are old-fashioned, family-friendly short tales written for readers of all ages.

They are told slowly, by the fireside, in a “country comfortable” voice with a bit of Southern flair. Children enjoy them, parents and grandparents read them aloud, and more than a few seniors have become devoted fans. At heart, these are stories meant to be shared.

Themes of friendship, kindness, respect for nature, conservation, and simple living run throughout — with the occasional life lesson, history tidbit, and just enough honey to make things sweet. As Little Red Bear likes to say, “You can never have too much honey.”

About the Writer

I am Jim — a lifelong storyteller, proud father of four grown children, Eagle Scout, former Scout leader, middling guitar player, dog enthusiast, and devoted model railroader. I am an American history and literature buff, a lover of the outdoors, and an unapologetic tree-hugger.

This is a family-friendly, G-rated space. You never need to worry about what younger eyes might see here. Kindness is expected, and poor taste is not welcome. My pages, my rules — and yes, I still believe in soap. 😉

What You’ll Find Here

Across the site you will find:

Short stories, poems, and features
Free reads and seasonal pieces, including Christmas stories
Activities, puzzles, games, and coloring pages for children
Gentle reflections meant for quiet evenings and unhurried Sundays

Everything here is free, shared simply because it felt like the neighborly thing to do.

A Personal Note

I write everything you see here myself — no assistants, no bots, no interns. If something is misspelled, it may have been typed by Little Red Bear, whose paws were never designed with keyboards in mind.

Comments and kind words are always welcome. Encouragement goes a long way around here, especially when a story asks a bear to step into uncertain territory.

This site is intentionally non-monetized to keep it uncluttered and peaceful. Those who wish to support the work may do so through Patreon or the occasional tip jar, but the stories themselves remain free and open to all.

Thank you for stopping by and spending a little of your day with us. Kindness costs nothing, and small acts have a way of traveling farther than we expect.

— Jim (and Red)

P.S. from Little Red Bear
If you’re reading this, you’re already a friend. Take your time while you’re here. The woods aren’t in any hurry, and the honey will keep — no sense rushin’, is there?