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William J Harris

A Lifetime Written in Rivers, Mountains, and Memory

Some lives are measured in years.
Others are measured in stories.

For more than seven decades, William J. Harris has lived where grit meets grace; on open water, deep in timber, and far from comfort. His writing captures the moments that don't make headlines but shape a life: the close calls, the quiet victories, the laughter shared in cold cabins, and the lessons only the wild can teach.

These are not just outdoor stories.
They are stories of patience, resilience, family, and a deep respect for the natural world.

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MY WALK on the WILD SIDE

Selected Short Stories from 70 Years of Hunting and Fishing

By William J Harris

Inside the Books

Stories Forged Where & Comfort Ends

William J. Harris's books take readers beyond the idea of adventure and into its reality, where mistakes have consequences, nature does not negotiate, and humor often shows up when things go wrong.

Across two powerful collections, readers experience:

  • Near-misses that redefine fear
  • Hunts and fishing trips shaped by instinct and experience
  • Family moments that become legends
  • Quiet reflections born from long days outdoors

Each story stands on its own, yet they form something larger together. A portrait of a man shaped by decades of living fully, attentively, and honestly.

About The Author

William J Harris - Author

A Life That Never Stopped Moving

William J. Harris discovered the outdoors long before it became a lifestyle brand or social trend. As a boy, nature offered freedom. As a young man, it offered purpose. And over time, it became a lifelong companion.

While building a demanding professional career, William never stopped returning to the places that grounded him, rivers, mountains, forests, and open water. His experiences span generations, evolving from necessity and curiosity into mastery and reflection.

Now in his eighties, William continues to look forward, not backward. Writing became the natural next chapter, allowing him to preserve stories once told around campfires and kitchen tables. His books are not written to impress, but to share, honestly, humorously, and without embellishment.

TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS AND TRIUMPHS

Powerful true stories of challenge, perseverance & victory in the wild

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TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS AND TRIUMPHS

True Stories Drawn from Seventy Years Outdoors

This collection is a tribute to persistence.

In Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs, William J. Harris distills decades of hunting and fishing into short, unforgettable stories each rooted in real events, real risk, and real emotion.

Readers will encounter:

  • • Hunts that didn't go as planned
  • • Battles against weather, terrain, and chance
  • • Moments where humor saved the day
  • • Triumphs earned through patience rather than luck

These stories don't glorify conquest. They honor endurance, humility, and respect for the natural world.

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Whether you’re reaching out for speaking engagements, interviews, or simply to share how a story resonated with you, William welcomes the conversation.

These stories were written to be shared and conversations are where stories continue to live.

Email: williamjharris@me.com
Phone: 111-111-1111