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My name is Simon Drayton and I am the author of the From East to West series, the Mysteries of Just Another John Smith, and the Voyages of Simeon Carter and Peter Truman, and the Cogs and Gears of the Cosmos. I am an indie author and a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. July 23rd 2026 is my one year anniversary of self publishing. If you have read my stories, it is my hope that you’ve enjoyed them. You may wonder about the process of how I write or how I am able to...

Like many of you, I like to read. However, due to a number of factors, I like to read stories that I can finish in one sitting. Perhaps you feel the same way. If so, please consider reading one of the short stories I read this summer.

1. “The Wish” by Diane Burke

This was definitely a thought provoking, emotional story. Mike Stone was facing one trial after another, some of it being his own fault. He desperately wishes that some how he can go in the past and make better decisions. However, even a...

People have been writing books for thousands of years on countless topics. Many great literature have been written in the 19th century. Here are some that I have found interesting and a worthwhile read.

1. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

This is a play written by Oscar Wilde and it is about the size of a novelette. The story is humorous, lighthearted, and witty. The two main characters, Alegernon and Jack, pretend to be the same person, Ernest Worthing. This confuses matters when...

Sometimes it can be hard to find a good book to read, especially if you like clean literature with no profanity or other mature content. Besides my own books, I would like to recommend these following stories you may not have heard of yet. Most of these books were just released within the last 4 months.

1. Such an Odd Word to Use by Carl Goodwin

This book was released in October 2025 and is a good read for people who enjoy a slow burning, psychological mystery. It is about a man in the UK...