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Flash fiction, longer pieces, and guest posts

Sample Chapter: The Big Reveal

On July 23, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Humor, Sean's Non-Fiction, Writing16 Comments

When my sister called up and told me she had something important to tell me, I had no idea what to expect.

My Poem on Spillwords Press

On July 20, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Published, Writing18 Comments

Thanks to Spillwords Press for publishing my poem Diminuendo.

Clock Watching

On June 7, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Writing10 Comments

Couldn't sleep. This popped into my head.

1st Sunshine Blogger Award

On June 6, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Blogging, Other Artists, Writing21 Comments

I was just nominated for my first Sunshine Blogger Award by a fellow blogger. I'm not particularly sunny and I burn easily, but I'll take it!

A Return to Tuscany

On May 15, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Fiction, Sean' Fiction, Writing8 Comments

Just reworked this short story I wrote a while back but never really shared. Feel free to critique and let me know what works or doesn't in your opinion.

A Pedestal of My Own Design

On May 8, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Writing15 Comments

Idealizing someone does no one any favors when you refuse to acknowledge another's true nature. (More free verse)

Escaping Percy Granger

On April 16, 2019October 20, 2022 By Sean D. LaytonIn Blasts from the Past, Humor, Sean's Non-Fiction, Writing11 Comments

When they say "This opportunity could change your life," usually they mean in a good way.

Forested valley and hills by Alex Szymanek

The Turmoil of Diaspora

On April 15, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry11 Comments

I'm finishing up a humorous piece (hopefully tonight), but here's a bit of free verse because organization is my mortal enemy apparently.

Alejandra's phone number

The Disappearing Spanish Girl

On April 11, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Blasts from the Past, Sean's Non-Fiction, Writing16 Comments

Seize opportunity while you can. You might not get a second chance.

Diminuendo

On March 28, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Writing10 Comments

Okay, I confess, so I'm not a poet (I know, shocking), but I wrote a "poem". And it doesn't start out with "There once was a man from Nantucket..."

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About Sean Layton

Born in the UK, I have lived most of my life under the blazing Arizona sun. Okay, that’s a lie, I’ve been sheltering in the air-conditioned indoors. Anyway, I’m a starving writer with an MFA in creative writing (screenwriting & fiction) from ASU.

After attempting to amuse my friends for years with Facebook posts, I decided to make my tales of woe and musings on life in my tiny universe available online for an even larger audience to ignore (at their own peril).

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What others call poor decision making, I call teachable moments.

Now step back a safe distance and watch and learn.

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