Sample Chapter: The Big Reveal
That was not what I was expecting

On July 23, 2019July 25, 2019 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, 2019July 22, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Published, Writing18 Comments

Thanks to Spillwords Press for publishing my poem Diminuendo.

Clock Watching
A bit of free verse

On June 7, 2019June 10, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Writing10 Comments

Couldn't sleep. This popped into my head.

1st Sunshine Blogger Award
I'm a ray of hope in a dark world (man, that's depressing)

On June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 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
A story by Sean D. Layton

On May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 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
Brace yourselves — more free verse

On May 8, 2019 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
Ducking your problems just delays the inevitable

On April 16, 2019April 17, 2019 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
Second crack at a poem

On April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 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.

The Disappearing Spanish Girl
Never live your life in fear

On April 11, 2019April 20, 2019 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
Warning: Real poets might want to avert their eyes.

On March 28, 2019March 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..."

Tales from the Land Manatee

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