Free Stories, Prologues, Epilogues & Stuff
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Some stories don’t fit neatly between covers—and some are simply too fun not to share. On this page, you’ll find all of my free fiction in one place: short stories, prologues, epilogues, and bonus scenes that expand the worlds of my novels or stand happily on their own. Whether you’re curious about a series you haven’t tried yet, want a little extra time with characters you already love, or just feel like sampling something new, consider this your open invitation. No sign-ups, no strings—just stories, on the house. New stories go to my newsletter subscribers first. Join my free newsletter to be among the first to read them. |
Golden Retrievers
Meet Steve and his golden retriever sidekick, Rochester, who always seems to sniff out trouble before anyone else. Here are three free stories in my golden retriever mystery series. There are 23 books in the series so far.
New to Steve and Rochester? Start with In Dog We Trust, the first Golden Retriever Mystery.
Dog Sees EverythingA bite-sized Golden Retriever mystery featuring canine instincts, small-town trouble, and a clue no human noticed. Read the Story |
Rochester's PuppyhoodThis is the only story told from the dog's point of view-- before he and Steve meet. |
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Gay Mysteries
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Kimo Kanapa'aka is a homicide detective in Honolulu. There are fourteen books in the Mahu series now. George Clay is a gay private investigator in Miami Beach in 1969, a very tumultuous time. “Oyster Creek” is a short story originally published in Crime Hits Home, an anthology published by Mystery Writers of America. The story, free for you, was short-listed for the best short crime fiction of 2024. There's one full-length novel so far, Bless Our Sleep. |
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 "Oyster Creek"A George Clay mystery short story set on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where old resentments and buried truths refuse to stay hidden. |
"The Analyst's Edge" A prequel to the Angus Green FBI series. Angus is an analyst in the Philadelphia office. Meet Angus on his first big case in The Next One Will Kill You. |
While Kimo is still on the surf circuit, he gets involved in a crime on Oahu's North Shore. A prequel to the series. From Groovy Gumshoes. Read the Story |
Driven Together
Driven Together is a sexy, fast-paced second chance MM romance set in the world of Formula 1 racing.
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I wrote a romance readers' guide to Formula 1 racing to introduce readers to racing terms. |
I had to delete a chapter from the book I really liked. But it's a great introduction to Wally and Jonathan. |
Read Wally and Jonathan’s full story in Driven Together.
Even More!
"The Missing Delegate" Another George Clay short story, this one set at the 1968 Democratic presidential convention in Miami Beach. Originally published in Private Dicks and Disco Balls. |
Making the Passover Seder Meaningful for Teens Free parents' guide to engage teens at the Passover service, printable PDF. To accompany After the Party: A Jewish Teen's Guide to Finding Your Path |
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Looking for the holiday stories?
Season’s Retrievings: holiday stories of mystery and romance
“A Cozy Christmas in Ormond Yard,” now titled “Secrets Under the Mistletoe,” and “Still Running” are now collected in Season’s Retrievings, alongside other holiday mysteries and romances featuring characters from my series. These two previously shared stories are no longer offered as individual free downloads on this page.
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