William Auten Stories and Newsletter

"Big Bends"

During a riverboat dinner cruise, a man proposes to his girlfriend.

Nov 28 • 

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October 2025

Happy Halloween – "A Tree in the Woods"

While trying a new recipe, a woman discovers she is not alone in the cabin.

Oct 24 • 

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September 2025

Cloudbreak Now Available

Thank you for supporting this story collection

Sep 26 • 

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August 2025

"Something Like a Cloud" plus Cloudbreak, Goodreads Giveaway, Book Jacket Bracket, and Night School

A man tries a therapy app.

Aug 29 • 

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July 2025

Cloudbreak Cover for Book Jacket Bracket – Vote!

Vote, vote, vote for Cloudbreak

Jul 31 • 

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"The Last Dinosaur Room" and Goodreads Giveaway for Cloudbreak

After a feature breaks down at their amusement center, two sisters must repair it.

Jul 25 • 

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June 2025

"Triptych"

A couple redefines their life.

Jun 27 • 

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May 2025

Cloudbreak – New Story Collection Available 19 September 2025

Plus "Solstice" a story from Cloudbreak.

May 30 • 

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April 2025

"Three Ghosts for Maisie Tidwell"

Three ghosts aid a teen for her prom. Plus Cloudbreak, a forthcoming collection of short stories.

Apr 25 • 

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March 2025

"Lines in Spring"

A man repairs a friendship.

Mar 28 • 

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February 2025

"Fun Run"

An aunt picks up her nephew and niece for a race. Plus Night School and Goodreads Giveaway.

Feb 28 • 

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January 2025

Night School Now Available, Goodreads Giveaway, and Pepper's Ghost Quarterfinalist for ScreenCraft Cinematic Prose 2025

Your support helped make all these possible.

Jan 31 • 

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