The Impossible Ambition
by Stephen Brandon
Price: $0.99 USD. 54500 words.
Published on April 11, 2013. Fiction.
A childhood dream that grew until high school graduation. Then shattered because he was nearsighted. After forty years of work, an unfortunate accident kills all possibility of even going there!
One morning a telephone call. A chance to work toward helping others achieve his dream. Could it really be possible?
Herding cats seems simple compared to his new job.
Location: United States
Member Since: May 11, 2012
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Stephen Brandon
Biography
I've loved westerns and science fiction since I picked up my first book at the public library.
I've been writing on my computer for years. I never planned on any of my stories being published, just to be read by myself, family, and friends. The base journal is on forty spreadsheets with links to about a thousand files of short one day paragraphs plus other stories.
Now my nephew George is published and he encouraged me to publish also. I've to a lot of work to do. As you know family either loves or hates what you do, so any constructive criticism will be appreciated. As I gain experience rewriting and reformatting my writings they will read better, and I hope you enjoy them all!
I've been writing on my computer for years. I never planned on any of my stories being published, just to be read by myself, family, and friends. The base journal is on forty spreadsheets with links to about a thousand files of short one day paragraphs plus other stories.
Now my nephew George is published and he encouraged me to publish also. I've to a lot of work to do. As you know family either loves or hates what you do, so any constructive criticism will be appreciated. As I gain experience rewriting and reformatting my writings they will read better, and I hope you enjoy them all!
Where to find Stephen Brandon online
Books
The Plan and other short stories
by Stephen Brandon
Price: Free! 42840 words. Published on March 11, 2013. Fiction.
The Plan, tells the story of one successful entrepreneurs plan for his children and what happens when he gets the shaft. X Plan, Not Enough Wars, Camping in the Swamp, The Harappan Seal, and The Ship fill out the volume.
Price: Free! 42840 words. Published on March 11, 2013. Fiction.
The Plan, tells the story of one successful entrepreneurs plan for his children and what happens when he gets the shaft. X Plan, Not Enough Wars, Camping in the Swamp, The Harappan Seal, and The Ship fill out the volume.
Pacific 41
by Stephen Brandon
Price: Free! 1950 words. Published on July 21, 2012. Fiction.
Mix a ship out of control and an active oil rig, and then stir gently with a hurricane. With luck nothing, but when you don't have luck you have something interesting. Then add in the fact that it's almost a mile deep in the ocean. A short story of what could be, and maybe someday will happen.
Price: Free! 1950 words. Published on July 21, 2012. Fiction.
Mix a ship out of control and an active oil rig, and then stir gently with a hurricane. With luck nothing, but when you don't have luck you have something interesting. Then add in the fact that it's almost a mile deep in the ocean. A short story of what could be, and maybe someday will happen.
Az
by Stephen Brandon
Price: $1.99 USD. 47030 words. Published on June 21, 2012. Fiction.
What does a man do when his wife dies? Of course he goes to visit friends for comfort. However, one of his friends starts him on a path that could get him killed or make him rich.
Price: $1.99 USD. 47030 words. Published on June 21, 2012. Fiction.
What does a man do when his wife dies? Of course he goes to visit friends for comfort. However, one of his friends starts him on a path that could get him killed or make him rich.
Scout Expedition
by Stephen Brandon
Price: Free! 21220 words. Published on May 22, 2012. Fiction.
When a powerful group wants somehting done, they create a scenario. What happens when that secneario turns out to be real? Can the survivors adapt?
Price: Free! 21220 words. Published on May 22, 2012. Fiction.
When a powerful group wants somehting done, they create a scenario. What happens when that secneario turns out to be real? Can the survivors adapt?
Grandpa's Hot Sauce
by Stephen Brandon
Price: Free! 1250 words. Published on May 12, 2012. Fiction.
(4.40 from 5 reviews)
A short story about what to do when a shortage is looming.
Price: Free! 1250 words. Published on May 12, 2012. Fiction.
(4.40 from 5 reviews) A short story about what to do when a shortage is looming.
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Smashwords book reviews by Stephen Brandon
- Mass Effect: Humanity First
on May 13, 2012
First time I've read a story in this format. Very interesting. I read it two times using the options both ways. Both held the story to a character profile that the reader chose. Very good!
- His Best Weapon
on May 13, 2012
Very interesting twist to the story. Dialogue is good and the test was perfectly set up.
- Peace Warrior
on May 25, 2012
This book takes the liberal agenda to one of its possible conclusions. It also shows what a single well trained leader can possibly accomplish if given help. Inconsistancy I noted was the weapons and ammunition left in the so called museums and private collections. This could indicate that conformity to societies norm is only surface deep and I think true to life. I enjoyed this book immensely! I'll be getting the rest of the series in the future.
- An Acquired Taste
on May 31, 2012
Even with the technical errors the storyline was excellent. The end caught me by suprise, even with the battle clews. A good quick read!
- Beyond Mars Crimson Fleet
on June 22, 2012
This scifi novel exceeded my expctations raised by the description. I took 3 days to read it and it was superb. If only I had some of the authors tallent. It should have a six star rating!
- The Halo Wave
on July 25, 2012
This story reminds me of what happens when a government consideres itself more important than its citizens. Also what one person can do to make a difference. Good short story.
- A Missing Person Case
on July 25, 2012
An interesting twist on the Tribulation. However still fiction.
- Artifice: Episode One
on Dec. 15, 2012
Very interesting, can't wait to read #2.
- Mission Beyond The Stars: Book #1 of "Saga Of The Lost Worlds" by Neely and Dobbs
on Dec. 23, 2012
This story is great, the authors kept me wondering what was next. I'm compelled to get the next in the series.
- Prisoner 721
on March 22, 2013
I'm old enough to remember when the only computers around were in air conditioned rooms and built with vacuum tubes. Nowdays I have one more powerful than the ones in the space shuttles. However they aren't smarter that the first, programed in binary. This story is more about software. A concept that can be confused with the knowledge we have in our own brains. In simple words, the instructions of a lifetime and how to interpret them! Art interpretation and music interpretation would be the true test of an AI. This writer hit the nail right on the head and did an excellent job. A very good read and I recomment it to 'ALL!' after the Bible.
- Syzygy
on March 25, 2013
Interesting story and that could come true with the way corporations operate today. However, one man's decision when forced; makes the turning point!
- Declination
on April 15, 2013
(no rating)
A very great story. I wish I had your talent for storytelling. 5 stars!