Short Story
"Gypsies"
A short story of childhood change, set in the Pacific Northwest. It follows a young narrator through the ordinary disruptions that rearrange a familiar world.
Read: childhood, memory, the Pacific Northwest.
Short Stories and Articles
A reading room for the shorter work of Richard Sutton: standalone fiction, essays, and pieces first published in other venues.
The Collection
Fiction Short Enough to Sit Down With
Alongside the novels and series, these shorter pieces carry the same voice: small settings, close observation, and stories about ordinary change.
Richard Sutton's short work has appeared in venues such as EFiction Magazine, and his articles have run under the banner The Indie Curmudgeon. What follows collects the pieces that do not fit inside a full-length book.
Articles
The Indie Curmudgeon
Opinionated commentary on independent publishing, self-publishing, and the business side of writing, written for authors who would rather be blunt than polite.
Read: indie publishing, commentary, industry.
Published Elsewhere
Stories in Other Venues
Additional short fiction has been placed with outside publications, including appearances in EFiction Magazine, where stories by Sutton have been published.
Read: venue appearances, previously published work.
Elsewhere On The Site
Keep Reading
| Page | What you will find |
|---|---|
| Home | Fiction highlights, blog posts, book news, and excerpts from both authors. |
| Blog | Posts on the writing process, publishing trends, cover design, and author experiences, with a moderated comment section. |
| Books | The catalog, including the The Gift series, On Parson's Creek, and Back to Santa Fe. |
| Design | Publication graphic design and marketing support for indie authors and small presses. |
Note: Short stories by Richard Sutton have appeared in venues such as EFiction Magazine. Anything listed here reflects work published at the time of writing, and individual pieces may since have been collected or reissued.
Short stories and articles offer a window into Richard Sutton’s writing life, presenting smaller works that stand apart from the longer novels and series. These pieces often begin with modest settings and close attention to ordinary moments, letting atmosphere and character emerge gradually. Readers looking for fiction that rewards patience will find the collection shaped by careful observation, understated emotion, and a clear sense of place.
Some of these shorter works were first published elsewhere, including venues associated with independent literary magazines, while articles have appeared under the banner of The Indie Curmudgeon. Bringing them together creates a reading room that reflects the breadth of the author’s interests, from stories about everyday change to commentary on writing, books, and publishing culture. It is a place for readers, writers, and anyone curious about the indie scene.
The design of this reading room mirrors the tone of the writing: generous spacing, off-white content areas, and deep aubergine panels create a calm backdrop for the words. Warm gold accents draw attention to navigation and selected pieces, while clean sans-serif typography keeps the pages readable and direct. The result feels like a well-kept shelf, inviting visitors to browse slowly rather than rush through a catalogue of titles.
Beyond the short fiction, the site shares blog posts, book news, excerpts, and commentary on a wide range of subjects. These reflections connect the reading experience to broader conversations about literature, art, music, local life, and the craft of storytelling. For established followers of the series and new readers alike, the collection provides a friendly entry point and a place to return to between longer reading journeys.