Historical Stories

For some time I had been encouraged by my proofreader, the late Techsan, to put some of my better works into a compilation of sorts. Well, Techsan, this is for you. What follows are stories as yet unpublished, chapters from my novels that we felt had not received the attention they deserved, and stories that just cried out to be released again to the many new readers out there. Enjoy, Paris Waterman / (Reviews)

A Mat Sullivan and Sarah York story
Bill Lang is a shootist. He steps in to help a friend and his beautiful wife save the ranch and runs into a mysterious plot. Is he fast enough and good enough with his guns and his brain to survive?

A harsh land. Endless danger. One woman refuses to be defeated. A tale of courage, survival, and unyielding will.

Two young professors, a snowy long weekend, and an old journal from the 1920s. Two stories woven together. Paul and Judy spend a hot weekend together while discovering an incredibly hot period of his aunt and uncle's life in a truly exotic setting. Finalist for Golden Clitorides Award.

The real story of Orville Summinski begins in the California gold fields, but does not stay there for long. His family moves to Los Angeles and he winds up in the Mexican beer business. Through a mixture of luck and skill, he gains the support of his Mexican employer, marries a Mexican heiress, and becomes a Mexican hidalgo. How's that for a boy born in the slums of New York City? 8 Chapters.

A Halloween 2021 Contest Entry
Is this a Halloween Story? Not really sure. However, there IS a witch.

A Jeff Burnside Story
Jeff and Jane Burnside cope with Bushwhackers and Jayhawkers in Missouri in 1863. And they haven't even met the Union Army, yet. Join them and their friends as they try to survive with a growing family in the Wild West of the time. Caution: This story uses dialect throughout.