John Ward: Small Stories, Big Meanings

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New here? Let me show you around.

Welcome! If you’re new to my work, this page will help you give you a quick tour of the essentials. There’s more to explore, so feel free to wander as you like.

I write fiction set in the quiet, uncanny spaces where memory and folklore brush up against everyday life. You’ve passed these places before—a hollow in the trees, a stillness at the window, a choice you can’t unmake. You just never stayed long enough to learn what remained. These stories will show you.

Get to Know Me

I keep a small blog where I post thoughts, updates, and the occasional behind-the-scenes note.

Read a Story

Start with The Gap. It’s a standalone short story that introduces the themes and tone I explore in much of my writing.

You can find more pieces collected on the Stories page.

Follow My Work

You can subscribe in two different ways depending on what you want:

Micro.blog — Site Updates

Use the Subscribe link in the navigation bar to receive:

•	New story announcements
•	Website updates
•	General notes about my publishing progress

Substack — Early Access & Extras

Visit writtenward.com for:

•	Early access to new short stories and novellas
•	Behind-the-scenes notes
•	Occasional commentary or writing insights

If you want to read new fiction as soon as it’s written, Substack is the place.

Learn More

If you’d like a bit of context about who I am and what I’m working on, you can visit the About page.

Thanks for reading — I’m glad you’re here.