C.M. Simpson's Blog

Just Released: Peace Flower, 2nd Edition

The second edition of the stand-alone dark fantasy shortstory, Peace Flower, has just released. This short piece is about a sorcerous struggle to end adecades-long war. Check for a link to your preferred store at thefollowing Books2Read link:https://books2read.com/u/meJ8p9What&#... it About?An ancientorder. A sacred trust. A partnership. These three things align, but will a

Just Released: Jacob's Vision, 2nd Edition

The stand-alone post-war, science-fiction short story,Jacob's Vision, has just released. This short piece is told by Erin, who seeks shelter...and allies, tohonor a hero's memory on a war-torn world. Check for a link to yourpreferred store at the following Books2Read link: https://books2read.com/u/3J1g0QWhat&#... it About?I left myfriends to see if we might find refuge. I left them…and

Just Released: The Songster and the Pirates

The Songster and the Pirates, has just released and can be found at the links listed here: https://books2read.com/u/brJMOW Mixing creatures of legend with a little military and mercenary science fiction, this piece is the story of a siren seeking to hide her identity and break free of her past.What's it About?

Available on Pre-Order: Peace Flower, 2nd Edition

The second edition of the stand-alone dark fantasy short story, Peace Flower, is now available on pre-order. Releasing on November 21, 2025, this short piece is about a sorcerous struggle to end a decades-long war. Check for a link to yourpreferred store at the following Books2Read link: https://books2read.com/u/meJ8p9What&#... it About?

Available on Pre-Order: Jacob's Vision, 2nd Edition

Available on Pre-Order: The Songster and the Pirates

The stand-alone science-fantasy short story, The Songster and the Pirates, is now available on pre-order. Releasing this week, on October 30, 2025, this short piece mixes creatures of legend with a little military and mercenary science fiction, as a siren seeks to hide her identity and break free of her past.What's it About?

News & Update for Mid-October 2025 (Long)

I haven't been very active in any of my social media channels for the last couple of months, so it's probably time for a quick update on where things are at.Firstly the good news regards publishing.I had a short story accepted into the latest volume of The Expanding Universe, Volume 11. This is a collection of science-fiction exploration where stories consider the idea that we are not alone in

New Short Story Available on Pre-Order: Stiletto's Luck

The stand-alone short story, Stiletto's Luck, is now available for pre-order. Releasing in just under fivedays' time, this short, dark fantasy piece is my only foray into the genre of angels vs. demons...although in this case it is more that the interdimensional foes thus named are creating havoc on yet another world. What's it About?As a bodyguard, assassin, spy, and demon hunter,

Newly Released: The Expanding Universe, Volume 11: A Science Fiction Exploration

The Expanding Universe Volume 11, is now available. Edited by Craig Martelle, this collection of military science fiction explores the question posed by Arthur C. Clarke: "“Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe, or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.”Inspired by the question, the authors in The Expanding Universe Volume 11, let their imaginations run wild, speculating

Available for Pre-Order - 3.5 Weeks to Release: The Expanding Universe 11

The Expanding Universe, Volume 11, releases in 3.5 weeks' time, and is the only place you'll find 'A Warrior's Wish, a military science-fiction short story about colonization, corporate politics, and first contact.What's it About?Explore the universe… with the 11th Volume of The Expanding Universe, a short-story collection to pique your interest and sharpen your mind.“Two possibilities