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William C. Seward

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William C. Seward is a prolific writer of mystery plays, short stories, and novels. Born in 1950 in Georgetown, Texas, William surprised himself when he became involved in community theater in 1981 and soon wrote his first mystery play, "Murder At The T.P. Ranch." This was the start of a writing career that has spanned decades and numerous projects.
In addition to his plays, William began authoring a series of "Parson Short" short stories that share characters and themes with some of his stage works. Other projects have grown from that beginning. An avid and omnivorous reader, William particularly enjoys the mystery and fantasy genres.
Today, William makes his home in Bastrop, Texas, where he lives with his artistic partner, her son, and an e ...more

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	The Azure Shade of the Bluebottle Tree (Shin Oak Ridge Mysteries Book 1) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Alchemy of The Wild Heart by William C. Seward (Goodreads Author), Terrie Lynn J Bach 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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