A humorous short story by John DeRossett A humorous short story by John DeRossett, featuring a yard sale disaster. Harold Jenkins had three rules in […]
Author: John Derossett
John DeRossett is an American author, Navy veteran, and professional writer with more than 30 years of experience. Raised in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, he writes historical fiction, true crime, and original short stories. He is the founder of Everward Storyworks and Everward Press and is currently writing November Rain: The River Came at Night, a historical novel inspired by the devastating 1985 West Virginia floods.
The Dream in His Pocket: An Unstoppable Quest
A heartwarming story of dreams, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son. Jamie Matthews has nothing left but a suitcase, a notebook, […]
November Rain: The Unforgettable Night the River Arrived
CURRENT WORK IN PROGRESS November 1985 Floods in West Virginia In November 1985, the rain began falling across the mountains of West Virginia. Subsequently, within […]
Fragments of Elsewhere
What if the most powerful journeys don’t take you anywhere at all? Fragments of Elsewhere is a stirring collection of short stories that capture the […]
America’s Dark Legacy: Profiles of the 10 Most Prolific Serial Killers and Mass Murderers
America’s Dark Legacy unravels the complex and chilling world of serial killers, mass murderers, and violent offenders through the lens of criminology and forensic psychology. […]
WV News Features My Upcoming Novel, November Rain: The River Came at Night
Some stories are too important to let time erase. I’m pleased to share that WV News has published an article about my upcoming historical novel, […]
The Man Who Bought Tomorrow
A Short Story by John DeRossett The little antique shop on the corner of Main and Third had been there for as long as anyone […]
The Light in the Upstairs Window
The Light in the Upstairs Window is An original short story for JohnDeRossett.com The light in the upstairs window had been burning for thirty-seven years. […]
The Last Letter from Willow Creek
The Last Letter from Willow Creek is An Original Short Story by John DeRossett The letter arrived on a Tuesday, thirty-seven years after it had […]
Echoes of the Black Mist
The small town of Grayfell was a place where nothing ever happened. Tucked away in the crook of misty hills, it was a haven for […]