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Sevastian Winters

author * storyteller * rule breaker

A Life Spent Telling Stories

Sevastian Winters writes bold, addictive fiction across genres—mixing familiar archetypes, unexpected ideas, and masterful storytelling structure to create stories you never quite see coming.

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About Sevastian Winters

Did you feel that?

Sevastian Winters is a short story author who writes stories for people who would love to read more but just don’t have the time. Straight to the punch, the majority of the stories he publishes on his website and in his collections can be read in under an hour (some in as little as 15-20 minutes), and then digested all day long. Sev’s goal is to be the guy you take a sh*t with each day and go to bed with every night. You know – without making it weird…

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More than two decades spent studying, writing, and refining the craft of storytelling.

Hundreds of Stories Told

From thrillers and westerns to horror, history, comedy, and everything in between.

Global Reader Community

Sevastian Winters publishes the majority of his books in multiple languages, including: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and Italian.

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Novel, Nonfiction

Zen and the Art of Not Driving Like an Asshole

Nearly two million miles behind the wheel will teach you a few things about driving. Unfortunately, most of those things are about other people.

Novel, Classics Reimagined, Horror

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Everyone knows the names Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. But before there were two men, there was one—and Henry Jekyll had already become very good at living two lives.

Novel, Forgotten Treasures

The Shepherd of the Hills

A stranger comes to the Ozarks carrying a satchel, a secret, and a grief he cannot outrun.

Short Stories, Drama

What Remains: Stories of War, Survival, and the Lives Left Behind

War is measured in territory gained, battles won, treaties signed, and bodies counted.

Short Stories, Fantasy

Travis in Wonderland and Other Tales

Wonderland is still there. But it has forgotten how to wonder….

Short Stories, Thrillers

Truth & Consequences: 10 Pulse-Pounding Thrillers

Truth has a price. And somebody always pays it…

Live Readings & Events

With Sevastian Winters

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Special Holiday Reading - Facebook Live

Join Santa Sev for a very special Christmas Night reading of a never-seen-before short story.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Want to know more about Sevastian Winters, his work, or what’s coming next? Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about Sevastian, including the genres he writes, upcoming books and projects, speaking opportunities, how to get in touch, and more.

 

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Feel free to reach out anytime via the form on our contact page. Sevastian, Brinley, or maybe even Maizy will respond to serious inquiries as soon as possible. 

Sev has a collection/backlog of approximately 800 short stories. He publishes 1-2 collections per month. He also has several novel length books in various stages of production, which will be released separately.

Please note, a lot of Sev's backlog has been written over the past 25+ years. Both old and new stories are being polished for publication. Sevastian's wife, Brinley, focuses on writing, editing, and formatting his books full-time. 

Sev's books are currently (as of August 2026) available in eBook formation on Amazon. He plans to expand to other platforms and formats in the coming months. Availability for each book will be updated here on his website. 

Absolutely! The majority of Sev's books are made available for preorder on Amazon, and he plans to offer preorders in other formats as well. Watch for updates to his book lists and/or use the form at the bottom of this page to sign up for his newsletter!

The absolute best way to receive book updates is to sign up for Sev's newsletter. You can do so by using the signup form at the bottom of this page. You can also follow Sev on any of his social media channels for additional updates and content.

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Sevastian Winters

Village Temperaments: The Cleric

Village Temperaments: The Cleric

Village Temperaments: The Cleric October 27, 2026 Blog This is part of an ongoing series on Village Temperaments. In the first post, “What Does the Village Need You For?“, I introduced the idea that every one of us is built to fill one of eight seats around the village fire, and that each seat runs […]

Village Temperaments: The Warrior

Village Temperaments: The Warrior

Village Temperaments: The Warrior October 20, 2026 Short Stories This is part of an ongoing series on Village Temperaments. In the first post, “What Does the Village Need You For?,” I introduced the idea that every one of us is built to fill one of eight seats around the village fire, and that each seat […]

Village Temperaments: The Hunter

Village Temperaments: The Hunter

Village Temperaments: The Hunter October 13, 2026 Blog This is part of an ongoing series on Village Temperaments. In the first post, “What Does the Village Need You For?“, I introduced the idea that every one of us is built to fill one of eight seats around the village fire, and that each seat runs […]