---
title: Writing
---

[Skip to content](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/writing#main-content)

[![SS color-1](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SS%20color-1.png?width=500&height=500&name=SS%20color-1.png "SS color-1")](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/?hsLang=en)

- [Home](https://sierrasimopoulos.com)
- [Stories](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/writing)
- [Thoughts on Literature](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/blog/good-true-and-beautiful-books)
- [Connect](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/contact)

- [Sign up for Book-Talk](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/newsletter-sign-up?hsLang=en)
- [Get in touch](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/contact?hsLang=en)

# Writing

![Patterns of the Past Website](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Patterns%20of%20the%20Past%20Website.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Patterns%20of%20the%20Past%20Website.png "Patterns of the Past Website")

# Get a Free E-Book of *Patterns of the Past*

Every patterner who has sought to solve the Finian Problem died trying. Kelias knows this, but chases it anyway, in secret, in a cellar, using second-hand tools he can barely afford. Getting caught would cost him his seal, his name, and his future. But genius doesn't quit, and Kelias is certain he can accomplish what no one has in a century.

Get your free e-book emailed to you today!

[![\<p\>Get your free e-book\</p\>](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/45252020/interactive-223018424219.png)](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIJnggVOlae3HTiEfbNQ%2B%2FJe2AjvgW53lWcbRa%2FR2yZ91rHDyQ9ANNxrZ6x%2BXWxmt%2FQL3DJP4n13dUyDLHJfKavxlXvlHjJwcFHOK8IWaR87Uc%2BuUYgT7Y0Uc9OluqT%2FWlR5zc3E%2F7QDSfoseJyh3HCHdr2SAWKQb4%2B4zNm3CiOOBj3p1QZVMJGQCNYr3vPExO2OzkodgeSBp%2FMU4WHw2rVhVr2UaKb01L1&webInteractiveContentId=223018424219&portalId=45252020&hsLang=en)

# More Stories

---

![Para-muscata-taiata-Sliced-Pear-1](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Para-muscata-taiata-Sliced-Pear-1.jpeg?width=500&height=500&name=Para-muscata-taiata-Sliced-Pear-1.jpeg "Para-muscata-taiata-Sliced-Pear-1")

 

[**The Decay**](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/thedecay?hsLang=en)

Short Story

Benjamin is offered the option to end his life and wrestles with his choices.

*Published in* [After Dinner Conversations, Issue 22](https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/back-print-issues)

[Read it here](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/thedecay?hsLang=en)

---

[![Live Work Picture](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Live%20Work%20Picture.jpeg?width=500&height=500&name=Live%20Work%20Picture.jpeg "Live Work Picture")](https://halfwaydownthestairs.net/2022/06/01/neighboring-by-sierra-simopoulos/)

 

<https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/back-print-issues>

[Neighboring](https://halfwaydownthestairs.net/2022/06/01/neighboring-by-sierra-simopoulos/)

Short Story

A soon-to-be dad sees a neighbor he feels he should have befriended in a bad spot and tries to decide if he should do something.

 

[*Published with*](https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/back-print-issues)[Halfway Down the Stairs](https://halfwaydownthestairs.net/2022/06/01/neighboring-by-sierra-simopoulos/)

[Read it here](https://halfwaydownthestairs.net/2022/06/01/neighboring-by-sierra-simopoulos/)

---

[![baglady](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/baglady.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=baglady.jpg "baglady")](https://adelaidebooks.org/making-perfect)

 

<https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/back-print-issues>

[**Making Perfect**](https://adelaidebooks.org/making-perfect)

Short Story

Naomi, an elderly woman living on the streets of LA, struggles to prepare for an upcoming storm.

*Published with* [Adelaide Magazine](https://adelaidebooks.org/making-perfect)

[Read it here](https://adelaidebooks.org/making-perfect)

---

![candle](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/candle.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=candle.jpg "candle")

 

<https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/back-print-issues>

[**The Candle Life**](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/thecandlelife?hsLang=en)

Ballad

A ballad of magic, deceit, loss, and love. 

[Read it here](https://sierrasimopoulos.com/thecandlelife?hsLang=en)

[Follow us on Facebook](https://www.instagram.com/good.true.beautiful.books/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sierra.simopoulos.author) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22452521.Sierra_Simopoulos?ref=nav_profile_l)

---

- Terms and Services
- Privacy Policy