Featured Works for Sale
…a beautifully inspired, courageous gathering of words and poetry that showcases the best of G.D. Shaffer's writing.
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for exciting new releases that will expand the literary journey.
A New Near-Future Sci Fi Novel!
A brand-new novel is in the works for release in 2026. The excitement is building as the story unfolds. Add your name to our email list to get the latest updates.
A Second Poetry Collection.
As a follow-up to his first book of poetry, "I Dreamt I Asked the Sky", a new book filled with insightful verses is being assembled for release.
Book of Short Stories.
This upcoming compilation will be packed with a series of short stories based on growing up on a farm in Iowa. A humorous reflection on childhood in the 60's, it is sure to bring a smile to your face as it brings back memories of a simpler time.
A Writing Journey
G.D. Shaffer has been writing in various forms for most of his life. From technical writing to print and radio advertising, and from news stories to writing about his childhood and family, it seemed that life was guiding him to become a professional writer.
Upon retiring from his full-time career, he started writing a series of poems and short stories that have become his first published works. Now writing from his home in Mexico, he continues to explore the human experience, and delves deeply into the love, loss, grief and renewal that we all face as we navigate our lives.
Sources of Inspiration
Nature, personal experiences, and the human condition serve as the muse behind the author's work, offering a wellspring of ideas that fuel creativity. Personal loss, grief, self-questioning and change all have had their effect, and are powerful motivators in his writing.
Poetry Preview
Here are some samples of the poetry you will find in "I Dreamt I Asked the Sky"
i want to speak to you the words
i need to say
while time allows
before the reaper collects his due
and life escapes
and breathe do you
your last breath
upon the lilies.From the poem Last Breath
The road glides past too fast to see
A river of hope, of instance, of change
It holds promise
Of newness and fresh being
Of carelessness, but carefully inducted
Not only the road, but the end
The desire and fulfillment of life
Of betterment of the soul and mind
Of self and selfishnessThe voice of the car sings to me
Its note is at once soothing and coarse
A mono-voiced, hypnotic song
Raising me to the comfort of drowsiness
As the flowers
That transit the path will have me be...Excerpt from The Change
