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Welcome! This is the place to go if you would like to stay up to date on the latest news from Skyler Worley concerning his works of fiction.

Currently, Skyler is concentrating on his short story collection and is trying to publish through various literary magazines/journals.

The short story, “The Soldier’s Funeral (Matthew’s Passing),” can be found in the upcoming 2019 edition of The Cow Creek Review

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About

Skyler is from Northeastern Oklahoma. An Alumni of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Skyler currently attends Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Skyler began writing at a young age, cultivating his ability to immerse his readers in vivid, thought-provoking worlds where nothing is as it seems, and everything is to be questioned. His first published work… Continue reading About

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Stay in touch! We love to hear from Skyler’s readers, as well as anyone else who would like to message us concerning Mr. Worley and his writing.

I’m Back,

and I’m trying out some new ideas and looking to work exclusively on my short-story writing. I hope to start earning more magazine/journal publications and share those here so that everybody can see and enjoy my latest work. Thank you all for your continued support and reading, Skyler

A Helmet in the Grass

This is an excerpt taken from my short story, A Helmet in the Grass, inspired by and based on the experiences of a friend on his first day at Camp Evans in 1969                       Anyway, they sent me to Camp Evans, Vietnam, in June of 69’. I was placed in the 44th med group which… Continue reading A Helmet in the Grass

Disingenuous Youth

an excerpt from my short story;   Wind swept past the opened windows of the pale-yellow Volkswagen bug as it sped along the highway. Meanwhile, Iggy Pop sang a duet with me; he in the back speakers, myself behind the wheel. I didn’t know all the words, but every now and then I’d yell out… Continue reading Disingenuous Youth

“The Bridge”

(as published in the Cow Creek Review at Pittsburg State University, 2018) There exists a bridge not more than a mile down the road. I’ve crossed it almost every day of my life, traveling from my home to the wide and hostile world that I’ve learned to mistrust. It has become my portal to the… Continue reading “The Bridge”

“An inspirational piece of art. I enjoyed this book, descriptive, great dialogue and character portrayal. Will definitely be subscribing to any future publications.”

Bill McManus, The Huffington Post

Great read! The resolve experienced by the end of that part of his journey was inspiring. Great insight to the Psyche of a tormented young man.. Great take away..

Excellent book, beautifully poetic descriptions. I could feel the room around me as I read @worley_skyler #book #Writers #Amazon purchases!

Amazon review by Lee Ann, and Twitter review by author Norma Rrae