Ordinary People. Extraordinary Situations.
J. Paddy Spaight is an independent author whose writing ranges from suspense and mystery to humor, short stories, novels, and works inspired by his Irish heritage. He has been writing for many years and is fascinated by ordinary people who suddenly find themselves in extraordinary situations. His goal is simple: to tell entertaining stories that keep readers wondering what happens next.
About the Author
Life Is Strange. My Stories Are Stranger.
J. Paddy Spaight is a master of the unanticipated. For over three decades, he has been weaving narratives that explore the thin line between the mundane and the extraordinary. From his roots in Queens to the rugged coastlines of Ireland that inspire so much of his work, Paddy captures the essence of human resilience when faced with impossible odds. His stories aren't just about the mystery; they are about the people who solve them, survive them, or sometimes, are consumed by them. He still lives in Queens with his wife, Billie, of forty-one years.
My Books
Pandora's Box
A family promise born during World War II becomes the inspiration for a story of choices, consequences, and the unexpected turns that can change a life.
Nightscapes: Nine Tales of Suspense and the Unexpected
The Other Harold
Nine tales of suspense and the unexpected, where ordinary situations can take strange, unsettling—and sometimes deadly—turns.
Seventy-four-year-old Harold Benton discovers an impossible medical mystery that forces him to question his own identity—and what he sees in the mirror.
Irish Cooking: The Myths and the Legends
A lively collection of Irish recipes, traditions, myths, and legends—celebrating the food, folklore, and humor of Ireland.
Trial & Error
A compelling courtroom drama where truth, justice, and human nature collide—with consequences no one could have predicted.
The Art of Glass Etching
A practical guide to the art of glass etching, offering techniques and creative ideas for transforming ordinary glass into beautiful, personalized works of art.
To Catch a Leprechaun
A whimsical short story filled with Irish charm, mischief, and the magic that comes with trying to outsmart a leprechaun.
A Crooked Finger
A warm and personal collection of stories, memories, and reflections written to be shared with future generations.
Letters to my Grandchildren
A warm and personal collection of stories, memories, and reflections written to be shared with future generations.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
The Trip to Ireland That Never Happened
How a broken ankle, a milk carton of shamrocks, and a bird that raised the dead made me a novelist.
I never planned to become a novelist. All I wanted was to visit the Irish cottage where my grandfather was born. But an inheritance from my aunt, my wife’s broken ankle, and an imaginary vacation changed everything. Somewhere along the way, a bird that could bring dead people back to life entered the picture. And that’s how Shadow’s Prisoners—and my writing career—began.
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