Award-Winning Author
While I help clients with a wide variety of genres, my favorite writing is when I get to share creative fiction in the form of short stories. Check out my anthology of adventure stories below that was published in 2024 and awarded a 5-star medal in 2025. I also post an assortment of other short stories on Substack and have several other projects in the works, so stay tuned for more!
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Adventures Are Everywhere: Short Stories for the Explorer at Heart
Are you ready for an adventure?
Who saves the day when robbers raid Doonesville?
What happens to the treasure in the Gold Maps?
Where do the Wildwood tram cars go at night?
When does Shelby’s Christmas gift finally arrive?
How do Dani and Jess get out of a pickle?
Here are thirteen stories filled with mystery, mayhem, and merriment from around the globe! We’ll travel from ancient years through the Wild West to our modern days, joining characters from various times and cultures as they explore, discover, and learn. It’s an amazing collection of heartfelt adventures you won’t soon forget!
Available in multiple formats on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple and Google Books, and other major book distributors. Contact me directly for a discounted purchase or an autographed copy!
Book Award from Literary Titan
“Adventures Are Everywhere by Elizabeth Horst is a collection of whimsical short stories that invite readers to step into a world where exploration, courage, and curiosity rule the day. With each short story, the book takes readers on journeys that range from daring escapades to introspective adventures. The overarching theme encourages readers to embrace their inner explorer, whether that means seeking physical adventures or discovering new perspectives on life. Each story, with its unique tone and setting, adds to the mosaic of exploration and discovery that defines the book.”
Be a Great and Unique Person
Check out my Author’s Interview Q&A with Literary Titan to learn more about my stories!
Book Review from Authors Reading
“Elizabeth Horst’s collection of short stories transport readers to different times and places, each with its own unique charm and depth. Some stories delve into the rugged life of the Wild West, capturing the harsh yet alluring landscapes and the resilient characters who inhabit them. Others take readers back to the days of yore, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, while a few are set in the modern day, exploring contemporary themes with a fresh and relatable perspective. …
“What truly sets Horst’s stories apart is her masterful use of dialogue. The conversations between her characters are replete with the idioms and speech patterns of the time periods in which the stories unfold, lending a sense of authenticity that makes the characters feel alive. Her vivid descriptions are equally remarkable, painting rustic settings so vividly that you can almost feel the dust of the Wild West under your boots or hear the faint hum of life in a quiet small-town backdrop during her gripping tales of attempted robbery.”
My Short Story Process
Read my lengthy Author’s Interview Q&A with Author’s Reading to learn more about my writing and story-telling!
Works in Progress
Faithless Friends and Replacement Lovers
An anthology of romance-themed short stories, coming in 2025
Tips for Writers, Editors, and Self-Published Authors
A series of ebooks with tips for authors, both new and experienced, coming in 2026
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