Author of The Fork in the Road series — stories of choice, chance, and consequence.
Eric J. Drysdale is the author of The Fork in the Road series — six volumes of short stories plus The Bonus Volume (five stories, free to readers). His fiction explores the turning points that define lives, written with emotional clarity and moral insight.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Eric draws on decades of storytelling experience, with many of his works previously published or broadcast. His upcoming political novel, The Price to Pay, set on the island of Amity, continues his lifelong fascination with destiny and decision.
He also publishes a monthly Newsletter (begun May 2025) featuring notes on his writing, reflections on books and films, and insights into the creative life.
The quotes below, which are taken from Eric's various works, will give you an idea of how he thinks and feels:
· · A door closes – a year ends; look up to the bright sun that illuminates the new day and renews the jaded spirit.
· Resolve must be accompanied by focused action.
· It is indeed strange, how the intersecting lines of chance sketch portraits and landscapes for each of us.
· None of us know what is beyond the horizon, or where the lines of latitude and longitude might intersect, nor how many sailing days we will need to reach our destiny.
· Discipline, truth, honour, respect, compassion,
These are the particles of love that go to fashion
The day, the year, the life better lived,
The life, at its end, better recalled.
And Quotes from other writers from Eric's Quote File.
· “Persistence is to the character of Man as carbon is to steel.” Napoleon Hill
· “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” C. S. Lewis
· “The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” Zig Ziglar
· “Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.” Roy L. Smith
· “Your life is determined by the sum of the choices that YOU make.” Frank Sonnenberg
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YOU CAN CONTACT ERIC AT: eric@ericjdrysdaleauthor.com
Author of The Fork in the Road series — stories of choice, chance, and consequence.
Eric J. Drysdale is the author of The Fork in the Road series — six volumes of short stories plus The Bonus Volume (five stories, free to readers). His fiction explores the turning points that define lives, written...
Adam Winter is a 90 year old man reflecting on the inexorable passage of time and relationships formed and fractured. He speculates about the choices made, for good or ill, particularly with his mother and step-father, and what happened during the Korean War.
The fork in the road examines a possible alternate path.
Five diverse stories ranging across plot, time and place.
1. THE FORK IN THE ROAD - The titular story triggered by an incident when I was robbed at an ATM in 2007, it explores three possible outcomes. 2. THE NOXIOUS WEED - Jealousy drives a hard bargain when a man tries to frame his wife’s previous lover. 3. THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA - Two vastly...
THE DRY LAND –Ellis Downs Station is located in Southwest Queensland near the Simpson Desert. The Ellis family are trying to cope with a drought and when Tom goes to Brisbane his Aboriginal wife, Narla and 16 year old son Jake carry on checking water holes and saving cattle where they can. When Narla fails to return home Jake sets out to search...
I wanted to acknowledge and thank Stefan Rudnicki for his wonderful narration of my collection of 25 short stories. This seemed to be the simplest and best way to do it.
All writers believe their work is good, or if not they probably should still be doing some editing. Certainly all of us are pleased to see our work published, whether it is an Ebook, print edition, or, as in this case, an audiobook.
My tastes are eclectic, ranging across adventure, mystery, crime, political thriller,...
