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J. A. Buxton
    My main portfolio contains 22 items.
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Why do I write? Who am I?    (E)    # 1170755:
        A brief look at me - my life, likes, and dislikes.
[Google: A Writer's Tool]    (E)    # 1125733:
        This folder contains articles written to help other writers.
[The Best and Worst of Times]    (E)    # 1069177:
        Ongoing story of the SFPD forensic agents and the people they meet, both dead and alive
[To Live Again In Paradise]    (18+)    # 1609360:
        This sequel to "Seraglio of the Gods" follows life on three worlds.
Chocolate and the Five Senses    (E)    # 1061461:
        Here's my yearly Valentine's gift for chocoholics to share with their loved ones. Enjoy!
[Stories about Fred, feline extraordinare]    (E)    # 1283920:
        My Fred the cat stories
[My Darker Stories-Enter at Your Own Risk]    (18+)    # 1547296:
        These are my attempts at R- or X-rated stories. Be gentle with your reviews, please.
[West Brookfield, MA]    (E)    # 1226070:
        The place where I lived between the ages of 5 to 17.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2012]    (E)    # 1858852:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2012.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2011]    (E)    # 1758582:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2011.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2010]    (13+)    # 1634537:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2010.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2009]    (E)    # 1518236:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2009.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2008]    (E)    # 1368966:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2008.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2007]    (E)    # 1063412:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2007.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2006]    (E)    # 1368961:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2006.
[Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2005]    (E)    # 1368965:
        This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2005.
[The Writer's Cramp birthday entries]    (13+)    # 1471255:
        These seven stories might be expanded some day into a longer novella.
[The Veils of Gallia]    (18+)    # 1703916:
        This story is a woman's journey through life and her various adventures along the way
[The Journeys of Julius Orange]    (13+)    # 1594752:
        Stories of the trips from Selinia to Earth
[My Personal Library ]    (E)    # 1589887:
        Last updated May 14, 2011
[Images Only]    (E)    # 1094705:
        Various stories not for public viewing
CSI-Smoke and Mirrors    (GC)    # 1021236:
        Feel sad and lost without Grissom on the show? Cleanse your mind and palate with my story.
#1063412:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2007    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2007.    (24 items)

August 26, 1883    (13+)    # 1314352:
        Bethany's birthday memory
Wind Surfing on One Final Day!    (E)    # 1294868:
        Here is a lesson on surfing, Jupiter style.
The Curse of the Globe    (E)    # 1291438:
        Could this be the reason for Global Warming?
Oh, Say Can You Hear    (E)    # 1288426:
        By The Dawn's Early Llight?
The Town and Country Mice, Redux    (E)    # 1282522:
        An updated revision of one of Aesop's fables.
The Litter Box    (18+)    # 1280958:
        Take a short trip down mammary lane!
Sense the Rainbow    (E)    # 1269508:
        Here the colors of the rainbow mingle with the senses they invoke.
An overdue Thank You note    (E)    # 1211068:
        A stream of thought put into words
Hospital of the Angels’ Minor Mistake    (E)    # 1316754:
        Would you have signed the release?
Something is Very Wrong    (ASR)    # 1304066:
        What is there to fear about the UPS man?
A Night That Went Down In History    (13+)    # 1368255:
        Memories of December 31.
A house is not a home    (13+)    # 1365706:
        I see these often in the country, forgotten and unloved.
Star Light, Star Bright    (13+)    # 1358368:
        When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are!
No Ho Ho Here    (13+)    # 1354373:
        A short piece written last year with a lighter note for serious political times.
Scooba Dooba Do    (13+)    # 1352345:
        Perhaps it should be Scooba Dooba Don't.
A Trunk's Tale    (13+)    # 1347961:
        Oh dear, I think I might have misspelled something!
California Earthquake    (13+)    # 1337821:
        A fictional account of what might be in my future.
A Literary Luncheon    (E)    # 1326337:
        What writers would you invite to lunch? These are my choices.
The City of Many    (18+)    # 1299253:
        What was the secret of this city?
Have I Got Some Juicy News    (13+)    # 1283475:
        The pitfall of an email gone awry
A Puppy's First Adventure    (E)    # 1277476:
        A short story of an excited puppy, butterflies,and sweet-smelling wildflowers.
The Many Hues of Life    (E)    # 1264872:
        This short piece was written for a contest about colors.
The Swami is in!    (E)    # 1220743:
        A story of analysis
My First Kiss    (E)    # 1219072:
        A tale of a time long ago
#1069177:   The Best and Worst of Times    (E)     [Top]
Ongoing story of the SFPD forensic agents and the people they meet, both dead and alive    (8 items)

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary    (18+)    # 1069198:
        First of eight stories about terror and impending death at the SFPD forensic lab.
The Video Vigilantes    (18+)    # 1069196:
        Second story of the SFPD forensic agents involves feces, garbage and a few dead bodies.
Death by Chocolate    (18+)    # 1069194:
        This third story is about a severed hand and the lives of SFPD forensic agents in danger.
Years of Wonder    (18+)    # 1069191:
        The body count in this fourth of eight stories keeps rising to three, five, and even more.
Dead Man Walking?    (18+)    # 1069188:
        The fifth story has a change of pace with just a simple mystery to solve.
Crimes & Punishments    (18+)    # 1069184:
        In this sixth story, Randall returns to SF after visiting Walker's Maison du Renard Rouge.
Shake & Bake State    (18+)    # 1069180:
        In this seventh story about the SFPD forensic agents, earthquakes provide some more cases.
Public Be Damned    (18+)    # 1165100:
        In this eighth story, Randall's private life puts him in danger.
#1094705:   Images Only    (E)     [Top]
Various stories not for public viewing    (13 items)

Home of the Gray Dog cover    (E)    # 1697499:
        Home of the Gray Dog cover
Judity with two kittens    (E)    # 1697435:
        Judity with two kittens
E-Book Cover for HOTWD    (E)    # 1818726:
        E-Book Cover for HOTWD
E-Book cover for HOTGD    (E)    # 1809872:
        E-Book cover for HOTGD
E-Book cover for HOTRF    (E)    # 1809870:
        E-Book cover for HOTRF
E-Book cover for SOTG    (E)    # 1809869:
        E-Book cover for SOTG
For Science Fiction story 01    (E)    # 1799747:
        Red jump suit image
Rocky & Bullwinkle    (E)    # 1720754:
        Rocky & Bullwinkle
HOTGD - From Booktime.com    (E)    # 1718976:
        HOTGD - From Booktime.com
HOTGD - In Print area on WDC    (E)    # 1718243:
        HOTGD - In Print area on WDC
Spock in November 2003    (E)    # 1561446:
        The remain of Spock in November 2003
Cover for HOTRF    (E)    # 1473721:
        Cover for HOTRF
The 1,000 Words or Less cover    (E)    # 1473380:
        The 1,000 Words or Less cover
#1125733:   Google: A Writer's Tool    (E)     [Top]
This folder contains articles written to help other writers.    (4 items)

Google: A Writer's Tool - Part I    (E)    # 1123627:
        An explanation on how to use the Google search engine. .
Google: A Writer's Tool - Part II    (E)    # 1124628:
        Explaining some more features of Google
Google: A Writer's Tool - Part III    (E)    # 1124851:
        Explaining refined search features of Google
Google: A Writer's Tool - Part IV    (E)    # 1125389:
        Some excellent Google sources for research
#1226070:   West Brookfield, MA    (E)     [Top]
The place where I lived between the ages of 5 to 17.    (15 items)

What makes someone a hero?    (13+)    # 1466540:
        For me, it was Richard C., who never knew he was my hero.
Lake Wickaboag    (E)    # 1019732:
        Childhood memories of a lake in a small New England town throughout the four seasons.
Granite Cities    (E)    # 1170091:
        A Tale of Three Cities
Memories of Past Independence    (E)    # 1446944:
        Do we ever outgrow the excitement of this Fourth of July holiday?
What women do for love!    (E)    # 1266212:
        This is a true story from my childhood in West Brookfield.
West Brookfield, MA - 1660 to 1960    (E)    # 1226082:
        This contains the table of contents, foreword, and explanation of essay.
West Brookfield, MA - chapter I    (E)    # 1225699:
        Chapter I - Indian History of Quaboag
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter II    (E)    # 1226094:
        Chapter II - Settlement in Quaboag
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter III    (E)    # 1226096:
        Chapter III - The Town of Brookfield
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter IV    (E)    # 1226100:
        Chapter IV - Resettlement of Brookfield
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter V    (E)    # 1226105:
        Chapter V - The Town of West Brookfield
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter VI    (E)    # 1226107:
        Chapter VI - The 250th Anniversary of Quaboag
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter VII    (E)    # 1226108:
        Chapter VII - From the Year 1910 On
West Brookfield, MA - Chapter VIII    (E)    # 1226109:
        Chapter VIII - The Years 1959 and 1960
West Brookfield - Conclusion    (E)    # 1226112:
        Essay Conclusion and Bibliography
#1283920:   Stories about Fred, feline extraordinare    (E)     [Top]
My Fred the cat stories    (6 items)

My 1999 Diary Entries about Fred    (E)    # 1277409:
        A few of my new kitten's antics through his first year of living with me.
My 2000 Diary Entries About Fred    (E)    # 1283744:
        More fun with Fred in his second year of living with me.
My 2001 Diary Entries About Fred    (E)    # 1284534:
        I survived a third year living with Fred.
My 2002 Diary Entries About Fred    (E)    # 1285164:
        Despite Fred (and Mum), I made it through 2002
My 2003 Entries About Fred    (E)    # 1287544:
        A fifth year with Fred goes by quickly.
My Poor Fred    (E)    # 1276909:
        The trials and tribulations of living with a black cat
#1368961:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2006    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2006.    (9 items)

Dinosaur Weather    (E)    # 1108112:
        What could that beast be? Your guess is as good as mine.
The Empty Cottage    (E)    # 1107558:
        Does the cottage have a ghost? Read and find out for yourself.
A tale of Impetuous Youth    (E)    # 1109763:
        This is an alternate ending to a certain fable.
Blessed Be!    (E)    # 1137821:
        A simple tale of caring souls
Eat Here and Get Gas    (13+)    # 1129739:
        A cautionary story about a simple meal with its "end" results
Aktuh and Melota    (18+)    # 1110913:
        Who says that music soothes the savage beast?
What happened was this    (E)    # 1107187:
        A story about the importance of friends.
A Holiday Adventure    (13+)    # 1097208:
        Aliens visit earth, with unexpected results.
The Pond    (E)    # 1090239:
        Is this a memory of seeing it in another life?
#1368965:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2005    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2005.    (4 items)

A Possum's Story    (E)    # 1019730:
        Memories of a kitty fritters, possum pie, and the rainbow bridge.
Who needs the Olympics?    (E)    # 1022289:
        Written after Sydney Olympics; This time, B.C. or Buxton, which would you prefer seeing?
Three-Gurgle Rum Balls    (13+)    # 1022348:
        A Holiday delicacy if you dare enough to try it. Just don’t eat and drive!
My Dream Lunch    (13+)    # 1032575:
        An imaginary lunch with a dead celebrity.
#1368966:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2008    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2008.    (28 items)

November 5, 2008    (13+)    # 1492512:
        I tried to put into writing my thoughts on this auspicious day of celebration.
Curiosity and the Cat    (18+)    # 1487590:
        This is a short tale with a twist on an old saying.
A Monster in the Room    (18+)    # 1486813:
        Monsters can take many shapes.
DON'T PANIC!    (18+)    # 1483580:
        This was written with a slap of my towel to Arthur, Ford, Trillion, and Zaphod.
Blowed up!    (18+)    # 1472603:
        My memories of September 11, 2001.
Blue Satyr, Then and Now    (13+)    # 1455909:
        Could any other vehicle be more perfect?
Beer, Bobby, and Bruises    (13+)    # 1449539:
        How I won contests on my one and only canoe trip.
Fire in Podunk    (13+)    # 1448737:
        Is any video for YouTube worth the danger?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bridge    (E)    # 1447554:
        This could happen; really it could if you truly believe.
Dawn over Mara    (18+)    # 1419122:
        This story was inspired by one of my favorite artists, James Stancin.
In a Blaze of Glory    (13+)    # 1416729:
        Not with an explosive bang, but with a hot whimper.
The Train Whistle Blues    (13+)    # 1410130:
        This is about an adventurous train ride.
Sounds of a Summer Night    (18+)    # 1407517:
        I won a dollar for the original piece and still remember that glow of winning!
The Rule of Three    (13+)    # 1405027:
        Three minutes without air, three days without water, three weeks without food.
The Blue Screen of Death    (13+)    # 1399568:
        This still can strike fear in online users.
Soul For Sale    (E)    # 1391829:
        A bidding war on eBay gets dangerous
Tomorrow is Another Day    (18+)    # 1385000:
        Life is but a cliche, or is that a bowl of cherries?
The Pain - The Pain    (13+)    # 1383173:
        Physical discomfort comes in varying degrees.
Diary entry for January 23, 2002    (13+)    # 1380582:
        Another day that will go down in infamy, at least in my life.
Saving Llyn Llydaw    (13+)    # 1380075:
        How ecotourists meet a legend of old.
A Birthday Gone Awry    (13+)    # 1379077:
        What happened on Manny the Clown's birthday ?
When You Wish Upon...    (18+)    # 1378676:
        A candle, it might come true
A Gift for MCG    (13+)    # 1378214:
        Here is my first attempt at a stand-alone poem. If you review it, please be kind!
Chuckie To The Rescue    (13+)    # 1378136:
        Here is a short story of a 10-year-old's party.
Raison D'ętre    (13+)    # 1377620:
        I promised to write a poem in 2008. For better or worse, I did.
Harvey Is Not A Pooka    (13+)    # 1377201:
        Can a cat lady have room for a dog in her life?
Adiós Grasa    (13+)    # 1373200:
        Be careful what you want in life.You just might get it.
From Me To Me, A Scolding Letter    (E)    # 1369993:
        A list of items to accomplish in 2008. What else should I do on Writing.com?
#1471255:   The Writer's Cramp birthday entries    (13+)     [Top]
These seven stories might be expanded some day into a longer novella.    (7 items)

A Life Lesson Learned    (13+)    # 1469065:
        The names have been changed to protect the innocent.
The Final Gift    (18+)    # 1469514:
        This is set three years after my "A Life Lesson Learned" short story
An Unexpected Gift    (18+)    # 1469802:
        This is set three years after "A Life Lesson Learned" and one year after "A Final Gift."
The Favored One's Party    (18+)    # 1470154:
        This story is set a few months after "An Unexpected Gift."
The Big Bicentennial Birthday Bash    (18+)    # 1470476:
        This is set a few months after "The Favored One's Party."
Out with the Old, In with the New    (18+)    # 1470819:
        This is set approximately three years after "The Big Bicentennial Birthday Bash."
Eight Birthday Wishes    (18+)    # 1471261:
        This is the final entry in my seven-part story of Anne's life

#1518236:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2009    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2009.    (12 items)

A Thanksgiving He Will Never Forget    (13+)    # 1623003:
        This is one way to cool down a marriage-minded man.
Memories of Christmas Past    (13+)    # 1621645:
        This was a perfect morning for me. Do you have Christmas memories as good?
The Year My Boss Gave Me The Bird    (13+)    # 1621412:
        I really must find that photo again
The Time I Was Inches Away…    (13+)    # 1602873:
        I believe in them, don't you?
What If?    (18+)    # 1590854:
        This is strictly my opinion, so please don't flame me.
One Naughty Night    (18+)    # 1580910:
        This is my memory of a bleach party, Flesh Gordon, and a cat named Abigail.
This I Believe    (13+)    # 1576716:
        Most of my basic beliefs can be shared; a few extremely personal ones cannot.
My Long Journey to Freedom    (13+)    # 1576065:
        I wanted to expand on an earlier story about learning to be free.
Journey to Mystic Island - Segment 01    (18+)    # 1565585:
        A woman goes on a journey with four other strangers.
The Sound of Trees    (13+)    # 1561414:
        Here is my homage to the trees I've loved and lost.
On January 23, 2002    (13+)    # 1519282:
        A rather unimportant day in the life of J. A. Buxton
President Barack Obama    (13+)    # 1518144:
        I'd like to share today's thoughts about my new President
#1547296:   My Darker Stories-Enter at Your Own Risk    (18+)     [Top]
These are my attempts at R- or X-rated stories. Be gentle with your reviews, please.     (10 items)

An Extraordinary Day - segment 01    (XGC)    # 1546207:
        This is a simple story of a woman's foray into sex. Chapters 01 thru 05
An Extraordinary Day - segment 02    (XGC)    # 1546893:
        Chapters 06 thru 10
An Extraordinary Day - segment 03    (XGC)    # 1547299:
        Chapters 11 thru 15, the end to the story, added Wednesday, 04/08/09
Strangers and Lovers    (GC)    # 1021615:
        People meet in a pub as strangers and soon become passionate lovers.
My Sweet Satyr    (XGC)    # 1551585:
        You might have read the original of my updated story/prologue to "Seraglio of the Gods"
Possible Explanations?    (GC)    # 1558197:
        Do you have other suggestions for these phenomena?
Betty's Teddy - Part One    (GC)    # 1554506:
        Having sex in public lets Betty share her new present.
Betty's Teddy - Part Two    (XGC)    # 1555795:
        This is more about Betty's subway adventure. .
Betty's Teddy - Part Three    (XGC)    # 1558875:
        In part three, the body is discovered.
Food for Thought or Thoughtful Food?    (GC)    # 1560752:
        The hunger of some is often death for others.

#1589887:   My Personal Library     (E)     [Top]
Last updated May 14, 2011    (1 item)

My Books - Last Updated 12-29-2010    (E)    # 1776297:
        I'm in the process of cataloguing my books. Done through the letter L.

#1594752:   The Journeys of Julius Orange    (13+)     [Top]
Stories of the trips from Selinia to Earth    (2 items)

These Socks Were Made For Walking    (13+)    # 1587418:
        Chapter 01 - Some do more than keep feet warm.
Offworld Exploring    (13+)    # 1591594:
        Chapter 02 - Julius and D'Ar visit Earth.

#1609360:   To Live Again In Paradise    (18+)     [Top]
This sequel to "Seraglio of the Gods" follows life on three worlds.     (10 items)

To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 01    (GC)    # 1614076:
        I've updated chapters 01 thru 05 written in 2009. Feedback is politely requested.
To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 02    (GC)    # 1614432:
        The story continues with chapters 06 through 10. Enjoy!
To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 03    (GC)    # 1614811:
        Chapters 11 through 15. How do you like the story so far?
To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 04    (GC)    # 1615198:
        Chapters 16 through 20. You still with me?
To Live Again In Paradise- Segment 05    (GC)    # 1616135:
        Chapters 21 through 25. Only a few more segments to go.
To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 06    (GC)    # 1616412:
        Chapters 26 through 30. The three worlds will soon..well, please just keep reading. .
To Live Again in Paradise - Segment 07    (GC)    # 1616677:
        Chapters 31 through 35. Only a handful of chapters to go.
To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 08    (GC)    # 1617376:
        Chapters 38 through 40. I'm in the home stretch, almost finished.
To Live Again In Paradise - Segment 09    (GC)    # 1618013:
        Chapters 41 through 45. Only two more segments to go. I hope you're still with me.
To Live Again in Paradise - Segment 10    (GC)    # 1618298:
        Chapters 46 through 50. Thank you for reading this story that now has ended.

#1634537:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2010    (13+)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2010.    (7 items)

I Love America!    (E)    # 1687786:
        I wonder if others feel this way about their country and would enjoy hearing from them.
Online Safety and Identifying Hoaxes    (E)    # 1675683:
        Maybe it's time to remind everyone about the dangers of the Internet.
Fluffy the Dragon    (E)    # 1674943:
        She really was a nice pet. No, really she was!
AOL Taught Me Well    (ASR)    # 1674910:
        I prefer my Spam in a can. Don't you?
How Maison du Renard Rouge began    (18+)    # 1666459:
        It took the loss of a lot of brain cells to share Walker with you.
The Worst Day of the Week    (18+)    # 1662305:
        The memory of that first time dredged up decades later still is painful.
Losing the Old, Gaining the New    (13+)    # 1634540:
        I feel so liberated by the following minor changes in my life.

#1703916:   The Veils of Gallia    (18+)     [Top]
This story is a woman's journey through life and her various adventures along the way    (8 items)

The Veils of Gallia - Segment 01    (18+)    # 1702849:
        Chapters 01 thru 05 Only five veils keep a brutal warrior's lust from Gallia's virginity.
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 02    (18+)    # 1703918:
        Chapter 06 thru 10
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 03    (18+)    # 1705688:
        Chapters 11 thru 15 No POV review comments needed since that's how I write. Thank you!
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 04    (18+)    # 1711397:
        Chapters 16 thru 20 As I said before, No POV review comments because I just ignore them
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 05    (18+)    # 1712298:
        Chapters 21 thru 25
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 06    (18+)    # 1713509:
        Chapters 26 thru 30
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 07    (18+)    # 1716920:
        Chapters 31 thru 35
The Veils of Gallia - Segment 08    (18+)    # 1717791:
        Chapters 36 thru 40 with chapter 36 added on Monday, 11-01-2010
#1758582:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2011    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2011.    (4 items)

Those Were the Days    (E)    # 1799754:
        A trip back in time of how my life was changed by Mr. Spock, a Bantha, and other aliens.
To Sleep, Perchance To Dream    (18+)    # 1784152:
        A helpless woman experiences a terrifying night with a mad man, or does she?
Don't Try This At Home    (18+)    # 1766723:
        This was inspired by something I read on an online news site.
The Death of Spock    (13+)    # 1758552:
        I still remember that November morning.
#1858852:   Miscellaneous Short Pieces from 2012    (E)     [Top]
This contains odds and ends, both fiction and nonfiction, written in 2012.    (3 items)

True story?    (E)    # 1855540:
        My first limerick
Here and Now    (18+)    # 1866927:
        This is something I felt I had to write. The Writer's Cramp prompt gave me that push.
No Need For Carousel    (E)    # 1858853:
        Would you have run or tried for renewal?

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