Alan Swyer

Ricky and I

“How the fuck did we wind up doing what we do?” A lifelong friendship laid bare; the story of…

Respectability

A short story that acts as an ode to an aunt that opened a young man’s eyes to the…

One-Hand Shuffle

A fast-paced work of fiction that invites readers into the card-shark infested waters of Neal “Shakespeare” Benjamin and the…

Shave & A Haircut

The hunt for one of the most important resources in one’s life — a good barber  — leads a…

Privileged Access

A businesswoman turns to a documentarian to reveal the truth of her all too stigmatized profession…. by: Alan Swyer…

The Strokers

A dialogue driven work of fiction that considers the reasons bands are often plagued by jealousy and infighting…  by:…

Ill-Gotten Gains

A short story where a lawyer, following in his father’s footsteps and to fulfill a dying wish, succumbs to…

Paying Dues

An inviting tale, drawing the reader into the all-too-often cutthroat world of show business, featuring a plan rife with the potential…

The Main Man

An engrossing work of fiction that features a glamorous alternate universe, one that’s exhausting yet exhilarating, draining yet dazzling,…