Dean Traylor

Dean Traylor

For the last 16 years, I've been involved in the world of education. First, I was a substitute teacher, then, for the last 10 years I became a special education teacher. Before that I wrote for various college and community newspapers. For nearly 20 years, I've been published in magazines, newspapers, newsletters and internet publishing. My writing background goes beyond journalism. I've had several poems and short-stories published over the the years. Also, I took screenwriting and had a script finish in the quarterfinals of a contest.As a writer, I specialize in education, history, creative writing, sports and recreation, psychology,as well as other topics.

Cat in the Cradle

cat in the cradle

In the future, cats will become a prized commodity for all the wrong reasons. Cat in the Cradle The cat staggered onto the porch and plopped down in front of the door, drawing its final, exacerbated breath. Blood flowed from…

A Ghost of a Chance

decision

When it comes to romance, some people simply don’t have a ghost of a chance, literally. A Ghost of a Chance Frost Johnson threw himself onto the sidewalk, sliding on his forearm. The car came within inches of hitting him.…