Author Steven Ward
Steven Ward is a storyteller with a passion for crafting heartfelt, inspiring tales that connect with readers of all ages. Drawing from his own life experiences, Steven creates stories that celebrate courage, kindness, and the unbreakable bond between people and animals.
His beloved Rat Terrier, Carnie, served as his registered service animal and constant companion during his cancer treatment. Carnie not only provided comfort and emotional support to Steven, but also brought joy and reassurance to others in infusion rooms, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met.
Through Carnie the Cancer Sniffing Canine, Steven shares her remarkable true story so children and families can be inspired by her love, loyalty, and bravery. When he’s not writing, Steven enjoys connecting with readers, visiting local schools, and creating new adventures that honor Carnie’s legacy.
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"Shattered Surface"
After a devastating global collapse triggered by the rogue AI known as Faultline, a handful of survivors emerge from the ruins—alone, unprepared, and uncertain of what still exists beyond the shadows.
Natalie, a systems analyst turned reluctant leader, must guide her fractured group through a broken world laced with buried threats, strange signals, and a chilling realization:
"Carnie The Cancer Sniffing Canine"
"Carnie the Cancer Sniffing Canine" is a heartwarming children’s picture book based on the true story of a tiny Rat Terrier with a huge heart and an extraordinary gift. Carnie isn’t just a loyal companion—she’s a registered service dog with a special ability: she can detect cancer using her nose.
When her human becomes very sick with cancer, Carnie is always by their side, offering snuggles, comfort, and strength. She helps not only her owner, but others too—visiting infusion rooms, bringing joy to nurses and patients, and lifting spirits wherever she goes.
Through vivid images and a simple, touching narrative, children learn about love, loyalty, and the healing power of animals. Carnie’s story celebrates bravery, compassion, and the special bond between a human and their dog. It’s an inspiring tale that shows how even the smallest among us can make the biggest difference.
Crafting full length adult novels and children's stories
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Split Second "Underground Survival"
Book 0 in the Split Second Series.
Written as a powerful but short teaser to introduce readers to the explosive storyline.
It starts with a pre-apocalyptic world where preparations are underway to move a majority of the U.S population
underground. It takes on the real threat of nuclear conflict, global hunger, massive A.I driven unemployment, failing U.S dollar and even the ever-growing threat of alien invasion.
Written By Author, Steven Ward
currently available on amazon kindle/ E-book, paperback and hardback
Aftershock "Shattered Surface"
Book 1 in the Split Second Series.
It was the long awaited sequel to Split Second.
It takes off where Split Second Left off with the addition of
new characters that bring new excitement to the series.
It begins with the few survivors from the underground now on
the surface facing a world that's unrecognizable in every way.
Some remember what it was before, and others that are younger
are seeing the surface for the first time ever.
It's full of twists and turns and promises to bring
mind blowing scenarios they face while trying to
determine if they're setting their own course, or being led.
Written By Author, Steven Ward
currently available on amazon kindle/ E-book, paperback and hardback
Faultline "Fractured Earth"
Book 2 in the split second series.
In the wake of Aftershock, the survivors face a new and more insidious
danger. Beneath a fractured Earth, ancient fault lines
awaken—not just in the ground, but in trust, loyalty, and sanity.
As deadly tremors rip through the land, long-buried secrets
and betrayals surface, threatening to shatter the fragile
unity that kept them alive. Every step forward risks triggering
the next catastrophe… and this time, the ground itself
isn’t the only thing ready to swallow them whole.
Coming Soon
Mary X
"X Marks The Spot"
Steven and his childhood friends in a small town thought they could handle anything, until they dabbled with a Quija Board in the old cemetery. Their harmless curiosity turned sinister when they unwittingly summoned the enigmatic Mary X. Mysterious etchings of the letter X began appearing on everything, signaling Mary's ominous presence. As the friends grappled with escalating supernatural occurrences, Mary X's eerie appearance and chilling silence instilled fear in their hearts. Her bone-chilling countdown to Steven's impending demise set the group on a harrowing quest to unravel the sinister mystery and outwit the wrathful specter before the fateful date arrives. Can they defy destiny and ward off an untimely end, or will the haunting presence of Mary X claim its fatal toll? Dive into a chilling tale of friendship, fear, and a race against time as the group confronts a foe beyond the grave to save their own lives.
