The
Rational
Child
A kid who was far too logical, competitive, and self‑important for his own good — telling on himself, one story at a time.
From spelling-test glory and schoolyard rivalries to Sunday school mishaps, questionable adult decisions, and one deeply tragic fish named Chip, these very short stories turn ordinary childhood moments into sharply funny reflections on pride, embarrassment, family, faith, and the strange rules kids are expected to understand.
A very short story
collection, told dead serious
Perfect for readers who enjoy witty memoirs, nostalgic humor, and the ridiculous seriousness of being young. Every story here happened to a kid who was absolutely certain he was being reasonable — the adults around him just disagreed.
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The Rational Child
A very short story collection about being right, and being seven.
Solspear: The Burning Door
A full-length fantasy novel, currently in progress. No release date yet.
Jay D. Harding
Solspear:
The Burning Door
The Rational Child is where it starts, not where it stops. Next up is a full-length fantasy novel — a departure from true stories into invented worlds, currently in progress.
Cover in progress · No release date yet