Aaron Norton

Aaron Norton is a retired U.S. Navy submarine veteran, defense contractor, and small-business owner who operates a retail toy and comic book store in a small town. When he isn't managing inventory or overseeing projects, he writes speculative fiction, cyberpunk, techno-noir, and suspense.

As an author, Aaron explores the heavy, shadowed corners of loss, regret, and the human condition, always searching for the quiet moments of connection that define us. His work is rooted in the philosophy that "the only true currency we ever possess is the breath we expend in the pursuit of living."

He is the author of the short story anthology series Tales From The Shortbox, the young adult self-help guide The Level 1 Grind: Why You Aren't Behind at Eightee

Aaron Norton is a retired U.S. Navy submarine veteran, defense contractor, and small-business owner who operates a retail toy and comic book store in a small town. When he isn't managing inventory or overseeing projects, he writes speculative fiction, cyberpunk, techno-noir, and suspense.

As an author, Aaron explores the heavy, shadowed corners of loss, regret, and the human condition, always searching for the quiet moments of connection that define us. His work is rooted in the philosophy that "the only true currency we ever possess is the breath we expend in the pursuit of living."

He is the author of the short story anthology series Tales From The Shortbox, the young adult self-help guide The Level 1 Grind: Why You Aren't Behind at Eighteen, and the supernatural novel The Value of a Breath.

"Death is an action. It is the moment something ends. I do not cause endings. I am only what comes after." — The Value of a Breath

He lives with his wife and business partner, Noelle, and their four children. Connect with Aaron and follow his writing journey at his official website or drop a question in his Goodreads author Q&A!