ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sid Spurgeon

Teacher. Coach. Smokejumper. Author.

“All of my books are dang good reading.”
          — Sid Spurgeon

Short Bio

Sid Spurgeon spent over three decades teaching in Oregon high schools (1973-2006). He graduated from Washington State University in 1971 with a BA in History.
Before teaching, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service—three years on a fire suppression crew and four seasons as a smokejumper.

Family

Father of four adult children. Proud grandfather.

Writing

He began writing as a hobby in his seventies. Now at 75, he has published four books.
"I'll keep writing as long as my mind allows."

FAQ

What is this website about?

This is the official website of Sid Spurgeon, author of Rivers, Pickups and Friends, Hard Times, Good People, The Haunted Executioner, and A Family Rescue. You can learn about Sid, read about his books, and contact him here.

Sid Spurgeon is a former teacher, coach, and smokejumper from Pendleton, Oregon. He started writing in his seventies and has published four books. He is 75 years old and a father of four.

Sid writes across multiple genres:

  • Friendship and family stories (Rivers, Pickups and Friends)
  • Historical fiction about the Great Depression and WWII (Hard Times, Good People)
  • Futuristic thrillers (The Haunted Executioner)
  • Family dramas about redemption (A Family Rescue)

All of Sid’s books are available on Amazon. Most are in Kindle format, and Hard Times, Good People is also available in Hardcover.

 

A smokejumper is a firefighter who parachutes out of airplanes to fight wildfires in remote areas. Sid did this for four seasons.

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