I'm Simon Haynes, programmer and author. Welcome to my website.

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I'm lucky enough to have been published in five countries (soon to be six), and you'll find my work on Amazon (plus Amazon UK, France and Germany), B&N, Smashwords, Kobo and iTunes.


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Hal Spacejock: Framed (Short Story)


See Hal 1, Hal 2, Hal 3, Hal 4, Hal 5, Jnr 1, Jnr 2, Shorts

A straightforward cargo delivery takes a left turn when Hal Spacejock gets sidetracked. But with 200 shares in a worthless company on offer, who wouldn't step into a makeshift teleporter which has already claimed one victim?

Hal and Clunk, stars of the Hal Spacejock comedy series, feature in this brand new 8000-word short story. 'Framed' slots into the series any time after Hal Spacejock Second Course, but can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone.

Kurt took up his position in front of the robot, while Hal took up his position behind a large rock twenty metres away. With shaking fingers, Kurt reached for the cap on Clunk's head. Meanwhile, Hal's fingers were in his ears and his eyes were screwed shut.
"It's okay," said Kurt. "It's just a solar panel."
"Attached to what?"
"His brain, I think."
"Oh wonderful," muttered Hal. "He'll be thinking and talking and arguing, and he still won't be able to do anything useful."

Four Hal Spacejock novels have been published in Australia over the past six years, earning excellent reviews and gathering a small but dedicated worldwide following. Now all four titles are available in ebook for the first time.

The author, Simon Haynes, is currently working on a new Hal Junior novel AND Hal Spacejock book five, but he took time out from his hectic schedule to write Framed after a rash promise on Facebook: to finish the story off and publish it within 48 hours.

Available from Amazon and Smashwords.




Kindle US (99c) • UK • DE

Hal Spacejock: Visit (Short Story)


See Hal 1, Hal 2, Hal 3, Hal 4, Hal 5, Jnr 1, Jnr 2, Shorts

Hal returns to his ship after a little shopping expedition and finds Clunk in a right old state. Break out the crayons and colouring sheets ... he's organised a school visit!

Hal and Clunk, stars of the Hal Spacejock comedy series, feature in this brand new 4000-word short story. 'Visit' slots into the series any time after Hal Spacejock Second Course, but can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone.

"Mr Spacejock, a local establishment is keen to meet you."
  "What kind of establishment?"
  "It's ... an educational kind of establishment."
  Hal's eyes narrowed. Clunk was being evasive, and that could only mean one thing.   The robot had landed him right in it. Again. "All right, spill it. What have you done this time?"
"I haven't! I didn't! I wouldn't!" Clunk hesitated. "I may have."

Four Hal Spacejock novels have been published in Australia over the past six years, earning excellent reviews and gathering a small but dedicated worldwide following. Now all four titles are available in ebook for the first time.

The author, Simon Haynes, is currently working on a new Hal Junior novel AND Hal Spacejock book five.