Welcome to Pen Odyssey
Stories, Universes, and Creative Adventures Across Every Genre
Meet the Voices Behind the Stories
These are the creative personas that shape each universe.
BOB SHELLWOOD
Satirist, Commentator,
Nut Enthusiast
ASHEN GRAVES
Storyteller of Embers, Chronicler of Memory, Keeper of Quiet Fire
SEAN O’CLEARY
Storyteller of Folklore, Keeper of Irish Myth, Warm-Hearted Guide
DR. JACK IVY
Scholar, Noir Academic, Reluctant Detective
FATHER GOOSE
The Whimsical Narrator, Keeper of Rhyme, Playful Trickster
SLAY PENDRAGON
Grammar Knight, Dragon Scholar, Lord of Linguistic Mischief
Explore the Pen Odyssey Multiverse
Each universe has its own voice, genre, and world — discover them all.
Discover the Books
From children’s rhymes to sci-fi thrillers — explore the entire catalog.
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Join the journey. Get updates, behind-the-scenes notes, and special content.
About Dr. John P. Elcik IV
John Elcik is the central narrator behind the Pen Odyssey multiverse—a grounded, thoughtful voice guiding readers through worlds of satire, mystery, folklore, and speculative fiction.
