In addition to founding the Stratemeyer Syndicate in 1905 that produced so many popular series, Edward Stratemeyer was also a prolific author of stories himself.
This includes 168 books for which he was solely or primarily the author, about a hundred dime novel and nickel library stories, some newspaper and magazine fiction, along with numerous serials and short stories for the story papers of the day.
Samples of Stratemeyer stories:
A Longed For Adventure—Newark Sunday Call, 29 May 1892
A Lucky Explosion—Newark Sunday Call, 3 July 1892
A Perilous Skate—Newark Sunday Call, 20 Nov 1892
Davy's Christmas—Newark Sunday Call, 20 Dec 1891
Ghost of Flydown Hill—Newark Sunday Call, Oct. 21, 1894
Proving His Worth–Newark Sunday Call, June 30, 1895
Victor Horton's Idea - Stratemeyer's first professional story
Blog Posts About Stratemeyer Stories:
1894 Ghost Story by Edward Stratemeyer
Among the least-known form of Edward Stratemeyer’s writings are his short stories for newspapers, especially the Newark Sunday Call. This weekly from his home town ran a group of stories by Stratemeyer that were timed and themed to the holidays of the year. With only a local audience in mind, locations known to Newark-area readers were included. When […]
1891 Christmas Story by Stratemeyer
Among the least-known form of Edward Stratemeyer’s writings are his short stories for newspapers, especially the Newark Sunday Call. This weekly from his home town ran a group of stories by Stratemeyer that were timed and themed to the holidays of the year. With only a local audience in mind, locations known to Newark-area readers were included. When […]