Published in Fantasy Fiction and Reviews·PinnedMember-onlyMy Fiction — Start Here!A guide to my fantasy serial “The Cleric and the Thief” — I love a good story. I love true stories, which is why I love history. And I love make-believe stories too. In fact, some of my fondest memories are of creating fun stories with my dad and paternal grandfather while growing up. By the time I got to middle school…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Most Popular ArticlesHere are my most-read articles on Medium (as of 1/8/23) — Hey Everyone! Welcome to my little corner here on Medium. I’ve been writing on this platform since 2018. I write on a variety of topics, including faith, politics, history, personal development, communication skills, leadership, artificial intelligence, and more. I even write fiction. Most of my articles (or “stories” as Medium…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·23 hours agoMember-onlyDon’t Let the Absence of a Platform Stop You from WritingI may never get the platform I desire, but I’m going to keep writing for the rest of my life — Are you a writer? And yet are you frustrated your writing can’t seem to break through? If so, I know the feeling. I love to write. In fact, I can’t not write. It’s in my soul. It’s part of who I am. Whether it’s sermons (I’m a pastor), essays, articles…New Writers Welcome4 min readNew Writers Welcome4 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·1 day agoMember-onlyIf a University Student Uses AI to Write an Essay, Is That Cheating?Many professors say “yes.” Are they right? — You are a student at Bright Futures University in Anywhere, USA. Your history professor assigns a 500-word essay on the origin of Greek mythology. You write down the assignment and head back to your dorm. The paper is due next week but you’re not stressed in the least. You can…Writers Blokke6 min readWriters Blokke6 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyI Asked ChatGPT for Some Chuck Norris “Facts”And the results…well, you be the judge! — Chuck Norris is trending today on Twitter. I’m not sure why, though I saw something about Elon Musk tweeting some Chuck Norris “facts.” So, in that spirit, I thought I’d get some help from ChatGPT. For the uninitiated, Chuck Norris “facts” aren’t really facts per se. They are satirical factoids…Chuck Norris2 min readChuck Norris2 min read
Published in Fantasy Fiction and Reviews·2 days agoMember-onlyThe Cleric and the Thief (Scene 5)A Fantasy Serial Story — Scene Five: “Outcast” — The following is part of a fantasy serial story posted exclusively here on Medium. Be sure to read the previous scenes before you read this one. Scene Five — “The Outcast” For a moment, Tristan couldn’t believe what he just heard. Adria was ruthless, but this was taking things to…Serial Fiction3 min readSerial Fiction3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyA Country Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Earn Your Gratitude or AllegianceIt just has to be yours — I get tired of people who refuse to show any gratitude or esteem to the country they voluntarily call home. …Patriotism6 min readPatriotism6 min read
Published in Fantasy Fiction and Reviews·5 days agoMember-onlyThe Cleric and the Thief (Scene 4)A Fantasy Serial Story — Scene Four: “The Mission” — The following is part of a fantasy serial story posted exclusively here on Medium. Be sure to read the previous scenes before you read this one. Scene Four — “The Mission” The bandit leader knelt over Tristan on the cavern floor. The others had withdrawn to a respectful distance. She…Fiction4 min readFiction4 min read
Published in Blow Your Stack·5 days agoMember-onlyDo You Comment on Other People’s Posts and Articles?If so, here’s some ancient advice for you — Do you post comments on other people’s articles or posts online — whether it be here on Medium or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or wherever? If so, I’m sure most writers appreciate your feedback. Feedback in general helps writers improve their craft. And online comments (at least ideally) add flavor…Blow Your Stack3 min readBlow Your Stack3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyTop 10 Takeaways: “Can’t Hurt Me”My Review and Summary of David Goggins’ Inspirational Bestseller — A few months ago, I was talking with my son about motivation and self-discipline. He recommended I check out David Goggins. The more he told me about him, the more impressed I was — and, at the same time, the more convinced I was that the man was insane. (Not…Illumination4 min readIllumination4 min read