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To my Son

My son, do not fear. There are many things to be confused about, yes. Many questions are yet unanswered, and the guiding light of hope and freedom for our country has been dimmed. But that light will not be extinguished. I ask you to be brave in the days ahead.

Nonprofits, Again

Nonprofits, Again

For some of us, it is time to talk less and sit back and listen.

Award-Winning Essay!

Award-Winning Essay!

Chris Field is now an award winning author!

Progress on the Book Cover

Progress on the Book Cover

Great progress on the cover design for my novel, The Tree of Children. I have enjoyed working with the artist, Ashley Sowell [https://www.instagram.com/commandurr14/]. Fonts will change but I really like her energy in how she represents the main characters.

Opening up Royal Road and Patreon

Opening up Royal Road and Patreon

After reviewing several of the self publishing websites, I decided to open an account on Royal Road where I can publish serialized versions of my fantasy long form writing. No, it isn't "the dream" of getting picked up by a big four publisher, but so what.

Publishing

It seems pretty difficult to get a book published. Even digital publishing, as simple as it is, seems fraught with doubt, what ifs, and expense. But, what can be done? I am wrapping up the first part of a book I have been working on for awhile and I want

COVID Testing Without Cars

COVID Testing Without Cars

How are people who do not drive, and who might be in a wheelchair supposed to get COVID tested? Many of the testing centers I see are drive thru. Some are in hospital centers, but I suppose the person who thinks they have COVID is supposed to get on a

Rainy 2021

Feeling like there has been a lot more rain in Pittsburgh than usual? I am.

We Need a National Discussion on Living with COVID-19 for the Long Term

We Need a National Discussion on Living with COVID-19 for the Long Term

The thing that bothers me is that our national leadership is acting like the COVID-19 virus is some sort of temporary thing. Our leaders need to underscore the message that this virus will be here for a while; a year, maybe years.

What Len Taught Me

What Len Taught Me

There was a time when I thought I might make a pretty good teacher. People told me I was kind and patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. They told me I had so many qualities of one. Then I worked as a substitute in a public school district.

COVID-19 and the Working Parent

COVID-19 and the Working Parent

I have a luxury. I am in graduate school. As I observe the number of COVID-19 infections grow by ten thousand each week, and hear of regional lockdowns, major conference cancellations, and school closures, I take a minute to consider what it might mean if my children’s school closed.

A muddy pair of black work boots worn with brown trousers by an unknown person in a dirty field

Getting Knocked Down

It is easy to look in the mirror and not see any value. Walking out of class yesterday, feeling too miserable because I can’t understand the math behind economics, I kept having memories from my freshman year of college in Kentucky; they kept looping through my head.

Mother and father stare with frightened expressions, their small daughter stands between and smiles, eating popcorn.

Marketing Our Buddy, the Faceless Corporation

Marketing of Brands Has Gone Too Far with Attempts to be Authentic

plumbing tools and equipment on blue background with copy space

Forty Seconds of Water

Chronicles of the Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Endeavors

A photo of John Kerry speaking at the LBJ Library in 2016.

An Evening With John Kerry

Hearing a Lecture by the Former Secretary of State

My First Novel is Just a Story that I Want to Tell

My First Novel is Just a Story that I Want to Tell

My years-long journey to tell it 500 words at a time

Foolproof Strategies For Getting Paid on Medium

Foolproof Strategies For Getting Paid on Medium

*Pulls spectacles up from nose*

God Did Not Have a Plan For Me

God Did Not Have a Plan For Me

My Journey To Find Fulfillment When I was younger, I wondered what to do for a career. I was told God had a plan, and I needed to seek it. Once I discovered what it was, I would have found my meaning in life.

How to Write a Novel

How to Write a Novel

It was a dark and stormy … Hey BRAD you spilled your greek yogurt on my freaking MacBook Pro, dude! Can you PLEASE just stay on your side…

Putting Kids to Bed and Marriage

Putting Kids to Bed and Marriage

Go to sleep, my little child

The Difficult Life of a Novelist

The Difficult Life of a Novelist

I tried to look tough. Two guys with their sleeves cut off were walking a super vicious dog across the street at the corner. I steered my vehicle into the turn, windows down. I knew from my days on the streets: sleevelessness always means business.

Go For a Run, They Said. It’s Fun!

Go For a Run, They Said. It’s Fun!

Those People Are Liars

For Dads Who Plan on Dying

For Dads Who Plan on Dying

I just read a Medium post from a man in his thirties who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, his last recurring blog post was from the summer of 2019 in late July, a few months after his cancer returned.

On Raising A Boy

On Raising A Boy

There is a little monster inside men. It rages and hungers for violence, in a constant pitched battle with those other elements inside who…

Behind the Closed Door

Behind the Closed Door

We’ve all seen it, we’ve all been there. That spot on the path leading up to an arched doorway. We tried the handle, turned the knob…