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Jeff Monday
Nov 4, 20182 min read
A Life of Fear, No More
Fear. It's everywhere. Fear of flying. Fear of snakes. Fear of terrorists. Fear of losing our job. Of getting hurt. Of not having enough...
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Jeff Monday
Aug 27, 20182 min read
Quit watering dead plants!
So I'm not really the type that leaves notes to myself. At least not at home. At work I have all sorts of notes but that's only because I...
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Jeff Monday
Jul 15, 20183 min read
Odinspeak
One of my favorite moments to write during 'Jom the War Bringer' was when the hero (Jom, duh) listens to a story from a very old source....
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Jeff Monday
Jun 24, 20182 min read
Two Wolves
So I was watching the new season of Luke Cage last night and, while being interrogated by the one-armed detective, a low-level hood...
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Jeff Monday
Jun 11, 20183 min read
Your labels do not matter
When I was in grade school, many many many many moons ago, I was always called the two worst insults a school-yard bully could think of: ...
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Jeff Monday
May 26, 20183 min read
Internalized Motivations
I consider myself a somewhat creative individual. I mean, yes, I write stories and create new worlds. But that's a lot easier than most...
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Jeff Monday
May 3, 20184 min read
Kiwi Adventures
Downtown Auckland from Hauraki gulf They say that traveling is good for the soul. Unfortunately I, like most Americans, don't travel...
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Jeff Monday
Apr 7, 20183 min read
Writing through the pain
Writing, like any art form, gives substance to our feelings. Art is emotion made solid. Whether a painting, a song or a story, we feel...
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Jeff Monday
Mar 25, 20183 min read
Beginning with Madness
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're...
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Jeff Monday
Feb 5, 20182 min read
The Old Man and the Bicycle
Once upon a time, there was an old man near the end of his life. Before he died, he wished to visit his childhood home. Spending the last...
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Jeff Monday
Jun 13, 20175 min read
Sneak Peak of Jom III!!
The third and final Jom book will be coming out soon! To tide you over, here's a sneak peak! Enjoy!! Interlude: Dream of the Heavenless...
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Jeff Monday
Feb 5, 20173 min read
A Typical Urban Hike
I start walking. At first, the sky is clear. Deep blue with a bright yellow eye in the center. But then clouds sneak in when I’m not...
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Jeff Monday
Sep 19, 20164 min read
Day Heart vs. Night Heart
The night was humid and the air thick, as heavy as my thoughts. I stepped outside, escaping our claustrophobic apartment, preferring the...
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Jeff Monday
Aug 8, 20164 min read
JOM II SNEAK PEAK!! The Crystal Heart-Song of Rafk
I'm hoping to have to next book in my Jom series out in a couple months. Until then, here's a sneak peak to keep you satisfied! Enjoy :)...
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Jeff Monday
Jun 24, 20164 min read
Word Count
“Ooh, he’s cute!” I shrugged. “Yeah. But he’s a five.” “A five? Really?” “Yeah.” “Wow. That’s too bad.” “Right?” “What do you think they...
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Jeff Monday
May 29, 20166 min read
The Wishing Tree
It was a beautiful day for a funeral. A few wispy clouds floated care-free high in the sky. A breeze, just cool enough, meandered over...
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Jeff Monday
Apr 10, 20163 min read
Armageddon Eyes
The end of the world is in your eyes. I see it. I see Armageddon reflected back at me. All the rage and hurt and confusion right there. ...
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Jeff Monday
Mar 13, 20166 min read
The Vampire Trout's Final Performance
The vampire trout’s voice was surprisingly good. Such was the initial thought of the Sacred Judge as he stood among his stacks of books,...
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Jeff Monday
Feb 14, 20164 min read
The Saddest Cloud
“Aw. Look at that one!” I pointed up and to my left. Danny tilted his head, resting it against my shoulder. We were lying on our backs...
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Jeff Monday
Jan 24, 20164 min read
Consider the Goldfish
It has been said, although I have neither the time nor the inclination to verify it, that goldfish do not grow old. That is not to say...
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