Hi all,
This week, I'm stepping out from behind the curtain of my regular writing to share something even more personal - a 90-second glimpse into how I became the storyteller you've come to know through as a subscriber to this Substack.
You know those movie scenes where the camera pulls back to reveal the bigger picture? That's what this is. After sharing so many of my adventures, mishaps, and reflections with you week after week, I thought it might be time to answer the question nobody asked, but everyone wonders: "How the hell did this guy end up writing stories for a living?"
Truth is, it wasn't a straight line. It was a zigzag of sensible choices, secret journals, volcanic disruptions, unexpected fatherhood, and a business sale that finally brought me back to where I started - with more grey hair and better stories.
Consider this my origin story. The backstory behind all the other stories I've shared with you.
And maybe a little nudge for anyone sitting on their own dormant dreams. If I can do it- then so you can you.
Thanks for being part of my journey.
Ash
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