Category Archives: Fiction

My fantasy novel The Wishing Map, and other fictional works.

Why I Loved Being Scared as a Kid

Posted on October 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Why I Loved Being Scared as a Kid Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment and Popular Culture, Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Movies, Storytelling | Tagged , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Writers: Getting to Your Final Draft

Posted on October 22, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Matthew LeJune Tips for Writers: Getting to Your Final Draft Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, short or long form, you need to edit your work multiple times. Writing is like clay modeling. First, you slap a big … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Fiction, Inspiration and Motivation, Storytelling, Writing and Blogging | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Using Others Wounds Our Souls

Posted on July 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Manipulator” (career attraction.com) Thought for the Week: Using Others Wounds Our Souls “Have you ever manipulated someone, and then felt remorse? Did you fix that bridge? Or did you burn it?” ~The Wishing Map We were created for something better … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fiction, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Only Two Kinds of People

Posted on March 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image by Johannes Plenio There are only two kinds of people in this world: those who know they’re broken and those who believe they aren’t. It’s the latter who keep this world from healing. I know because I was once among … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fiction, For Pastors and Teachers, Memoir, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Choose the Right Travelling Companion

Posted on February 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

Choose the Right Travelling Companion “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about. I will strengthen you and uphold you with My strong right hand.” ~Isaiah 41:10 “There is nothing we fear and desire in … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fiction, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion and Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

The Faithful Wounds of a Friend

Posted on November 17, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are lies.” ~Proverbs 27:6 “Is there someone who knows the real, ‘unimproved’ version of you and likes you anyway? Hold onto them!” ~The … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fiction, Humor, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

It’s Time to Start Your Adventure!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends, and normal people: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, have you read my epic fantasy novel The Wishing Map? … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Yes, Your Life Has a Purpose

Posted on September 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week We are not the only creatures on earth who look up at the stars. But we are the only ones who look up and ask, “Why?” “Yes, your life has a purpose,” said Rhema. “What?” Gina … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fiction, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Writers: Use Your Stories to Heal!

Posted on August 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week In my fantasy novel The Wishing Map, a fierce impromptu battle breaks out between two groups of naims (gnomes) in the midst of a storytelling contest. One beloved old naim, Tuber, is fatally injured while trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Fiction, Movies, Writing and Blogging | Tagged , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

It’s Time to Begin Your Adventure

Posted on July 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends, I pre-scheduled this post because, as you read this, I’m recovering from a medical procedure. So, unfortunately I won’t be able to respond to your comments until later in the week. Meanwhile, have you read my epic fantasy novel … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments