Category Archives: Story Power

Monologues, drama, fiction, memoir

Wishing Wednesdays

Posted on October 7, 2014 by mitchteemley

“There’s magic in the world.  And it’s waiting to be found.”  Originally developed for Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Wishing Map has been called “a modern American Chronicles of Narnia.”  I’m serializing the book in short “5-minute reads” on Wednesdays … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map – a serialized fantasy novel

Posted on October 5, 2014 by mitchteemley

“There’s magic in the world.  And it’s waiting to be found.”  I’ve begun posting, in short weekly episodes, my novel The Wishing Map.  Originally developed for The Walt Disney Company, The Wishing Map has been called “a modern American Chronicles … Continue reading →

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Why I Believe: C.S. Lewis and Me – Part Two

Posted on September 4, 2014 by mitchteemley

The three-part story of my journey from atheism to faith continues.  To read Part One, click here. I began to think of the longing for God as a hunger for a flavor that didn’t exist. Which seemed odd. But there … Continue reading →

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Why I Believe: C.S. Lewis and Me – Part One

Posted on September 2, 2014 by mitchteemley

The truth that compelled me to journey from atheism to faith also had a profound impact on my spiritual mentor C.S. Lewis.  Here, in three parts, is my story. Few have brought so much baggage along on their journey of … Continue reading →

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Is Robin Williams in Hell?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by mitchteemley

Robin Williams’ death brought on the expected flood of tributes, but also a smaller wave of hellfire warnings by judgmentalists—because Robin lived a sometimes sinful life and died at his own hands. These warnings were countered by gentler folk who … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Men And Women…Very, Very, True!

Posted on August 18, 2014 by mitchteemley

Yeah, this girl/dude conversation by Dave Barry recycles stereotypes–women are complicated and insecure; men are uncomplicated boobs. But, dang, it’s a hoot! First time I’ve re-blogged. Be kind.

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“If Ya Wanna Send a Message…”

Posted on August 15, 2014 by mitchteemley

Picking a Blog Name, Part Five The old movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn is reputed to have snarled at a screenwriter, “If ya wanna send a message, use Western Union!” And yet so many of the greatest storytellers (novelists, filmmakers, playwrights) … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story

Posted on August 12, 2014 by mitchteemley

Picking a Blog Name, Part Four I admitted in Picking a Blog Name, Part Three that, while the name “Mitch Teemley” could be cunningly construed to say something about this blog site, it really is simply my name. Hence, the … Continue reading →

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