Scott Christenson🌴
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Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, living in Hong Kong. Hoping to share some of my experiences w short story & non-fiction writing. Have a few shortlisted on Reedsy:
https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/scott-christenson/
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Survival Guide for a Trump Reelection
You might hate him, you might love him, you might wish he trips down a very tall, steep staircase, but like preparing for a hurricane, it’s better to have a plan in advance for a 2nd Trump presidency, than to walk out into a storm unprepared.
By Scott Christenson🌴about a year ago in The Swamp
Sugar Glider
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Unemployed, after MATC said they no longer needed my teaching skills, I was living with my friend Jake. My parents didn’t want my 37-year-old sorry ass at their place, so I was happy Jake said I could crash.
By Scott Christenson🌴about a year ago in Horror
What The Heck is Wrong With The Harris and Trump Campaigns?
In a political landscape that feels like a never-ending episode of "Survivor," New York Time's critic David Brooks dives into the baffling state of American politics, raising a burning question: Why are the polls as immobile as a deer caught in headlights? And why has the political arena been a 50–50 stalemate for over a decade?
By Scott Christenson🌴about a year ago in The Swamp
Six 1-Minute Habits To Save Hours Every Week
Being productive is essential for a successful career in writing. You may know the story of the Mexican Fisherman. In its 2024 version, if you nail your side hustle of writing, you may one day have enough money to slow down, sit back, and watch the sunset instead of writing about it.
By Scott Christenson🌴about a year ago in Humor
9 Amazing Advantages of Not Voting
It's 1 month to the American election, the most crucial election ever! However, if you do not live in a swing state, and/or you need to prioritize your overall physical or metal health, there might be a few advantages in joining me sitting this one out, and letting other people decide who will be the ruler of the known universe.
By Scott Christenson🌴about a year ago in The Swamp
Brofluff
My superpower? It's not what you would expect, even though you’ve seen it a million times. In high school, with fat cheeks and curly hair, every day was an exercise in humiliation. Then senior year arrived. I asked out Madison. She “didn’t have time”. The next day, she was with Brad, chiseled and tanned like a California surfer despite it being January in Wisconsin. Reddit said attractive people have nothing special except being perfectly average. It gave little solace.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
Marco Polo
By the end of Saturday morning, I had interviewed everyone connected to Greg Allman who rode the Princess Voyager. Cruise ships should be joyful places, but by now, I have to admit I’m no stranger to seeing the dark side of these vessels. And, after listening to their accounts, I was no closer to understanding why Greg went overboard.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
The Comedy of Nigerian Novelists
Janitor Tobe Adeoyo trudged through the dimly lit halls of 50 East 34th Street. The clock had just struck 8 pm, and he proceeded wearily from office to office, ready to clean any mess left behind by the editors, sub-editors, publicists, and literary agents of New York’s publishing community.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
I’m 44, Sober, Smoking Hot, And Have Multiple Stalkers
Hey, fabulous followers! It’s Marissa Narski, and let me tell you, life at 44 can be a wild ride. 🎢 If you’re anything like me — which you aren’t — you have endless stalkers. It’s a nuisance! What’s a girl to do?
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Humor
