Myths live amongst everyday life

Dispatches from the Typhoon Coast

An extraordinary man unleashes his adventurous side while holding a snake in The Adventures of Snakeman 248.

The Adventures of Snakeman 248: Unleash the Extraordinary Within!

In the realm of captivating storytelling, author Mark R. Clifford has taken his Typhoon Coast adventure novel series to new heights with the creation of an exhilarating animated series called “The Adventures of Snakeman 248.” With each episode, Mark transports…

A historical fiction painting featuring two soldiers trekking through a desert terrain.

Apocalypse ‘91 Unmasked: Don’t Panic

On June 15, 1991, the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines marked history’s most catastrophic volcanic eruption in a densely populated area. The eruption spewed ash, gas, and rock high into the atmosphere, relentless earthquakes, triggering lahars (mudflows) and…

A man in a suit and hat standing in front of a crowd during a historical fiction event.

Snakeman:  Creating Compelling Cop Characters in Fiction

My journey from cop to writer is summed up in the title of Bob Dylan’s 1975 masterpiece, “Tangled up in Blue.” Creating compelling police characters in fiction is a Gordian Knot. Many see police officers as modern-day gunslingers, who protect…

In a gripping historical fiction, a man finds himself before a fire on the typhoon coast.

Heroes for Hope: Struggle Well

Chris Murphy endured six combat deployments, but post-traumatic growth helped him rise from despair and discover new purpose in life.

A historical fiction novel featuring a winged police officer guarding a bridge.

Heroes for Hope: Hope in Dark Times

"The Guardian of The Golden Gate" Kevin Briggs, featured on Heroes For Hope, is credited with saving over 200 lives from suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge.

In a historical fiction set along the typhoon coast, a woman's head is adorned with leaves and branches.

Super Survivor 

“Trauma is hell on earth. Trauma resolved is a gift from the gods.”  —Doctor Peter A. Levine  Johnny Cash sang, “Love is a burning thing, and it makes a fiery ring.” I burn more today than last year. The post-traumatic growth practices I learned at Warrior PATHH gets most of the credit. Warrior PATHH (Progressive,…