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I write stories grounded in soul work—reflections on life, resilience, creativity, and the quiet work of becoming—many of which grow into longer works meant to be shared beyond the page. This Substack is a living creative space where stories, conversations, and discoveries unfold through writing, our weekly Stories, Soul Work & Substack show, and occasional deeper reflections when clarity matters.

A Journey Through Time

Gianni Bosa, a six-year-old boy with dyslexia, navigates life in 1970s Vancouver with his Italian immigrant family. Amid school struggles and letters that won't stay still, he finds quiet strength in his hardworking father and loving mother. "Dancing Letters" is a heartfelt tale of resilience, love, and self-discovery.

Hello, friends! My name is Remington, but you can call me Remi. I'm a dog, in case you couldn't tell, and I have a big job—I'm here to help my humans remember that life is an adventure to be enjoyed, not a race to be won. This is my story, told from my perspective, about all the exciting places we explore, the challenges we face together, and the lessons I teach them along the way. I hope my tail... I mean, tale... brings a little wag to your life!

Join me on my travel adventures, reliving cherished memories in Vancouver, Canada. Discover captivating moments and breathtaking natural beauty. I hope my personal anecdotes bring joy to this narrative. Let's embark on this journey together!

A father. Three kids. No job. Nowhere to turn—except forward.
In the wake of the 2008 economic crash, a newly divorced, unemployed father finds himself at rock bottom. With three children to care for and his finances in ruins, he must fight against rejection, uncertainty, and the weight of failure to find work and rebuild his life.
This book is more than just a story about sales—it’s a story about resilience, persistence, and survival. It’s about knocking on doors, making one more call, and refusing to give up when the world keeps saying no.
Told with raw honesty and grit, this book takes readers on a journey of struggle, determination, and hope—showing that sometimes, the hardest pitches aren’t made in boardrooms, but in life itself.
Because success isn’t given. It’s earned.

In a small Pennsylvania town, a young woman receives news no doctor can explain: she is pregnant, though every test and every truth says it’s impossible. Her life and the lives around her begin to shift under the weight of this mystery.
Told through quiet moments—an unexpected diagnosis, the doubts of a working man, the long drive through winter roads, and the search for shelter on a crowded night—this story follows ordinary people caught in the pull of something extraordinary.
It is not about prophecy or doctrine. It is about resilience, trust, and the quiet strength that carries us through the unexplainable. A story of a miracle, left for the reader to decide what it means.

The Positive Pen ©
Short, honest stories drawn from lived experience—quiet reflections on faith, resilience, family, and becoming. Written to slow the reader down, tell the truth gently, and remind us what still matters.
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