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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77 Things I Learned Writing 777 Days in a Row
Reflecting on more than two years of writing each morning for Medium, I'm filled with satisfaction for what I've learned, and gratitude for the community. Writing isn't just about making money, it's about a voyage of growth as I grow older each day.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Humor
Two Million Scoville
It turns out the way to travel through time was sitting in front of us all along. In the same way as water is a liquid that suddenly bursts into boiling steam; humans just needed the right jolt in their quantum energy to reach the tipping point. The one where time flows like water. And the Trinidad Moruga Pepper at a scorching 2 million Scoville units does just the trick.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
5 Ways Using an Air Conditioner in the Bedroom this Winter Improved my Well-being
Recently, so many old ideas and assumptions have been turned upside down. Eggs are now good for us. 5 minutes of HIIT exercise is more beneficial than 2 hours of running. A Paleo diet might be the key to longevity. New data from Johns Hopkins University shows promising results for turning our approach to indoor climate control in a radical new direction.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Humor
Windy City Ice. Top Story - December 2023.
Sitting at a bar in Chicago, Jake called the Windy City Ice hotline. His grandfather’s voice answered. “If your Windy City Ice machine is currently malfunctioning, leave your name and contact number after the beep. Our licensed service technician will contact you shortly. Windy City Ice is a family-owned company, and we care about our customers.” Jake hung up and returned to writing The Siren Under Highway B.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
A Ticking Library and the Best Seller
[TW: fictional book burning] If a ticking bomb under the table propels a plot forward, so too will a deadline on the wall spur the creation of literary excellence, Keith Highfield thought as he signed the death warrant of the Highfield Library. The intricate interplay between danger and creativity is a delicate balancing act.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
Sam Altman at The Altar of Strong Opinion
I had lunch at McDonald’s last week. I was there mostly because I love the Fillet-O-Fish. I order it each time I visit. It tastes melt-in-your-mouth amazing, and it's healthier than the burgers, there’s a bit of fish buried inside all that deep-fried breading.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in The Swamp
