Having Faith Under Fire: Part II

In this, the conclusion of a two-part monologue, author Matt D. Talford discusses the vital element critical to overcoming any challenge. Part Two of Two-Part Video Monologue (This video was originally recorded in January, 2018.  For more information on the book or to purchase, visit www.mdtalford.com/ff2f)   Matt D. Talford is a writer, narrator, and the author of “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story”  – a memoir about overcoming a rare form of what he calls “the C-word.”  The book is currently available in paperback on this website—click the…

Having Faith Under Fire: Part I

What does it mean to have courage under fire?  In the following monologue, author Matt D. Talford delves into the topic, finding it increasingly challenging as he reminisces. Part One of a Two-Part Video Monologue (This video was originally recorded in January, 2018.  Part II will be available on Thursday, 10/25/2018.  For more information on the book or to purchase, visit www.mdtalford.com/ff2f)     Matt D. Talford is a writer, narrator, and the author of “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story”  – a memoir about overcoming a rare form…

Survivor or Warrior – Time to Change the Narrative?

Matt D Talford, Author

Author Matt D. Talford on why he prefers the term “warrior” to “survivor.” Matt D. Talford is a freelance journalist and the author of “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story”  – a memoir about overcoming a rare form of what he calls “the C-word.”  The book is currently available in paperback on this website—click the “Products” link in the menu—and at Amazon.com.  It is also available in eBook format on Amazon Kindle and Apple iBooks, and in audiobook (narrated by Talford himself) at audible.com, and at many other sites…

Alright, Alright; Keep It Moving!

If you were to close your eyes and imagine just about any 1980’s film set in New York City, you probably heard the title of this article recited by someone blowing a whistle, portraying an NYPD traffic cop.  Well, this article is not a tribute to those nostalgic screen gems, but in the spirit of those characters directing street traffic, I’d like to share with you how I direct traffic through the 25-30 feet of highway called the digestive tract.   If you’ve read my book, “From Fear to Faith:…