Stoke That Rookie Spirit (Essay)
Oct 18, 2022 by Mike Magluilo
Feeling discouraged, confused, underappreciated? The past three years have provided plenty of reasons to hide but don't confuse where you are (the external) with who you are (the internal). It's time to ignore the noise and rediscover the confidence, determination and courage that led to the big wins in your life. In my upcoming novel, A Reason to Run, I call this the Rookie Spirit.
The Cracked Parts, published in Cold Lake Anthology June 2023 (Flash Fiction)
May 09, 2022 by Mike Magluilo
The short story explores how pursuing something bigger than ourselves can help us accept our flaws and find belonging.
People Dogs Live Forever (Essay)
Apr 10, 2022 by Mike Magluilo
I originally wrote this in January 2021 as a birthday note to my wife. When I looked back on what I wrote over a year ago, I couldn't help myself from editing it slightly. The original message and feel remains, as does our nearly thirteen-year-old pug, Benny.
Remembering Uncle Angelo
Mar 31, 2022 by Mike Magluilo
Saying goodbye to one of my favorite uncles, and we weren't even related.
The Procedure, published in Zig Zag Lit Mag Spring 2023 (Flash Fiction)
Mar 22, 2022 by Mike Magluilo
Lessons from our parents reveal themselves when we stop acting like children, no matter how old we are
What Sort of Puzzle Person are You? (Essay)
Jan 03, 2022 by Mike Magluilo
A metaphor for embracing the messiness of life
