Hello Reader

This week marks the end of our school year here in Nicaragua, and I want to share something special that happened with my students.

One of the big questions we wrestled with this year was: How can our writing serve others? Not just entertain or inform—but truly help.

That’s when an idea struck. A friend of mine works with ORPHANetwork, a nonprofit that serves women and children in poverty right here in Nicaragua. What if my students could help by writing stories, newsletters, and reports for them?

So we did just that.

We started by inviting my friend into our classroom so the students could ask questions and learn about the work ORPHANetwork does. After our initial research phase, we took a field trip into the neighborhood the organization serves. My students became on-the-ground reporters—walking the dirt roads, visiting homes, talking with local volunteers and community members, and gathering stories about how the organization is making a difference.

Back in the classroom, the students got to work crafting newsletters and reports. These aren’t just assignments—they’ll be sent out to ORPHANetwork’s email list, shared with donors, and even presented to board members in the U.S.

I’m so proud of my students. They didn’t just learn how to write. They learned how to listen, how to empathize, and how to serve with words.

I've posted one of my student's work on my blog where she recounts her meeting with a teen mother and issues a challenge to ORPHANetowork. You can check it out here.​

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And—on a completely different note...

Today's my birthday!

If you’ve been following my writing journey, one of the best ways you can celebrate with me and get something meaningful in return is by checking out my novel, Angel from the Rust. It’s currently just 99 cents.

Set in a distant-future Earth reverted back the Dark Ages, the story follows Corvala, a young musician on the run. When a murderous self-proclaimed god falls from the sky, she must confront the secret in her blood—a code of immense power that could save thousands…or destroy her.

If you’re looking for a story with interesting characters and unique world-building, this might be a good fit for you.

Already read it? First off, thank you. A great birthday gift would be leaving a review. Just a few words on Amazon or Goodreads can help others discover the story and decide if it’s for them.

Or, if you know someone who’d enjoy a sci-fi-fantasy—send them a recommendation. Personal referrals matter so much more than ads.

Thanks for being part of this little creative world I’m building.

Until next time,

Jason

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