From Corpsman to Creator: Kristoff Morrow’s Story

On this episode of Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn, we sit down with Kristoff Morrow—a Navy veteran, award-winning journalist, and author of the epic fantasy novel The Second Son.

Over drinks and real conversation, Kristoff opens up about:

• His journey from poverty to Navy service as a corpsman.
• The impact of losing a shipmate to suicide and the struggle of veteran mental health.
• Living with Tourette’s and how it shaped his life after the military.
• Finding purpose through journalism, feature writing, and photography.
• The creation of his sweeping fantasy novel filled with giants, allegories, and deep explorations of human nature.

It’s a powerful mix of resilience, creativity, and raw honesty—perfectly in line with the spirit of this show.