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David Marshall

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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Me a Writer? Maybe?

Submitted to Contest #307

What do you mean I didn’t make the short list? Now you are telling me that my piece didn’t even make the long list. It is not even in the top 128 stories of this contest. Are you kidding me? I spent so much time trying to create a short story between 1000 and 3000 words or some stupid figure like that with the prompts of finding a treasure box, a shipwreck, and a famous artisan. Whatever that is? I still don’t have a clue what an artisan was. I spent so much time creating this masterpiece for it to get rejected. I read some of the stories I ...

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Thank You Mr. Bradbury

Submitted to Contest #306

Thank You, Mr. Bradbury 5 April 2025 Dear Lord, It has been a long time since I have written in this journal. However, it seems like my life has been full of pretending to be something I am not. Especially when it comes to the business, writing, and being a doctor. I really do enjoy writing, and I am being inspired by the different authors I am reading about or listening to on MasterClass, such as James Patterson, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, Judy Blume, etc. It is very fascinating how they can create wonderful stories from their minds. ...

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And the Winner Is.....

Submitted to Contest #291

And the Winner Is.....  “And the winner is...” As Jacque nervously awaited the announcement, his mind wandered off to being selected as the 1921 Artisan of the Year for the city of Charleston. All of the hard work and long hours that I have dedicated to my craft, making the most beautiful furniture this side of South Carolina. My humble beginning from a small shop working side-by-side with my father would finally pay off. The pause was everlasting. Jacque thought to himself. When is he going to announce the name? Jacque mind drifted off...

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Say Goodbye to Writing?

Submitted to Contest #267

Me saying goodbye to writing should have taken place in high school. The class that would have made any ordinary student wish they had dropped out of school and joined the military was American Literature. Thank God it was not a required class for graduation, just like the English class we had to attend during our four years. In our not-so-favorite class, we had to learn spelling, grammar, punctuation, nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, blah blah, well, you get the picture. I remember my English teacher, Ms. Blue; I called her because her ha...

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Underway...Shift Colors

Submitted to Contest #265

Underway! Shift Colors!! Oh wow! You are going on a cruise! That is so exciting. You will visit many foreign lands and meet exciting people from all over the world. What an extraordinary time you are going to have. Take pictures and buy souvenirs. If you visit these countries, here is a list of items I want. I am sure many people said all of this or something that closely resembles those who are going on a cruise with those fancy ship that has over ten floors where everyone can enjoy themselves doing things such as laying around on the loung...

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Award Ceremony.... So Stupid!!

Submitted to Contest #261

Awards ceremony…..so Stupid!! I guess it all started when I was a young seamen apprentice in the United States Navy. Here we are, standing in the hot sun with humidity close to 80% in Panama, waiting for the senior leadership from our command to arrive so that we can get on with the award ceremony. Sweating like a pig, about to be put on a rotisserie grill in preparation to be eaten by hundreds of people at the local command picnic, I am thinking, oh my God, when will this be over? I want to get back to the barracks, take off this monkey sui...

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D.D.'s Denial

Submitted to Contest #255

Denial has always been a part of D.D.’s life. It all started when his grandmother passed away from a long battle with tuberculosis. For many years, his grandmother has been in and out of hospitals battling this retched disease. However, it was the times when he was out of the hospital that D.D. enjoyed the time with his grandmother in a beautiful house outside of Burton, Michigan, swimming in the pool, running around in the huge backyard, or playing with the other children next door. His unique relationship with his grandmother lasted throug...

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Hanging Out with Gatsby and the Lost Generation

Submitted to Contest #234

Since she was in high school, Alex always wanted to back in time. Specifically, she wants to go back to the 1920s when life was free and full of passion. Where did she get this fascination? It all started when she was a young teenager reading the “Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. She always imagined what it would be like to live out on Long Island, going around and visiting different places such as East Egg and the Hamptons and mingling with people such as Daisy, Tom, Gatsby, and even Nick. Also, it would be fun to go to the big bashes ...

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Ms. Volunteer

Submitted to Contest #212

Living overseas can be a challenge. Especially when you are living in a country that you are not familiar with for three years because your husband is serving in the armed forces. Ms. Elena knew what she signed up for when she walked down the aisle five years previously in a small church just outside her hometown. This is the military life, and I will do everything that I can to support our family while we are here.  Ms. Elena loved challenges and she also loved to help people. There were many times that she would go out of her way to...

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Author bio

David Marshall is a military veteran, a management doctor with a concentration in Executive Leadership, and a passionate writer. He served in the US Navy for 21 years, held various leadership positions, and received several awards and honors. He retired from the military in 2006 and pursued his lifelong dream of earning a doctorate. He graduated from Colorado Technical University in 2021 with a PhD in management and executive leadership. His dissertation focused on the impact of women in the executive suite and how leaders can promote more female leadership to the highest levels. He is also a consultant and trainer for various organizations and institutions, helping them improve their online learning strategies and outcomes.
In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, David is an avid blogger and writer. He started his blog in 2021, sharing his insights and tips on technical writing and training. He has published over 15 blog posts on topics such as writing clear and concise instructions, designing effective learning paths, and using storytelling techniques in technical communication. His blog has attracted over 10,000 readers and followers from around the world. He is also a member of Reedsy, an online platform for writers and publishers. He enjoys writing short stories using Reedsy prompts and has submitted over three stories to various contests and publications. His stories cover a range of genres and themes, such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and humor. He is working on his first book, which he hopes to finish and publish by the end of the year.
David is a versatile and accomplished professional who loves to learn new things and share his knowledge and skills with others. David lives in Summerville, SC, with his wife. He likes to read, bike ride, and travel in his free time. He is always open to new opportunities and challenges and welcomes feedback and collaboration. You can contact him at alexmaria1992@icloud.com.