Throttle & Thoughts
A Collection Of Essays
Growing up, I loved hearing stories—whether it was the tall tales my grandfather would fill my ears with any chance he got or the ones that played out on the TV screen. My imagination would run wild, playing out different scenarios in my head or recreating events while off exploring the woods. It wasn’t until later in life, when I started looking back to pinpoint when the storytelling bug bit me, that I realized it had always been a part of me. As early as grade school, I wrote short stories, mostly for myself, but occasionally, I’d share them with others.
As I grew and the inevitable shift in hormones came and so did the unbalancing of chemicals in my head, as a result my storytelling shifted to notebooks full of poems and songs. By the time high school came and went, my songwriting had evolved—just like the bands I played with—from simple verse-chorus-verse structures to more long-form spoken word. It was during this time that my writing style and message started to take shape. Eventually, performing and making music took a backseat as my career became a bigger focus of my time, but my need for creative expression never faded.
I was fortunate enough to become an expert in my field, and along the way, I had the opportunity to write a weekly newsletter for my business. It reached everyone from the C-suite to operations, and it was here that I began blending reflection with action, using the platform to discuss more than just the industry at hand. The positive feedback I received finally gave me the confidence to leap forward to where I am today.
After filling Moleskines, digital notepads, and anything else I could scribble ideas onto, I knew I needed to find a permanent home for my words. Thankfully, a colleague introduced me to Substack, and I eagerly jumped in headfirst. Like many of us, I started humbly—writing a blog for no one. Slowly, it began to coincide with the birth of Moto Reveler, and the rest is history.
My love of motorcycles and riding not only soothes my soul but also provides the space to reflect and develop many of the ideas I write about. It has become one of the most important ways for me to process stress, grief, and joy in this chaotic world we find ourselves in. Channeling my thoughts on aging, political regression and its repercussions, and the ever-present existential dread of late-stage capitalism into short essays has become essential to my existence.
The fact that I’ve found a small group of like-minded people who relate to my words and find value in them is incredibly humbling. Whether you're here for the motorcycles, the photos, or the writing—thank you. The support from everyone who took a chance on signing up for my newsletter or clicking “follow” on social media has meant more than you know.
With the launch of Moto Reveler in 2023, the evolution of the brand and blog was inevitable, though I wasn’t entirely sure where it would lead. Over time, it only felt right to take my words and photos off the screen and onto paper. Collecting my best and favorite posts from Substack and assembling them into a coffee table book has been a dream turned reality.
So, with the greatest pleasure, I’m thrilled to announce that on May 1st, I will be releasing my first book—Throttle & Thoughts, Vol. 1. This is your chance to own a hardcover copy of my work and help support Moto Reveler on its journey.
This novel-sized (5 x 8 in / 127 x 203 mm) perfect-bound back features a matte cover and 126 pages of 80lb coated white paper, printed in photo-quality color. Free standard shipping (normally 10 working days) included. To purchase now please use these links and choose between hard or soft cover.
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