by Loren Mayshark | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
It has now been ten years since publishing Death: An Exploration, and in that decade, more has changed than I could have anticipated. Many people imagine that publishing a first book is a momentous, even life-altering event. Before it happened, I spent long stretches...
by Loren Mayshark | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
What keeps us alive? At first glance, the answer seems obvious: biology, instinct, survival mechanisms. But beneath these lies something more psychological and deeply human — fear. Fear, particularly fear of death, may be one of the most powerful forces guiding our...
by Loren Mayshark | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Death and loss are inseparable forces in the human experience. They shape how we love, how we grow, and how we understand our place in the world. No one can replace a mother, father, sibling, or cherished friend. Every person is unique, and every loss leaves a lasting...
by Loren Mayshark | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day arrives each year wrapped in red cellophane and high expectations. For couples, it can feel like a romantic performance review; for single people, an anxiety-inducing reminder that love has a deadline. Beneath the flowers, cards, and prix-fixe dinners...
by Loren Mayshark | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
In a nondescript building in Nevada, an operator finishes a 12-hour shift controlling an MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Middle East. They use a joystick and monitor not unlike those found in gaming setups worldwide. Later that day, they might unwind by playing Call of...
