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About Me — RodSEMPLE

6 min readNov 15, 2024

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Photograph of Rod Semple, the writer, wearing a navy blue polo shirt and glasses, smiling and looking relaxed with his arms folded across his chest.
RodSEMPLE — The Man behind the Words — Photo: Ailyn Martinez—Friend

Hi, I’m Rod! Did you know I have just 8 seconds to catch your attention? In a fast-paced world, those seconds matter. My story is part of a larger narrative — one that’s redeeming and transforming lives, restoring hope, and empowering purpose. Life is about stories, and my goal is to tell those that resonate, offering a glimpse of redemption in the everyday.

What story has shaped your journey so far?

I aim to engage you — not bore you twitless. You’re adventurous enough to dodge the mundane and uncover the extraordinary, right? This is the heartbeat of my writing: sharing my journey as part of God’s Big Story while helping you discover your own path in His narrative.

Why I write — This writer’s journey

Writing wasn’t my first love — that honor belongs to my beloved Fender’62 Vintage Jazz Bass — but it has undeniably become my greatest passion! I often reflect on how I wish I’d paid more attention in English class — learning to decline verbs instead of declining to learn them! Yet, isn’t it fascinating how life often guides us back to what we truly need?

The Holy Spirit is my guiding light, and writing is the tool I’ve been blessed to explore the meaning…

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About Me Stories
About Me Stories

Published in About Me Stories

A publication dedicated to bringing out the stories behind the writers themselves. A place of autobiographies. Types of personal stories include introductions, memoirs, self-reflections, and self-love.

RodSEMPLE
RodSEMPLE

Written by RodSEMPLE

Truth told sideways. Faith with a twist. Writing with a Christ-centred compass—because life’s too short for straight lines.