John E. Murray, III, educator, existentialist, executive, has grown and established leadership roles in several, perennial Fortune 500 companies. He has lead learning efforts and established consistent measures of success in multiple industries and endeavors, including entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, food service, and merchandise/retail. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in English Education, Psychology, and Business have balanced the practical with the theoretical/ideal. He has taught literature, writing, technology application, and professional development at post secondary, collegiate, and corporate institutions. John is the creator of multiple, award winning verses and the growing, EIII business model. He currently resides in the Nashville, TN area with his wife, Teri, and two children, Kellie and Megan.

Short Story Topics - Missing Pet, Bunny Gone

When the Jill’s pet rabbit went missing, her friends jumped to help her find him. He was last seen in his cage chomping on a carrot. Small signs of how he got out, escaped, or was taken away still remain on his home. Tiny strips of fabric, bright green cloth are trapped [...]

Quote - Proper Dreams

“If you dream the proper dreams, and share the myths with people, they will want to grow up to be like you.”
Ray Bradbury

Short Story Topics - Finding the Golden Path Home

The clouds cleared and the rainbow made its way across the sky. Tiny feet scurried trying to locate the end of the brightly colored ribbon of light. When you lose the magic that brought you to this land and have no other way back to your own home, you keep trying no matter [...]

Quote - Style Ruling

“One man’s style must not be the rule of another’s.”
Jane Austen

Short Story Topics - Romance by Chance or Circumstance

Valentine’s Day is a romantic day for most. Fred, however, has tried to be romantic. He has set blind dates. He has written poems, bought flowers, and arranged numerous carriage rides…all for other people. Fred always seemed to be there to help most of his friends connect with their romantic counterpart. [...]

Quote - Devotion & Ideas

“His life has been spent in devotion to ideas. The passions of his brain have consumed the passions of his body.”
Sherwood Anderson

Short Story Topics - Weather Controlled

What if the groundhog was actually the controller of the weather instead of just the predictor of a shortened Winter? What if the groundhog had an extensive series of tunnels that were used to influence the direction of the clouds, the strength of the wind, the flow of the rain upon a dryer earth? [...]

Quote - Habits & Concentration

“I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time.”
Charles Dickens

Quote - Genius & Education

“Genius without education is like silver in the mine.”
Benjamin Franklin

Short Story Topics - New look at New Year’s

It was New Year’s Eve. Ted thought that things could not be worse than last year. In fact, he was not taking any chances. He decided to stay home, watch the celebrations on tv, and go straight to bed shortly after midnight. The doors were locked. The windows sealed shut [...]

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