From Corpsman to Creator: Kristoff Morrow’s Story

On this episode of Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn, we sit down with Kristoff Morrow—a Navy veteran, award-winning journalist, and author of the epic fantasy novel The Second Son. Over drinks and real conversation, Kristoff opens up about: His journey from poverty to Navy service as a corpsman.The impact of losing a shipmate to suicide and the struggle of veteran mental health.Living with Tourette’s and how it shaped his life after the military.Finding purpose through journalism, feature writing, and photography.The creation of his sweeping fantasy novel filled with giants, allegories, and deep explorations of human nature. It’s a powerful mix of resilience, creativity, and raw honesty—perfectly in line with the spirit of this show.