John Morrin

John Morrin is an avid reader and lifelong student. He is a passionate writer who is dedicated to creating an authentic anthology of poetry, blending together themes of psychology, philosophy, theology and beyond. In his debut work, John weaves together his experiences from his time before, during, and after his service in the Marine Corps; with the current, everyday struggles he has faced due to the invisible wounds he suffered.

John served his country honorably by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps at 19 years old, where he had five overseas deployments, totaling three and a half years spent on foreign soil. He has been both the warrior and the tradesman, the storyteller and the fool. John currently resides in Ohio with his beautiful wife, who has been the most instrumental part of his recovery, and their three dogs: Athena, Titan, and Bowie.

In his debut book of poems, Riddles in the Dark: The Never-Ending Battle, the Marine Corps veteran draws upon his struggles with PTSD to shed light on the darkness that lies within us all and invisible wounds that many veterans cope with daily.