About Ross Gale

I’m Ross Gale. I live in Oregon. I have a beautiful wife who brings me so much joy.

I believe in the power of Christ, and in words, and that what is dead can be made alive; that what doesn’t exist can be created.

My work is featured in Relief Journal, Archipelago, and I was a finalist for Glimmer Train’s Short Fiction Award (am I stretching to find accomplishments here?). In 2011 I earned my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Seattle Pacific University.

I like to make things, like jokes, websites, videos, and stories. Shoot me a note at rossgale4@gmail.com and let me know what you’re working on. Friend me on Facebook. Twitterpatter Me. Watch my videos on Youtube. And subscribe to my blog by email over to the right. Or by RSS feed.

Do you want to hear about the novel I’m writing? (I’ll tell you anyway) It’s about a scientist who discovers something. Some terrible things happen. It’s all very sad.

These are the places where I write my blog and novel:

78 thoughts on “About Ross Gale”

  4. jake dockter says:

    Hey man, I noticed you posted some quotes from my interview with Rob Bell. Then I noticed you are from Portland, Me too!!

    That interview is part of a greater book I am writing on the convergences of art and faith. I am always up to meet new peeps, especially people with common interests, like writing, art, faith etc.
    want to dialogue?

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  7. rossgale says:

    Kristen, if you like slow moving fiction that focuses more on characters than plot I’d recommend Marilynne Robinson. Charles Martin is an amzing Christian author, Where the River Ends, is his best novel. No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July is a great book of experimental short stories. If you’re into non-fiction I’d recommend Donald Miller.

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  8. kristen25 says:

    Thanks, I’ll check them out. By the way, LOVED your web series, the siblings. I really think you got something good in the works. Very funny. When did you start it? and what do hope to do with it once it further develops?

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  11. KP says:

    Hey! Remember me? I’m your blog! You remember, don’t you? Oh come on, sure you do. You used to place short stories and witty observations about life on me. Sometimes even beautiful poetry. And I would take it all and share it with the world.
    Gosh, we’ve had some good times, haven’t we? Especially when the Hockey House Wiffle Ball League was in full swing. Ahhh, Team Faith was my favorite.
    But look, the point is, I’m lonely. You don’t share your work with me anymore and I’m beginning to feel left out. Abandoned. A shell of my former, robust self. I just don’t think I can take it anymore.
    So when are you coming back, RC?

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    • rossgale says:

      I heard a writer say he would go to a bar and drink wine and edit his manuscript. He said it made him mean and less sensitive about his precious words. He also said he wouldn’t recommend anyone else doing it.

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    • RIEDEL Fascination says:

      Know what I do that really works well? I compose until I don’t know how the story goes next. Or hung up overly-researching a detail. I print what I have and re-read my story up till there, with a pencil. See Ross and Dawne? I do do a tactile part.

      Anyway fellow future authors in my circle bemoan “editing a whole draft” as huge work. Do it in spurts and it’s a pleasure. I have fun seeing my newest chapter in ink. I don’t lose time during writer’s block, re-typing those pencil changes.

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  14. Laurel Anne says:

    Thanks for following my blog. Last summer I seriously considered writing a story for Glimmer Train’s Short Fiction contest. I’m still thinking about it for sometime in the future. What did you think of the experience?

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  15. Riba says:

    You wrote:
    “I was a finalist for Glimmer Train’s Short Fiction Award (am I stretching to find accomplishments here?).”
    No! Not at all, in my book. I would be honored to be a finalist for any contest, and especially for theirs, I think. Yay, you!

    I just stopped by to thank you for following my blog. Now that I know you were a finalist, I am doubly honored. Hee hee hee.

    Thank you! :)

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  17. Stacie Chadwick says:

    Love the novel hook. Thanks for following me, I appreciate it and am interested to hear more about what you’re working on. I’ll be back to check on you, but don’t be scared, I only stalk people I know. =)

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  20. deelaytful says:

    Quite flattered that someone with an MFA is following my blog. Anyway, I do enjoy reading your works as well! Great job, great job! *here’s hoping I get to enroll in a good MFA program as well*

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  21. Dennis says:

    Ross,

    Thanks for joining me on my journey! I’m signed up. I’ve got serious work to finish this weekend, as I posted, so when done I’, coming back to catch up on your posts.

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  23. Ivy says:

    Congrats on your MFA. I’ve been battling what i want to do next in life and reading some of your posts really inspired me. I was just contemplating going back to school for that, as writing is my only true love. Thanks for sharing and keep it up! You’re funny and very talented. :-)

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  28. MarinaSofia says:

    How’s your novel coming along? I love scientists (wanted to become one, but then decided to marry one instead). Especially if they discover something terrible. Especially if it’s all very sad. Thanks for stopping by on my blog. I try to write prose, but get distracted by poetry…

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    • Ross Gale says:

      It’s coming along slowly, but it is making progress. What kind of scientist did you marry? Poetry is always distracting us from things we should be reading and writing instead.

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  31. Aspergers Girls says:

    We’re neighbors…sort of. I’m about 1.5 hours from Portland, Oregon, in Washington. Thanks for following my blog. :) Your wife is adorable…and I don’t mean the monkey. LOL Sam

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  36. jjhiii24 says:

    Hey Ross!
    Lots to ponder here and I hope you get some mileage out of your MFA at some point. My nephew recently graduated with a degree in Professional Writing and I didn’t even know there was such a thing. Writing is hard work but you are clearly up to the task and your life sounds kind of dreamy actually–a beautiful wife and all that talent–you are going places!

    Thanks for your support of my blog. Best Wishes….John H.

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  37. ellansstudio says:

    I see you checked out my blog. Thanks for liking my post too.
    Pretty awesome that you are a writer yourself. I’m an amateur. But I’m praying one day I’ll finish a novel I can be proud of.
    In Christ alone,
    Lexie

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  38. Cami says:

    Hey Ross! Thanks for following my blog! I really want to be a real writer someday and publish a book. It’s cool that you’re a writer, too!

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  39. kountingkrishes says:

    Hey Ross,

    Thanks for following my blog. I just started blogging and It made me feel really good, that someone is actually reading my works. Anyway, I’m checking out your works and they are awesome. Thanks Again. :)

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  40. John S says:

    Thanks for following my blog! I really appreciate the visit, hope you will drop in occasionally. The excitement you have in the photo is much greater than that of the monkey. He is probably tired of the photo ops.

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  41. Writing by A.R.T. says:

    I’m so glad I found your blog! It seems your two biggest passions are Jesus and creative writing; this is EXACTLY how I feel. Awesome. Feel free to stop by writingbyart anytime!

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  42. Rhonda says:

    I think I get the better end of the deal…to answer to your prompt! I enjoy your style and wit very much and am glad you dropped in on me so I could do the same. Looking forward to that book…not much of a scientist…but I do love strange discoveries.
    Rhonda

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  43. Rhonda says:

    Gee, I wish there was an edit button in the comment box…hate when I notice typos after the fact! Apologies for previous comment’s errors… embarrassing :(

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  44. annwriter says:

    Hi there! Thanks for following my blog! I’m still scrapping it together :) I am amazed at times at how far the internet can reach out, I have never been to the West Coast, so greetings from an East Coast girl! Your book sounds pretty promising. Best of luck to it!

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  45. gojulesgo says:

    Hi Ross! Thanks so much for the recent follow – I look forward to getting to know you better! I am so impressed by everything you’ve got going on here. And…so…you’re saying that monkey is single? ;)

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  48. ybawany says:

    Dear Ross,

    Creativity, be it in the form of art or writing, is always appreciated. Your blog is inspiring for someone aspiring to be a novelist, i.e. me.

    Appreciate you liking my blog; it truly means a lot.

    Cheers,
    Yousuf

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  50. Skyler L Raye says:

    I do not know exactly what kind of writer I am. I have a book being published ” FACING FACE” This book is actually my journal including some of my artwork.
    While working as a union crew member onset of the movie, THE HUNTED I fell backwards off stairs. I fell on my head and sustained among other injuries a traumatic brain injury. My life as I knew it was over. My book is my story of the darkness and hopelessness that became my life. Although, it is also where the best in me became stronger and along with an obvious sense of humor, against all odds and opinions with God’s help got off of Medicaid,and no longer needing a caregiver. I am allowing my very personal journal to be published because I want to give hope to the hopeless, by poking a hole in their darkness allowing hope into their lives.

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  52. Rhonda says:

    I have nominated you for The Beautiful Blogger Award. Congratulations on a wonderful blog. If you choose to accept it, please visit my site, the rules are there. All the best
    Rhonda

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