Published Articles & Works

Originally published on 31 Aug 2023

Part of the "Written In Taliban" series. "Behind the Scenes" is a follow up to the article titled, "A Taliban feast.

Context makes a story come to life. The goal of this article is to apprise readers to a real-time humanitarian operation that resulted in an unplanned network of stranded Allies in Afghanistan. A self-funded ‘Post Afghan-American War Project’ founded by two authors, Russ “Grandpa” Pritchard and Scott Chapman, initially sought to raise awareness of vulnerable Afghans. 

The fruits of our labor created a diverse community of Afghans who were no longer able to work under Taliban authority. 

The recently published article titled, “A Taliban Feast” is a watered-down analysis report masquerading as a letter from the Taliban. We employ you to follow us ‘behind the scenes,’ where we’ll expose you to the unchecked monster growing abroad and in our own back yards 

Originally Published on 15 Aug 2023

An analysis report masquerading as an article from the Taliban. 

The 2nd edition of the "Written in Taliban" series. Highlighting the Taliban's success and America's failures in Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul. 

Published on the 2-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul.

The article is written from the perspective of the Taliban to the American public, the Intelligence community, and the world.

All intelligence claims are verified through independent assets and open source news.     

Originally Published on 14 Sept 2021

Written by Matthew Griffin and Scott Chapman.

2023: Postscript by Scott Chapman and Russ 'Grandpa' Pritchard. 

An article written with rage that sparked an underground medical network, saved countless lives, and gave hope to our stranded allies.

The title is a subtle way to foreshadow how the article mocks the American Officers for never understanding the war or the Taliban.    

Originally Published on 28 July 2023

"There’s a stark dichotomy between who I am, and how I earn a living. One supports the other. Yet, the two realities are not bedfellows. I’ve fractured my mind to survive and thrive in my precarious profession wrought with danger while I daydream over the grandeur of the Cosmos. The quiet moments between the cyclic chaos events are my coveted islands of inspiration. This delicate battle between dueling frequencies and paradoxical vibrations is the timeless ballet of a dance called Balance. Carl Sagan once described the Cosmos as antithetical to chaos. One cannot exist without the other. Where there’s Yin, there must always be Yang."

Originally Published on 27 Apr 2023

"...If you spend your energy looking for negativity in your surroundings; then that’s all you’ll find. I hope the risk I’ve taken and experiences I endured show you the outcome of a lawless city that’s electrified with irrational emotion. 

It’s easy for me to focus on the darkness because I was immersed in it. It’s a challenge to see the flower pushing up through a crack in the sidewalk when there’s a homeless person having an overdose on the very same sidewalk. Nevertheless, the flower is still present." 

Originally Published on 02 Mar 2023

"I’ve discovered writing to be a tremendous tool to analyze my mental health status because I’m forced to describe my actions, explain my beliefs, and articulate my captivating perspectives using creative wordplay and fluid sentence structure. Drifting away with the tide is often sought after and an easy route to isolation. But, writing helps keep me connected to the tangible.  

 I write with wild fervor and meticulous dedication because every word I type is one more violent kick towards that safe harbor, and out of the monsoon. I’ll write my way to freedom, or I’ll be scuttled along the way..."  

Originally Published on 19 Jan 20223

"In 2019 I basked in the darkness and dined with my demons. They poured  my favorite whiskey and my forever place at their dark dining table was  set to welcome another fractured veteran. My cozy reservation at this  somber dinner party was within grasp. When squared-up and standing  face-to-face, I gave a subtle nod and chilled whisper to the grim  welcoming party. With a cracked, soft vice, I uttered, “Not today,  fellas. My story ain’t over yet.” Drastic actions were taken because I  needed drastically different results. An experiment ensued where  valuable new lessons learned were poured over my fractured frame, like  molasses filling a void..." 

Originally Published on 03 Sept 2021

After 20 years of war and a nearly 6,500 days on the ground, two veterans ask difficult questions and lead you to a dark realization that our Government may not have our best interest in mind.  

"...These are daily conversations war-fighters are having among themselves. Honest and introspective, yet in the shadows and offline. Hush secrets that have begun to reverberate across the Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan..."

Originally Published on 27 Aug 2022

"She’s waiting in a crowded transit center for a bus that will never arrive. When I saw her, it was 2am and double digits below zero in south Minneapolis. Her eyes are vacant. Her skin festered. And her soul was hollow. She's a lost consciousness who's  disconnected from the Universe.
 

At one point in her life, she had a boyfriend who loved her, parents who made sure she finished her homework, and a grandma who cut the crust off her sandwiches. My heart breaks for their loss..." 

Originally Published on 14 Aug 2022

"...Ask any physicist and they’ll tell you the same. Mathematics is the language of the Universe. It’s everywhere; and it’s nowhere. It’s the language that describes the rules and laws that govern our reality; and everything in it. When I look at this cute picture of my pup snuggling closer to her papa, I see the geometry created from the equations that describe The Golden Ratio and The Fibonacci Spiral. I see the beauty of mathematics..."    

Originally Published on 06 Apr 2023

"Showing support for your favorite author, photographer, or an emerging artist you’ve been following online has never been easier. With the rise of Blockchain cryptography technology and the growing  acceptance of cryptocurrency as a mainstream payment system, authors and  artists are turning to NFTs to supplement their creative careers and connect with readers, fans, and art investors."  

I created original artwork for each article then added the images to the blockchain as NFTs. Complicated stuff. But it's all the rage. 

I still think NFTs are silly. But, I'd also think owning an original NFT by Hemingway would be rad. So maybe I should get with the times.   

Each article cover image has been minted 10 times. It's a complimentary piece to the article and a digital signature from yours truly. 

As of 3/23/23, I'm still updating the NFT image descriptions. Keep reading and exploring my NFTs for updates on your favorite articles.  

Welcome to the new dystopian nightmare city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Where up is down, right is wrong, and fairytale ideologies replace reality. A photojournalism project spanning six months.

The vacuum created by failed private businesses, defunding the police, and corrupt politicians, is filled with homeless drug addicts, schizophrenics, and violent predators.

A city in decline or a city that’s flat-lined? Join the journey to document Electric Nights in a Lawless City.

All artwork originally posted HERE

Everything in the Universe operates on predictable cycles of rise and fall.  

In 2019 I was contacted by Dr. Zharkova over my GSM Beginner's guide lecture. She invited me to join a conversation with a handful of world leading scientists. She sought my input how to translate this complex message so world leaders would be able to see the monster on the horizon.

Join me to discover an ominous connection between the star that warms our planet and a coming era of cold.      

Since the last military flight out of Kabul and the Khider District Massacre, both events occurring on 30 August 2021, Chapman and  Pritchard have co-authored numerous stories about Afghans in peril.    The primary goal of these stories is to put a human face to the  struggles of the Afghan people and attract overwhelming attention that will force the people, the governments, and the world to help the  citizens of Afghanistan.   

This writing project helped identify corruption and a history of unkempt promises by our Government. Incompetence by the U.S. Government at this rate can only be justified as deliberate.

I wrote content and edited content for Operation Freedom Birds. OFB falsely claimed to provide logistical support and air travel for Americans and our Afghan allies who sought refuge from imminent danger.

My writing partner and I published near-daily stories of Afghans and American citizens who are stranded in Afghanistan; to include the Khider Massacre story.

This writing project helped identify corruption and a history of unkept promises by our Government. 

Incompetence by the U.S. Government at this rate can only be justified as deliberate.