Travis's Heart Needs Care, So Do His Stories

I’m not good at asking for help. But I’m asking anyway—because right now, I’m scared.

I’m Travis. I’m a writer, a podcaster, a storyteller… and I’m currently on medical leave for a heart condition that knocked the wind out of me—literally and financially.

The chest pain started suddenly. Then came the ER visits, the tests, the stress. Now I’m sidelined. No income. No backup plan. Just a stack of bills, prescriptions I can’t skip, and a power company that doesn’t accept short stories as payment.

Here’s what I need help with:

Covering hospital bills and meds

Keeping the lights on and food in the house

Buying a little time to heal—and to keep writing while I do

What hurts most isn’t the chest pain. It’s how fast everything can fall apart when you’re already running on fumes.

I’ve spent years building a life around creativity. I’ve published over 40 books. I’ve streamed thousands of hours of storytelling. I’ve created communities that give people hope. I still want to believe this life I’ve built matters.

If you can help—whether with a donation or just by sharing—thank you. Truly.

This isn’t about giving up. It’s about surviving long enough to finish the next chapter.