Joseph Porritt
I am a lover of words. I graduated from college with a linguistics degree emphasizing in English and minored in English Literature. Writing has been my passion my whole life, and I've been blessed with a wife who is willing to take a risk on me and my writing. Now I am doing freelance writing full time. Stories have always come naturally to me, and as I have gotten older, I have expanded my repertoire to non fiction and screenplay writing.
Prior to my leap of faith to become a freelance writer, I have worked in construction, as a tutor, carving custom area rugs, washing Texaco gas stations in Arizona, and many other unusual and usual jobs. Most recently I have worked for the United States Army and served a tour of duty in Iraq. I spent a year there in which I was able to learn about the Muslim religion and the Iraqi culture from the Iraqis themselves. It was a fascinating experience that has changed my life.
I have published articles online for the Utah National Guard Newsletter, and am currently a Contributing Writer here at Suite 101.
Latest Articles
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Ur of the Chalees: Abraham's Home
From the Ziggurat to the home of Abraham--the patriarch of Islam, Christianity, Judaism--Ur has many treasures. Here is an exclusive look at the Biblical city today.
Sep 3, 2007
- Joseph Porritt
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Hussien: Martyr for Shia Islam
Hussein is a name associated with Saddam Hussein, in most American minds. However, Saddam, a dictator convicted of genocide, was the antithesis of his Shia name sake.
Aug 9, 2007
- Joseph Porritt
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