Bliss +
Blues =
B i p o l a r
Bipolar disorder is a medical condition that adversely inflates a person’s emotional ups and downs. The author was diagnosed with it after attending Harvard, and spent over two decades battling it.


Bliss +

Blues =
B i p o l a r
Bipolar disorder is a medical condition that adversely inflates a person’s emotional ups and downs. The author was diagnosed with it after attending Harvard, and spent over two decades battling it.

About Me
Jason W. Park
Jason W. Park was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his BA cum laude in philosophy from Harvard University, and his PhD in strategic management from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Park’s senior honors
thesis at Harvard was titled, “Kant and Nietzsche on Virtue and the Passions: Thoughts on their Conceptions of Freedom.” Dr. Park’s PhD dissertation was titled, “Riding the Wave: Distributional Properties and Process Explanations of Mergers and
Acquisitions Waves.” He has a keen interest in Western classical piano music and Electronic Dance Music. He also dabbles in Pittsburgh sports: MLB Pirates, NHL Penguins, and NFL Steelers.
About Me
Jason W. Park
Jason W. Park was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his BA cum laude in philosophy from Harvard University, and his PhD in strategic management from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Park’s senior honors thesis at Harvard was titled, “Kant and Nietzsche on Virtue and the Passions: Thoughts on their Conceptions of Freedom.” Dr. Park’s PhD dissertation was titled, “Riding the Wave: Distributional Properties and Process Explanations of Mergers and Acquisitions Waves.” He has a keen interest in Western classical piano music and Electronic Dance Music. He also dabbles in Pittsburgh sports: MLB Pirates, NHL Penguins, and NFL Steelers.
About Publications

Jason W. Park is the author of two memoirs, a number of short stories and personal essays, a scientific research note and an Op-Ed. His writings typically revolve around the hero’s journey: overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, exerting heavy, strenuous effort, and emphasizing the changed moral fiber of the protagonist.His more recent projects have shifted from the purely literary to public policy debates.For example, one theme is what roles mental illness and criminality play in predicting mass shootings. Another topic is how dual diagnosis – the combination of mental illness and substance abuse – leads to homelessness and incarceration. One discussion focuses on how the state of California’s mental health system can be improved upon – an issue touching close to home for Jason.

About Publications
Jason W. Park is the author of two memoirs, a number of short stories and personal essays, a scientific research note and an Op-Ed. His writings typically revolve around the hero’s journey: overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, exerting heavy, strenuous effort, and emphasizing the changed moral fiber of the protagonist.His more recent projects have shifted from the purely literary to public policy debates.For example, one theme is what roles mental illness and criminality play in predicting mass shootings. Another topic is how dual diagnosis – the combination of mental illness and substance abuse – leads to homelessness and incarceration. One discussion focuses on how the state of California’s mental health system can be improved upon – an issue touching close to home for Jason.
Book Collection
Other Publications
Kindle Edition
When two colorful characters in a cigar bar start arguing about the capital of Australia, there’s sure to be fireworks.
Kindle Edition
When the author hears a dull thudding late at night from outside his LA apartment, he knows no good can come of it.
Kindle Edition
How could an inanimate object such as a musical instrument bring more to a relationship than a human being?
Kindle Edition
On a night of a full moon, a friendly match of chess in a cigar store between an Old World Romanian and a New World American.
Case Study
Current gun policy keeps certain guns away from the people. That seems a long shot. What if instead we kept certain people away from the guns?….
Kindle Edition
When two colorful characters in a cigar bar start arguing about the capital of Australia, there’s sure to be fireworks.
Kindle Edition
When the author hears a dull thudding late at night from outside his LA apartment, he knows no good can come of it.
Kindle Edition
How could an inanimate object such as a musical instrument bring more to a relationship than a human being?
Kindle Edition
On a night of a full moon, a friendly match of chess in a cigar store between an Old World Romanian and a New World American.
Current gun policy keeps certain guns away from the people. That seems a long shot. What if instead we kept certain people away from the guns?….
My skills
Author Spotlights: Behind the Pen
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My skills
Author Spotlights: Behind the Pen
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Blogs
Articles and Blogs
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February 26, 2021
Bliss + Blues = B i p o l a r
A Memoir of My Ups and Downs Living with Bipolar Disorder
February 26, 2021
Bliss + Blues = B i p o l a r
A Memoir of My Ups and Downs Living with Bipolar Disorder

Testimonial
Sweet Words From Readers

I really enjoyed reading this short story. I was actually hoping that it was longer because I enjoyed it so much. I love the way the author develops his characters and makes the audience buy it!

Sundoc
Reader

Quirky characters. The betting process builds up with a few shades exchanged among the challengers and finally with the winner collecting the winnings. Cigars around, brain analogy, and finally getting to the right university. Cool beans, Jason.

Gyrovagi
Reader

I got a kick out of Jason Park’s story. He drew me into the setting, a cigar shop, where I got a strong sense of his eclectic characters. The tension builds as the story continues. And when the initial conflict is resolved, he moves on to a deeper meaning. Well done!

Robin Kay Quinn
Reader

I really enjoyed reading this short story. I was actually hoping that it was longer because I enjoyed it so much. I love the way the author develops his characters and makes the audience buy it!

Ava Roy
Reader
Testimonial
Sweet Words From Readers

I got a kick out of Jason Park’s story. He drew me into the setting, a cigar shop, where I got a strong sense of his eclectic characters. The tension builds as the story continues. And when the initial conflict is resolved, he moves on to a deeper meaning. Well done!

Robin Kay Quinn
Reader

Quirky characters. The betting process builds up with a few shades exchanged among the challengers and finally with the winner collecting the winnings. Cigars around, brain analogy, and finally getting to the right university. Cool beans, Jason.

Gyrovagi
Reader

I really enjoyed reading this short story. I was actually hoping that it was longer because I enjoyed it so much. I love the way the author develops his characters and makes the audience buy it!

Sundoc
Reader

I really enjoyed reading this short story. I was actually hoping that it was longer because I enjoyed it so much. I love the way the author develops his characters and makes the audience buy it!

Ava Roy
Reader
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