For years, my days were entirely consumed by the beautiful, exhausting whirlwind of raising a family—managing practices, packing lunches, and navigating the chaotic teenage years. But almost without warning, the schedules cleared. Now, my kids are grown... sorta. As they stepped out to build their own lives, my house got quieter, but my creative universe expanded.
Today, I use this next season of life to create with purpose. Under the persona of **Captain Dad**, I host the "Now They’re Grown… Sorta" podcast and write companion workbooks to help parents navigate these exact same emotional transition years with faith and wisdom.
Simultaneously, under my fiction pen name, **Captain Alden Vale**, I forge sweeping sci-fi and fantasy epics—building the massive worlds I’ve been waiting decades to write. Whether you are here for practical parenting guidance or an escape into a new galaxy, I am incredibly grateful to share this next chapter with you.
