John P. Weiss is a former police chief with a literary soul. He writes about loss, hope, and the quiet reckonings of ordinary life.

He is the author of The Morning Fox: Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope, and his work has appeared in The Guardian, NBC News, Simplify Magazine, Becoming Minimalist, Good Men Project, and other publications.

A devoted reader and street photographer, he publishes regularly on Medium and his weekly newsletter Weiss Journal, where he shares elegant stories and essays.

He holds a master’s degree in criminal justice administration and lives in Nevada, reading deeply, writing daily, and walking with a camera in search of quiet truths.