Matthew Has Spawned: From Hospital Detour to New Parenthood
November 26, 2025
After weeks of careful planning, Matthew’s baby arrived in the middle of the night—at a completely different hospital than expected.
Pete Wright is a podcaster, author, and co-founder of TruStory FM. He's been behind a microphone for over thirty years and has logged thousands of episodes across three dozen shows covering film, ADHD, creative process, and the craft of storytelling. He spent fifteen years teaching graduate students and has consulted on brand communications for organizations ranging from global brands to one-person shops. His debut science fiction novella, Lattice, was published in 2026. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
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After weeks of careful planning, Matthew’s baby arrived in the middle of the night—at a completely different hospital than expected.
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