The Macho Man Chronicles

Stories of commitment,endurance,integrity and the people who shape us.

by: Rob Whaley

The Macho Man Chronicles is a collection of interconnected short stories rooted in lived experience. Humor and satire are part of the voice, but the work is ultimately about showing up, finishing what you start, and carrying forward the people who leave their mark on you.

What I am working on

The Macho Man Chronicles

Short story collections exploring commitment, endurance, integrity, and identity.

The Dead Follow the Hull

A separate novella series examining duty, memory, and what lingers after service.

Audio & Essays

Many of these stories are tested first through narration and serialized writing.

The Core Code

The stories in The Macho Man Chronicles are guided by a simple code — commit fully, endure the hard parts, live with integrity, and honor the people who shaped you.