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Jason Van Tatenhove
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Founder and Writer, Colorado Switchblade
Colorado
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Biography
Jason Van Tatenhove Freelance Writer | Journalist | Columnist | Author Jason Van Tatenhove is a seasoned writer and journalist with expertise in narrative nonfiction, political extremism, and speculative fiction. Based in a Colorado mountain town near Rocky Mountain National Park, he writes a weekly column for the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, where he tackles local and national issues, offering a unique perspective grounded in community impact. Formerly responsible for a wide range of news beats at the paper, Jason now focuses on editorial commentary while freelancing to reach a broader audience. Jason’s first nonfiction book, The Perils of Extremism, examines the roots and impacts of domestic extremism—a topic he frequently discusses in media appearances on outlets like CNN and MSNBC. His upcoming book, AI Ink: Writing, Publishing, and Misinformation at the Dawn of the AI Age, will be released in May 2025 and explore the intersection of AI and writing, publishing, education, and misinformation in modern media. Jason publishes fiction independently and collaborates with SkyHorse Publishing for his non-fiction titles. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Southern Poverty Law Center, Salon, Giant Freakin Robot, The Arizona Mirror, and numerous regional publications, including Loveland Reporter-Herald and Canon City Daily Record. He also runs The Colorado Switchblade Substack, sharing articles, media appearances, and podcasts directly with readers, building an engaged audience that values accessible, in-depth storytelling.
Local Issues, Ai In Writing , Supernatural Thrillers, Media Ethics, Music , Political Extremism, Gonzo Style Editorials , Dystopian Sci Fi
technology, science
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Colorado Switchblade