Surfing For

BALANCE

Mike Mulkey, Author

Mike Mulkey, Author

Mike Mulkey is a surfer, author, and life coach who writes about finding the perfect wave in heaven. His first book, Surfing in Heaven, is a true story about Mike’s journey to find hope amidst the daily battles we all face at work and beyond. Mike is now living out his dream of working part-time at Trader Joe’s and writing about hanging ten toes over the nose in heaven!

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Surfing in Heaven

Surfing in Heaven. An outrageous thought… Or is it?

Surfing in Heaven chronicles a significant portion of Mike’s life as a surfer in California, spanning from the 1960s to late 2024. The story unfolds through eight distinct “waves,” each capturing a key theme that brought Mike closer to the dream of riding perfect waves in Heaven.

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Recent Blog Articles

50 Ironmans and Counting: Tana Jackson Interview

Feb 2, 2026 | ironman triathlon

Tana Jackson has completed 50 full-distance Ironman triathlons with zero DNFs. In this interview she shares the habits, mindset, and race-day lessons that helped her keep finishing—through bad weather, travel chaos, and the toughest moments on the course.

Reflections

Jan 4, 2026 | 1960s, death, Heaven

Every year, The Surfer’s Journal releases “A Moment of Reflection,” a short film honoring surfers who passed away in the previous year. The 2025 edition is beautiful—and sobering. Many are so young. I’m sharing it here and encouraging you to watch all nine minutes.

All Because A Baby Was Born

Dec 25, 2025 | Bible, faith, HOPE, Jesus

A baby was born into darkness—and His life brought light. From Bethlehem to the cross and the empty tomb, forgiveness and hope broke through. The Day chased back the night, and the world was changed: joy, love, peace on earth—because Jesus lives.

“It’s his friend!”

Nov 12, 2025 | 1960s, community, Corona del Mar, death, faith, Heaven, HOPE, surfing, Surfing in Heaven

A tribute to artist and surfer Scott Sutton — the illustrator behind Surfing in Heaven. From his unforgettable laugh to his vintage Ford Falcon and his God-given creativity, Scott’s life and art reflected the joy and hope found in every wave.

Surfing in Heaven Is Now Streaming on Audible!

Oct 8, 2025 | 1960s, balance, Bible, Corona del Mar, death, faith, Heaven, HOPE, Jesus, Leisure Society, Life Coaching, Malibu, marathon, New Beginnings, Prayer, running, San Onofre Surfing Club, Silicon Valley, Simplify, skiing, surfing, Surfing in Heaven, WW II

Surfing in Heaven rides again — now an audiobook on Audible, packed with bonus interviews and surf stories.

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Surfing For

BALANCE

Mike Mulkey, Author

Mike Mulkey, Author

Surfing in Heaven

Recent Blog Articles

50 Ironmans and Counting: Tana Jackson Interview

Reflections

All Because A Baby Was Born

“It’s his friend!”

Surfing in Heaven Is Now Streaming on Audible!

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