Surfing For
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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!
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.
Recent Blog Articles
Charley French and the Greatest Generation
At 100, Charley French is still going strong. A surfer, skier, engineer, Ironman, and lifelong tinkerer, Charley helped shape the early cultures of surfing and skiing. Now, the Idaho Technology Council has honored him as a 2026 Hall of Fame inductee for a remarkable lifetime of innovation and adventure
Surfing in Heaven Is FREE July 14–18!
The Kindle edition of Surfing in Heaven is free on Amazon from July 14–18, 2026. Download your copy and share the offer with a friend.
The Odometer
After fifty years of running, my internal odometer is flashing red. A dying Chevy Nova, a fallen differential, and a steel umbrella at the track have convinced me it is time to pivot—back off the miles, change gears, and find a new mountain to climb.
Fountain of Inspiration
Charley French turns 100 this year—and he’s still pushing the limits of endurance sports. From Ironman victories to skiing world championships, his life is a powerful reminder that age doesn’t have to define our limits.
50 Ironmans and Counting: Tana Jackson Interview
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.
