THE ANSWER
MAY SURPRISE YOU.

In the TV news business, this phrase is kind of a joke.

It's what's known as a "throwaway tease." A lazy appeal to the audience to stick around just a little longer.

But, here's the thing. I've kind of adopted it as my motto. Not in a lazy way. Quite the opposite, in fact.

If my writing surprises you, I think I'm doing something right.

Here's some of what I think is my most surprising work.