Harald Tomesch is a true Renaissance Man, seamlessly blending artistry, intellect, and leadership into a life of remarkable achievements. As an author and storyteller, he creates narratives that linger in the mind. His written word—including his novel The Hydrogen Bullet—transport readers to vivid landscapes of thought and emotion. His penmanship extends beyond the traditional medium of words to oil landscapes on canvas. His influence as a film consultant and inventor, shows how creativity meets innovation.
Retired as the 3rd President of Concordia College, Harald’s academic leadership for decades has inspired transformation, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence. Away from the academic world, he channels his passion into winemaking as a dedicated vintner. He crafted over 50 award-winning vintages that echo the same depth and complexity found in his other endeavors. Harald Tomesch embodies the spirit of a Renaissance Man—author, artist, thinker, and creator whose written word leaves an indelible mark on every reader he touches.
Short Stories by Harald Tomesch
Harald Tomesch is an alumnus of:
- Novel Writing Intensive led by writers Steven James and Robert Dugoni
- Advanced Fiction Institute led by Steven James and Donald Maass
The Book Jumper (2025) – A Short Story about Peter Pan the superhero who jumps in and out of stories protecting them for the Librarian.
Bourbon and Blood (2025) – A Short Story in the western genre about Strawberry Alice who overcomes tragedy and inflicts justice in the hills of Kentucky.
i = imaginary time (2025) – An attempt to write a story about a news article. The news story spoke about evidence of imaginary time and science which has advanced proof of imaginary time in quantum physics. It was a hard story to write and a more interesting story image to capture the essence of using midjourney.
The Sting (2025) – A Short Story written for Writer’s Weekly in Spring 2025. The story won honorable mention. The 900-word story was given the following prompt:
She was on her annual trek to the Spring Fair to obtain that one essential item. She walked quickly, ignoring the tiny purple flowers dancing in the breeze. It had been a hard winter. While she knew it was wrong, this year she’d have to try to steal it…
Bo – A True Story (2024) about Ellis Island and Bo who fell between the cracks of royalty.
Red Turbulence (2024) – A True Story about American Airmen ordered to fly into the clouds of a mushroom cloud during hydrogen bomb experiments in the 1950s.
Back to Basics (2023) & How Easy Is That (2023) – Two short stories in the Dos-Si-Dos genre exploring the writing assignment suggested by Steven King in his book “On Writing.”
Novel -The Hydrogen Bullet
The novel series by Harald Tomesch which includes The Hydrogen Bullet, The Helium Sentry and the Lithium Fields.
Dr. Harald Tomesch - Academic Writing
Dr. Harald George Tomesch has spent his 45-year career teaching within a Lutheran University System. He is a Full Professor, teaching the Classics in Greek and he specializes in New Testament Studies. Dr. Tomesch has many books, papers, presentations, articles and recordings which have been published. He is most known for:
Book and Articles
- Genre and Outline: The Key to the Literary Structure of Hebrews
- Take Courage – Guardians in Christ: The Gospel Moves to Europe
- Hebrews: Redating the New Testament
- Hebrews: Feast and Future
- Hebrews: The Wandering People of God
- Matthew as Lectionary
- Pharmakia – Stong Medicine in the New Testament
- Genesis 8: Noah’s Promise for the World
- Revelation 21-22: Garden to City
- A Glimpse into the Early Church Catechism
Word Weavers International
- President Word Weavers Inc – On the Border Chapter – 2025-present
- Loom Article April 2025 –Building Living Words on Living Stones
- Loom Article September 2024 – The Living Word
Audio Resources
- CBI – Acts 8:26-40 The Dry Road to Ethiopia
- CBI – The Book of Hebrews
- Issues Etc., Hebrews Introduction
- Issues Etc, Hebrews II: Title for Jesus in Hebrews
- Issues Etc. Hebrews III: The Lord’s Supper in Hebrews
- Issues Etc. Hebrews IV: A Paradigm for Preaching
- Issues Etc. St. Timothy
- Issues Etc., Mary, Martha and Lazarus
- Doxology New – A Newly Commissioned Hymn\
Greek Resources
- Greek Dictionary for the NT and LXX
- Dr. H. Greek Font
- Greek Flash Cards for LUW and LEIPW
- The Renaissance Man
YouTube Resources
- A Concordia Homily by Rev. Dr. Harald Tomesch
- Isaiah 64:1-9 (11/29/2011)
- 2 Cor.5:20-21 (02/23/2012)
- James 5:13-20 (10/05/2012)
- Luke 13:31-35 (02/26/2013)
- Acts 16: 9-15 (05/07/2013)
- 2 Tim 4:6-8;16-18 (10/28/2013)
- John 2:1-11 (01/22/2014)
- Mark 8: 34-38 (03/01/2014)
- 1 Peter 1: 17-25 (05/05/2014)
- Romans 13:1-10 (09/09/1914)
- Matthew 22:34-46 (10/30/2014)
- 1 Corinthians 2:6-12 (02/07/2017)
- Psalm 130 (04/06/2017)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8-13 (10/30/2017)
- Mark 8:34-38 (03/01/2018)
- Hebrews 9:24-28 (11/16/2018)
- 1 Cor 5:20-21 (03/07/2019)
- Luke 1:1-4 (10/18/2021)
- 1 Timothy 1: 1 (10/03/2022)
- Romans 5:12-19 (02/27/2023)
- Mark 1:1 (04/25/2023)
- Matthew 10 (09/21/2023)
- John 8:31-36 (10/31/2023)
- Mark 1:1-8 (12/14/2023)
- Mark 9:2-9 (02/12/2024)
- Hebrews 3:14-15 (10/21/2024)
Dr. Harald Tomesch - Film Consultant
- Dear J (Liars and Lunatics) – a Moon Brothers Film (2008)
- Under Jacobs’ Ladder – a Moon Brothers Film (2011)
Dr. Harald Tomesch - Vintner
Winery Owner and Vintner Awards
- Founded Chiselled Grape Winery 2009-2019
- Vitner Awards American Wine Society (AWS) – Commercial Competition
- Double Gold – 2009 Late Harvest Muscat Canelli
- Gold – 2009 Barbera
- Gold – 2010 Barbera
- Gold – 2011 Chenin Blanc
- Gold – 2016 Viognier
- Silver – 2005 Syrah
- Silver – 2005 Barbera
- Silver – 2006 Merlot Reserve
- Silver – 2009 Malbec
- Silver – 2009 Little Red Dress
- Silver – 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Silver – 2012 Pinot Noir
- Silver – 2012 Pinot Grigio
- Silver – 2012 Festival White Cuvee
- Silver – 2014 Nebbiolo
- Bronze – 2008 Nebiollo
- Bronze –2009 Riesling
- Bronze – 2009 Little Red Dress
- Bronze – 2009 Sangiovese
- Bronze – 2010 Merlot
- Bronze – 2010 Barbera
- Bronze –2011 Malbec
- Bronze – 2012 Festival Red Cuvee
- Bronze – 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Clone 6)
Dr. Harald Tomesch - Inventor
Inventor – QikVin Wine Preservation
Shark Tank Contestant – QikVin
Filmed Dragon’s Den CBC Canada Contestant – Qikvin
US Patent – Publication number: 20180222740
