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Jeff Wheeler

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Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler took an early retirement from his career at Intel in 2014 to write full-time. He is a husband, father of five, and a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jeff lives in the Rocky Mountains.

Learn about Jeff’s many worlds at www.jeff-wheeler.com, or participate in one of his online writing classes through Writer’s Block (www.writersblock.biz).
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“It is a cruel fact, child. Wisdom comes after the moment when it is most needed.”
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“If it looks a bit rough, a little worn, with little splotches - those have the swetest flavor. The ones that are perfect on the outside tend to be a bit more bland. That is true about many things in life.”
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“There is wisdom in climbing mountains... For they teach us how truly small we are.”
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Jeff Wheeler John wrote: "JEFF,
THE MUIRWOOD BOOKS WERE SO GOOD! IN THE BIGINNING IT STARTED SLOW TO ME, BUT THEN IT PICKED UP AND I WAS HOOKED AND GOT LOST. I FELT LIKE I WAS IN THE NEVER ENDING STORY AND LIVED IT. YEAH SI..."


Hi John! Thanks for the post and for reaching out. Glad you got lost inside the pages. Every writer likes to hear about that. Semper Fidelis to you as well.
Jeff


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Jeff Wheeler Amelia wrote: "Jeff,

Just wanted to let you know the Muirwood books are among my favorites, and helped push me over the edge to decide to write myself. I was deeply inspired by the way you weaved themes into yo..."


Thanks Amelia! Very kind of you to say and I wish you well with your writing. Thanks for reaching out.


Amelia Jeff,

Just wanted to let you know the Muirwood books are among my favorites, and helped push me over the edge to decide to write myself. I was deeply inspired by the way you weaved themes into your story and characters so successfully. I've a lot of respect for you and your writing, as well as your efforts in self publishing. I can't wait to read your new book!

Amelia


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