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Listen "Jerry Wheeler - From Poe to Middle-earth: on Writing, Influence, and Self-Discovery - Ep5"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Bold Voices Good Yarns, host Ian Henzel sits down with author Jerry Wheeler to discuss his latest book, Mercedes General, and the personal journey that shaped his writing. 📚✍️
🔎 From Edgar Allan Poe to The Dick Van Dyke Show, Jerry’s influences are as diverse as they are fascinating. He shares how books became an escape, television shaped his humor, and self-research led to his journey of self-acceptance. Plus, hear why he’d choose to live in Middle-earth! 🏔️📖
🔥 Key Takeaways:
🔹 Writing shaped by a conflicted childhood
🔹 The lasting impact of fantasy worlds & literature
🔹 The Beat Generation’s influence on his style
🔹 How humor and darkness coexist in his work
Here are links to Jerry’s book, “Mercedes General:”
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781608642991
Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/bn-mercedes-general-wheeler
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iGWffc
🔎 From Edgar Allan Poe to The Dick Van Dyke Show, Jerry’s influences are as diverse as they are fascinating. He shares how books became an escape, television shaped his humor, and self-research led to his journey of self-acceptance. Plus, hear why he’d choose to live in Middle-earth! 🏔️📖
🔥 Key Takeaways:
🔹 Writing shaped by a conflicted childhood
🔹 The lasting impact of fantasy worlds & literature
🔹 The Beat Generation’s influence on his style
🔹 How humor and darkness coexist in his work
Here are links to Jerry’s book, “Mercedes General:”
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781608642991
Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/bn-mercedes-general-wheeler
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iGWffc
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