Jeff Wheeler
Jeff Wheeler
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Jeff Wheeler is a bestselling American author, whose full name is Jeffrey D. Wheeler.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 28, 1966, in Minnesota, USA, there is no information available about his passing date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Wheeler is an American author known for writing fantasy and historical fiction novels. He has worked as a software engineer before shifting to full-time writing.
Early Life and Background
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Jeff grew up in a family of modest means, which he believes instilled in him the value of hard work. He developed an early interest in storytelling through comic books and video games. Wheeler earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked as a software engineer.
Major Accomplishments
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Wheeler is best known for The Kingfountain Series, which includes _Mistborn: The Final Empire_ and other fantasy novels. His writing has been praised for its immersive world-building and engaging characters.
Notable Works or Actions
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Wheeler's notable works include:
The Kingfountain series, a medieval-inspired epic fantasy that explores themes of power, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.
_Mistborn: The Final Empire_, the first book in his epic fantasy series set in a world where magic is based on metals.
Impact and Legacy
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Jeff's writing has had a significant impact on the fantasy genre. His books have been praised for their rich world-building, engaging characters, and exploration of complex themes. Wheeler's work has been compared to that of Brandon Sanderson, another popular epic fantasy author.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Wheeler is widely quoted and remembered due to his:
Immersive storytelling: His novels are praised for their ability to transport readers into richly detailed worlds filled with complex characters.
Innovative world-building: Wheeler's use of magic systems based on metals has been particularly influential in the fantasy genre.
* Exploration of complex themes: His work often explores mature themes such as power, loyalty, and the nature of good and evil.
Wheeler's dedication to his craft and his willingness to experiment with new ideas have made him a respected figure in the fantasy community. His writing continues to captivate readers worldwide, ensuring his legacy as one of the most innovative authors in the genre.
Quotes by Jeff Wheeler
There was something in a tome I once read. What is the good of dragging up sufferings that are over, of being unhappy now just because you were then?
What you will learn is knowledge that you cannot share within the mortal world. Possessing it will make you different from others. It will give you great wisdom, Phae. However, in much wisdom is much grief. And they that increase knowledge also increase sorrow. As you learn the truth, you will grieve. But I promise you that the fruit of that knowledge, while bitter to the taste, is also most sweet too.
In a controversy, the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. – Richard.
But the most rare are the ones that are both invisible to us and to others. Those we are blind to. They may be our greatest weakness of all.
That’s the thing about stories. They can touch on truths that some people just are not ready to hear.
To fully master your mind, you must learn not to react to being observed by others. We naturally seek to please. To be acceptable. And in so doing, we give others – even our loved ones – power over our minds.” He shook his bald head and gave her a fierce look. “Never let another person have control over your thinking. It is yours by right and by destiny.
A wise leader, a past King of Wayland actually, wrote this in his personal history at the end of his very successful reign. I found his advice in the Archives and think it some of the wisest advice ever written: ‘Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
When he read, it was as if he were transported to some dreamland where he could not hear whispers or shouting.