Jen Wheeler Writes

Welcome

I’m a former food writer who has always been equally hungry for fiction, history, science, psychology, poetry, travel (armchair or otherwise), and anything fascinating.

My first novel, THE LIGHT ON FARALLON ISLAND, is now available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. (Reader reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are always appreciated.) My second book, TENDERHEARTED EXECUTIONER, will follow in 2024.

You can also check out my past work on Greatist, Mashed, Tasting Table, and CNET — or listen to me talk about Old Bay.

It's official: THE LIGHT ON FARALLON ISLAND is now available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. 🥰 (You can also request it from your library!) Happy reading, however you do it. 📖 And boundless thanks to everyone for such kind support! ❤️

Sometimes it's the little things...and sometimes it's the holy-shit, how-did-I-get-so-lucky *major* ones. Three years ago, I was laid off from a job I loved, but it meant (thanks in large part to a generous severance package) that I got nearly uninterrupted, largely stress-free time to WRITE, and I finally finished a manuscript. Two years ago, I was posting about being overjoyed to find an agent (the absolutely wonderful @larkwords ) who loved the story. And tomorrow, that story--my first book, my baby, my almost-life-long dream come true--officially debuts. I'm so, so grateful; my heart has wings. (And, of course, the book link is in my bio.) ❤️

Super excited to share that my book is an Amazon First Reads pick for May! (Meaning, Prime members can read it a month early for free—but everyone else can still snag a copy for $4.99 to download on June 1!)

Scenes from a sunny Seattle afternoon. 🌞

He KNOWS he's not supposed to leap onto the top of the bathroom door and this is what he thinks about that. Pure impertinence! 🤣🩷

I am SO stoked (and so, so grateful) to get to do this again! Countless thanks to @larkwords as always.

Just the drink for this unexpectedly snowy night. (And I'm inaugurating my amazing new glass to boot.)