Jack of all Trades – Ace of Nothing
Or–Knowing something about everything
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Cynical Optimist – Lover of Everything, Disliker of Much – Literally Figurative – I Like To Sometimes Split Infinitives – When It Comes to Mixed Metaphors, I’m Not the Sharpest Tool in the Bush
Jeff Ray Whitsell, MBA, was born in Denton, Texas, in 1972. His family moved to the windblown plains of west Texas when JR was 11. The only child of college-educated parents, JR grew up spoiled and in a home filled with books. With an intimation of an attention disorder, JR has worked in many fields, with many titles.
JR began his first manuscript in 2020. HIS OTHER LIFE is his first published book. His second novel, FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE published on July 1, 2021.
THAT MOMENT IN TIME short story series is based on the Gallaher family, whose patriarch has dementia. The books are based on the journals JR kept while caring for his father. THAT MOMENT IN TIME describes the many symptoms of dementia beyond memory loss.
Goodreads Blog
- I've noticed that writing anything without criticism is impossible these days. No matter the subject, someone will inevitably declare everything I believe is incorrect, or the grammar police will swoop in and highlight any violation of their sacred rules. I've read these comments on Twitter, Facebook, and in reviews of my books. Being bashed on […]
- I love my state and the folks who live as true Texans—bold, adventurous, and freedom-loving. Book banning in schools isn’t new but is antithetical to Texan individualism. The prohibited materials—sexuality, race inequity, rape, even the Holocaust—apparently are too heavy for teenagers…teenagers. In many schools, an eighteen-year-old, who’s legally allowed to vote, can’t read about the […]
- Recently, my wife and son brought up the topic of existence. Specifically, they questioned their purpose in this world and why any human exists. Why are we here?As I write this, I realize that questioning one's existence might come off as alarming–a cause for concern regarding their safety. I'll admit that existentialism has likely driven […]
- Primer GrayJ..R. Whitsell “So, what's the plan for the body?” Mickey asked. He laid in bed, hands behind his head, staring at the water-stained ceiling. Through the curtainless window, the waning crescent moon highlighted the brown marks above him. Usually, the lunar light reminded Mickey of the time he viewed the Sea of Tranquility through […]
- We're giving away a limited number of ebook versions of my new novel! Enter Giveaway*Giveaway runs from 8/7/21-8/31/21 Goodreads Book Giveaway First Mover Advantage by J.R. Whitsell Giveaway ends August 31, 2021. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. posted by J.R. Whitsell on August, 06