Just as my wanderlust has kept me
moving from place to place and working in diverse capacities, my writing defies
strict categorization, from the satirical humor blog I post on my website
(jeffgephartwriting.com) to the poignant drama of my first two novels—2006’s The Second Life and Out of Dark Places, published in 2011 by All Things That Matter
Press. The settings and characters can
change, but one theme that ties most of my writing together is the examination
of the human spirit. I find people
fascinating, and I want to understand what motivates and inspires them, so
that’s what I write about. Most of the
kids my age loved Star Wars for the
space battles and memorable aliens, but what drew me in was the battle raging
within Luke Skywalker’s soul and his ultimate decision to reject the Dark
Side. To me, nothing is more compelling
than a story of someone finding the resources within themselves to overcome
life’s staggering obstacles. The Second Life deals with a man who
rejects society’s definition of religion and struggles to find the truth within
himself, while Out of Dark Places
features a protagonist who learns that the connections we make with others
might be enough to redeem his tattered soul.
While my next project will be a more
light-hearted, comedic look at a character finding his way through a confusing
world, I’m sure you’ll notice those same themes of self-discovery and the
evolution of the human spirit. If you’re
a reader that enjoys having your empathy awakened and discovering that the
similarities of our life experiences is what binds us all together, I have a
feeling you’ll find it as rewarding to read my books as it was for me to write
them.
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