From Daydream to Debut

I’m a Published Author!

There was a time—not too long ago—when the idea of becoming a published author felt like nothing more than a daydream. A pleasant thought I would entertain with a smile… and then quickly dismiss. Maybe someday, I told myself.

Well, that someday is now.

I’m thrilled (and still a little stunned) to say I’m officially a published author. My first book is out in the world—not just a manuscript on my screen or a whisper in my imagination, but something real. It’s something readers can download, read, and—if I’ve done my job well—connect with.

This didn’t happen overnight. Like so many writers, I began with scraps of ideas, moments of inspiration, and characters who refused to stay silent. Sometimes the words flowed easily; other times, they trickled out. There were moments of doubt, long pauses, and even longer rewrites. But one idea—the story I had to tell—refused to let go.

Richard Bach once described how some ideas don’t just knock politely; they crash through the wall, grab hold of you, and whisper, “I will not let you go until you set me down in words, on paper.” That’s exactly how it felt. And once that idea had me, I had no choice but to follow through.

And now, here we are.

This is just the beginning. More stories are taking shape, and I’m more energized than ever to keep writing. The creative spark is no longer just a flicker—it’s a steady flame.

If you’d like to see the beginning of this journey, you can visit my Amazon Author page here:

👉 amazon.com/author/alan_wheeler

To those who’ve offered encouragement, listened to my rambles, or just believed I could do it—thank you. Your support means more than you know.

The dream is no longer just a dream. It’s real. And I’m just getting started.