Bryan Wempen
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Bryan Wempen

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Bryan Wempen is an author, publisher, and entrepreneur living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, whose work captures the messy, beautiful complexity of the human experience. Proudly calling himself a writer of B-Books—the literary equivalent of cult-classic B-movies—Bryan leans into stories that are gritty, character-driven, a little sideways, and always emotionally resonant. His books embrace moral ambiguity, flawed humanity, and the uncomfortable truths tucked inside everyday lives. Bryan's newest release, DRINK, is a raw, fast-burning short novel about redemption, rage, and the fights that scar us—in body, mind, and soul. Taut and visceral, DRINK adds another layer to Bryan’s exploration of fractured lives, asking what it takes to hold on when the world wants you to let go. His writing is shaped by a life lived across stark contrasts—rural cattle farms, corporate boardrooms, diverse cultural landscapes, and the relentless pulse of mainstream America. Bryan’s voice is sharp, unflinching, and grounded in lived experience. Following the success of his debut political suspense series Unbound Ambitions—a near-future chronicle of a U.S. presidential campaign riddled with backroom power plays and ethical gray zones—Bryan took a bold leap into literary fiction with Adoption, Inc.: A Family Affair, a darkly funny and heartbreaking novel set in a junkyard-turned-foster-home hustle. Both works reflect his signature approach: stories with punch, grit, and no easy answers. When he's not writing, Bryan hikes high desert trails with his wife, Michella, a modern tinwork artist whose sharp eye and creativity continually inspire his work. He also enjoys cigars, spirited debates over red vs. green chile, and digging for stories in the overlooked corners of American life. A lifelong love of diverse cultures, family lore, beat-up paperbacks, and late-night films runs through all of his writing—bringing texture, color, and a sense of lived truth to every page.
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