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. 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 taut, near-future chronicle of a U.S. presidential campaign riddled with backroom power plays and ethical gray zones—Bryan made a bold leap into literary fiction with Adoption, Inc. A Family Affair. This raw, satirical novel peels back the rusted layers of a junkyard-turned-foster-home hustle, revealing a story as heartbreaking as it is darkly funny. It’s a piercing look at survival, family, and the questionable pursuit of the American dream. Bryan’s storytelling draws from a patchwork of personal and professional experiences, shaped by years of movement between places and cultures—from his Nebraska cattle farm roots to a lifelong fascination with politics, social dynamics, and human resilience. When he's not writing, Bryan occasionally hikes the high desert trails of New Mexico 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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