My name is Warren Whitmire. I am a retired Army Soldier, a combat veteran, a family man, a Christian, and a patriot. A few years ago, I recognized an underserved market in the literary world. It seemed that there were relatively few stories about ordinary men and women with traditional values who become heroes. As much as I love the writing of Lee Child, I didn't want to give the literary world another Jack Reacher clone. I responded by setting up a writing studio in a spare room and creating a different kind of hero.
When I finished my first novel, I found out that publishing is a different game than writing. I received quite a few rejection emails from publishers. Most didn't respond at all. My novel didn't fit neatly within the Christian fiction market or the general commercial market. In response, I attended writers' conferences and met with agents. I was certain that if I could just get a few minutes of their attention, they'd see the potential in what I was doing. It quickly became clear that a middle aged Christian combat veteran from Alabama was not the kind of author any of them were looking for.
Undeterred, I ventured into the no man's land of self-publishing. My debut novel, "Only the Dead," was published on May 11, 2024, and my second novel, "Flames and Mirrors," was published on September 13, 2024. I'm not exactly laughing my way to the bank, but my books are selling, reaching people with a positive message, and gaining traction in the market. I still believe there is an underserved audience - and a huge market - for more stories like mine. I also believe that underrepresented groups - especially veterans, patriots, and Christians - need another avenue to publishing, one that doesn't require getting past the self-appointed gatekeepers of the traditional publishing industry. Click the "Home-Grown Stories" tab at the top of the page to find out more.
Still, I wanted to do more than just publish my own books. I know that there are other aspiring authors who share my frustrations. So, I founded Fresh Off the Vine Media based on a simple idea: publish my own works and provide aspiring authors like me with the resources and lessons learned from my own journey. At present, I offer only limited editing services and informal instruction on self-publishing. However, I can refer you to writing coaches, website builders, and training resources. I hope to offer more services in the future as my business grows. Click the "Author Services" tab at the top of the page to find out more.
Thank you and God bless you.
Warren Whitmire
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