About WheelMan Press

We publish speculative fiction and nonfiction by author Gregory Bernard Banks, classic public domain works of speculative fiction which we feel need to be preserved and remembered for future generations. Also, as a proud supporter of Small Press publishers and Independent Authors, we'll also publish guides and manuals to help educate fellow authors and publishers on the ins and outs of the business.

The latest review of “Phoenix Tales: Stories of Death & Life”

Our bestselling book to date, “Phoenix Tales: Stories of Death & Life, continues to get rave reviews. Here is the latest: Review by L.C. Evans, author of Night Camp and Talented Horsewoman: Gregory Banks is a gifted writer who has done a masterful job with this collection of stories. Mr. Banks explores life, death, cruelty, [...]

Author Spotlight: Robert A Meacham – The Release

Robert describes writing The Release as fun, challenging, and being able to put a frenzy of words to sentences that ultimately has himself splattered all over its pages. The Release is a gripping story about a young man’s struggle to survive the memories of a childhood horror. Unloved by a substance-addicted mother, and beaten daily [...]

WheelMan Press is now on Twitter!

WheelMan Press is now on Twitter, where we’ll share news, views, updates, and story snippets with all our fellow Tweeters. So stay tuned! Go visit us on Twitter now! https://twitter.com/WheelManPress

Author Spotlight: J.R. Reardon – Confidential Communications

The concept of “Confidential Communications” emerged well over a decade ago. I was fresh out of law school, new to court appearances and had some down time. One night, the idea popped into my head and I found myself typing away feverishly at the computer. Humbly, I printed out an 80 page draft for a [...]

“Writing Good Stories” (Part II) by Edward C. Patterson

Read Part I of “Writing Good Stories” here. Another major point of resonating with the reader is your presentation point. Words can be presented in many styles within the same paragraph-from Austen to Hemmingway. These will resonate differently, but adds variety to the story. A brief sentence, such as “He wept” or “The door opened,” [...]

Speculative Literature Foundation’s Older Writers’ Grant Deadline Approaching

The deadline for the Speculative Literature Foundation’s Older Writers’ Grant is fast approaching! The grant of $750 is available to any writer of speculative literature of 50 years or older at the time of application who is just beginning to work professionally in the field. There are no restrictions on the use of the grant [...]

Author Spotlight: Yale R. Jaffe – Advantage Disadvantage: A Sports Thriller

Below article was originally published in the Chicago Tribune. Longtime local Darien resident, Yale Jaffe, grew up on the southeast side of Chicago in the shadow of the Skyway. He developed a love of basketball watching the “ancient” Bulls’ teams with players such as Norm Van Lier, Bob Love and Jerry Sloan. He practiced his [...]

“Writing Good Stories” (Part I) by Edward C. Patterson

Read Part II of “Writing Good Stories” here. What constitutes a good story? The debate rages. Is it a great plot, or interesting material? Is it climbing inside the reader’s head with well-crafted character studies and globe stopping themes? As any published author can tell you, if you have a good subject, a well-defined theme, [...]