Jeff Wheaton

Jeff Wheaton is a Louisiana-based author who grew up in a small town where imagination was often fueled by late-night horror movies, video games, and stacks of worn VHS tapes from the local video store. His love for 80s and 90s pop culture, music, and classic horror continues to influence his writing today.

By day, Jeff works in law enforcement, but his creative side spans many passions. He is a musician, a collector of retro media, and a lifelong storyteller.

Jeff writes in two very different worlds. His children’s books—such as the Zane the Zombie series—focus on kindness, belonging, and embracing what makes us different. The stories were inspired by his son Axel, who lives with autism, and are written to help children understand that being different can also be something special.

For older readers, Jeff writes the Midnight Rentals horror series, a retro VHS-inspired collection of chilling stories presented by the mysterious Clerk of a haunted video store. These books blend classic horror vibes with modern storytelling for readers who grew up loving monster movies and late-night rentals.

When he’s not writing, Jeff enjoys making music, collecting VHS tapes, and revisiting the pop culture that helped shape his imagination.