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Vince Wetzel

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Vince Wetzel is a husband, father, sports fan, and storyteller who writes contemporary fiction rooted in authenticity and heart, with vivid, emotionally resonant characters navigating the complexities of relationships, identity, and redemption. His work blends humor, heartache, and humanity—stories that are heartfelt, relatable, and nostalgic, capturing the quiet triumphs and stumbles that define everyday life.

With a degree in journalism, Vince began his professional career as a sportswriter for the Oakland Tribune and Antelope Valley Press, later contributing op-eds to the Sacramento Bee, San Francisco Chronicle, and Los Angeles Times. His sharp eye for detail and ear for dialogue now fuel his fiction, where the stakes are personal and the
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Vince Wetzel Write dialogue. Just write a conversation between two characters. It helps me define a character and gets my fingers moving. Even if I don't use it, I…moreWrite dialogue. Just write a conversation between two characters. It helps me define a character and gets my fingers moving. Even if I don't use it, I'm flowing into a scene.(less)
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Lose Yourself

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Lose Yourself by Vince Wetzel
"What an intriguing concept! I really like how this story isn’t just about baseball, but about the lives and struggles of all the people connected to the game. From the superstar chasing history to the lemonade vendor trying to provide for his daughte" Read more of this review »
Lose Yourself by Vince Wetzel
"Such a wonderful book, especially if you’re an Oakland As fan. The build up of characters seemed odd to me at first, but I was truly thankful for it in the end! "
Lose Yourself by Vince Wetzel
"When I say I cried at the end"
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