Local author S.E. Wheeler opens up about the inner workings of her literary work, and shares the sources of inspiration underpinning her latest adult fantasy series. Wheeler will be doing a book signing at our mobile bookstore for the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12th from 12pm-2pm at Wildfire Park in Leander.
AS: What messages or sentiments do you want readers to take away from your work?
SW: “Alteration at its core is about accepting and understanding your authentic self, and learning to let go of ideologies/worldviews that are divisive or harmful to self/others. It also explores cultures built on conditioning children to believe one thing, versus teaching children to authentically and critically engage in the world around them.”
AS: What is next for you in your writing career?
SW: “I am currently working on two projects! One is
Alignment, the second book in the
Alteration Trilogy. It will pick up with
Ondine,
Cannon, and
Waverly roughly a week after the end of
Alteration and explore self-forgiveness and trust.
Alignment is expected to be available this summer! The second project is titled
A Coven of Moderately Depressed Witches and is a cosy fantasy novel that involves seven modern-day mothers stumbling upon a collective power and trying to figure out what to do about it. It will explore themes of female friendship and the struggles of motherhood with a dash of humor and witchy whimsy. There is no timeline yet for this novel.”
AS: How can readers support local authors like you?
SW: “Aside from purchasing a book, social media follows and kind, honest reviews are the most impactful for me personally!”


