AUTHOR VICTOR HESS

About Vic

Victor Hess is an accomplished author known for his engaging storytelling and richly drawn characters that resonate with readers of all ages. His fiction explores themes of family, faith, personal growth, and resilience—often through the eyes of young people facing overwhelming circumstances. Drawing inspiration from his childhood in the Midwest during the 1950s and 1960s, Victor writes coming-of-age and historical fiction grounded in Christian values and emotional authenticity. He is currently working on his Middle Grade reader series, Wesley Club Adventures, about six middle school kids who solve mysteries.

His acclaimed Searching for Family series and the Wesley Club Adventures reflect his gift for weaving vivid settings with heartfelt narratives that invite readers to reflect on their own experiences. His work has earned repeated recognition in the William Faulkner–William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition in New Orleans, and his debut novel, Jesse Sings, was a finalist in the 2018 Best American Books competition. Victor’s books have been featured at the Ohioana Book Festival, where he has also served on panel discussions.

After a business career, military service, and decades of teaching Sunday School and Bible study, Victor now lives and writes full-time in Coastal Mississippi. He is the current Co-President of the KidLit Chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers, where he actively supports and mentors writers dedicated to creating meaningful literature for young readers.

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