Knowledge is important to Jeff, and he loves sharing it with others. He has a gift for words and uses his writing talents to communicate hope and positivity. Devine in his approach, Jeff writes from a place of love and compassion.
Jeff Keene II is the Peg Leg Penman. His moniker comes from the tragic result of a line-of-duty firefighting injury in 1989, which left him with only one foot. Despite this, Jeff has a passion for life that’s evident in everything he does.
A man of many talents, he is a scientist, teacher, Christian, sailor, husband, and father. Despite his talent as a wordsmith, he had no intention of being a writer. With his love of helping others and sharing knowledge, he used his biology, linguistics, and chemistry degrees to become a public school teacher.
It was while teaching that he embraced his true calling—storytelling. Whether crafting lesson plans or telling tales to his students, Jeff always has a way of making the material come to life.
Since becoming a writer, Jeff has published several books. WordCrafts Press published Pericope in 2021. The first-century historical Christian fiction novel follows the story of an adulteress seeking absolution from Jesus for her sins.
In his most recent publication, Under the Rainbow, Jeff tells the true story of Judy Garland’s magical ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz and how they were stolen in 2005, only to be retrieved years later.Throughout the chapters, he weaves in exciting tales about the history of the slippers and their impact on popular culture.
Jeff’s latest book shows he is a master of fiction and nonfiction storytelling. Whatever the genre, his writing is always engaging and entertaining. Whether writing about a famous Hollywood icon or a first-century adulterer, Jeff makes his readers feel like they are right there in the story.
Jeff currently lives in central Florida with his wife. When he’s not writing, he enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors, hiking, boating, and geocaching.
Looking for more from Jeff? A new book is on the horizon—keep an eye out in the late spring of 2023! In the meantime, check out his website, www.peglegpenman.com, for updates on his current projects and to learn more about his previous publications.
