Jason F. Wright

Jason F. Wright

US
Author and Inspirational Speaker

Jason F. Wright was born on February 1 near St. Louis, Missouri to Willard Samuel Wright and Sandra Fletcher Wright. His family lived and traveled throughout Europe until 1975. He later lived in Chicago, Illinois, and Charlottesville, Virginia.

His 2007 novel, The Wednesday Letters, reached #6 on The New York Times bestseller list. It also appeared on the bestseller lists of The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. The paperback edition, published by Penguin, was on The New York Times trade paperback bestseller and extended lists for 36 weeks in 2008–2009. A film adaptation is in development.

His 2005 novel, Christmas Jars, was also a The New York Times bestseller, appearing on the paperback list in 2007. The film was produced by Muse and BYUtv and was released in theaters in November 2019. It was later released on DVD and on streaming platforms.

His debut novel, The James Miracle, was first released in 2004. A 10-year anniversary edition was released in October 2014.

In addition to his novels, Jason writes occasionally for the Deseret News, Fox News, and his hometown paper, the Northern Virginia Daily. His columns have also appeared in more than 50 newspapers and magazines across the United States including The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, and Forbes.

He and his family are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a volunteer mission in Belo Horizonte, Brazil from 1990–1992.

Jason F. Wright was born on February 1 near St. Louis, Missouri to Willard Samuel Wright and Sandra Fletcher Wright. His family lived and traveled throughout Europe until 1975. He later lived in Chicago, Illinois, and Charlottesville, Virginia.

His 2007 novel, The Wednesday Letters, reached #6 on The New York Times bestseller list. It also appeared on the bestseller lists of The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. The paperback edition, published by Penguin, was on The New York Times trade paperback bestseller and extended lists for 36 weeks in 2008–2009. A film adaptation is in development.

His 2005 novel, Christmas Jars, was also a The New York Times bestseller, appearing on the paperback list in 2007. The film was produced by Muse and BYUtv and was released in theaters in November 2019. It was later released on DVD and on streaming platforms.

His debut novel, The James Miracle, was first released in 2004. A 10-year anniversary edition was released in October 2014.

In addition to his novels, Jason writes occasionally for the Deseret News, Fox News, and his hometown paper, the Northern Virginia Daily. His columns have also appeared in more than 50 newspapers and magazines across the United States including The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, and Forbes.

He and his family are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a volunteer mission in Belo Horizonte, Brazil from 1990–1992.

Giving a Lift

Jason is the creator of "Giving a Lift" - a web series in which he gives car rides to strangers. For this presentation, Jason brings several short clips and helps audiences discover just how much we have in common with the lonely, the wanderers, the homeless and the hitchhikers. Jason can also film a ride exclusive for your speaking engagement with your CEO, president, event lead or conference chair, etc. Audiences will enjoy riding along as new friends learn lessons for life and just what it...
Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

The Miracle of Opening Doors

Through inspiring and humorous personal stories, Jason describes his journey from a selfish teen to the guy who opens doors. But audiences discover the real lesson isn't about the door, it's about looking over your shoulder.

Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

The Joy of Failure

One of Jason's greatest achievements is how often he's failed. Speaking with candor and surprising transparency, Jason details how failure can strengthen emotional and mental muscles.
Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

The Origin of the Christmas Jar

Since 2015, the novel nearly no one wanted to publish has sold nearly a million copies and fuels one of the most unique holiday giving movements in America. In his moving presentation, Jason tells the deeply personal behind-the-scenes story of the book and the tradition it spawned.
Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

The Long Lost Art of the Handwritten Letter

Every year Jason writes hundreds of handwritten letters to friends, family and fans around the world. Using personal stories and a bit of history, Jason inspires audiences to remember the magic of opening their mailbox and pulling out a small envelope adorned with a cancelled stamp.
Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

The Miracle on Bus 6

Based on his popular school assembly, Jason describes how a childhood experience on a school bus changed the trajectory of his life. While the memory is anchored to his youth, the lessons are valuable to anyone at any age who's ever struggled to find their place.
Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing