Jeff Somers Jeff Somers Freelance Writer Experience Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. Jeff has published nine novels and more than 70 short stories; his story Ringing the Changes was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2006 . In 2018, Jeff published the book Writing Without Rules: How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants . He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and previously worked in medical publishing as a production editor. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a wide range of DIY projects, including remodeling a bathroom entirely on his own in two weeks, and building a roof deck that hasn't fallen down yet. You can find him on Bluesky . Read Full Bio May 11, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page.…