John Dwiggins is an author, engineer, mentor, and lifelong encourager. After decades of guiding professionals toward more fun, fulfilling, and meaningful work—and a career that included 87 patents and products used in millions of households—he now shares the principles that shaped his own path. He is the author of FuNfilling Career, a practical career series with a workbook and targeted booklets, and True Power, an end-of-the-world science fiction novel. John lives in Wisconsin with his wife, Laurell.
Press & Media
Media Kit for John Dwiggins
Author, engineer, mentor, and storyteller. John Dwiggins writes non-fiction and fiction that bring joy, spark reflection, and help people build more fun, fulfilling lives and careers. This kit is for journalists, podcasters, bookstores, event hosts, and reviewers.
At a Glance
Fast facts
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- Author
- John Henry Dwiggins
- Home
- Wisconsin, USA
- Roles
- Author, engineer, mentor, speaker
- Career highlight
- 87 patents; products in millions of households
- Imprint
- Basswood Books / FuNfilling Career
- Website
- funfillingcareer.com
- Press contact
- Johndw@funfillingcareer.com
- Available for
- Interviews, seminars, book clubs, signings
Biography
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FuNfilling Career is the home of author and engineer John Dwiggins—mentor, storyteller, and lifelong encourager. After decades of guiding professionals toward more fun, fulfilling, and meaningful work, John now shares the principles and experiences that shaped his own career. That career included 87 patents and helping to design well-liked products which are in millions of households.
His FuNfilling Career book and Workbook, booklet series, and FuNfilling Career seminars help people build confidence, clarity, and purpose—transforming everyday jobs into meaningful callings. John is also the author of True Power, a riveting end-of-the-world science fiction novel that blends page-turning suspense with real heroes struggling to determine the real power behind the world.
John and his wife Laurell were married in 1977 and then moved to Wisconsin. They have four children and one grandchild. John loves spending time with his wife and family through Scrabble, cribbage, disc golfing, fishing, and waterskiing. He also dabbles in woodworking.
Featured Titles
Books at a glance
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FuNfilling Career
A warm, practical guide to building a more meaningful, confident, and purpose-driven career. Readers learn how to plan work for fun, quality, and productivity; develop job friendships; manage themselves well; and help others grow—one day at a time.
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FuNfilling Career Workbook
Places to journal, hands-on exercises, additional teaching, and guided reflections to apply the FuNfilling Career principles. Designed for individuals, team and seminar training, and mentoring partnerships.
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True Power
A riveting end-of-the-world science fiction novel in which real heroes confront extraordinary choices and struggle to determine the real power behind the world. It blends page-turning suspense with the timeless struggle between joy and fear as character is forged under incredible circumstances.
Amazon listing →FuNfilling Career Booklet Series
Targeted one-hour practical guides drawn from the main book—small time and dollar investment for a specific career need.
- 1. Job Friendships Strengthen relationships and succeed at work.
- 2. Fun and Effective Accomplishments Achieve goals with confidence.
- 3. Manage Yourself Well Practical skills for personal and professional growth.
- 4. Mutual Delegation A supportive approach to shared work.
- 5. Success at Work Build and refine skills, confidence, and excellent decision-making.
- 6. Gain Your Career Vision Discover direction and purpose based on skills and desires.
- 7. Effective Mentoring at Work Guide, support, and inspire others.
- 8. Become a GREAT Boss Lead with confidence and heart.
For Interviews
Key themes and talking points
Story angles that work well for radio, podcasts, newsletters, and local features.
Fun and fulfillment are not extras
John argues that enjoyment, quality work, and high output belong together. A FuNfilling career is planned, not stumbled into.
Job friendships beat ladder-climbing
Trusted, genuine relationships with coworkers, bosses, and other groups are the foundation for accomplishments and a career that keeps getting better.
An engineer’s proof of concept
Advice is grounded in a long product-development career: 87 patents and well-liked products in millions of homes—not theory from the sidelines.
Small books for busy people
The booklet series lets readers take one hour to work on one problem: friendships, accomplishments, self-management, mentoring, or becoming a better boss.
Fiction that asks what power really is
True Power follows heroes at the end of the world as they wrestle with joy versus fear and the real power behind everything—an adventure readers do not forget.
Wisconsin author, ready to show up
John is available for seminars, talks, book clubs, and signings, and is placing FuNfilling Career and True Power with Fox Valley and Green Bay area stores.
Producer Help
Sample interview questions
Suggested questions for a 10–30 minute conversation. John is glad to tailor answers to your audience.
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What does a “FuNfilling” career look like in ordinary work—not only in a dream job?
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How did 87 patents and decades of product development shape the advice in your books?
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Why do you put so much weight on workplace friendships instead of climbing the ladder?
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What is one change a listener could make this week that would make work more fun and more effective?
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Who is the booklet series for, and how is it different from the full FuNfilling Career book?
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How does your science fiction novel True Power connect to the career work—if it connects at all?
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What do you wish more bosses understood about helping people find a career vision?
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You write about stewardship of time, talents, and treasure. How does that show up on a regular Tuesday at work?
Praise
Selected reviews for FuNfilling Career
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“John distills decades of lived experience to bring unique insights to anyone seeking career excellence. By following John's principles and examples, one can get to that state of high fulfillment and enjoyment in their career; the rest follows.”
“If you are wise enough to embrace his counsel, you will be able to live a life of focused intentionality to reach your God-ordained potential. John's declared principles will help you finish well.”
“FuNfilling Career is a unique book regarding workplace and career fulfillment. I think this is a needed resource not only for workplace ministry leaders, but for any person wanting to have a fun and fulfilling career.”
“He was the happiest and most passionate person I saw at work while being very productive at delivering project results. I strongly recommend you to learn from him, and you will get the energy you need to achieve your career goals!”
Booking
Request an interview or event
John is available for interviews, FuNfilling Career seminars and talks, True Power book-club discussions, and bookstore appearances.
- Email: Johndw@funfillingcareer.com
- Website: funfillingcareer.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@funfillingcareer
- Facebook: facebook.com/funfillingcareer
- Books and resources: Featured titles and Printify shop
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