This is my third year to meet Jeff Dixon and he is more interesting every year. Jeff is someone you could sit with and talk to for hours. He pastors a church in Florida and if I ever move there I would be in his congregation.
Jeff is the author of the Dixon on Disney book series. They are mystery thrillers that are set in the Walt Disney World resort. Jeff blends fact and fiction to enthrall readers. His latest book Kingdom Chaos is a stand alone political thriller with Grayson Hawk. The most interesting thing is that Jeff based it on two real life events. One of them happened to Walt Disney many years ago and the other event was more recent. I will not spoil it but he tells the story of both of these events in the interview. It is fascinating.
Jeff also respects Walt Disney as a leader. Jeff shares some of the reasons for that in our interview.
I think you will enjoy Jeff’s interview so much that I have also included a link to the interview I conducted last year with Jeff.
Facebook Live Author Interview 2018
https://www.facebook.com/morethanareview/videos/1760920027323174/
Author Interview Jeff Dixon 2017 – and blog post
https://www.facebook.com/morethanareview/videos/1387752781306569/
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- The Key to the Kingdom
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- Unlocking the Kingdom
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- Storming the Kingdom
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- Terror in the Kingdom
Key to the Kingdom Book 1
Grayson Hawkes learns how imaginative and elaborate Walt Disney World is when he accepts an invitation one sunny day from a trusted friend landing him in a world he never knew existed. Innocently driven by curiosity he finds himself immersed in a heroic adventure. Barely escaping a late night encounter, he finds himself desperately trying to solve a mysterious disappearance while trying to stay ahead of those who are chasing him. Hawkes quickly realizes that unraveling the clues is essential if he is to discover the truth.
He navigates through the kingdom where knowledge of seemingly unimportant Disney facts and some divine help are the only way he can discover the lock that can be opened by an ancient key. His world becomes even more complicated when he is captivated by a mysterious woman, causing him to make a series of choices that takes his faith to the brink. Each step is fueled with heart pounding intensity carrying him deeper into a thrill ride of secrecy. Within the walls of Walt Disney World is more mystery than one imagination can contain. Here Disney Trivia is not a game; and the ancient key is the only way out!
Jeff Dixon was raised in Florida and has always been fascinated with the man Walt Disney and the theme park he created. Dixon feels that any guest who would take the time to look would discover a story that will never be completed. It is against this canvas that Dixon paints this mystery, adventure, and thriller. The epic drama carries the reader across the state of Florida to discover details that most people have missed. Each discovery and revelation will have the reader wondering if they are reading fact or fiction. In a quickening pace, the characters find themselves on a collision course with an unthinkable outcome! Fans of Walt Disney will love the history and tourists will find a travel guide that takes them on a trip most guests never get to take.
Unlocking the Kingdom Book 2:
Uncanny knowledge about Walt Disney and the worlds he created has granted Grayson Hawkes the key to the kingdom. His meteoric rise to the top of the most innovative company on the planet has thrust him into the spotlight—and his future holds unlimited possibilities.
In this sequel to The Key to the Kingdom (Deep River Books 2010), author Jeff Dixon intertwines mystery and history. This time, Hawkes must protect the kingdom he has been given from those who desire to have it as their own—because, even in Walt Disney World, there are those who want to take what is not theirs. Navigating tourists, an intriguing reporter, and the spotlight of media attention, Hawkes will uncover more secrets, recall more fascinating Disney trivia, and remember that the art of telling a great story is sometimes found in the details.
The stakes are high and the risks are real as Hawkes races against the clock to keep the kingdom safe. It’s a heart-stopping, breathtaking adventure as he unravels the mystery of the man, the myths, and the worlds of Walt Disney.
If you are a Disney fan, then bonus for you! But don’t let the Disney fool you—this fictional, pulse-racing adventure will have you flipping pages and trying to unravel the clues, as Grayson Hawkes discovers how Walt Disney created every detail of Disney World for such a time as this. Jeff Dixon has done it again with this thrilling sequel based on what some refer to as the Most Magical Place on Earth. Magical doesn’t even begin to explain it…
Storming the Kingdom Book 3
Grayson Hawkes considered the cryptic clue:“Your journey so far was just the start, to bring you to this crossroads. You had to be entrusted with the things Walt created before you could be entrusted with the secrets of Walt himself. I know that doesn’t make a lot of sense to you . . . yet. But trust me, it will.”
Hawk’s wildest dream was fulfilled when he was placed in charge of the international entertainment empire Walt Disney created. But living the dream is not only hard work—it’s dangerous business, because the heroes and villains surrounding Hawk are very real, and they’re playing for keeps.
In Storming the Kingdom, the much-anticipated third installment in the Dixon On Disney series (The Key to the Kingdom; Unlocking the Kingdom), author Jeff Dixon once again blends fact, history, and Disney trivia together to draw an action-packed page turner.
This time, Hawk must solve a mystery that will drive him into a past he never knew existed, to change a future where the entire world is depending on him. Racing against the forces of evil, the hands of time, and the fury of nature, Hawk must navigate the blurry line between right and wrong, trusting that his beliefs, his wisdom, and his uncanny knowledge of all things Disney will help him protect a shocking secret—something conspiracy theorists have speculated about for years. But how far is Hawk willing to go? Is he willing to die?
Terror in the Kingdom Book 4
The terror is real.
Grayson Hawkes is living every Disney fan’s dream. He’s in charge of the beloved international empire, with access to all the fantastical worlds created by Walt Disney himself. But hidden within the dream, secrets and danger lurk. Because in the world of Disney, there are always heroes and villains. And winning or losing is a matter of life and death.
Terror in the Kingdom is the highly anticipated fourth installment in the Dixon on Disney series. “Hawk” must not only protect the highly coveted secrets of Walt Disney, he must also save those closest to him. The future hangs in the balance. The terror is real.
Hawk is on the brink of uncovering Walt Disney’s deepest, most influential secrets. First he must locate the mysterious fourth Imagineer, who holds the final piece of the mystery. But Hawk’s deadly opponents seem to stay one step ahead. Could they have infiltrated the ranks of those he trusts?
Author Jeff Dixon once again weaves together fact, history, and trivia to create an action-packed page-turner, best described as faction. Readers try to figure out where facts end and fiction begins. With his uncanny knowledge of the inner workings of the Most Magical Place on Earth, Dixon offers Disney fans their ultimate wish: the adventure of experiencing Walt Disney World from the inside out.
Jeff Dixon Bio
Jeff Dixon is the author of the Key to the Kingdom series. This is a series of novels that unfold in Central Florida and the Walt Disney World Resort. As an Orlando native, Jeff remembers the state before the arrival of the Magic Kingdom. He has been able to watch the amazing changes that have taken place since.
In addition to the novels, Jeff has also wrote, The Disney Driven Life, a book loaded with life lessons learned from Walt Disney and the worlds he created. The secrets he shares allows you the freedom to become the “best version of you.”
His first job was as Disney cast member and he has fond memories of visiting the park as a child, working at the park later, and then regularly playing in the park with his own kids. Now as an annual passholder, Jeff frequently visits the theme parks and is always on the lookout for new, exciting, and hidden details that others often miss. These details and hidden secrets form some of the background he shares in his books.
Jeff serves as the Transformational Architect at The Church @ 434 in Central Florida. As a natural storyteller, he doesn’t just stop at telling a story, he believes the story really comes alive when it impacts your life. A good story has the power to change and transform you…Jeff makes his living doing just that.