Forty-one agents rejected T.J. Newman’s debut thriller, Falling. The 42nd signed her up, sold it to the first publisher he contacted for a seven-figure, two-book deal. He also sold the movie rights to Universal Pictures. Falling was published just this week. It’s racing up the bestseller charts right now. Continue reading “Why 41 agents rejected T.J.Newman’s Falling”
Category: Writers
Janet Malcolm, Jenna — And Me
I hope I don’t shock too many readers when I admit that, until last week, I’d never read a single article by author and venerated New Yorker journalist, Janet Malcolm. She’s the one who is famous for taking journalism to task in a splendid two-part article titled “The Journalist and The Murderer.” It is subtitled, “What Is Journalism For?” Continue reading “Janet Malcolm, Jenna — And Me”
10 Lessons From A Bestselling Author: Three of Them Are Harsh
Bestselling author Andrew Gross has had some lucky breaks with his writing. But, he also took a few risks at the height of his career as a “suburban” thriller writer.
Most notably, his biggest break came when James Patterson invited him to be his co-author. He wrote five thrillers with James Patterson before writing eight thrillers alone.
His biggest risk? Switching from writing those bestselling suburban (his description) thrillers, like 15 Seconds, where he was writing about “people like you and me” to writing historical thrillers like The One Man and his most recent release, The Fifth Column.” Continue reading “10 Lessons From A Bestselling Author: Three of Them Are Harsh”
Hank Phillippi Ryan & The Murder List In Delray Beach: A Review
Bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan is the perfect example of why authors should go on book tours. Last week, Hank came to steamy Delray Beach, Florida to talk about her latest bestseller, The Murder List. Continue reading “Hank Phillippi Ryan & The Murder List In Delray Beach: A Review”
My Evening With Vogue Editor, Anna Wintour: A Review
I’m always aware of that old saying about idle minds becoming the devil’s playthings. So naturally, once I sent my revised manuscript out of the house and on its way into my agent’s inbox, I looked around for something worthwhile to do. Continue reading “My Evening With Vogue Editor, Anna Wintour: A Review”