Author Archives: Jared Sandman

(Originally posted last year on The Word Zombie, as part of my Blogbuster Tour.) ***** Today I’d like to talk a bit about the differences between an artist (or artiste, as they usually call themselves) and a professional.  I know … Continue reading →

  Best wishes and a speedy recovery to author Tom Piccirilli, who’s undergoing brain surgery today to have a sizeable tumor removed.  He’s a great western/horror/crime writer, and you should be reading his stuff if you’re not already. For those … Continue reading →

Couple things of note today: Horror Palace just posted a review of my latest novel, Blackstone.  They gave it 10 out of 10, so I’m glad they enjoyed the book. Earlier this week The Smoking Gun reported that Penguin Publishing … Continue reading →

Over the next few weeks I’ll be reposting some of the guest spots I wrote during last summer’s Blogbuster Tour.  Here’s the first one, from I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read. **** Next month my upcoming novel will be … Continue reading →

Just wanted to share this with you all, two of my favorite speakers on one stage.  It’s a bit long, nearly an hour and a half, but very entertaining and well worth your time.  Comedian Stephen Colbert interviews astrophysicist Neil … Continue reading →

My novels are now available for the Sony Reader, straight from the e-bookstore.  Check ’em out.  I’ve also updated the individual titles under the Books section of the site.

Two posts in one day?  No, you’re not seeing double.  I thought this deserved its own post, considering how this will change the face of publishing.  Read the press release about Espresso Book Machine teaming up with Kodak. Now I’ve … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting read from Mental Floss about early rejections for bestselling writers.  Anyone who can finish this sentence — “Dear Author:  Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to . . . ” — understands that same … Continue reading →

I recently learned about BookStub, a marketing tactic from AuthorHouse (recently purchased by Penguin Books).  Here’s a short clip that tells about it: I think this is a neat idea.  I utilize something similar with my own books, marketing postcards … Continue reading →

Reminder that new Doctor Who episodes start tomorrow.  If you’re a fantasy/sci-fi/horror fan, this is the one show you need to be watching.  It’s been off the air for awhile (since last April, give or take), and it’ll only be … Continue reading →