Marc Jedel’s Blog
(don’t worry,they’re short reads)
How I Write (aka Where my books hang out before they come to me)
What’s My Writing Process? Yup, I Outline. With my 2nd book launching soon, people ask how I do it. I follow the expected steps but with some twists. So, how does it work for me?
Submitted Book 2 to the Editor!
Submitted Chutes and Ladder (Book 2 in Silicon Valley Mystery series) to my editor today. It was a focused final month of effort to get it done. Now, about that turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie …
I’m going on a Book Tour! Ok, it’s a virtual one, but still!
Alert the press. I’m going on a Book Tour. Well, it’s a virtual book tour via blog, but all the brown M&Ms have been removed. You can win 1 of 3 paperback copies by visiting the tour and registering for the giveaway.
Creation of a great author photo (check out gallery & captions)
I needed a great author photo. Not a selfie. Fortunately, I knew a guy. We had a blast brainstorming ideas until we checked my budget. You’ll get a laugh from these pics and brief captions.
No more VW Beetle?! Say it ain’t so
The Beetle is DEAD? How sad! Maybe it’s all an elaborate marketing gimmick to juice sales. But, wait, there’s still hope! “Never say never” — words to live by. Just don’t use them on your kids.
How it REALLY all began. Idea for my first book
Ok, so the good news is my dad reads my blog. (Hi Dad!). On the other hand, he told me I had it all wrong about how my author journey really began. The crazy part is …