Jason McIntyre's Blog, page 9
July 17, 2011
Taking Care of Future Jason
No, I didn't name my son Jason Jr. This is a vanity post, make no mistake, but not quite in the same way. I thought I'd mix it up and talk a little bit about my life and how I think. By that last clause, some of you are surely ready to jump in with a smarmy comment. I invite you to. Most readers of The Farthest Reaches are astute, capable and filled with wit. And you should take every chance you
June 30, 2011
Behind The Words // Maria Savva
Maria Savva is one of those fine folks who is always a pleasure to speak with, work with and, in my case, even write with. Late last year, I had the distinct pleasure of co-authoring a suspense-farce novella called Cutting The Fat with Maria and, boy, did we have a blast. Among many benefits, that exercise allowed a writer like myself into the world of someone like Maria and probably allowed some
June 29, 2011
The Farthest Reach Award // Announcing the Decision Committee
A short time ago, nominations opened on The Farthest Reach Award, with the goal of giving kudos and high-fives to indie and pro writers, publishers, book professionals and readers who are doing a bang-up job of marketing themselves or their industry. Learn more about the Award here and please consider making a nomination of support for someone you feel deserves recognition.
The time has come
The time has come
June 23, 2011
Behind The Words // Marty Beaudet
A mormon missionary in the CIA? A book written based on a nightmare? Without a doubt, Author Marty Beaudet's work runs the gamut. I first came into contact with him on Bestsellerbound.com and then later at Facebook and Twitter. I've been fascinated watching his evolution from the political thriller world to suspense and psychological drama. He always seems to be trying something new. As a writer,
June 21, 2011
Announcing the 2011 Farthest Reach Award
Nominations are open!
The Farthest Reaches is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2011 Farthest Reach Award, honouring brilliance and 'reach' in the world of book marketing, sales and readership.
Do you know someone who, this year, has displayed unprecedented successes in marketing or promoting their own work or the work of others in the field of books and publishing?
The Farthest Reaches is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2011 Farthest Reach Award, honouring brilliance and 'reach' in the world of book marketing, sales and readership.
Do you know someone who, this year, has displayed unprecedented successes in marketing or promoting their own work or the work of others in the field of books and publishing?
June 15, 2011
Behind The Words // Casey Ryan
So far, Behind The Words has focused on authors sharing a little about how they work and where the magic happens. My hope is to expand the reach of this feature and talk to professionals in many other areas. This week, we're looking at a radio host, personality and interviewer to discover some of the motivations and strategies behind his words.
I connected with podcast host Casey Ryan via
I connected with podcast host Casey Ryan via
June 9, 2011
Behind The Words // Darcia Helle
Hello to all and a huge thank you to Jason for inviting me to hang out here today.
You're probably wondering who I am and why you should care. Honestly, I often wonder that myself. Don't you hate it when someone says, "Tell me about yourself,"? What does that mean? My height, weight, age, hair color and eye color doesn't tell you much, aside from whether I take up two seat cushions on the
You're probably wondering who I am and why you should care. Honestly, I often wonder that myself. Don't you hate it when someone says, "Tell me about yourself,"? What does that mean? My height, weight, age, hair color and eye color doesn't tell you much, aside from whether I take up two seat cushions on the
June 7, 2011
Writing is like...
This is a blog meme, instigated by my friend and fellow writer, S.B. Poscente. You can hang out with her at her place and I highly recommend that you do.
Now, on to my little attempt at keeping this meme alive...
Writing is like...being cast away on an exotic island. You have beautiful things to eat but no cutlery. The fish, lobster and crab are the best you've ever seen and you just know
Now, on to my little attempt at keeping this meme alive...
Writing is like...being cast away on an exotic island. You have beautiful things to eat but no cutlery. The fish, lobster and crab are the best you've ever seen and you just know
June 6, 2011
The Night Walk Men // unBound and Determined
To everyone the last week who helped spread the word about my novelette, The Night Walk Men, I want to extend my hand to you. Thanks to all of you --you know who you are-- for helping to push this story as high as numero 5 on the Amazon Kindle Top 100.
It also topped out as #1 for Suspense fiction and #1 in Occult fiction before it began its retreat from the top ten.
In about a week's time,
It also topped out as #1 for Suspense fiction and #1 in Occult fiction before it began its retreat from the top ten.
In about a week's time,
May 25, 2011
Behind The Words // Joel Blaine Kirkpatrick
As a writer, Joel Blaine Kirkpatrick is as prolific as he thinks I am, if not more so. The author of four novels, plus the purveyor of an author-centric and review blog, Joel also devotes time to marketing, self-publishing and is the newly anointed Acquisitions Director for Journalstone Publishing.
Joel and I met late last year and soon, I was honored to be included as a guest at his blog. He
Joel and I met late last year and soon, I was honored to be included as a guest at his blog. He
