Personal – Page 11 – JEFF GARVIN

New Author Photo

February 11, 2015
Personal

In my checkered past as an actor/musician, I’ve posed for dozens of photos. In the past, I’ve enjoyed it. I have an extrovert streak–but it seems to grow thinner and fainter as I mature. And when my editor told me it was time to submit an author photo, I may have panicked a tiny...

Final Contract: Signed

February 4, 2015
Personal, Video

https://vine.co/v/OF6waE5IT7A I just signed my final book contract. Thought I’d share the moment.

Book News, Star Wars, Daft Punk, Tomfoolery

February 3, 2015
Personal, Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDR14xNLn6s&feature=youtu.be This vlog contains some book news, some personal updates, and some deep thoughts. But mostly, it’s nonsense.

On Doubt, Fear, and Being a Professional Artist

November 29, 2014
Personal, Writing

ON GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS During a writing day, I inevitably hit a point of diminishing returns. A point where any work I do will likely have to be redone the next day–because I’m too mentally, spiritually, or intellectually tired to continue doing good work. Usually it happens around 3PM–but...

How To Revise Your Novel (Not Really)

October 30, 2014
Personal, Video, Writing

I am deep in revisions on SOBH. Please accept this vine in lieu of a real post.

My Path to Publishing

October 15, 2014
Personal, Writing

First Draft to First Pitch In this post, I share my journey from deciding to become a professional writer to the publishing of my debut novel, SYMPTOMS OF BEING HUMAN. THE FIRST FIRST DRAFT When my rock band dissolved in January 2011, I realized it was time to reinvent myself. After reviewing my...