I
guess this is the page where I am supposed to talk about
me. This isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, mainly
because I just get the feeling that I don't have anything
of interest to say.
I
was born on Long Island, in a small town called Baldwin.
Nothing much happens in Baldwin. You probably never heard
of it. If you did, you probably live close by. Or you have
a lot of free time.
I
made my living doing countless things, ranging from bartending,
to selling cars, to telemarketing farm chemicals to the
Midwest. Definitely didn't feel a calling there. Though
the boss was cool. Anyway, becoming a writer (if one can
say that) took time and effort and rejection. It's sort
of like finding your true match, though sometimes I think
becoming a writer is a bit easier. I'll pay for that comment,
I am sure.
My
first novel, SOFT CASE, a book I wrote for myself and sent
out on a goof, was published in 2001. I think it's a pretty
bad book but people tend to like the sarcasm. TIME STAND
STILL was released the next year, and both did pretty well.
I sometimes forget I am a published writer. I have to remind
myself of it. People do that for me.
Someone
asked me why I write and I answered "Because I am nuts."
It was sarcastic but also a bit true. Putting thoughts on
paper and listening to what your characters have to say
isn't much different than dementia, I presume. It takes
a less than sane mind.
Anyway,
feel free to email me and tell me how you hated my book.
You can reach me at john@johnmisak.net