Tao of J.T. is the online blog of New York Times bestselling author and EMMY-award winning television host J.T. Ellison.
I was approached by an old friend this week who has recently completed a novel and wants to get an agent. Because my answer is the same to old friends and to strangers, I went looking for a post to copy and paste - surely in the course of 7 years of blogging I've covered this, right? Color me surprised to find I haven't, not really.
Read MoreOne of the joys of being a writer is having the chance to meet some truly amazing people. I thought it might be fun for me to bring some of the people I greatly enjoy to you. Folks I read, hang out with, trade publishing secrets with, all that jazz. Why should I get to have all the fun?
And 7 Minutes With... was born.
Read MoreNashville. It's an interesting place. If you've been here, you are familiar with the unique vibe that sets it apart from all other cities. We're southern, but not too much. We're cultured, but we remember our roots. We love music - all kinds, not just country. We love food so much that the explosion of restaurants recently got a write up in GQ.
So when the New York Times did a piece on the city Wednesday, I rejoiced. But when I started reading, I quickly got frowny. In all of the accolades, there was no mention of our incredible literary scene.
Read MoreI went into 2012 with a single goal - to get back to basics. More writing, more reading, less travel, and less time wasting, ie: time online. I was supposed to only read books I already owned, and read many more of them. I didn't succeed. Not even close.
Read MoreWhat is a blog hop? It’s a virtual event that helps readers discover new authors. The first author tags five others whose work he or she admires, who each tag five more, who each tag five more, and so on. These memes float around the internet every few years, and this particular event has been so widespread, covering so many genres and amazing authors, that it was impossible to say no to participating.
Read More
