It's not at all uncommon for a writer to get a ton of publicity for one book and then not get as much for the next one. I don't worry about that because I try to worry about the one single part of the job I can control: the writing of the book. If I do that well, I feel, good tidings generally will follow and readers will stick with me.
An astonishing debut. Brilliantly conceived, masterfully written, Stuart Neville’s THE TWELVE is both a heart-pounding thriller and a stunning examin… - Jeff Abbott
An astonishing debut. Brilliantly conceived, masterfully written, Stuart Neville’s THE TWELVE is both a heart-pounding thriller and a stunning examin…
- Jeff Abbott
The nicest notes I've received from readers are those that tell me I've gotten them back into reading for entertainment. For me, there is no greater … - Jeff Abbott
The nicest notes I've received from readers are those that tell me I've gotten them back into reading for entertainment. For me, there is no greater …
It's not at all uncommon for a writer to get a ton of publicity for one book and then not get as much for the next one. I don't worry about that beca… - Jeff Abbott
It's not at all uncommon for a writer to get a ton of publicity for one book and then not get as much for the next one. I don't worry about that beca…
If it's broken, it can be fixed. - Jeff Abbott
If it's broken, it can be fixed.
I do think Austin is a great town for writers; we have a lot of them here. But I grew up in Austin, and so I didn't move here because it was a creati… - Jeff Abbott
I do think Austin is a great town for writers; we have a lot of them here. But I grew up in Austin, and so I didn't move here because it was a creati…
I believe the most intricate plot won't matter much to readers if they don't care about the characters, especially in a series. So I try to focus har… - Jeff Abbott
I believe the most intricate plot won't matter much to readers if they don't care about the characters, especially in a series. So I try to focus har…
There is a time on every job where you say, screw caution. I'm not foolhardy. I'm not stupid. But sometimes you have to be the battering ram. - Jeff Abbott
There is a time on every job where you say, screw caution. I'm not foolhardy. I'm not stupid. But sometimes you have to be the battering ram.
Read heavily in the area where you want to write. Be aware of what's selling and what's doing well but don't try to write to market trends; they are … - Jeff Abbott
Read heavily in the area where you want to write. Be aware of what's selling and what's doing well but don't try to write to market trends; they are …
No one forces me, or any other writer, to sell a film option on the books. If you don't want to run the risk that the filmmakers may adapt your work … - Jeff Abbott
No one forces me, or any other writer, to sell a film option on the books. If you don't want to run the risk that the filmmakers may adapt your work …
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