Bob Mayer
Bob Mayer
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth21 October 1959
CountryUnited States of America
blast book good life posting readers record responding taking tour year
It's going to be a year in the writing life, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. We're having a blast with it, posting and responding to readers every day. It's a good record of the book tour we're on and the writing we're doing, but it's also taking on a life of its own.
mention readers respond
The distance between me and my readers is the Internet. I can communicate with them and respond to every email I get or every mention on Twitter.
character two plot
Good characters the reader cares about combined with an intriguing plot. Do those two and you've got it made.
dream people way
People too weak to follow their own dreams will always find a way to discourage yours.
created genre romantic worked
Once things got going, it worked so well. We created a new genre of romantic adventure.
good happy number waiting
I'm real happy with the way we've played. I'm just waiting for a good number on the road.
good gotten pressure takes younger
They have gotten us off to a good start. That takes pressure off the younger kids.
good scares worry
They have so much potential. I worry that they don't know how good they could be. That scares me.
excellent players seniors solid
The seniors have been through it all. They are solid players individually, excellent leaders.
break time
She's good. I think she'll break 40 some time this year. She's that good.
although books facebook following huge sells twitter
The most important thing is readers. I've got a huge Twitter following, but I don't really think it sells books; I don't think a huge Facebook following sells books - although these things aren't bad, of course.
completing daunting easier frozen others people spark time writers
Completing any writing project, particularly a novel, is a daunting prospect. Many people become frozen by the prospect. Others keep waiting for the right time. Some wait for the spark of inspiration. Even experienced writers find it is easier to do anything other than actually write.
business print talk
One thing I often talk about in my business is that an eBook is not like a print book: it's very, very different. It's organic. It's changing.
job
I've always said the hardest aspect of the job of being a writer is writing.