Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Jobie live?
He tends to move around a lot, but he currently lives in Michigan.
What does Jobie read?
Jobie claims that he isn't a fast reader, though he averages 40 - 50 books a year, most being literary fiction, classics and contemporary alike. See his Reading List for suggested titles.
Where does Jobie typically write?
When he was first starting out he mostly wrote in coffeehouses, which he found to be a public way of doing a private thing. These days, however, he's too distracted to work from anywhere other than home.
Any tips for other aspiring writers?
In Jobie's words, "Writing is a job. Some days are easy, some days hard. It takes time, patience, and a hell of a lot of hard work. Try to enjoy the process. I spent many of my early days taking myself too seriously and missed out on a lot. True art shows up in the rewrites. Be assiduous. My favorite quote regarding this is: 'Beyond talent lie all the usual words – discipline, love, luck – but most of all endurance.' Read voraciously. Have heart and faith; neither come easy. But most of all, keep your ass in a chair hammering out the words. It's the only way to learn the craft. Be skeptical of writing programs. They can be very helpful, but it's impossible for a writer to teach you in a two hour lecture what it's taken him or her thirty years to learn."
What is he working on now?
He recently finished At Dawn, his debut literary novel, and has begun work on his second novel, The Gates of Pyrrhus.
Who is his literary agent?
Jennifer Lyons of the Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency.
I have a great idea for a book. Does Jobie want to hear it?
No. It’s your story, not his.
I've written a book/script/short story. Will Jobie read it?
No, and any that are sent will be discarded.
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