Author Archives: Jenna Blum

About Jenna Blum

Author of New York Times and # 1 international bestsellers THOSE WHO SAVE US and THE STORMCHASERS. One of Oprah's 30 Favorite Women Writers.

Writer On The Road: Wherever II. Because I Have Audio.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jenna Blum

Greetings! Y’all know I’m not a flyer, right? That I drive thousands and thousands of miles to get to different book events? And at each, people ask me how I stand those 1000s of hours on the road. There is … Continue reading →

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The Cake Book Club, Round 2! Now With 50% More SkypeBombers.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jenna Blum

So there you are on a Tuesday evening, getting ready for a Skype book club. Maybe wearing pants, maybe not. Just doing a quick setting check. When all of the sudden, I Spy With My Little Eye…. ….a Skypebomber! having … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Conferences: Friend or Foe?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jenna Blum

Dear Readers–and Writers!– Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend one of the big writers’ conferences–Bedloaf (excuse me, BREADloaf); AWP; BEA; The Muse & Marketplace? Is it helpful? Is it worth your time? Will it help you get … Continue reading →

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How THOSE WHO SAVE US Got Its Start? In A Literary Magazine.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jenna Blum

Dear Readers, In an age that’s said goodbye to typewriters & Kodak while embracing smartphones & Siri, do literary magazines still matter? You bet your boots–and here’s why. And it’s not just because THOSE WHO SAVE US wouldn’t exist without … Continue reading →

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Tortured Soul: Do You Need To Be One To Be A Writer?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jenna Blum

Dearest readers, Is it necessary to be a tortured soul to be a writer? Why *are* so many writers tortured? & why do so many of them seem to wear so much black? My answers in today’s advice column for … Continue reading →

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An Ego As Big As A Billboard

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jenna Blum

Hi, readers! Today I’m thrilled to announce the release for Dutch papers of my article on the challenges of framing, yes, the billboard promoting THOSE WHO SAVE US in Holland. My giant ego and I wish you happy reading! Read … Continue reading →

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How Writer Dreams Come True: KING PERRY

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jenna Blum

The first time I met Edmond Manning, he was in an Easter Bunny costume, handing out deviled eggs. Though I may have conflated two memories, for although Edmond corroborates the deviled egg story, he claims he didn’t get into the … Continue reading →

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Is Your Life Worth .014 seconds and $10?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jenna Blum

Last night, my partner Jim Reed and I were chasing a violent tornado-warned storm that went on to destroy 40% of the town of Harveyville, Kansas. The red polygons signal that the storm is tornado-warned–and that it will affect the … Continue reading →

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The Lost Weekend, Oscars Edition: 2 Books, 2 Movies, 2 Drinks

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jenna Blum

When screenwriter and novelist James Goertel (CARRY EACH HIS BURDEN) kindly asked me to contribute to his Lost Weekend blog, which entails me confessing what 2 books, 2 movies and 2 drinks I frittered my weekend away with, he didn’t … Continue reading →

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Writer On The Road: Holcomb, I

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jenna Blum

On Truman Capote, Holcomb KS, & writerly sacrifice: I hope you all enjoy my latest column for Grub Street Writers. To read the column, please click here. Happy reading!

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