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People seem to think I'm available for hire, and at a moment's notice, too. I get a lot of emails like this one, which I received this morning: could you please call me ref writing a book…I need help. here is my number: XXX-XXX-XXXX Then, an hour later: ok its early. my number is XXX-XXX-XXXX. … Read more
I often get asked to blurb books, and it's not unusual for me to get a request from a publisher or editor on behalf of an author I've never met or heard of before. But I have never had a request like this one, which came to me from Greenleaf Publishing through my agent (I … Read more
I get lots of wonderful fan mail from MONK readers. But I also get ones like this: Mr, Goldberg, thanks for this opportunity to contact you. First, you have given me great pleasure over the years. I have bought and read every Monk book, and also own the series. Monk is one of my favorite … Read more
I get a lot of emails from complete strangers with TV series they want me to help them sell. This one is typical: I am coming into Los Angeles on a trip. If you are free this week, I would like to buy you lunch. I have created a TV series I think you would … Read more
I got this today. All I have omitted is her address: Dear Lee! My name is Inna. I am from Russia. I am very happy write the letter to you!! I am in love in you and your creative!You help me survive when i was in trouble. First I would like to thank you for … Read more
I get a lot of strangers asking me to read and blurb their books. What astonishes me is how little effort they put into personalizing their message or making their books sound even the least bit interesting. Here are some examples: I'm a big fan of your work and preparing to publish my debut novel. … Read more
I received this from an aspiring writer: Sorry, but I just got taken at PublishAmerica because I was stupid and then I read your blog or whatever they call it. Would you please advise me how you got into publishing your books if not indie? Your publisher is Penguin and that's a high profile publisher … Read more
Whenever a new MONK book comes out, I get swamped with lots of mail from fans. Most of it is very kind and I love to get it. But I also get some like these: i love your books and really want to read them, but my libary's stock of your books are out. any … Read more
I got this urgent email today. The subject heading was "Very Important Message.': Lee, I know you don't know me as well as I don't know you either and you can e-mail me here at this address : XYZ . I just want to ask you how soon can you e-mail me because I have something … Read more
Most of the time, I use this regular feature of my blog to make fun of people who send me really stupid emails or solicitations. Or I use it to answer a good question someone has about publishing or screenwriting. This time it's different. Apparently, I've inspired a very talented writer to hatch an insane … Read more