
J.A. Konrath writes:
I spent twelve years writing nine novels and dozens of short stories -- over a million words -- before I made my first sale with Whiskey Sour.
There's a word for a writer that never gives up...published. If you keep banging your head against the wall, eventually the wall will break.
Got any aspirin?
J.A. Konrath, who sometimes goes by the name of Joe, is one of the funniest new writers in the crime fiction genre. Somewhat surprisingly, his work is also among the scariest. Konrath currently lives in the Chicago area with his gorgeous wife Maria and several of his children.
Don't miss Mystery Ink's interview with J.A. Konrath.