Jan Burke writes:
The person who sent me years of devastating rejections is composing this e-mail.
My initial lack of confidence, combined with procrastination, were the biggest obstacles to my own success.
From the age of seven, I knew I wanted to write. I was in my late 30s before I completed a manuscript. In the years between, I had to learn a few things about life. Still taking those courses.
The publishing industry has never been as difficult to deal with.
Jan Burke is a critically acclaimed and national bestselling author of novels and short stories, and winner the Edgar Award for Best Novel. She is the author of 10 novels and 1 short story collection. Her latest book is Bloodlines, the newest entry in the mystery series featuring Southern California newspaper reporter Irene Kelly.
