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Posted November 5th, 2009 at 02:09 PM by Jon Sprunk
Updated November 6th, 2009 at 01:56 PM by Jon Sprunk
Updated November 6th, 2009 at 01:56 PM by Jon Sprunk
Hello to everyone and welcome to this, my first blog on SFFWorld.com.
My name is Jon Sprunk and I live in central PA. I am married (7 years this February) and we have a son.
I have been writing for quite some time, but it wasn't until college (eons ago) that I began to believe that I could do this as a career. Fast-forward to 2009 and, after several crash-and-burns, my debut fantasy novel goes on sale next summer.
Its been a long road, and now I feel that my true journey is just beginning. There's all the feelings you get when you start a new chapter in your life -- excitement, fear, anticipation, uncertainty. Its a wonderful ride.
I did a pod cast interview recently and I was asked if I had any advice for aspiring writers. My answer was simple: write as much as possible, read everything you can get your hands on, and never give up. It can happen to you. I'm living proof.
My name is Jon Sprunk and I live in central PA. I am married (7 years this February) and we have a son.
I have been writing for quite some time, but it wasn't until college (eons ago) that I began to believe that I could do this as a career. Fast-forward to 2009 and, after several crash-and-burns, my debut fantasy novel goes on sale next summer.
Its been a long road, and now I feel that my true journey is just beginning. There's all the feelings you get when you start a new chapter in your life -- excitement, fear, anticipation, uncertainty. Its a wonderful ride.
I did a pod cast interview recently and I was asked if I had any advice for aspiring writers. My answer was simple: write as much as possible, read everything you can get your hands on, and never give up. It can happen to you. I'm living proof.
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Thanks for the post Jon. Makes me (almost) think it's possible for me. Good luck with your upcoming book! I'm excited for you.
Posted November 5th, 2009 at 11:14 PM by tmso 
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I believe it is possible for you, tsmo. I'm not saying it will be necessarily fast or easy, but it can happen. If you love to write, some part of you needs to believe. And giving up isn't an option
Posted November 6th, 2009 at 01:59 PM by Jon Sprunk
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You are so sweet Jon. Thanks for the encouragement.
And keep up the good work! I (bought and) read your Amazon Short Story: The Farmer's Daughter. Very good.Posted November 8th, 2009 at 10:55 AM by tmso
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Posted November 8th, 2009 at 11:51 PM by Jon Sprunk
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I have been meaning to say hi. I live in western PA near Pittsburgh so that makes us neighbors so to speak. I was suprised to find another author that I have read works at Seton Hill College, which is only a half hour away from me. Here I thought that not much in the way of writers came out of PA!
Posted November 17th, 2009 at 08:25 PM by Gkarlives
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Hi Gkarlives/neighbor. Yeah, we're all over the place!
Posted November 18th, 2009 at 09:30 AM by Jon Sprunk
