Jack Hight

Jack Hight

Writer of history, sci-fi, and more…

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  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #20: The Crazy Guy

    Next week, I’m taking my dog and heading to northern Michigan, a chilly land of tall pine trees, cottages by the water, and tall friendly […]

    April 25, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #19: The Sequel

    When I tell people I’m a novelist (which even now, I still feel a bit odd/gleeful doing), their reply often goes something like: “Cool.  I’ve […]

    April 18, 2010

    Jack

  • Popped Culture

    Popped Culture #1: Clash of the Movies, or How Not to Train your Screenwriter

    As a writer, one’s work is never done.  I feel like I should be writing pretty much all the time.  Nevertheless, I do occasionally stop […]

    April 15, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #18: Backup

    Yesterday, as I was heading to the coffee shop to do some writing, I passed a woman walking a golden lab.  When they reached the […]

    April 11, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #17: Me and Dostoevsky

    A quote from my guestbook:  Very exciting period in history. I know you will be a successful [writer] and perhaps compete with Dostoevsky my favorite […]

    March 27, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #16: Feedback

    For the last few days, I have been obsessively checking my email.  I check it when I get up.  I check it during breakfast.  I […]

    March 20, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #15: Ye Olde Booke Faire

    The Guide to Literary Agents—an extremely useful book that helped me to find my agent—suggests that budding authors go to book fairs to meet potential […]

    March 13, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #14: Getting Drafty

    Last week, I finished draft 3 of my next novel, Eagle (pats self on back).  The third draft is my favorite one to write.  Why?  […]

    March 6, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #13: Movies, Movies, Movies!

    In honor of the Academy Awards next Sunday, I have decided to write on one of my favorite subjects: movies.  And while this blog is […]

    February 27, 2010

    Jack

  • Under Siege: Notes from a first-time novelist

    Under Siege #12: Let’s get digital

    I have grown tired of winter.  The Friday before last, it snowed twenty inches (that’s 50 centimeters for those of you across the pond) in […]

    February 17, 2010

    Jack

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  • Thoughts on ParisNovember 14, 2015
  • SIEGE now available in US!January 2, 2015
  • EAGLE in TurkeyMarch 2, 2014
  • Q and A with Historical Novel SocietyMay 24, 2013

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