Conversations With Unexpected Book Nerds: Jeff Arch

If you love to read books, chances are you love to talk about them too. But have you ever wondered about whether your favourite celebrities or public figures love to read as well? If you might share a favourite book or preferred genre with them? Well, I sure have! So, I’m on a mission to find book lovers (book nerds, if you will!) in unexpected places. In this interview series, I’ll be talking with people you recognize but don’t necessarily associate with books — musicians, actors and actresses, athletes, and more. We will be discussing all of their current projects you want to hear about, of course, but we will also be digging into their unique reading and writing lives!

In this interview I chat with screenwriter Jeff Arch, whose debut novel Attachments is out May 11th. Listen below to hear us discuss his most well-known screenplay, Sleepless in Seattle, his new novel, some fantastic writing tips, books he has loved, and much more!

0:59 – Jeff discusses writing Sleepless in Seattle
10:07 – Jeff talks about his debut novel, Attachments
15:00 – Jeff breaks down how Attachments came about (a 33 year process!)
25:45 – Jeff dives into his process & the craft of writing
41:30 – Jeff shares what he likes to read, as well as his mother’s love of books & film
56:16 – What Jeff hopes readers will get from reading Attachment

You can listen through Spotify below or on any platform where podcasts are available!