Awards

  • Winner of the General Fiction category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest. 
  • Finalist in the Best New Fiction category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest. 

Interviews

Paris International Film Festival Interview

Festival Director Jenna Suru In Conversation with SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE writer Jeff Arch and the HAB / CREAM creative team about the future of romance on the screen.

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Interview with David Katz sponsored by the Kauai Writer’s Conference

Jeff Arch of Sleepless in Seattle & Dale Launer of My Cousin Vinny on Screenwriting that Lasts.

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Interview on University of California Television

Screenwriter Jeff Arch analyzes his screenplay for Sleepless in Seattle and gives new insight into this timeless classic film. He also shares a very personal story when asked about his favorite movie theater going experience.

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Interview on the Long Shot Leaders Podcast with Michael Stein

Jeff Arch, on getting an Academy Award nomination for Sleepless in Seattle.

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Interview on The Nerd Daily: Conversations With Unexpected Book Nerds

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

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Interview on Pop! Goes the Culture

Episode 175 features Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Jeff Arch! Mr. Arch shot to fame in the ’90s with his worldwide mega-hit, Sleepless In Seattle, and has been writing ever since but now he joins the show with a new title, Novelist!  Listen in as we discuss writing three projects at a time, changing character POV, allowing characters to tell the writer their story, having that “I wonder” factor as a writer and so much more!

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The Write Review: Jeff Arch live with Eoin Dempsey

Listen in while Jeff and Eoin discuss writing, inspiration, Jeff’s Oscar nominated film Sleepless in Seattle, the movie industry, favorite films, Jeff’s background and his debut novel, Attachments.

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Author Spotlight with Jeff Arch and Sarahlyn Bruck on her Blog

Jeff Arch joins the Spotlight this week to discuss his debut novel, Attachments.

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The Sample Chapter Podcast

Episode 175 features Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Jeff Arch! Mr. Arch shot to fame in the ’90s with his worldwide mega-hit, Sleepless In Seattle, and has been writing ever since but now he joins the show with a new title, Novelist!  Listen in as we discuss writing three projects at a time, changing character POV, allowing characters to tell the writer their story, having that “I wonder” factor as a writer and so much more!

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Today Extra Australia Morning Show

Star Screenwriter segment with Oscar nominated writer Jeff Arch to discuss Sleepless in Seattle and Jeff’s debut novel, Attachments.

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Jean Book Nerd Author Interview

Q&A with Jeff Arch about his debut novel, Attachments.

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Author Stories Podcast Episode 1101 | Jeff Arch Interview – The Author Stories Podcast With Hank Garner

Discussion with Jeff about his journey to his debut novel, Attachments.

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THE MIDDLE: Episode 36 Jeff Arch ‘Attachments’

In episode 36, Ashley Bellman talks to screenwriter and Academy Award nominee Jeff Arch about his debut novel, ‘Attachments,’ about how Sleepless in Seattle changed his life, and what it’s like to write for the screen vs the page.

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Dead Darlings: Everything Novel

An Interview with Jeff Arch, Screenwriter for Sleepless in Seattle, on his Debut Novel, Attachments

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Creative Screenwriting

Two part interview: “I Sent A Valentine To The Planet” Says Jeff Arch Screenwriter Of ‘Sleepless In Seattle’ and ‘Sleepless In Seattle’ Screenwriter Jeff Arch On His Novel ‘Attachments.’

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DIY MFA Podcast

Episode 359: Trust, Threat, and Truth: A Journey Through the Craft of Writing – Interview with Jeff Arch

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Thoughts From A Page Podcast with Jeff Arch – ATTACHMENTS

Jeff Arch and Cindy Burnett discuss Attachments, crafting a story about relationships, his personal connection to the novel, how watching soap operas helped him write this novel, creating Sleepless in Seattle and behind-the-scenes details about its development, and much more.

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Team Storey Youtube Interview

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jeff Arch (Sleepless in Seattle) came out this spring with his beautiful debut novel, “Attachments.” Join us as we talk about the novel (which clearly came from Jeff’s heart), the differences between screenwriting and novelling, and some sage advice from a writer who has been in the business for 40 years. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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The Indie View

IndieView with Jeff Arch, author of Attachments.

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The Novel Incubator

An Interview with Jeff Arch, Screenwriter for Sleepless in Seattle, on his Debut Novel, Attachments.

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Articles featuring Jeff Arch

Why We Need Film Festivals

Creative Screenwriting | by Michael Lee Simpson

Why are these celebrations of cinema so important? Paris International Film Festival (PIFF) participants — from jurors, the press, moderators and the director — shared their views on what makes the festival circuit so crucial in the world of film.

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Reviews & Articles featuring Attachments

Review from The Nerd Daily

“Part mystery, part love story, and wholly human, Attachments examines a number of themes which will resonate in the lives of parents, lovers, and friends. Arch considers both the unbreakable and the irreparable bonds—the attachments—between us all. He deftly probes how a single moment in time, just one choice, may ripple across the years in infinite ways.”

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The Hollywood Reporter

‘Attachments’ Book Excerpt: ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Screenwriter Pens Debut Novel (Exclusive).

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KIRKUS REVIEWS – ATTACHMENTS

Kirkus Starred Review of Attachments: “[A] really clever plot….and Arch works it like a maestro. Fine writing, memorable characters, depth of feeling, and gripping drama—a real keeper.”

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The Bookshelf Blog

Review: Attachments by Jeff Arch. Emotional attachments may run deeper than they appear.

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The Nerd Daily

Review: Attachments by Jeff Arch  – “He is the screenwriter of one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time: Sleepless in Seattle. There’s certainly a common thread of masterful storytelling and rich characters woven through both this new novel and his most iconic screenplay. Attachments even emanates some of the same pure sense of love as Sleepless in Seattle. Regardless of whether or not you are a fan of the film, though, you will certainly want to include Arch’s debut novel in your to-be read list this spring!”

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The Montecito Journal

Arch of a Story: From the Big Screen to the Bookshelf. Review of Attachments and Q&A with Jeff.

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Book Queen Reviews

“I enjoyed this novel and would encourage anyone who is looking for a heartfelt, realistic story, to pick this up. It was beautifully written.”

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Suzy Approved

Social Media IG Review – From the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Sleepless in Seattle comes a highly-anticipated literary fiction debut about young love, grief, family heritage, spiritual searching, and friendship.

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Pondering the Prose

“I haven’t had a book make me ugly cry in a long time. But this book was so moving, that I cried several times. While there were many heartbreaking moments, overall this was a well written novel that I will remember for a long time.”

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She’s Full of Lit

Social Media IG Review – This novel’s finely drawn world and lovely prose (with some truly great secondary characters, such as a mafioso father), is highly enjoyable!

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She’s Full of Lit

“There’s not a lot of action here, but if you appreciate sharp dialogue and character-driven stories, I think you’ll like this one. A finely drawn love triangle that demonstrates the long-lasting ties friendship can have, with themes of grief and loss woven in as we get inside the characters’ heads.”

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Paperback Paris

Jeff Arch Takes Readers on a Journey in Debut Novel ‘Attachments.’  If you like stories that have family drama and secrets, you will love Jeff Arch’s debut novel ‘Attachments.’

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