tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post8016747394488955524..comments2024-03-16T05:53:59.970-06:00Comments on The Dashner Dude: How I got here, Part 8: To the Present DayJames Dashnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-61594761286388294692008-07-10T10:15:00.000-06:002008-07-10T10:15:00.000-06:00Thank you, Shay, for all of your awesome comments ...Thank you, Shay, for all of your awesome comments throughout the blog. I'm glad you found us!James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-66365782701528798362008-07-09T18:14:00.000-06:002008-07-09T18:14:00.000-06:00Wow, that's one heck of a journey! The day I learn...Wow, that's one heck of a journey! The day I learned that your new book was out I couldn't wait for my sister to check it out and later for my mother to buy it for me.<BR/>I finished it in about one day...I was up all night long, until my eyes were going out of focus from the lack of sleep, then I took a two hour break and got up promptly at 8:00 the day after it came out and continued reading.<BR/>Sadly I had a few activities to attend and of course I brought the book with me. =D<BR/>I finished it that day at 1:oo in the afternoon.<BR/><BR/>It was the best book I had ever read in my entire life! Really, it was great. And I continued to force my sisters into reading it. They all love your books.(I had done the same thing with Jimmy Fincher, and I'm still sharing my copies with my friends.)<BR/><BR/>I can't wait for the next one, and if it helps to know my dad is waiting as well.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078857394952996322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-58143745976388136572008-03-16T15:46:00.000-06:002008-03-16T15:46:00.000-06:00Can I just say, you're way funny and I love your b...Can I just say, you're way funny and I love your book! When I first read the description I was like "WOW! That sounds AMAZING." So I drove all over just to find it. No, seriously I traveled about 10 miles. I guess my expectations were a little low, because this book is not only amazing, it's brilliant! I can't put it down and I am going to be first in line for the next one!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for all you do, you are an amazing writer and I am recommending you to all my friends.<BR/> -LaurenLauren Lavonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118955915776308299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-67217248315710499532007-10-03T18:13:00.000-06:002007-10-03T18:13:00.000-06:00Hey! So, I don't have a blog, but if I send you m...Hey! So, I don't have a blog, but if I send you my new address, will you send your awesome neice an ARC? I'm so excited to read this! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-50811820037888071412007-10-03T14:44:00.000-06:002007-10-03T14:44:00.000-06:00Kim and Luisa, thanks for the nice comments. If my...Kim and Luisa, thanks for the nice comments. If my rambling helps someone, I'll be simultaneously shocked and ecstatic. :-)<BR/><BR/>Jeff, stuff it.<BR/><BR/>Tristi, patience. It's gone to press.James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-58014323801486527602007-10-03T12:27:00.000-06:002007-10-03T12:27:00.000-06:00Oooh, Jeff is so sneaky! :D And Lisa sounds aweso...Oooh, Jeff is so sneaky! :D And Lisa sounds awesome (trying hard not to kiss up).<BR/><BR/>Dude, I love this whole story, Parts 1-8. It's very helpful to me as a writer. Thanks for posting it.Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-48624269896309402372007-10-03T11:20:00.000-06:002007-10-03T11:20:00.000-06:00Eagerly anticipating my ARC . . .Eagerly anticipating my ARC . . .Tristi Pinkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-71544389443869112572007-10-02T10:47:00.000-06:002007-10-02T10:47:00.000-06:00James,Can't believe you are saying all those nice ...James,<BR/><BR/>Can't believe you are saying all those nice things about Lisa now. That's not what you said over lunch. Or was that supposed to a secret?Jeff Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308834117176284991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-58668902934162943942007-10-02T10:28:00.000-06:002007-10-02T10:28:00.000-06:00It was fascinating to read about the process you w...It was fascinating to read about the process you went through. Sounds like you've be very, very blessed. Deserving of it, of course, 'cause hey, you're fabulous! Still, what an incredible team you've got there.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-80785923733386288672007-10-02T09:50:00.000-06:002007-10-02T09:50:00.000-06:00See what I have to deal with? You think that's a f...See what I have to deal with? You think that's a figurative whip?<BR/><BR/>Not so sure I'm pleased that my acknowledgements section is some of the best writing you've seen in a long time. :-)<BR/><BR/>My turn to be serious: Lisa is freaking awesome and you should all submit to her. Unless your writing sucks. Or unless it's so good that you will make Lisa forget about me.James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-19267106552190336202007-10-02T09:38:00.000-06:002007-10-02T09:38:00.000-06:00Speaking as James's editor, the Acknowledgments ar...Speaking as James's editor, the Acknowledgments are some of the best writing I've seen from him in a long time. Chickens will never be the same again. :)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, James, it was a joy to work on your book and all I can say is that the time you took to rewrite the book during all those rounds of feedback and revisions really, really made my job easier.<BR/><BR/>Now get those galleys back to me on time so we can stay on schedule! *whip crack*<BR/><BR/>Your slave-driving editor,<BR/>Lisa MangumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-46349831444482573882007-10-02T09:20:00.000-06:002007-10-02T09:20:00.000-06:00ARCs are going to take longer than they thought. T...ARCs are going to take longer than they thought. This is actually a good thing because the reason is that they are doing a larger print run than they originally planned.<BR/><BR/>But I was told they'd be done by the last week of October.James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-85258137493196722912007-10-02T08:51:00.000-06:002007-10-02T08:51:00.000-06:00Chickens defifnitely deserve much more kudos than ...Chickens defifnitely deserve much more kudos than they get and I'm so proud of you for realizing that they have been discriminated against and stepping up to the plate. It must have been a difficult decision, but just know that your efforts on their behalf do not go unnoticed.Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427448872354082792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-55174472748184181152007-10-01T23:41:00.000-06:002007-10-01T23:41:00.000-06:00Oops! *Ad-ventures! I suppose that's why we're sup...Oops! *Ad-ventures! I suppose that's why we're supposed to hit preview first.Tamra Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101691943374446121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-88645998671083738672007-10-01T23:40:00.000-06:002007-10-01T23:40:00.000-06:00Can't wait to read the edventures of Atticus. So w...Can't wait to read the edventures of Atticus. So when do I get my hands on that ARC? :)Tamra Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101691943374446121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-37670720004177198412007-10-01T22:26:00.000-06:002007-10-01T22:26:00.000-06:00Dedee, chickens don't get nearly enough acknowledg...Dedee, chickens don't get nearly enough acknowledgement, ya know?<BR/><BR/>Speak of the devil - Annette Lyon is in that section, too! (though she has nothing to do with the chickens)<BR/><BR/>Cherstine, I definitely remember you. After all, we both have daughters named Kayla. And if this blog actually fulfilled its purpose and inspired someone to write, I will be the happiest person on Earth. Do it!James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-23559528541487900002007-10-01T21:33:00.000-06:002007-10-01T21:33:00.000-06:00Hi James,Remember me? I am Dan Willis' wife. I r...Hi James,<BR/><BR/>Remember me? I am Dan Willis' wife. I remember a dinner we had with you and your wife years ago when your little girl was just a baby...<BR/><BR/>I have been "catching up" on your story and I am thrilled with your success! I have to say that the more I read your and some other writers blogs I am getting kind of excited about writing myself. You guys are inspirational!!! Plus I can't wait to get my hands on your 13th Reality.cherstine willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438625573060453837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-58544524919594837762007-10-01T20:12:00.000-06:002007-10-01T20:12:00.000-06:00You've got a great team in your corner, which many...You've got a great team in your corner, which many good books/authors don't have. So methinks you've got a terrific shot of making it big. Just remember us little people when you're rich and famous--and buy me a car or something.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-82251867697712366702007-10-01T19:59:00.000-06:002007-10-01T19:59:00.000-06:00I'm going to buy the book just for the acknowledge...I'm going to buy the book just for the acknowledgements! Chickens? <BR/><BR/>I'm still laughing about the bored comment!Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427448872354082792noreply@blogger.com