tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post7795671970067362777..comments2024-03-19T08:18:28.694-06:00Comments on The Dashner Dude: A ClarificationJames Dashnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-6947980715883479972009-06-17T15:40:34.965-06:002009-06-17T15:40:34.965-06:00James, you're spot on with the nick-name for L...James, you're spot on with the nick-name for Laura. She's pretty darn awesome in my opinion. (It was so great to meet you in person, Laura!)<br /><br />While I'm glad you clarified on your blog what you meant, I didn't get the impression that you didn't value your journey. Don't beat yourself up. Glad you helped FISA know how great she is though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-71211880117244490802009-06-16T19:34:02.476-06:002009-06-16T19:34:02.476-06:00James,
A couple of thoughts. You were right in po...James,<br /><br />A couple of thoughts. You were right in pointing out that just because you have published books before, you are not guaranteed another book deal.<br /><br />I think it's important for authors to know that you have to keep working and improving. It's not a club that you get to stay in just because you've published previously. So you are right in saying that your CFI and SM books did not get you the Maze Runner deal.<br /><br />That being said, every book you publish (or even write for that matter) is bringing you one step closer to the deal you want because your writing, knowledge, marketing, etc all improves.<br /><br />As someone who has watched you improve your skills with every book, I can definitely say that JF and 13th Reality were big stepping stones to getting you where you are now.<br /><br />Laura, can't wait to read your book. Just remember that you are earning the right to get that big deal, and when you do, you'll appreciate it so much more than people who didn't work their way up.J Scott Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151922526673687869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-9457939919039325612009-06-15T23:32:42.810-06:002009-06-15T23:32:42.810-06:00Hook it UP, JN!!!!!Hook it UP, JN!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342192635635750418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-17428140555011044202009-06-15T22:50:13.365-06:002009-06-15T22:50:13.365-06:00I wish I could have gone to that conference so bad...I wish I could have gone to that conference so badly!!!<br /><br />oh, at your last conference, you showed those 2 pictures of you as a teenager. I forgot to tell you, put I was able to take a shot at those for that 1.43 seconds you shoed it ^.^<br /><br />Blackmail for all! ^,~J.N. Future Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272091026545783041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-985735846843175652009-06-15T21:02:15.352-06:002009-06-15T21:02:15.352-06:00I have officially used up/invented the last Dashno...I have officially used up/invented the last Dashnog word, because today's word is "kingship". That's almost as bad as the day I got "thing". <br /><br />Kingship: not as wide as a queenship.<br /><br />heheheheheAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342192635635750418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-34365230152525839812009-06-15T20:20:29.790-06:002009-06-15T20:20:29.790-06:00Annette is a good friend who is a grammar nazi. :)...Annette is a good friend who is a grammar nazi. :)<br /><br />Melissa, I WILL be at LUW Roundup. Can't wait!<br /><br />Tristi, I don't have any! Well, I have one copy. Ask RH. You have a blog. Go for it.<br /><br />Ally, it was great to see you at the conference.James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-28213081708744496512009-06-15T17:34:13.988-06:002009-06-15T17:34:13.988-06:00Hey there, glad to see that you are not getting so...Hey there, glad to see that you are not getting so superstar huge that you forgot how you got started. I for one appreciated hearing the long and twisted journey you took to getting your book deal with RH and getting a fab agent. So thanks for clarifying that all of it was important.Diva Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212847651776831475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-14069710189106274822009-06-15T14:42:50.523-06:002009-06-15T14:42:50.523-06:00Wish I could have been there. I am going to the LU...Wish I could have been there. I am going to the LUW conference in Sept. though. Are you going to that one?Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-68135147075325174962009-06-15T14:36:33.394-06:002009-06-15T14:36:33.394-06:00James, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at t...James, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at the workshop. And I think it's great that you and the author were able to talk and get things all sorted out. That was classy on both your parts.Allyson Condiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384196403099270156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-61436360450279735512009-06-15T13:48:22.658-06:002009-06-15T13:48:22.658-06:00Okay, Dashner, there's a serious lack of ARC h...Okay, Dashner, there's a serious lack of ARC happening right now. Tristi = ARC.Tristi Pinkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-55380957009100212202009-06-15T11:34:52.492-06:002009-06-15T11:34:52.492-06:00This is pretty funny! I instantly noticed the name...This is pretty funny! I instantly noticed the name Annette in your post, since I have a twin sister named Annette. But I don't think she reads or comments your blog very often, so I was a bit confused that you were talking about her. (My sister and I are semi- grammar psychos, since we're Virgos.)<br /><br />But I've reached the conclusion that you are <i>not</i> talking about my twin. So who is this Annette you speak of?<br /><br />Good luck, FISA! Also, congrats on getting an awesome nickname from the Dashner Dude!Magentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079033662798955544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-77141070465202131082009-06-15T11:25:01.877-06:002009-06-15T11:25:01.877-06:00nkrell, that sounds like a great plan to me! Conta...nkrell, that sounds like a great plan to me! Contact me as it gets closer.<br /><br />And I believe FISA has outed herself! :) Laura, I'm so rooting for you.....James Dashnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858761509340907465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-48427558960505194982009-06-15T11:01:18.751-06:002009-06-15T11:01:18.751-06:00I think I will forver consider the name FISA one o...I think I will forver consider the name FISA one of the highest Dashnog honor awards.<br />Thanks for having such a big heart.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390956322434938751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-68919379333223833162009-06-15T10:34:11.142-06:002009-06-15T10:34:11.142-06:00Nothing is too stalkerish for Dashner.Nothing is too stalkerish for Dashner.The Scarlet Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799143168415937513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648274871264107501.post-48959696432463028372009-06-15T10:20:21.279-06:002009-06-15T10:20:21.279-06:00Thanks for the clarification. (Not that I was at t...Thanks for the clarification. (Not that I was at the conference, but it was enlightening nonetheless.)<br /><br />Speaking of conferences and book signings (you didn't mention the latter, but I did) are you scheduled for anything at the end of July or beginning of August? I get to fly out to Utah and I was hoping to bring a copy of one of your books for your signature. (My 20 year high school reunion. Yes, that is another classic 30 Rock episode, isn't it?) I was just wondering. Or maybe, a bunch of your fans here and you could meet for lunch...? Would that be possible? No? Too stalkerish...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com