Is there a way to have 354,942 followers on Twitter and only follow four people?
Does it make you look like a bad person when you have more fans than friends on Facebook? Why aren’t friends fans? Should you befriend fans? Will this lead to Misery?
I’d like to see one book trailer that’s actually good. Never seen one. Ever.
If I became a big name (like huge, household name), would it be wrong to then vanish from social networks? Why do I long for that? Why do I think that would be so cool?
Does anybody have mystique these days?
Does anybody else wonder if you’ll contract some kind of disease from having a laptop sitting on your thighs for too long?
Why do I end up hearing and seeing what’s happening with so many people I don’t really even know when I’m not sure what’s going on with some of my closest friends?
Why am I disappointed when I read a book from some big name and find it lacking? Why am I so intimidated when I actually read a book from some big name and find it amazing?
How do you get 2,000 reviews for a book on Amazon (don’t answer–I know the answer)?
How awesome would it be to just write and not worry about all the other stuff (like reviews and rankings and finances and food)?
How awesome is it to be able write for a living? Still loving it and still privileged.
The only thing you need to worry about with laptops on your thighs is the Sweaty Leg. The Sweaty Leg is unpleasant.
I heard about a guy who was suing a laptop company because of burns he obtained on his, ahem… lap-thingy while typing naked. Seriously. Can you imagine watching his lawyer trying to keep a straight face during his statements to the judge?
His argument? If you’re going to call it a laptop, it should safely operate on top of your lap… naked. Classic.
I'm commenting on your March 8, 2009 post. I feel as though I'm coming to the 'dance' late, but I've just recently started reading your books and checking out your FB. I find it interesting and enjoy reading what you and others have written. Plus, I'm surprised and happy you actually respond to those writing to you.
You mentioned that you had never seen a book trailer that was good. Ever. You may not find this one good either, but I certainly did. The author is Tom Pawlik and his two books are: Vanish and Valley of the Shadow. These books have nothing to do with the Rapture. Creepy spiritual reads indeed.
I will tell you this, though. Even though Tom Pawlik is a good writer and I enjoyed his books and will buy them as they become available, he's missing the human element you present in your stories. I'm an older, avid reader and have read scores and scores of books over the years. I know what 'heart and soul' is, and when it's there and when it isn't. Your books definitely have 'it'.
I hope you never get too 'big' to feel a tad insecure. If ever you do, then I suspect you will have lost more than you will have gained.
Keep writing and I'll keep buying and reading!
Thanks "Anonymous"! It means a lot to hear that about the "heart and soul". And hey–I feel like the dance hasn't even truly started yet! Thanks for the comment.