I’m working hard today on my next issue of the Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine, so I have no real time to blog. Not to mention that those pesky presidential candidates are doing their debate thing this evening.
But I might as well point my loyal blog readers to my recent humor column in which Sam the Plumber speaks out on the topic of marketing. Want to know what got Sam the Plumber riled up? Check out my column, which has the perfectly outrageous title: “The Lean, Mean Jesus Machine.”
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Loved it! Randy Rooney is getting better and better. The last line is classic and it’s all so true!
Sam makes some very good points. You better watch your back, Randy—I think Sam is planning to take over your column. “Roto Rootering the Rigors of Riting” may soon replace “Randy Rooney.”
I’d love to meet Sam the Plumber. Does he speak at writing conferences.
(I hope he enjoyed spendomg your money!
A writer with $500 in his pocket? Something doesn’t add up here.
OTOH, a publisher took my YA novel last week, so maybe I will be able to afford Sam one day.
Sam is wise. Listen to Sam.
Just don’t watch him work.
I wonder if Sam accepts monopoly money faxes as well.
Also, you’re getting at something really serious here. Yes, God does continue to speak into the world. But sometimes we say God told us to do this or that–because it just sounds better. After all, if you think I should change course, you’re now question God, not me!
Hi, this may be an inappropriate place to write this comment, but I wanted to ensure that it was read by everyone.
I’m interested in fiction planning, especially as it pertains to the implementation stage before the snowflake method.
I believe that this is a topic that most people think about frequently, and I would love to hear how you approach this stage of the writing process, espceially because it is difficult to find quality discussion regarding the topic.
Thanks.
Hi Randy,
I love your Randy Rooney articles. Your sense of humor is great and there are always some nuggets of truth to be found. That bit about only one person can be first, second, third, etc. is something we all need to be reminded of from time to time.
Hmmm … I think Sam and I had the same math teacher.
I chuckled all the way through, but belly-laughed at the final line. Hey Randy–I have a drippy faucet. Think Sam the Plumber would do a little fixin’ and advisin’?
Loved the article, too.
Great wisdom. Sam showed how not to expect Jesus to be our publicist. In fact, we’re supposed to be his. Isn’t that why some of us write?
Your article was a great reminder. Thanks.
Some truly bad jokes there, but fun all the same! Thanks.
Loved the article, Randy–especially the clincher last line. Funny–but full of truth! In fact, I think I’m a little guilty of this thinking myself. Thanks for the poke!
Kristi Holl
Writer’s First Aid blog
Sam is great! (I like Andra’s comment too.)
That is freakin’ hilarious!!
I loved it. And liked your books too. I’ll check your site to see if there are any new ones out.
Awesome column.