Comments on: I’m A Dummy http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/ America's Mad Professor of Fiction Writing Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Lynnette Bonner http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7555 Lynnette Bonner Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:48:24 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7555 That's awesome, Randy! Congrats! That’s awesome, Randy! Congrats!

]]> By: Sean http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7556 Sean Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:58:55 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7556 Wow, great news! Congrats! Will definitely buy. Wow, great news! Congrats!

Will definitely buy.

]]> By: PatriciaW http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7557 PatriciaW Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:17:15 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7557 Congratulations Randy! A lot of people will be interested in that book. Congratulations Randy! A lot of people will be interested in that book.

]]> By: Liz C http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7558 Liz C Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:24:42 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7558 Congrats! And even better, not only are you a Dummy, you're a Professional Dummy! Congrats! And even better, not only are you a Dummy, you’re a Professional Dummy!

]]> By: Gavin Seim http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7559 Gavin Seim Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:29:22 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7559 Cool. That's just what my brother an I need. Looking forward to it... Gav Cool. That’s just what my brother an I need. Looking forward to it… Gav

]]> By: William Stanley http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7560 William Stanley Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:43:34 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7560 Gratz man! Gratz man!

]]> By: Andra M. http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7561 Andra M. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:54:20 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7561 <i>You're a Professional Dummy</i>. I like it, Liz C. Congratulations, Randy. I can't wait to hear more about it. You’re a Professional Dummy. I like it, Liz C.

Congratulations, Randy. I can’t wait to hear more about it.

]]> By: Sheryl Root http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7562 Sheryl Root Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:03:29 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7562 That's great news Randy. Congratulations! (and, there is a reason all the "dummy" books are so popular ... evidently most of us are dummies regarding something or the other :->) That’s great news Randy. Congratulations! (and, there is a reason all the “dummy” books are so popular … evidently most of us are dummies regarding something or the other :->)

]]> By: Daniel Smith http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7563 Daniel Smith Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:03:57 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7563 In the immortal words of Sanford (a.k.a. Redd Foxx) "Congratulations, 'You big dummy!'" Be sure to let us know when it's available in print. In the immortal words of Sanford (a.k.a. Redd Foxx) “Congratulations, ‘You big dummy!’”

Be sure to let us know when it’s available in print.

]]> By: Jeannie Cambell http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7564 Jeannie Cambell Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:49:46 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7564 congratulations! i wouldn't mind being your kind of dummy. :) congratulations! i wouldn’t mind being your kind of dummy. :)

]]> By: Sheila Deeth http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7566 Sheila Deeth Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:02:25 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7566 Congratulations. And we'll all look forward to being dummies and learning from you in print. Congratulations. And we’ll all look forward to being dummies and learning from you in print.

]]> By: Ben http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7567 Ben Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:15:01 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7567 Due to the fact that the single-sentence summary of this post was "I'm a dummy," I'm not sure I should actually offer a congratulations... Great work on the book though - I'm sure it'll be great. Due to the fact that the single-sentence summary of this post was “I’m a dummy,” I’m not sure I should actually offer a congratulations…

Great work on the book though - I’m sure it’ll be great.

]]> By: Pam Halter http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7569 Pam Halter Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:39:44 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7569 How cool, Randy! Congrats!! I know many writers will be encouraged by this book. How cool, Randy! Congrats!! I know many writers will be encouraged by this book.

]]> By: Yvette http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7570 Yvette Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:52:45 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7570 Congratulations Randy, I have Spanish for dummies, and I can´t wait to get my hands on this book. I am sure it will be a best seller!! Congratulations Randy,
I have Spanish for dummies, and I can´t wait to get my hands on this book. I am sure it will be a best seller!!

]]> By: Morgan http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7571 Morgan Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:03:43 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7571 That's great! Congrats on reaching professional "Dummy" :P That’s great! Congrats on reaching professional “Dummy” :P

]]> By: Karen Cioffi http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7572 Karen Cioffi Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:08:45 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7572 Congratulations! A book like that should come in handy. Karen Congratulations! A book like that should come in handy.

Karen

]]> By: Tim http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7573 Tim Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:00:49 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7573 Randy I guess we can forgive the quiet since you have admitted you're a dummy... And you're celebrating that... Look forward to seeing the book. Randy I guess we can forgive the quiet since you have admitted you’re a dummy… And you’re celebrating that… Look forward to seeing the book.

]]> By: Felicia Karlson Fredlund http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7574 Felicia Karlson Fredlund Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:14:32 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7574 Hi Randy! I'm new to commenting on your blog, but I've been following it for a few months. And I'm excited about this dummy book, I've been thinking of getting one of those and I will definately get this one since I know how much you know about writing fiction! Congratulations! Hi Randy!
I’m new to commenting on your blog, but I’ve been following it for a few months. And I’m excited about this dummy book, I’ve been thinking of getting one of those and I will definately get this one since I know how much you know about writing fiction!

Congratulations!

]]> By: Karen Barnett http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7575 Karen Barnett Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:24:16 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7575 Sign me up as a dummy... Can't wait to read the new book! Sign me up as a dummy… Can’t wait to read the new book!

]]> By: Kim Miller http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7577 Kim Miller Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:09:53 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7577 Congratulations. I guess the next stop will be ... Chicken Soup! Congratulations. I guess the next stop will be … Chicken Soup!

]]> By: Donna http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7578 Donna Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:38:15 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7578 I always knew you were a dummy! I for one will buy the book because you are writing it. (I see Randy blushing)I know someone else is involved, but YOU being involved makes me want to buy it. Congrats, btw I always knew you were a dummy! I for one will buy the book because you are writing it. (I see Randy blushing)I know someone else is involved, but YOU being involved makes me want to buy it.

Congrats, btw

]]> By: valerie http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7579 valerie Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:45:32 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7579 Yay, Randy! Congrats! Yay, Randy! Congrats!

]]> By: Sietske http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7580 Sietske Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:35:46 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7580 Wow, Randy! I love the Dummies series and am looking forward to the publication of your book Writing Fiction for Dummies. Congratulations. Wow, Randy! I love the Dummies series and am looking forward to the publication of your book Writing Fiction for Dummies.
Congratulations.

]]> By: Beth K. Vogt http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7582 Beth K. Vogt Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:12:56 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7582 Congrats on making being a writing "dummy" lucrative, Randy! I know you'll do a great job on the book! Where can we go to preorder? Congrats on making being a writing “dummy” lucrative, Randy! I know you’ll do a great job on the book! Where can we go to preorder?

]]> By: Robert Treskillard http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7583 Robert Treskillard Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:35:46 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7583 Way to go, Randy. And no you're *not* a dummy, but we all can learn from your hard earned wisdom. Way to go, Randy. And no you’re *not* a dummy, but we all can learn from your hard earned wisdom.

]]> By: Gloria http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7585 Gloria Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:42:34 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7585 I have high respect for the Dummies series and for those who write them. Congrats, Randy! I have high respect for the Dummies series and for those who write them. Congrats, Randy!

]]> By: Lynn Rush http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7586 Lynn Rush Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:20:26 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7586 I'm so happy for you. How exciting. I'm looking forward to the book, that's for sure! I’m so happy for you. How exciting. I’m looking forward to the book, that’s for sure!

]]> By: Camille Cannon Eide http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7587 Camille Cannon Eide Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:02:12 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7587 Coming from the Fiction Guy With A Fabulous Following, this book will top the pesky list of must haves for all writers, dumb and dumber. In what chapter will you address the critical exploding helicopter? Regardless of what some authors believe, any book worth its 12.99 must have one. I am totally putting one in my next romance novel. Coming from the Fiction Guy With A Fabulous Following, this book will top the pesky list of must haves for all writers, dumb and dumber.

In what chapter will you address the critical exploding helicopter? Regardless of what some authors believe, any book worth its 12.99 must have one.

I am totally putting one in my next romance novel.

]]> By: Gerhi Janse van Vuuren http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7591 Gerhi Janse van Vuuren Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:37:03 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7591 Ironically after been working on it now for a while I concluded that you have to be a dummy to want to be a writer. Either that or a masochist. One question. Are there going to be a sequel? Will it be "Advanced Fiction Writing for Dummies" or "Fiction Writing for Advanced Dummies." I'm leaning towards the second option. Ironically after been working on it now for a while I concluded that you have to be a dummy to want to be a writer. Either that or a masochist.

One question. Are there going to be a sequel? Will it be “Advanced Fiction Writing for Dummies” or “Fiction Writing for Advanced Dummies.” I’m leaning towards the second option.

]]> By: Bob Kaku http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7594 Bob Kaku Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:16:26 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7594 Congratulations Randy! Owning a library full of "Dummies" books, I know that they're usually very well written. I expect no less from yours. Congratulations Randy! Owning a library full of “Dummies” books, I know that they’re usually very well written. I expect no less from yours.

]]> By: Lori http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7600 Lori Fri, 01 May 2009 17:53:49 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7600 I've learned so much from you just from reading your website and ezine. I can't wait for this book!! I’ve learned so much from you just from reading your website and ezine. I can’t wait for this book!!

]]> By: Elona Peters Siemsen http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7605 Elona Peters Siemsen Sat, 02 May 2009 19:03:10 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7605 Must congratulate! Will buy! Must congratulate! Will buy!

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7607 Bonnie Sat, 02 May 2009 23:00:34 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7607 Normally, I object to buying a book that calls me a dummy, but if you write it, I could make an exception. :) That's great news. Normally, I object to buying a book that calls me a dummy, but if you write it, I could make an exception. :) That’s great news.

]]> By: Alice http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7612 Alice Sun, 03 May 2009 22:41:49 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7612 Congratulations! Congratulations!

]]> By: Faith http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7615 Faith Tue, 05 May 2009 17:11:07 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/04/23/im-a-dummy/#comment-7615 Just in time for NaNoWriMo! Huzzah! That sounds great. Just in time for NaNoWriMo! Huzzah! That sounds great.

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