Comments for J.R. Murdock

Comment on Daily Update: I’m not Jake by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:55:53 +0000

I thought it was Jolisa. (See: That’s Nit My Name by The Ting Tings.)

Comment on Unorthodox Writing Tips 15: Know When to Say When by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:04:18 +0000

Same here. I only care about back episodes now if it’s a continuing story.

I need to start another story or writing project. I finished one. Can’t let tank get crusty.

Comment on Daily Update: Still Provided Daily! by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:01:20 +0000

If the daily post isn’t interesting to me, I just skim it until I find an interesting bit. Normally there’s at least one bit each post, but lots of times I read the whole thing.

Sometimes it also depends how anxious I am to lower my ‘unread’ number {:0p

Comment on Daily Update: Yesterday was a Good Day by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:13:07 +0000

I’ve started writing in Evernote so I can write anywhere and have it synchronized. I wanted too sooner but until Android app had autosave it was too dangerous. I lost some sermon notes but thankfully I was only listening and wasn’t the preacher :p Now that it saves though I’m happy. Wrote a couple really short stories only so far.

Comment on Daily Update: It’s amazing. No, really. by Michell Plested

Michell Plested — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:52:31 +0000

Stop lollygagging and get editing Jack Kane!

Comment on Daily Update: Sputtery Truck by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:19:39 +0000

I don’t think I got ripped off with my first car (I still have it) but if I knew then what I know now I would have walked away and then asked for a lower price.

Comment on Daily Update: Pumpkin Pie and Words by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:14:47 +0000

My dad and I played lots of games growing up and we now play weekly with a few friends. Mostly rpgs but sometimes board games.

I’m running a Trail of Cthulhu campaign and the most important thing I need to remember is not to kill his character unless it was a week in which I did the driving {:0p

Comment on Daily Update: I was annoyed, but now I’m happy by scotallen

scotallen — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:06:23 +0000

I have the same problem! Please keep us informed! It happened w/ all my media players on my Xoom. Then only thing that helps is to delete all songs and put the SD card back in. it fixed if for a few days and it poops back up.

Comment on Daily Update: Oscliations by Writing Jobs

Writing Jobs — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:05:14 +0000

This was a very nice post. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading your blog today very much. Love to write? Writers Wanted: Writing Jobs Available

Comment on Daily Update: Yeah, I’ve been whiny the past couple of days. by Huushiita

Huushiita — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:40:19 +0000

I have to say that I keep hearing Mike mentioning you over and over. So, I decided to check you out. Hello! *waves*

I hear you about the constantly deleting posts. I don’t know if this will help, but here’s what I do. I don’t delete them, I save them as drafts and then work on them later. I always manage to be able to tweak them so they don’t sound dumb, or authoritative, or mean.

Also, not to be mean or overly picking but this:
I did say the say was still young, right?
Is that supposed to say day?

Catch ya later!

Comment on Daily Update: In a Funk by scott roche

scott roche — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:10:43 +0000

Been there (might be there now). You’re awesome and will plow through it.

Comment on Daily Update: Oh, I might as well. by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:09:21 +0000

My dad told me once when he was on watch (usaf) a commanding officer asked what he would be in an attack. Dad asked if he wanted what he would officially do or what he would really do. The officer asked for the official version. Dad said he would get on one knee in front of the backlights and make a perfect silhouette and try to find the bad guy. When asked for the unofficial version, he said he would jump in the bushes and shoot the bad guys.

(I’m pretty sure I paraphrased that)

Comment on Daily Update: Early to bed… by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:09:18 +0000

Spooky.

I really wanted a better comment, but my wife has all the creepy stories.

Comment on Unorthodox Writing Tips 11: Try Somewhere New by amyleebell

amyleebell — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:15:30 +0000

Great post! I went through a phase in my life where I wasn’t afraid to try anything…I sort of miss it. I need to get back into trying new things and talking to strangers, etc. Thanks for your post!

Comment on Daily Update: It’s like walking on air by Michell Plested

Michell Plested — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:54:49 +0000

Darn you and your pressure!

Comment on A Post a Day by CannotConfine

CannotConfine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:27:33 +0000

I’m glad I’m not the only one with a long list of goals. One of mine is to write everyday as well! Good luck to you!

Comment on 2011 year in review. by dsobkowiak

dsobkowiak — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:44:11 +0000

Lofty Goals. I believe you can attain them! I’ll be here, watching and backing where I can. go get em!|

Comment on Did Bieber Kill Steampunk? by Dan Absalonson (@DanDanTheArtMan)

Dan Absalonson (@DanDanTheArtMan) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:57:55 +0000

I was never that interested in steam punk. I didn’t really know why it was so cool or if I would like it. I just finished reading Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Now I know I look forward to reading your novel collaboration with Michell.

Comment on Unorthodox Writing Tips 7: Plotting and Planning and Playing Goalie by C.A.M.

C.A.M. — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:00:57 +0000

The time is now…not only for your passion of writing but for the tools of all the people out there that allows them to ‘read on the fly.” Strap on the jet and shoot for the moon – you’re a fantastic writer and once you reach those stars it’s smooth sailing from there; except maybe a little spacejunk that you’ll need to avoid from time to time.

Best of luck.

Note: Astel is the Rocket; 1st Class “Jayziferous”…can’t wait for the rest of your ‘vehicles’ to get in space (especially the ones with crazy ass gears, etc!)

Comment on Did Bieber Kill Steampunk? by Michell Plested

Michell Plested — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:10:28 +0000

He didn’t kill Steampunk? Phew! Thank goodness for that. I’d hate to think all our hard work was for nothing.

Comment on Did Bieber Kill Steampunk? by Chivalrybean

Chivalrybean — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:06:59 +0000

Had it been some unknown artist, no one would be complaining (and hailed as a hero or something.)

My only complaint is what the broken diveshaft is up with the CG elves? That has nothing to do with anything. (and maybe him sorta taking his shirt off … needed to open up and be a clockwork teen idol for that to work properly.)

Thanks for the sensible blog post. I’m not a huge steampunk fan, but I like it. I like Girl Genius, and airships, and gears, and I will read all the great Steampunk books soon as I can get my ears on them.

Comment on Book Review – Broken Time Blues: Fantastic Tales in the Roaring ’20s by geardrops.net : Website of Morgan Dempsey

geardrops.net : Website of Morgan Dempsey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:02:34 +0000

[...] J R Murdock — who read the Kindle version, so yay, a review for each edition — discussed the overall anthology, unable to pick a favorite from the bunch. [...]

Comment on Unordhodox Writing Tips 5 – The Write Diet by C.A.M.

C.A.M. — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:24:23 +0000

The same goes for reading…when I read I need to eat consistently light throughout the day…that let’s me read your awesome books without getting tired – but then again, you write so damn good, it’s almost impossible to put the book/Nook down! Thanks for the Tips J.R. and WOOHOO!

Comment on WFC2011: I will miss you. by Maia

Maia — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:41:35 +0000

I wish I had managed to do the ‘not gushing’ thing… I mean, I did for the most part, because most of the writers I spoke to I knew little about, but I had a melt-down in front of Neil Gaiman. Oh well. He was nice about it and gave me a hug.

Comment on Review of two movies by chimp movies

chimp movies — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:00:08 +0000

Truer words were never spoken.