166 thoughts on “midnight ravers”

1. so excited!!!

2. I’ve known that I wanted to get Just a Geek for a while now, but reading the chapter online confirmed it. I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for letting us all know it was out there.

3. I was going to mention that today to everyone. I work for B&N in Chicago, webster place store. I will make sure we have plenty of copies of it and will be promoting it proudly. Go to your local BN and order it we have plenty of copies. If you dont like BN go to Borders 🙂
   I so can’t wait to read it

4. I picked up my copy of JAG at Borders this past tuesday. I’m almost halfway through and it’s great!

5. I ordered mine yesterday and already got the email saying that it has been shipped. I should expect to have it next week. And just two weeks after that I will be able to get it autographed in Vegas! rawk \m/

6. My B&N nearby said JAG wasn’t coming out until August. I guess they were wrong. Well, I guess they won’t be getting my business now 🙂 That reminds me, I have to write forum to tell them to have you on the show to promote the book.

7. If it wasn’t good,we wouldn’t read it.

8. my copy showed up today from the big A, which was very convenient since i’m sitting at home after undergoing some especially painful oral surgery yesterday. nice timing, wil! and i’m enjoying it much!

9. I got my copy from Amazon today and it is sitting on the side table, taunting me. I know that once I open it I won’t be able to close it and I *must* get some work done tonight.
   Sooo tempting…

10. Kudos… to the best seller’s list… and beyond!

11. Amazon UK has it now

12. Not sure if it’ll help, but I’ve just written a script that has posted it as a stock suggestion to 60 UK library websites.
    Wil, if the book gets ordered by UK Library services and you find out, let us know?

13. I ordered mine 2 days ago togehter with a copy of Dancing Barefoot from amazon.de. I really would like to know how many Germans except for Patti and maybe Sonni buy this book.

14. That’s some well-written stuff Wil. Good use of narrative with enough Wheaton-brand humour and emotion to make it feel real.
    It was better than CATS… I’m going to read it again and again

15. I started reading the book the other day after receiving it from Amazon. It’s hard to put down. I’ve also been listening to the Clinton book. The two provide an interesting juxtoposition, but I think Bill’s book is a look back, while JAG is a look forward.
    I’m really enjoying it!

16. Picked up my copy yesterday at Borders (northern Virginia). They had three copies, in the tv section (which threw me because I was looking in biographies. C’mon, Wil hasn’t been on tv in decades, unless you count Spike.) Anyway, loving it even more than Dancing Barefoot. Putting in the unedited posts, then commenting on them in hindsight is a really strong format. And the part where you killed those hookers? WOW. Didn’t see that coming. 😉

17. And best of all, it’s 700 pages shorter than Bill Clinton’s new book.

18. Awesome news! I’ll have to go check out my local bookstores today! Congrats!

19. Excellent! I read the sample chapter at the O’Reilly Web site and it was great.
    Too bad the haters are already out at Amazon with some negative reviews. But don’t let them get you down.

20. got JAG and DB from amazon yesterday. was on my way out to eat and the UPS guy flagged me down (yeah, he’s been to my house so often he recognized my car LOL). took JAG into the restaurant and didn’t get a chance to read anything because of all the people asking about the book. how cool is that!
    add another vote for a booksigning in tx…someplace central would be nice. hmmm…dallas maybe? (i know a great little bar where a certain authour could get a few free pints *wink*nudge*)
    great job wil!!!!

21. Wil – I rec’d my copy of JAG yesterday! I cant wait to dive in…and how cool is it that you have published a hard cover book!? Yes, its not cuddly on the outside, but I have a feeling it will be cuddly on the inside! Well done, and yay for you! 🙂

22. Yes! I got my copy in the mail yesterday and stayed up until 2 a.m. reading it. I’ve already cried once while my husband stared at me like I was crazy. Maybe I am. . .
    Amazing book so far. I wish I didn’t have to come into work today or I would’ve finished the rest of it. It’s just what I was hoping it would be. Great job!

23. Hey Wil,
    I have spent the last few nights reading (into the wee hours) Just A Geek and I LOVE it! I can’t wait for another book, Wil! 🙂
    I bought Dancing Barefoot about a month ago (finally!) and was reading it while visiting my mother. For years, she has really disliked William Shatner based on interviews and such, even to the point where she wouldn’t let me watch Rescue 911 as a kid because he was such a “jerk.” So when I got to the part about WFS, I made her read it (and the rest, too!)and since then she has referred to him only as “WFS” (the full name, of course) and probably forever will. 🙂
    Thanks for making this girl’s mom suddenly really cool. 🙂

24. Oh yes, I was reading through the comments and was reminded of the awesome introduction. I can’t believe I forgot to mention how cool it is that Neil Gaiman did that for your book. Incredible. I am such a huge fan of his. And now both of you in the same book. . . I really should have skipped work to finish it. I hate being a grown up.

25. congrats Wil. You continually impress me with your myriad of talents and projects.
    Is a spoken work CD of rap songs on the horizon?
    (Futurama/Star Trek reference for those who saw THAT episode.)

26. That’s awesome Wil.
    I haven’t had a chance to pick up Dancing Barefoot yet, but with my birthday coming up maybe I can convince someone to pick up both books for me.
    Keep up the awesome work Wil, I know you have inspired alot of people to reach for their goals.
    Woot!

27. Most of the negative reviews at Amazon are being slammed by readers as “not useful,” so I would not worry about that. A lot of us can relate to auditions gone bad (in my specific case, job interviews since I am not an actor), and not being appreciated by management.
    Hope to see you at a book signing sometime soon in the DC area.
    And call Sean Astin if you haven’t already done so…

28. I just got my copy yesterday, and I can’t wait to dive in. I look forward to seeing you at a book signing in the great northwest. Congrats on getting your second book out. I think that is just about the coolest thing, and I aint even blowing smoke up your a** either. Good luck on your next one.

29. wil, i’ve already blown through half of ‘just a geek’ and i am quite impressed. you really set the bar with ‘dancing barefoot’ and ‘just the geek’ easily makes good on your first (second? first and a half?) book’s reputation. congrats!

30. I received my copy from Amazon yesterday, the order form said Paperback, but I received the Hard Cover. I am enjoying it thoroughly. Keep up the good work and good luck with the book.

31. ‘Tis an awesome book, Quadrupleyoo.

32. Yay Wil! *claps* I can’t wait to get my copies!

33. Got mine yesterday from Amazon and read the intro (freakin’ Neil Gaiman! Sweet), the forward and the first chapter. I had to quit because I’m in the middle of another book I want to finish but I’m chomping at the bit to start back up again. So far it’s a great read.
    Congratulations Wil. This is just the start of a long writing career.

34. I got my copies of “Just a Geek” and “Dancing..” from Amazon yesterday. Why do new books smell so good? The fresh, crisp never-been-cracked-open smell rivals that of New Car.
    I had way to much fun last night, reading bits of both books and watching DVD’s of “The Prisoner” at the same time. My geek cup runneth over.
    Don’t forget the East Coast when you’re thinking of book signings, Wil. We on the right side of the country want to fawn over you too.

35. Congratulations Will! Break the mold!

36. This is too cool.
    Kindly advice, buy ’em from independent sellers!!
    In Tacoma/Pierce County give King’s Books a call. John or Pat (used to work at Powell’s and now have their own slice of heaven here) should be able to order it for you.
    😀
    -Nathe

37. I’m about halfway through, and enjoying every bit. You really convey your emotions well in this, and I have no problem feeling happy, angry, sad, etc right along with you.
    Good work so far, Wil.

38. I too just got my copy of JAG yesterday, and forced myself to wait til lunchtime today to start reading it – ’cause I knew if I started last night, I wasn’t going to make it in to work today. Awesome stuff! However, the back cover pic makes me wonder just HOW MANY FRIGGIN’ GEEK POINTS do you HAVE???? 🙂

39. Wil,
    I just received my copy of “Just a Geek” today and hope to read and finish it over the weekend. I wrote a quick note to ask you a question but received a response that your mailbox is full. You must be getting lots of e-mail about your new book!
    Do you plan on offering your new book in audiobook format? Say for download from audible.com?
    Congrats again, and best wishes —
    Linda

40. Wil,
    I read the free chapter from O’Reilly’s web site and I am hooked. Your writing is amazing and I feel like I am there with you. I used to do some auditioning when I was little (I’m in law school now), and your description of THAT ROOM with the harsh lighting (and poor acoustics) really brought back some memories.
    If your book is in stores I’ll pick it up as soon as I get home. 🙂
    M@

41. Dude, Got it on Wed, and it rules! I can’t put it down. I can’t eat, can’t sleep, must read the book. in fact, right now as I type, I’m drawn back to the geek… gotta go.. read now, type later! Great work!
    -Alaric

42. The problem with the book is that it arrived yesterday. Does my boss understand that I need to be home reading? No. Does he understand that I’m tired because I was up late reading the book. No. Why don’t these people have their priorities right?
    I’m having fun reading JAG. Your writing style is so relaxed and casual and inviting that it’s like being wrapped in a blanket of words.
    But we need a book signing in So Cal!

43. Great writing! I’m just sorry that getting your feelings hurt at an audition is an entire chapter.

44. I just received an announcement from Amazon telling me to order this book. More interestingly, was why they sent it:
    “We’ve noticed that customers who have purchased {I’m Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking} also purchased books by Wil Wheaton.” That’s Alton Brown, of Good Eats. Nice company to keep!

45. Wil,
    A while back you said something about a “virtual signing” or an online signing where we could download your signature and paste it (literally) in our book. Is this still a possibility? Please let us know.
    Thanks ! ! !
    Freeman 🙂

46. Amazon has confirmed that they’ve sent mine – woohoo! Unfortunately I’m out of town for the weekend, so I’ll have to wait until Monday.

47. HIya Wil, Two great things happened today! I got cast in a movie and your books arrived from Amazon! Guess what I’ll be doing in my off time!
    Congrats to you and ME!
    leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

48. I got mine today from the UMD bookstore! It is stylin’, and I fangirled all over the place. The poor bookstore man thrust it at me and ran away.

49. I was very happy to see the Amazon.com email that mine shipped…I went ahead and ordered it from there instead of through my library discount in case you get more moolah that way…
    Either way, I’m *demanding* my library order a copy.

50. Congratulations Will!

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