I'm First? Second? Shweet.

"Do You Want Kids With That?" is a brilliant title.

And you are a posting machine lately. Shane lit a fire?

Keep us posted about the tourney...

Posted by: AJ at August 30, 2005 01:35 PM

Any chance to get a RSS feed to your Card Squad posts?

Posted by: Zinethar at August 30, 2005 01:39 PM

Ask, and ye shall get RSS:

http://www.cardsquad.com/rss.xml

Whenever I can finally do the WWdN redesign, I'm going to add a couple of those "recently updated" things, for places like Card Squad, blogging.la and the SG Newswire.

Posted by: Wil at August 30, 2005 01:44 PM

Sounds good,Wil.Keep-up the good work!I will need to put you on my,to read list...along with the other 20 or 30 books I`m reading off & on.

Posted by: Daryl at August 30, 2005 01:45 PM

i only found this site the other day! but i love it already..wesley was the only reason i watched star trek when i was younger and was so upset wen you left..i remember always wanting to b ashley judd too!! so if ur movin all ur stuff over to card squad does that mean this is gonna close or what??

saffiebabes

Posted by: saffiebabes at August 30, 2005 01:49 PM

No, the only content that's moving is the stuff that is probably only of interest to poker players and gamblers. The rest of the stuff is staying here.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll stick around, and maybe check out my books (which are not about Star Trek, contrary to what you may have heard . . . if you heard anything at all.)

Posted by: Wil at August 30, 2005 01:59 PM

sure am, im on the look out for just a geek at d mo...is it out in yet ireland? or is it comin out over here?

Posted by: saffiebabes at August 30, 2005 02:06 PM

Aww ... crap. I actually really enjoyed your poker posts interspersed with the rest of your posts.

Maybe I'll add Card Squad to my aggregator, just to keep up with your posts. Maybe I won't ...

Posted by: Dossy at August 30, 2005 02:08 PM

That RSS feed is for the whole site. If they create one for Wil's posts, I'll be happy to subscribe to that. Otherwise, thanks but no thanks.

I saw they have feeds for various subcategories, but not for specific posters...

Posted by: Xentax at August 30, 2005 02:16 PM

Is there a way to filter through all the posts on Card Squad to only see yours?

Posted by: osumailguy at August 30, 2005 02:17 PM

I don't think you can filter based on author, unless someone wants to write a Greasemonkey script to do that, which shouldn't be too tough if you know what you're doing (I do not, so don't ask me to do it!)

However, you may want to give it a try for a week or so. The other bloggers there write some interesting and fun stuff, which you may enjoy.

Posted by: Wil at August 30, 2005 02:20 PM

Hey where's "script for my sitcom" on that list? You could make the "Would You Like Kids with That" into a hit. The networks are in a sitcom draught and you've said yourself that you're a type A control freak. Tell me you wouldn't want to put some of this gold into your own characters.

I've got some screenwriting books that I've already cried through. "Screenwriter" by Syd Fields has launched a successful career or two (Ed Bernero leaps to mind). I've got at least two other book recs and an avoid-at-all-costs advisory if you're interested. You can do it, Uncle Willie!

Posted by: Kim the fangirl at August 30, 2005 02:55 PM

Speaking of changes to the site, can you bring back a search function? It is a bitch trying to find anything in the archives now. If there is a way to search and I'm just missing it, please help a dork out and give me a clue!

Posted by: Sumo at August 30, 2005 03:34 PM

Hey Wil.

Good luck with all three projects, and congrats on the self-imposed deadline. I'm working to one myself at the moment and I know how tough it is to put aside those pressing needs (frustrating computer games) when you just know you *gotta* write.

Hope it all goes well.

MJE

Posted by: Markham Eggleton at August 30, 2005 04:01 PM

I can't wait for the new book. Love your site, can't wait to see what you do with it

Posted by: Lex at August 30, 2005 04:04 PM

But... but... but I won't get to nod and smile at you anymore. *L*

As weird as it sounds, having more than one project running at a time works really well for me. I can puzzle over the "problem child" while letting it follow on another project.

Posted by: Cookie at August 30, 2005 04:21 PM

Hey Wil!

Been reading the blog for a few years now and I love it. I just wanted to say THANKS for moving the poker stuff to another site.

I 100% KNOW and RESPECT that this is your blog and you can write about what you want but I for one really missed the crap out of the 'day in the life' posts that I think you do so well.

I was always hoping for poker posts about why it's so special and that a layperson could understand (and there were some of those like when that teenage kid met you and wanted to be a pro poker player one day and all that)...but I am glad that you are moving the posts...

...so just a comment from a fan of your blog, for what it's worth!

See ya!

David

Posted by: david jaffe at August 30, 2005 04:34 PM

I'm one of those that never got into the poker stuff, it was like reading another language! No offence, but I'm pleased it's going to another site. I look forward to following the further adventures of Wil Wheaton, the non-poker-writing-blogger. Or at least on here! Keep it up, I've been a fan for quite a few years now.

Posted by: Alan at August 30, 2005 04:43 PM

*channels Lazlo Hollyfeld* "Then I am both happy and sad for you."

Wil-

I'm pleased that you have found an outlet for yet another of your creative sides. I am not pleased that it became necessary for you to 'reword' your voice. I remember you mentioning doing something like this a little while ago but nothing ever came of it. Now, I guess something has :(.
It's ironic isn't it that we crave attention in the infancy of our creative process and when we get it, we almost always have to work around it.

For those who were wondering, it looks like as long as Wil posts within 30 day periods, there are links to his specific posts on the right side of the page he linked. "Card Squad BLOGGERS" (he's last on the list with (1) post) *massive hint for Wil to post at least every 30 days!*

I was also curious if anything came of the onslaught of acting attention that came your way a couple of weeks ago after your 'hippie movement' out in the backyard. Will we be seeing/hearing you in anything soon?

As always, good luck with your newest venture and I look forward to your new publishings. I'm still polishing my poker 'face' but I think I had beginner's luck. Since finishing 2nd in the play money SNG a few nights ago, I have not cracked the final table since :(. Maybe some day I'll actually catch you when you're there and I can get my ass handed to me by a pretty cool guy.
Kathy

Posted by: psycoma at August 30, 2005 05:28 PM

Hey Wil,

Your projects sound super cool. I know they will be great because you're such a great writer. I LOVED Just A Geek & Dancing Barefoot! I'm sure you can handle 3 projects at once you seem like a really motivated guy. Good luck and can't wait!

On the topic of the poker posts. I'm sad they are leaving. I don't think I ever understood a word that they said (ok so maybe I understood it sometimes...) but you are just such a great writer that I could get into them anyway. I could tell when you were super excited or bummed and that just made it so interesting to read cause we got to see your emotions. even if they were about poker. I used to love poker when I was like 14 but I never understood it to the point of strategy. maybe thats why I enjoy reading poker posts with language I can't understand ( although I am determined to learn so I can understand.) I guess when I'm procrasting a paper or something I get to searching around that other site for your posts. anywhoo, this is really long. Keep up all your good work. YOU ROCK!

-Cara

Posted by: Cara at August 30, 2005 05:36 PM

You are so amazing to be doing THREE books at once! I'm having a hard time working my jobs plus school, and not to mention raising my 6 year old daughter... These things are fairly straight-forward. But three books at once.... Mind-boggling!

Poker.... Hmmm.... I'm sorry you feel like you need to move anything around. It's YOUR blog. You should be able to have it how you want. But I know how it is.

THANK you for bringing back Monolith Press! *hugs* Will you be selling said book, with an option of getting them signed? I don't think I could handle having a Wil Wheaton book unsigned.

AND finally. Well done on the poker charity tourney. You are one of the most unselfish people I have ever "known".

Posted by: Jeannette311 at August 30, 2005 05:51 PM

Okay, I have been reading this blog since the changeover from Where's My Burrito. In that time I have felt compelled to post on only a handful of occasions. This is one of those occasions.

Wil, it’s great to see you branch out and contribute to Card Squad, but my heart sank when I read that meant you wouldn’t be putting poker posts on WWdN anymore. Not because I am a huge poker fan (which I was when I was a kid and have since become again because of this blog), not because they are my favorite posts on the site (as fun as they are, the honest everyday stories are the ones that stay with me), and not because I must absolutely read every word you’ve ever written. My heart sank because now we won’t be getting all of Wil on wilwheaton.net And that, to me, is a shame.

I, personally, am not so wild about posts to do with computer programming stuff I just don’t understand, but I would never, ever want it removed from the site. Each post is a part of you and deals with different aspects of your life and personality and I would hate to see the day you start to hide away pieces of yourself because some people don’t like it. If they don’t enjoy it, all they have to do is scroll down! I would strongly urge you to reconsider. Put POKER POST at the top in all caps if you feel the need to forewarn those who have been saying they are tired of the poker stories. I understand what the non poker lovers are saying, I really do, but I fear a slippery slope may be coming on.

There are many times in my life I have been exposed to something (a band, an author, a TV show, a place) that I would never in a million years have given a first chance, let alone a second, but was asked (often repeatedly) by a friend to watch/read/listen to/visit and, after having done so, became a big fan myself. Again and again this has opened up doors to new experiences and perspectives in my own life. New passions do not come into our lives until we are either fortunate enough to stumble across them ourselves, or others expose us to them. I would hate for that opportunity to be lost here with poker or anything else that you are passionate about. Your poker posts are about a lot more than just cards. Let them stay.

CarolP

Posted by: CarolP at August 30, 2005 06:08 PM

I'm hoping you put a link to Card Squad somewhere on your web page, otherwise the brain dead such as me will forget where to find it, and some of us are kinda learning a bit about the game through your posts about it.

I mean, c'mon! Now I know what pocket queens are, and I didn't before! I now know ust enough to sneer at the guys on TV :)

Posted by: Thumper at August 30, 2005 06:28 PM

I'm glad to hear that PokerStars is on board with the charity tournament. I hope I'm employed by the time it happens, so I can contribute something. The checks from ComputorEdge for my articles are nice, but they aren't enough to pay all the bills.

Congrats on the poker posting opportunity. The poker posts never bothered me; in fact they awakened in me a latent interest in Hold 'Em that I never knew was there. But I can understand the decision to compartmentalize.

Stace

Posted by: Lytspeed at August 30, 2005 06:32 PM

Woo! Glad the author is in high gear, or at least you seem to be. I just got a copy of Dancing Barefoot yesterday through interlibrary loan. I haven't begun to read it yet, but I can't wait. I just have to finish reading this biography of Depeche Mode I'm working on. But I know how the author thing feels. I'm not yet published, but I'm working on my longest work of fiction, and it's taking over my mind.

You are just so awesome!

Posted by: Sangri at August 30, 2005 07:26 PM

Delight! That's it. Ok, not at the loss of the poker posts. The bug's bitten me, too, and you really had a great way to bring to life even to a noob-ile like me. Alas, I'll have to wait for the book. Oh, darn? I think not. More bound printed matter from you is undoubtedly a good, good, thing. Cheers! (just raised my beer :) )

I am thrilled, & a little envious, that you're writing a lot. Your writing has grown up some, even since the first two; you do have a unique ability to give stories a charm and soul of their own, even the short snippets we get here on your blog. The extra time and crafting that goes into print, well, it promises to be delicious.

Have I gushed enough? Ok, I'll raise the beer one more time, and just say, "Yay!"

Posted by: naiah christine earhart at August 30, 2005 07:34 PM

You know, I've been stuck on one project for the last few months, perhaps starting another is a good way to get me out of the rut... thanks for the good idea!

I just wanted to say that you're multitasking abilities are amazing and I wish you the best of luck on all your projects. I look forward to reading them all!

Posted by: Khali at August 30, 2005 07:58 PM

"Do You Want Kids With That?" Interesting title and concept. Only I prefer a version that assumes you have the right to say, "No - I don't want the kids that I HAVE!" (Just kidding. Mostly.)

Posted by: radiogurl at August 30, 2005 08:47 PM

Wow, it sounds exciting! I look forward to reading more about your upcoming projects.

As for doing several things at once... gosh, I think that's the only way I've survived grad school.

Well, that and beating on people with swords- er, I mean doing martial arts... (;

Posted by: Samurai Avon Lady at August 30, 2005 09:01 PM

Long time reader, been enjoying the poker posts (even got me to start entering local tourneys and read books on the subject!) but I'll read them wherever they are.

I just got finished with Dancing Barefoot, and I'm looking to get a copy of JAG - look forward to reading what you've got coming in the future. Keep up all the awesome work - especially at the Onion! Cracks. Me. Up!!!

Eric in PDX

Posted by: pylonian at August 30, 2005 09:55 PM

I don't know why, but for some reason the title of this post sounds so sad. Lonely like. Humm...

Posted by: VeronicaRobinson at August 30, 2005 09:58 PM

OH MAN I'M EXCITED.

ahaha I'm a dork. But I'll probably even read the poker book even though the extent of my poker career is gambling sticks of gum on the school bus.

Posted by: Ericka at August 30, 2005 10:25 PM

I loved "..Barefoot" and "..Geek" so I can't wait until you finish these new ones (HURRY!!!)

:)

I'm also really glad that the poker thing is progressing too.

Now when will we see you at the Acme?

:-o

:)

Posted by: Scott T at August 30, 2005 10:40 PM

Oh my goodness... Three books at once? Wow, aren't you the productive little monkey! :o) I have a friend that's writing a fiction book right now. Like I told him, I like writing, I just don't get around to it much. I get all these great ideas, but I never seem to get them down. Which kinda sucks because I've got all this stuff in my head, and its crowding out my motor skills. :oP

I can't wait til the books are done! I loved Just a Geek. I haven't gotten my hands on Dancing Barefoot yet, but once I get myself one of them fancy jobs I keep hearin' about (*sigh*) I'll be sure to get a copy. :o) Have fun writing!

Posted by: LolaGabanna at August 30, 2005 11:16 PM

In Case I Forget:

Happy (Belated?) Birthday to Nolan!

May he never burn up all your brain cells! (The reason why people never can figure out teens is because when WE were teens, we couldn't figure many things out for ourselves [Until it was painfully obvious!])

Posted by: DustyTymes at August 31, 2005 12:42 AM

Working on multiple projects is not the only way to keep on track....going for a walk helps clear up problems as well (just bring something to record any breakthroughs you might have).

Posted by: Unearthed Ruminator at August 31, 2005 04:33 AM

I often feel the same way about my personal writings, the "why would anyone care or be affected by my words" feeling. But even on my meager livejournal (compared to this blog), I'll get comments from people who like how I illustrated an emotion or how I wrote something no-holds-barred and people say they could never write that.
I'm glad I keep seeing that Just a Geek is available in audio because I've been thinking about buying some audio books. Reading all day sometimes leaves me little time at night to read for leisure!
Keep up the creativity!

Posted by: Spamelot at August 31, 2005 06:07 AM

Hey Wil.

I don't comment often, but I wanted to thank you for working on that charity tourney for the Red Cross. I've been working/volunteering with the Red Cross here in South FL for about 5 years now, and I managed shelters during last year's massive hurricane season, but I can't imagine what the folks in LA/MA/AL are going through right now... its wonderful that you're being proactive about supporting their efforts to do what they can to help. Keep us posted.

On a lighter note, I totally added CardSquad to my list of daily reads. I enjoy everything you write, so keep channeling Asimov and we'll keep reading what you put out. :-)

Best, Jess.

Posted by: freyja79 at August 31, 2005 06:30 AM

Wil, would it be possible for you to at least link to stuff you post on other blogs?

While I'm not a hard core poker geek, I do enjoy your poker stories and I'm sure I'd miss them if they were on another site.

Posted by: Tim at August 31, 2005 06:38 AM

Wil, I'm so excited to hear you're working on so much all at once! You can bet I'll purchase every single thing you put out since I loved your first two books. I'm a multitasker and as much as I gripe about it, I love having something going on all the time. Just mailed the ms. off for Sun Signs for Writers, the one that lists you in the section "Who's Who Among Famous Leo Writers"!

Good luck with everything, though I know you don't need it. You rock, as always.

Posted by: Bev Walton-Porter at August 31, 2005 07:10 AM

Mixed feelings about the poker moving - I understand it, and will add CardSquad to favorites - but I feel sad too that you feel the need to self-censor. Do what you gotta' do.

Great news on the tournament. Looking forward to seeing the details. Are you going to pimp it up with Iggy, Pauly, etc.? The more the merrier - and the more bucks to the good cause.

I took 63rd out of 6000 in a freeroll on Stars last weekend - and I'll save you the beat story. ;)

Posted by: sparky1234 at August 31, 2005 07:35 AM

Speaking as one who has two step kids (14 and 11, so the "pod people" stage is already in full swing), I can say that I will buy "Do You Want Kids With That?" as soon as it comes out. I'm sure much of what you say will hit home, and would be what I would say if I didn't write so...um...ungood.

Posted by: Moop at August 31, 2005 07:55 AM

I WANT Do You Want Kids With That?,
In fact I WANT five copies, NOW!.
One for me, one for my wife and three for my step children.
I WANT them for “MY” Birthday.
Forget this parallel working and just concentrate on this book.

What if I said “PLEASE”

Posted by: griff at August 31, 2005 09:44 AM

Another book? I still can't find the other two. Yes I know I can buy on Amazon but I can't stand not being able to actually hold the book in my hand and check it out. A few books that I bought on Amazon I had to send back because of binding issues or the book was in terrible condition. You know how frustrating it is to be excited about having something only to find that I have to send it back.



Besides call me a bookstore geek. Whenever I find a bookstore (not Barnes & Noble or Borders) I have to go in and smell the books and touch them. Something about the printed works that calls to me sense of Nostalgia. To the geeks the printing press I salute you!!



So now I've got another book added to my reading list. Sheesh.



(Good job Wil keep it up. These days whenever people hear me talking about Wil Wheaton - they look at me an say "the kid on Star Trek?" and I smile and go "no the guy who writes books and blogs." I love the look of What?!?)



Good job indeed

Posted by: macshaggy at August 31, 2005 10:50 AM

I for one love the poker stuff. If you could put a note on this blog when you update the poker stuff "over there" I think that would be groovy.

P.S. I want in the charity tourney!

Posted by: Darksun the despairing at August 31, 2005 11:26 AM

I loved your other two books and I really enjoy reading your blog. (Poker posts and all)
I'm excited to see you publish another book or two. Good luck with all your projects. You know what they say about an idle mind...
Are you going to do autographed copies of your new books when they come out? Please, please, pretty please with a cherry on top? :)

Posted by: anj at August 31, 2005 11:43 AM

Looks like the address of http://www.cardsquad.com/bloggers/wil-wheaton/ will be an easy way just to see your posts. I'll do as you ask and watch all for a while, but this will be the starting page for Card Squads for me!

Posted by: osumailguy at August 31, 2005 12:07 PM

I put my vote in for the poker blogs. You have created an addict. Not so much for hold'em, Omaha H/L on Pokerstars is my drug of choice.

Posted by: Renee at August 31, 2005 12:10 PM

Hey Wil, just wanted to say, been reading via LJ for a while, and got started on PokerStars last night. The pic they have for you on the lobby is pretty bad ass, and right next to Moneymaker.

Posted by: Elijah E at August 31, 2005 12:18 PM

I love your writings, but the poker stuff doesn't interest me at all. Glad to hear it's being moved to another site where we can read it (or not) if we want to.

Thanks!
brian
http://myvogonpoetry.com

Posted by: pipa at August 31, 2005 12:22 PM

HA! I got an RSS feed for just Wil's posts at CardSquad. Just put this URL into your RSS aggregator:
http://tinyurl.com/cg53m
I used http://www.wotzwot.com/rssxl.php on http://www.cardsquad.com/bloggers/wil-wheaton/
to do it. Then I used http://tinyurl.com to make it shorter and more manageable.

Not positive it will work once Wil posts a second one at CardSquad, but we can tweak it at that time if need be. I *think* it will work though.

I am the hax0r! :)

Brian
http://myvogonpotery.com

Posted by: pipa at August 31, 2005 12:53 PM

Wil:

Keep the poker. I'm one of those who barely understands what you're talking about--I thought a blind was where you hid from ducks. But you get all excited and puppyish about it, and it makes for fun reading. I'd feel I was missing out if you weren't posting your poker triumphs and crashes. It also sounds like a hassle finidng your stuff on Card Squad, and I am certainly not planning on hanging out over there.

If people don't like the poker stuff, umm, guess what? They can just skip it! Close your eyes, folks, and it will magically go away!

Ok, ya big lug? Got it? Keep following your passions and please keep on posting them right here at..sniff sniff..WWDN (my wife thinks I am such a colossal nerd, and I need to keep proving it).

So, I'll say the magic word......Howard Lederer? Umm...river?...fold? Sheesh...I'm running out of words here....

Posted by: pazuzu at August 31, 2005 01:38 PM

In regards to your poker posts, there are also some of us who are just so inept at the game that trying to establish an interest has been a frustrating venture.

And yeah, going through old blog entries is truly a wonderful experience. For me, the reactions range from, "Now *that's* scimitar wit!" to "Wow, but I was in a bad mood that day" to "Crap, I didn't spell check that one" to "Whoah? I admitted to that online?"

Posted by: MadMonarchVoards at August 31, 2005 01:44 PM

Hey Wil (if you get this far down),

Don't know if you already read it, but a great blog for working writers is Neil Gaiman's: http://neilgaiman.com/journal/journal.asp

He posted all through the writing of his most recent novel, which was a great peek into the process, and he's very free with advice. His current interview in SFX talks about how he had to take 4 months off in the middle of his book to sort out why his characters were misbehaving and what to do about it. He certainly didn't sit smoking his pipe and contemplating his navel during that time, as he has a couple of movies coming out and short stories popping up all over the place.

I find it inspiring. Hope you do too. Keep up the good work and remember that even writers who have been doing it for a lo-ong time get frustrated and lack confidence at some point during almost every project.

SFX article: http://www.futurenet.com/sfx/features/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=37160&subsectionid=1201&ord=1486

Posted by: jwords at September 1, 2005 05:19 AM

Do You Want Kids With That? is a great, very catchy title. I'd definitely want to read that. I'm an English teacher, too, if that carries any weight.

Posted by: Dana Huff at September 1, 2005 08:26 AM

Wil, speaking of books, I don't know if you've seen this Slashdot post. The post's author suggests that you could bring Wesley Crusher back to life in print, in a way that no one else could. I would concur with that assessment, even though you'd have to work something out with Pocket Books to pull it off, and they may have given up on young Mr. Crusher as the rest of TPTB in the Paramount empire seem to have. But I think you could do it, and, thanks to the legions of monkeys out there, I think it'd sell. (I know I'd buy it.) Perhaps some of the untold stories from Mr. Crusher's Academy days, or what happened to him after he joined the crew of the Titan (post-Nemesis). Just thinking out loud...

Posted by: Erbo at September 1, 2005 10:00 AM

Just for the record, the hack I worked out for an RSS feed for Wil's posts at PokerSquad works. He posted another today and the feed picked it up. Just put this in your RSS aggregator:
http://tinyurl.com/cg53m

brian
http://myvogonpoetry.com

Posted by: pipa at September 1, 2005 10:28 AM

Wil, I need to ask a seasoned player--

So I play Texas No-limit every other week with a group of friends; the host (an otherwise good friend of mine) transforms into "Mr. Poker" and is making the game unbearable for me. He wears wrap-around sunglasses. He pointedly hurries (the other, semi-novice) players whenever there's a moment of hesitation or a forgotten blind. If there's a mis-deal, he throws his hands up and sighs very loudly. When some of the other (very interested, mind you) players forget the rank of a hand and have to check a cheat sheet, he says things like, "What are you going to do? C'mon, let's play the game."

Have you ever come up against someone who plays that way? And who is a friend of yours or at least is a normally good person when they're not playing cards? I'm at a loss.

Anyway, long time reader, I'm a fan of your acting and writing / weblog. Just thought I might gain some kind of insight here.

Shad

Posted by: stuttermonkey at September 1, 2005 09:31 PM