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  1. morticiaknight
    morticiaknight at |

    Congrats TJ!!!! I did the same thing last year – I think mine was January eightish or something – and I still have many pants-less days, sprinkled with bouts of ‘holy shit, what was I thinking?’ and ‘thank God I’m not at that hellhole anymore’ moments. It’s a roller coaster ride, but dammit, It’s YOUR roller coaster ride.

    You’re going to be amazing at it 🙂

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  2. Brianna Kadet
    Brianna Kadet at |

    You are one of my favorite authors. I can’t tell you what a difference you have made in my life. I personally am so glad to know that you’re coming out with so many new books. I hit the amazon pre order button immediately when I see your name even without reading the synopsis. Good luck in your new un-cubicle life! Are you planning on any updated books to BOATK?

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  3. Fatin Saboor
    Fatin Saboor at |

    Good for you TJ?????????? Follow your passion and you will always be successful.

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  4. younela
    younela at |

    You will be AMAZING and Pantless!

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  5. JJ
    JJ at |

    That’s awesome. I’m a jobless too. Not because I sell millions of books, but because I’m done with the rat race. If all you want to do is write, that’s what you should do. Good luck and you can do it!

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  6. jenf27
    jenf27 at |

    Wishing you much happiness and success! We will need pix of Breadbox. 😉

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  7. Dianne
    Dianne at |

    I will be buying your books, for as long as you write them!

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  8. HumbleBe
    HumbleBe at |

    Awesome! Congrats for daring to take the step 🙂 Love your books so far and looking forward to continue following you. Will be intressting to see if this change in your life will change something in your wrinting style!

    Have a wonderful day and I want proof of the beard!!!
    Hugs

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  9. Glenda deKruif
    Glenda deKruif at |

    TJ you are so right to do this now while you’re young enough because you do because if you don’t you will have regrets later On you’re an amazing writer I have not read anything of yours that I have not absolutely liked loved cried and screamed pulled out my hair etc. etc. and room to have my family look at me like I’m nuts but that’s OK because I was happywith your books so just keep doing what you’re doing will keep writing and you’ll see how great it’s going to be.

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  10. Michael Martinez
    Michael Martinez at |

    Congratulations! Good luck with the writing. I know the books will do just fine. The real question is, do you have a plan for when you start to plan and think things are about to go totally south? You need to have a plan for that. Oh and keep pants by the door. You never know who will ring your bell, try to sell you Girl Scout Cookies, or come begging for your vote. When the religious types ring the bell it is perfectly acceptable to answer the door totally naked and holding a cocktail.
    Have fun. I’ll be waiting for all the new books, especially when they come out on audio. Commuting is so much more fun with an audio book.

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  11. dawnsister
    dawnsister at |

    Yay, TJ as a full time writer=more stories from him. I am looking forward to seeing your well cultivated beard.

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  12. Donna Proffitt
    Donna Proffitt at |

    Already pre-ordered but through Barnes & Nobles — which you somehow left off. Way to go Tj!!

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  13. Brenda
    Brenda at |

    TJ writes books = me buying, reading, and LOVING books = $$ so TJ can quit job and write more books FT = more books to buy, read, and LOVE = WIN WIN WIN!!! 🙂

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  14. Wendy Stone
    Wendy Stone at |

    I’m crying with happiness for you. You write it and we will read it <3

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  15. Amanda
    Amanda at |

    Good luck! You’re brilliant and brave. I’d buy a copy of the dictionary if you wrote it. You make me feel good when I ready our work. Much love!

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  16. Rosana Paes
    Rosana Paes at |

    I am so happy for you. It will be awesome. And I am happy because now we will have more books. Yeyyy. I already preordered the book. As we are in this. Can I pre order The Lightning-Struck Heart 2 too? Good Luck

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  17. geboyd30
    geboyd30 at |

    Rimming behind a Mexican food restaurant. Who does that??? And why do I want to read about it?

    Glad you took the plunge to be a bearded, painless wonder. Don’t forget the goofy socks and sandals to complete the look.

    And yeah, we need to see the beard. 🙂

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  18. H.B.
    H.B. at |

    Congrats! Changing your routine/starting something new is always a bit daunting but it’ll be a nice change =)

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  19. Brandon Witt
    Brandon Witt at |

    So, so, so, so excited for you! The best thing I’ve ever done was leaping into writing full-time and I’ve never been so scared. More so every single day.
    You’re going to be amazing. Hell, you already are amazing! AND, I’m totes jealous because you have no reason be to scared. You got this! 🙂

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  20. simplieme2
    simplieme2 at |

    I’m doing a happy dance for you!!! You are going to be a fabulous pant-less,non-rat racing doing what you want to do HAPPY full time writer! YAY, TJ! Just YAY!!!

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  21. Giuliana Demontis
    Giuliana Demontis at |

    Congratulations TJ….You are the best!!! You will be happier for sure !!!!! I love all of your books and I look forward to reading your new books … so write write and write everyday!!!! You deserve a lot of happiness and serenity ….. Good luck ? (Sorry for my english but i’m Italian and i don’t speack it very well)…

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  22. Mia
    Mia at |

    I effing love this post!!!! I’m SO excited for you xx

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  23. Kendra Patterson
    Kendra Patterson at |

    Congrats TJ for doing what a lot of us never had the guts to do. Go pantless and be happy. I’m off to pre-order The Queen and I’m going to pick up How to be Normal to show my support. Looking forward to many more books from you. Good luck and happiness! 🙂

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  24. octobercountry
    octobercountry at |

    I’m proud of you for making the change! And if being a full-time writer doesn’t work out for you in the end? Hey, no big deal—you would never have known what it was like if you hadn’t tried it, so you can be happy with your decision. (But—if you do decide to take on any sort of “regular” job later, even if it’s only part-time, maybe you’ll be able to find something in another field, as compared to the work that was driving you crazy.)

    Hey, good luck! And yes, I’m very much looking forward to the next book; I’ve had it pre-ordered for weeks!

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  25. Kendra
    Kendra at |

    I am so impressed, jealous, and proud of you for making this move. You will do what’s best for you and I will continue to read all your books. Thanks for being awesome!

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  26. Jesi Lea Ryan
    Jesi Lea Ryan at |

    As an author/insurance underwriter, I am so fucking happy (read: jealous as hell) for you right now. Congrats on no pants, and we expect pix of the beard. And the dog.

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  27. Heather
    Heather at |

    I’m so proud of you! I promise to continue buying all of your books. Cheers to living your dream!!!

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  28. Cristina S
    Cristina S at |

    Good for YOU, TJ!!!
    That May scare, sure, but it Is an opportunity to do what you love, full time. Don’t think you’ve lost that safety net, think of it as an adventure which translates into more stories and adventures to share with your readers. Your readers loves you, and loves your storys, and we will not let you down.
    So enjoy it, man.
    And pants are optional
    Lot of kisses

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