Whenever a book gets finished and published, there is a period of euphoria for the author, followed by a serious scrutiny of the initial sales figures to see if the effort was worthwhile ... and then one begins to ask oneself the question 'Well, what next?'
Having had a chat with David Crook, I know that he is already thinking about what book he wants to write next and that I will be involved in that project, but what will my next writing projects be?
I have two in mind.
Firstly, a second PORTABLE WARGAME COMPENDIUM looks like it might be a very feasible project, and I already have several things that I would like to include in it.
Secondly, I'd like to revisit my PORTABLE WORLD WAR II WARGAME rules, specifically with the Eastern Front/Great Patriotic War in mind. I already have a campaign map and system in place, and a working set of rules that need a bit of tweaking. What I need to do is to bring them together in a more coherent way than they are at present.
I would like to pursue these two writing projects whilst finishing off my Belle Époque and Franco-Prussian War of 1810 projects, both of which I have rather ignored of late due to my need to concentrate on getting THE PORTABLE IRONCLADS WARGAME published and dealing with my ongoing cancer treatment.
These are pretty ambitious goals to try to achieve over the next twelve months, but I'd rather set goals to work towards than just bumbling along flitting from unfinished project to unfinished project.
Bob,
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you have set yourself a guiding Plan to work towards...I'm sure that the Ironclads book will go well- it is a very interesting topic. I've been chipping away at my Mystic Horizons Project for the past eight weeks- time has gone rather quickly and now I've found the stage has been reached when I can enjoy the games on offer with the figures and models I have made and completed. Best Wishes. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteThe book seems to be selling as well as we hoped, and sales have already exceeded 100 copies.
I’ve been following your latest project with great interest, and I can foresee you having lots of fun with it for some time to come.
Keep safe and keep well,
Bob
Bob,
DeleteThank you for the reply. I've been trying to devise another project- some ideas so far though nothing settled yet- I'd like to do some more sculpting of miniatures though the cost of casting them is prohibative. I'm finding it rather hard to design everything so I guess I should give it some time- eventually I'll get there. Glad to hear the Ironclads Book is selling well. Cheers. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteTake your time before deciding on your next project … and it will no doubt emerge in due course.
All the best,
Bob
More Portable WW2 Gaming? Yes please!
ReplyDeleteJWH,
DeleteYou’ll be pleased to know that I’ve already begun work on the draft text of what will be a melding of HEXBLITZ and the PORTABLE WARGAME.
All the best,
Bob
They all sound good. Looking forward to all of it!
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteI’ve got to work hard if I’m going to get near to matching your output!
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob -
ReplyDeleteA rebuke to the bumbling flitter - or is it flitting bumbler - that I am with unfinished projects all over the place. Maybe I ought to resolve to finish at least some of them before 2023 is out!
I'm looking forward to reading more of your blogspot during that time. And, if you're looking for a play tester for your 'Portable Barbarossa', I'm your man!
Cheers, and have a happy new year, won't you.
Ion
Archduke Piccolo,
DeleteAs I enjoy reading about all your projects - regardless of whether they are in limbo, in progress, or finished - I’ll look forward to whatever you write about during 2023.
I’ll certainly send you any draft rules that I write for play.resting or general comments.
Have a great New Year,
Bob
Good luck with all the coming projects for 2023, and best wishes for the coming news year, may you have a restful and prosperous year.
ReplyDeleteStephen Smith,
DeleteThank you for your best wishes and may I wish you and yours a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob
It's amazing considering your health, how you have the energy to keep racking up these projects. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteNundanket,
DeleteHaving things to do helps me to cope with my health problems.
All the best,
Bob
I look forward to seeing the WW2 output. Will it be readily applicable to theatres other then the Eastern Front?
ReplyDeleteCheers Simon
Simon,
DeleteThe rules are going to be operational-level rules and I would hope that they should be adaptable for other theatres of war.
All the best,
Bob
Good for you, Bob, I like your ambitious targets! Wishing you a very Happy New Year, and a successful one!
ReplyDeleteDavid in Suffolk,
DeleteI intend to aim high ... and if I don't achieve everything I set out to do, it will not be for want of trying!
I hope that you have a great 2023!
All the best,
Bob