"Man plans and God laughs" is currently, my favorite Yiddish proverb. My second favorite Yiddish proverb is "If Grandma had wheels she would be a wagon." (I just ran into that one searching for the origin of "Man Plans and God laughs") The reason that this is on my mind is that I'm trying to make a plan for 2021. But, honestly, I'm flinching like a hand shy dog over the whole thing. Every time I sit down to give it some thought, I wince and shy away, expecting the next cruel blow of fate.
Why not write a sequel to The Merchant Adventurer? You created and developed a cast of well defined characters, and a fun, romping storyline...and then apparently abandoned it all. I think that readers look to authors for "more of the same genre". People read Stephen King for horror stories, not comedy. They read Dean Koontz for eerie and bizarre stories, not sickly sweet romance. People search for new works from familiar authors because they want more of the same, not something entirely different, and in an alien vein. Your "Evil" series prove my point...the framework is consistent while the "adventures" of the characters are new and entertaining. But a reader/listener knows generally what kind of story to expect, and looks forward to jumping into that world you've created. Anyway, just my thoughts...
Just wanted to thank you for your incredible and oh so ridiculous books. And your e-mails are always read with relish (and sometimes a little mustard). To a much better 2021!
I have SOOOOO many thoughts, I wish I had the time to type them all up here. Any chance you have time to chat for 10-15 minutes some time? Drop me an email. jay@ofgnomesanddwarves.com. I'd love to discuss as I also have many plans for 2021. :)
Why not write a sequel to The Merchant Adventurer? You created and developed a cast of well defined characters, and a fun, romping storyline...and then apparently abandoned it all. I think that readers look to authors for "more of the same genre". People read Stephen King for horror stories, not comedy. They read Dean Koontz for eerie and bizarre stories, not sickly sweet romance. People search for new works from familiar authors because they want more of the same, not something entirely different, and in an alien vein. Your "Evil" series prove my point...the framework is consistent while the "adventures" of the characters are new and entertaining. But a reader/listener knows generally what kind of story to expect, and looks forward to jumping into that world you've created. Anyway, just my thoughts...
Just wanted to thank you for your incredible and oh so ridiculous books. And your e-mails are always read with relish (and sometimes a little mustard). To a much better 2021!
Really like the life and business thinking / analysis in this episode. Plus, Iām digging the GOT infographic. My two cents. Happy New Year brother!
I have SOOOOO many thoughts, I wish I had the time to type them all up here. Any chance you have time to chat for 10-15 minutes some time? Drop me an email. jay@ofgnomesanddwarves.com. I'd love to discuss as I also have many plans for 2021. :)