Quietude

I haven't said much about my possible third project because (a) I don't want to jinx it and (b) it's not entirely clear how it's going to work out. But I am working on it. I'll just say it has the potential to be a long-term project and not just one item.

Speaking of one item: watch for a surprise Feb. 11 regarding my e-books. Write it down. And don't forget, getting your tax refund is the perfect opportunity to buy a copy!

Updates

1. I have a meeting Friday with a contact on my newest project - will know more after that.

2. The Kickstarter.com attempt to raise money for the NFL book is going on. There's a link to it at the blog, for those of you reading this elsewhere.

3. Oh, and "Chronicles" is still out there! 

Kickstarting the NFL book

I have opened an account at Kickstarter.com to fund research and necessary photo purchases for the book about NFL stadium history, "The Fields Where We Used to Run." I'm trying to collect $2,500, which would mostly go to purchase copies of old photos. It would also fund postage for contacting other sources and possibly some travel. I have 60 days...hope I can cross the finish line! (And there will be rewards for some donors!)

No news, but news

No news: It's been quiet over the holidays. But if you got an Amazon, B&N or iTunes gift card, you can still get a copy of "Chronicles" at any of those site. And, of course, through Lulu.com, or through me (and have it signed!). It's also been quiet because of computer problems at home (in fact, I'm updating this at the library.)

I hope to have news soon on a major project regarding a new book about a notable Midwest tourism site. And that's all I will say for now.

Plans for the future

Not that I'm not wishing and hoping you'll buy a copy of "Chronicles," but ...

I have two plans for books in the coming year.

One is the aforementioned book on cat naming. I have not had good response from posts on cat message boards, etc., but I have saved what I got, and hope to get more.

The second - and this is my first public notice of it - is a book about the history of NFL stadiums. With so many new stadiums built, it's a good time to start looking back at the old ones. I plan to start a  Kickstarter.com account to get donations to purchase some photographic rights, cover postage to contact sources of material, and cover preliminary publishing costs (including sending some copies out to NFL figures for comments for the book cover).

Ideas are also welcome.

Finally, for the first time anywhere, my proposed title, borrowed from the Glen Campbell song "Galveston:"

"The Fields Where We Used To Run."

12 days of coupons

The good folks at Lulu.com are offering 12 days of coupons on orders. Check it and see if there's one that matches your book-buying needs! (And yes, you NEED my book...I'll be happy to hypnotize you if it will help!)

A request for readers

I'll be doing my own search, but if you know of any shots of pre-1970 NFL stadiums on Flickr or any other such site, please let me know. It's for a possible project that I plan to start after the playoffs. Thank you.