Extremely interested on reading of your plans! Best of luck, and, of course, hurry it up!!

I am an avid amateur ACW historian as well as a wargamer. I belong to the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society East, a group of about 5,000-7,000 folks from all over the Eastern US. We get together 3 times a year for 3-4 day convetions where we re-fight historical battles on carefully created ministure terrain using miniature figures. In most cases, we agaonize over accurate orders of battle and terrain detail.

I and a couple of friends plan on fighting Buford’s action at Brandy station. But we could use some help, especially on OOB and tactical maps.

Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated!

Regards,

Mike Pierce
Haymarket VA

Well, we’d better hurry up then! 🙂 We will very soon have an outline for these volumes complete, and as we’ve both mentioned, luckily we don’t have to start from scratch. Between Eric and I, we already have about 40-45,000 words on Brandy Station and Buford on July 1. This first volume will take the rest of the year to complete, but considering the magnitude I don’t think that’s too bad.

We will get there, we promise!

J.D.

I’ve written extensively about university presses here. My concern there is with marketing–or lack thereof.

Eric

The thought certainly has crossed my mind. The problem with the big boys is that without an agent, you don’t get in. I don’t have an agent, and frankly don’t want one. I’d rather stick with one of the smaller presses–that way, my book won’t be remaindered four months after it is released.

Eric

Thanks for your kind words. Unlike you, I’m not burdened by having to chase kids all over the earth, which makes it much easier to get things done.

Eric

One of my CW ancestors, PVT John Bowery, served in Company D, 3rd Virginia Cavalry, and was mortally wounded at Williamsport during the retreat. I hope to read all about it in your book! Cheers, Happy Fourth. My wife and I are about to celebrate our third consecutive 4th of July out of the United States. In Germany, it’s just another work day, but at least we get the day off!
Charles

Sounds like a sure fire winner. You have to be one of the best and most prolific Civil War historians of our time. Monroe’s Crossroads show your ability to move beyond your traditional Virginia cavalry base and now this Gettysburg work will cement your legacy.

Scott

It’s definitely a huge undertaking, but luckily between Eric and I, we’ve already written about 1/3 of this work. We have a terrific base on which to begin.

J.D.