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The SEQUEL

7/13/2022

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First, thank you to all of you who have read The Quantum Contingent. I hope you enjoyed the book. I know I enjoyed the journey of creating it. I had lots of help. One of the common questions I get is, ‘Are you going to write another book?’ And the answer is yes! I do want to write a sequel. I’ve finally learned a little about how this entire process works, so I may as well take my learnings and try again. It should be easier the second time, right? The next book will be a sequel. It will be more complicated than The Quantum Contingent because it will take place in two time periods. (I don't want it to be too easy) First, it will take place shortly following the end of The Quantum Contingent in 2029. In addition, it will have an entangled timeline from 2049… twenty years later. This will allow me to stretch some technology limits to almost sci-fi levels. I’ll still try to achieve a sense of realism, but as a result will explore technologies much more advanced than those in The Quantum Contingent. For example, I’ll take the metaverse beyond the simple virtual reality conference rooms of 2028. My question for you, is what technologies do you want to see? Are there locations around the globe you’d like me to cover? I’ve started the book. (but don’t have that one year retirement anniversary deadline hanging over me this time) I’ve got some fundamental plot points laid out and have some good locations that I didn’t include in the first book. I even have close to 5000 words written. So, I think it will be a reality. I just don't know when.

The photo below is from one of the new locations in the sequel. Does anyone know where it is from?
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Anyway, if you have any thoughts, I’m all ears. Thanks for listening.

​Greg
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Zach
7/14/2022 01:12:35 pm

Greg, my 'dump' of ideas:

Idea on Technologies :
1) 5G
2) AR
3) AV
4) Not sure if u have a car chase or smart city but :
- Smart IOT
- Vehicle to network (V2N)
- Vehicle to vehicle (V2V)
- Vehicle to cloud (V2C)
- Vehicle to pedestrian (V2P)
- Self/Shared Autonomous Driving
- Delivery Drones (food/goods)

Places :
- Germany (AutoBahn)
- Ireland / Scotland/ England (Any Castle)
- Golf Course, Beach, Cigar Lounge

Music : Bagpipes (I pay the pipes, so if you need inspiration or a good tune please ask. FYI, never tell a piper to play a song, we play 'tunes'

I am wicked excited to see what u come up with,
Zach

If you need help with any above, pleasee

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Greg link
7/14/2022 01:30:11 pm

Thanks Zach! Some great ideas, i will be sure to use several! Hope all is well with you!

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