June 1, 2020
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” That’s how I feel about my writing.
Because I didn’t plan it. When I wrote Wolves’ Pawn, it was a one and done. It was fun, and then it was time to try something else. If you’ve been following me for a long time, you know the next book I wrote was supposed to be a different kind of paranormal romance, one featuring a librarian and a ghost. It didn’t turn out like that, because the characters objected. Instead, it became an almost-cozy mystery titled “The Marquesa’s Necklace.”
But I didn’t abandon the original theme. There might be a ghost in there somewhere. As well as a reference to Wolves’ Pawn. You’ll have to read carefully to find it.
And I fell in love with Harmony, my main character, before I finished writing Necklace, and knew there would be more books in the series. In fact, the fifth book, The Samurai’s Inro, is being released today. And each story has a reference to either the ghost or what became the Free Wolves series, or both. And yes, the first book became a series because the characters demanded it.
For the most part, the Free Wolves books stand on their own. There are overlapping characters, but the books can be read in any order. That was done on purpose. Someday, I might write more in that series. There are a couple of ideas floating around in my head.
The mysteries are different. Although each book is a separate mystery, with no cliffhangers, there’s a strong underlying story arch, and I suggest they be read in order. (Especially books 1 & 2. The other books are more solo stories)
Here’s a teaser from The Samurai’s Inro to give you a hint about the paranormal reference:
I’m in the planning stage for another series. I have to finish the Harmony series first, but I can see the possibility of including references to Harmony in the new books, just for the fun of it. It may be a couple of years before you see the first of those books. I’ve got to finish The Ranger’s Dog Tags.before I start those.
If I can carry it off, it will be quite the spiderweb I weave. It sounds like fun to try!
Since this post is appearing on release day, I can’t pass up the opportunity for promotion. Head over HERE for more information on the Samurai’s Inro and where you can get a copy.
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In the meantime, stay safe out there!
June 1, 2020
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
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Good luck with your launch day, P.J!
Thank you, Stevie.
Congratulations on your new book, Patricia. I was interested to read how you sort of fell into writing a series. It sounds similar to Richard’s experience.
Thanks!
Good luck with the new title, I can see that your characters are as opinionated as mine are, perhaps they’re related?
It would be fun to do a fake genealogy and find out!