Seumas Gallacher hosts author Tony McManus who informs us writers about book series. Since I am working on a series myself, this of course, is of enormous interest for me. And I’m sure I’m not the only one.
…as a writer of a crime thriller series myself, my pal Tony McManus‘s WURDS are of more than passing interest to me…
BRINGING THE CURTAIN DOWN
Though it may be a well-written prize winner, a one-off book, a stand-alone novel, has little chance of commercial success in today’s reading market. The mass of readers wants recurring heroes, protagonists who return to deliver the goods of more adventures. It’s something a reader can look forward to and feel comfortable with. Series novels are the thing. And looking back, reading of the army of fans who followed Arthur Conan-Doyle and eagerly awaited his latest Sherlock Holmes treat, I feel it’s always been so. Now it’s big time.
Series novels are invariably thrillers in the crime, mystery and espionage genres. Some come about by accident. They begin with a single book, which is then followed by another, perhaps a sequel, and then…
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Much to ponder here about creating a series that can endure over a long period. Thanks for sharing.
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It’s my pleasure. I enjoy reading what experts say about things that I’m doing currently… It’s all valuable information… useful and helpful.
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