Everyone loves a good story --
One that engages
One that makes you feel
One that ends.
I started reading a book series a year ago, recommended by a friend, and 8 books in, I read the grand conclusion...only to learn there were an anticipated 8 more books to come. Over the next decade. (That number has since been upped and last I heard, it's supposed to be 22 books in total!!! !!!)
Ugh.
I don't know about you, but I would have waited for the whole thing if I'd known.
Some people prefer an ongoing story. Some want to have it all, right now.
Which are you?
And yet, there is joy in taking a journey, one episode at a time. Because writing and editing isn't enough, I've been elbow deep in video editing (and getting better all the time), writing descriptions, and scheduling posts out to the moon and back. Although I'm totally a consume-it-right-now girl, we're putting out a series. One minute at a time.
Our awesome co-hosts this month are Kate Larkinsdale, SE White, JS Pailly, Olga Godim, and Natalie Aguirre!
Happy 15 year anniversary, IWSG!!!
Today's question: Do you have a favorite character archetype you tend to gravitate toward in your writing?
Do I ever! The tortured, brooding hero is definitely a favorite (with religious/moral roots), as is the snarky female lead. Oh, and the geeky, misunderstood character. And the quiet, bullied underdog. And the righteous Javerts (justice seekers, for those not familiar with Les Miserables). --All those with a side of ridiculous support characters whose personalities are usually the opposite of my lead.
We're inviting friends to support an author this month through the hop. Unfortunately, about six months ago, my publisher pulled the first book in my series with the intent to repackage and rerelease. I don't have a date yet, but books 2 and 3 are still available, along with several anthologies I've contributed to. I'll list just my books and one anthology here.
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I use some of those character traits as well.
ReplyDeleteI also started a series that just never seemed to end. Gave up on it after a while.
I'm old enough to remember when books and shows were doled out one at a time so I'm still okay with that.
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