I started writing the fantasy series in law school. Just a few chapters, pounded out on my crappy old Dell laptop, during my 2L year. And then came my last year of law school, the bar exam, law practice, and what seemed to be the total death of my creativity and good humor.
Then a friend encouraged me to start writing again. I gravitated towards the Undead Bar Association, using the superntarual to put a new twist on legal thrillers. But I didn't forget the fantasy series. I've been quietly working on it in the background. The plan was to publish the first few books of the Undead Bar Association series and then shop or self-publish the completed books of the fantasy series.
But something happened. I had
an idea for a new story, sort of space adventrue sci-fi a la steampunk. Really, I was just playing around. I'd hit a point with the
other two series where I was tired of editing and revising. So I
started writing something new, just for fun. Then I read a few excerts to my editor,
and she didn't hate it. Okay, she liked it. She laughed out loud at a couple of points. And I realized the steampunk trilogy could be something.
So here's where things stand. I have
material from the old blog to use as inspiration for new Undead Bar
Association books, plus physical research completed for several other
books in the series. The plan is to roll out one book in that series
every five months. Why so frequent? Because as a reader, I hate
waiting for the next book in the series. I don't think you should
have to wait any longer than necessary. Will I really be able to keep
up the pace? We'll see. Like I said, a lot of the work for future
books in the series is done. And I like my chances.
The fantasy series is still waiting
for publication. Each book in the series has a unique feel, but they
all have to fit into the main story arc. So I'm taking my time with
it. The first project I started will be the last one that I finish.
But the steampunk trilogy...
I'm moving forward with this. It's
going to be a big push, but I want to get the first book of the
steampunk trilogy published in January 2013.
Is it crazy to be working on three series at one time? No. More writers do it than you might think. And it's not crazy because I have a plan. I know that's no guarantee for success, but it's a dang good place to start.
I have a few different styles of book in my head, too. I'm excited to see what you have up your sleeve with the steampunk, so cool!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read yours! Congratulations on finishing your rough draft.
DeleteI LOVE Steampunk! I am currently working on a Steampunk trilogy as well and a Contemporary as well as a Paranormal Saga as well as multiple short stories. I think most writers do that, crazy or not, plan or not.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I can't wait to hear more about the steampunk!
Ah, the writing buffet. First we sample and nibble. Then we feast!
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