
A recent conversation I had with my brother-in-law and sister was about this very subject and how deciding to write a fantasy series takes more time than you can possibly imagine. Our topic was the new book in the George R R Martin series, (The Game of Thrones) and how his last book took 5 years to come out and we hope that his next book doesn't take as long. Scotte (my sister's husband) made a very good point, George Martin wants the book to be consistent with the rest of his story and ring true with the world he has created, so therefore it takes extra time.
So true, especially since my sister and I have run into a few places where we weren't consistent and needed to go back over the 200 pages we just went over. Whew! It is a lot of work!
Now, after half way through the edits, we are going back to square one. I know, I know, when will this book get published. But it shouldn't take to much extra time and I am sure the book will be out by springtime. It's a matter of making an outline and keeping track of the story.

My sister is such a doll and volunteered to type up the 'chart' we are going to use for our outline. And, my husband is going to make us a huge board to tack it up in front of us so this never happens again.
It shouldn't take us but a week or so to be back to where we were in the edits, and I am sure it will make the book even better for our readers. So, therefore we all have to be patient, but I think in the end, this book is going to be very well put together. I believe you will enjoy it and want to continue reading the series.
Again, thanks to all my friends and family out there that have been supportive of me and my novels. I do think you'll find that it was worth the wait!
Until Thursday, have a great week and don't forget to vote! This is a very important election!
Love, Lisa
All that editing will set your book on a higher level. It's definitely worth it, and I especially appreciate that you said you're doing it to give your readers the best book you can put out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa for the encouragement and appreciation, I know you can relate! Also, thanks for being so supportive, I appreciate you!
DeleteYou go girls! I know it will all be worth it. I love your story already (tell Jack, Simon says hi). Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Robin
Thanks Robin and I agree! Jack says hi back and I hope that you are putting more energy in Simon, he needs to tell his story!
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