As I mentioned in my prior post, the latest Kid Sensation novel, Revelation, is finished. It is now in the hands of my editor, and - with the cover also done - this is normally the time period during which I enjoy a few days of down time before I start writing the next book.
Historically, I've typically known what the next book was going to be at this juncture. Frankly speaking, one novel is usually making more noise in my head than the others, crying to be "born." That's what happened with my previous book, Terminus (Fringe Worlds #1). The story had been in my mind for years and finally demanded to be released (in more ways than one).
If I were to go back to the pattern I initially established, a new Warden book usually follows on the heels of a Kid Sensation release, so having that next on the agenda would not be surprising. However, I'm severely tempted to buck the order. Not only do I have the outline of a new Fringe Worlds book essentially laid out, but I've also had the story of the character Mouse (from the Kid Sensation books) pretty much completed - at least in my head - for a while now. In fact, the Mouse book would probably be the quickest and easiest for me to finish. (Of course, none of this is meant to say that I don't have anything in mind for Warden #4, because I've got the groundwork for that one established as well.)
All in all, I'm blessed to have three series that can all be considered successful (although to varying degrees) and which have found audiences. Still, having to single one out for special treatment - even if only temporarily - feels a little like being in the Twilight Zone for me:
Oh well, I'll probably just see which I feel like writing on the day I wrap up my R&R and that will probably be the next novel. Hopefully it will be a book in one of the three aforementioned series, and not one of the many others that I've begun writing. (Speaking of which, I was actually inspired to put in a little work yesterday on a post-apocalyptic/dystopian novel that I started a while back.) However, I'm not making any promises at this point.
When you talk about Mouse, are you saying KS #5 or a novella or companion series, maybe highlighting various heroes and/or villains in that universe? Regardless, if that's what's clamoring to get out, I'd say go for it, then swing back over to Fringe Worlds and see where you go from there. The only reason to force a given series is if the hiatus from it has become so drawn out as to lose fans.
ReplyDeleteThe Mouse book would just be a companion novel to the Kid Sensation series. Right now, nothing's really clamoring for attention, which is unusual; normally, the next novel is screaming "Me! Me! Me!" in my head by now. But I'm not overly concerned; I've got most of the details for the next couple of books laid out already. (Heck, I've even got a good portion of Kid Sensation #5 already worked out.) It's really just a matter of deciding the order to write them in.
DeleteKid sensation is my favorite series of yours but I would really like to see more Fringe Worlds.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the first entry in the Fringe World series, and you can rest assured that more are coming.
DeleteWhen is the release date for ks#5? Please say 2016, please say 2016. I have read so many series over the last four years, but I have to say that your Kid Sensation series is my absolute favorite. Thank you so much for such a great series.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for being a fan. Believe it or not, I'm actually shooting for to release KS#5 in 2015 (and I hope I haven't jinxed myself by saying that). I've pretty much got the entire story laid out in my head; it's just a matter of condensing it all down to the written word.
DeleteThanks so much for being a fan. Believe it or not, I'm actually shooting for to release KS#5 in 2015 (and I hope I haven't jinxed myself by saying that). I've pretty much got the entire story laid out in my head; it's just a matter of condensing it all down to the written word.
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