Futurity 2

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Well, it's been a little while since I've posted something substantial on my blog other than the typical posts about e-books or giveaways or sales.

But I have not been idol. I haven't been able to work on any book projects in a while, well, maybe a dithering here or there but nothing engrossing, but I have been collecting some ideas for a sequel for Futurity.

Yes, I said it. Futurity II may be coming soon.

I've been struggling with writing a #2 for a while. So, I've been researching how to produce good sequels, and what a "good" sequel means. I stumbled upon a article here where it talks about the strengths and weaknesses of sequels and what to watch out for.

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Out of this article, I found three REALLY helpful things.

1. There HAS to be a need or a want for sequel from the fans. If no one wants a sequel and you write one anyway, well, you're writing for the air.

2. You need to love the characters and the story. If you don't and you're just writing something for the jingle than your fans will be sorely disappointed and your legacy as a story-teller WILL be tainted.

3. You need to have a new dynamic story for a sequel. It cannot be a bigger and better version of the first installment or same plot with different clothes. It must be different and stand on it's own, (i.e. Captain America: Winter Soldier).

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So, I'm keeping these in mind as I forge forward brainstorming a sequel.

And here are my answers to each criteria.

1. More people than not have begged for a sequel via reviews or through conversation. Good sign.

2. I do love my characters so much. The reason why I even wrote them was because I truly cared for them. I may get tired of the project off and on during editing and revising but that's to be expected. Check.

3. Do I have a new, dynamic, dramatic, fun plot yet? Sorta. I have at least one villain planned for the sequel (hint: Yellow Eyes in the Dark). I have a goal that the characters have to aim for. I hope to expand on the characters Leon, Jason, Rachel, and the illusive but memorable Keira. I hope to implement romance in this installment but no promises. So I have most of the raw material needed to write a sequel. But I still need to iron out details and need inspiration.

Prayers would be appreciated as I continue this journey into the world of Futurity. It's a big world and I just have to explore it.

As always, your support is so humbling. Thank you.

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