Suspense Thriller, and Writing the Next Book in a Series
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In this episode 339, we feature Jennifer Herrera’s debut novel The Hunter, “a thriller with depth.” We learn from author and publishing executive Rick Bleiweiss about the unique challenges of writing the second book in a series. And we have book recommendations, and more!
Today’s Featured Authors
Jennifer Herrera Time Stamp: 4:28
The Hunter is a suspense novel that follows a former detective as she investigates three mysterious drownings in a small Ohio town, only to come up against generations of secrets— including her own. Publishers Weekly calls Jennifer Herrera “a writer to watch.”
Rick Bleiweiss Time Stamp: 43:52
From Rick Bleiweiss’s blog post “The Difference Between Writing the First and Second Books in a Series” we take the following points:
- Writing the second book in a series can be deceptively difficult! There are new considerations like tighter deadlines, audience expectations, and balancing efficiency with making the book stand alone.
- Many of the challenges of writing the second book in a series are relevant for any writer working on a second book.
- When marketing a book in a series, you have to determine if it’s better to market that book individually or focus on the series as a whole and drive readers to the first book.
- As you grow as a writer and learn your characters, you can aim to make each book in the series better than the last.
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 36:08
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip, part one in a series on The So-Called Rules of Writing.
Elevator Pitches:
Thanks to Ellen Lopez for sharing an elevator pitch for Raising Julie.
Community Updates:
Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 53:14
Hannah recommends:
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Sarah recommends:
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Landis recommends:
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
Jump at the Sun by Alicia D. Williams
Community Voices:
Reita Pendry, who recently joined our street team, gave the following feedback: “I enjoy the podcasts and I support the work of Charlotte Readers Podcast. CRP gives writers a way to get the word out about their work and it gives the community a way to learn about authors in every part of the writing world. Such a valuable resource, and I want to do my small bit.” Thanks, Reita!
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