Comments on: Tough decision finally made, or, how I ditched 45,000 words, just like that #MondayBlogs #amwriting #writingcommunity

By: Georgia Rose

Georgia Rose — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:43:13 +0000

In reply to Terry Tyler. That sounds like you've bridged the gap well there, T. I would like to use the story in the future but, like you say, add a twisty bit to it to make it fit, otherwise you're quite right it will be one of those books where readers are wondering when they are ever going to get to the thrilling bit. I've been in that position and I'm really not a fan of it. Also looking forward to going on holiday (cross fingers!) this year so I can have a catch up blitz on your books. :-)

By: Terry Tyler

Terry Tyler — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:55:36 +0000

Hard, hard! I agree with you, though. Readers know what they expect from you, and they might think ‘is that it?’ if the book contains no dark thrilling bits!

I am writing the last of my dystopian/post apoc books for a while as I don’t have anything new to say, right now, once I have finished Megacity (Book 3 after Hope and Wasteland). But as The Visitor combined the post apoc and the murder mystery/psych thriller type bit of my books, I have decided to go with the ‘just psych thriller’ bit for my next one – hoping that TV will bridge the gap!!!! Cross fingers…!!

Maybe one day you could keep the story but add in a bit of dark stuff to give it more oomph?

By: Georgia Rose

Georgia Rose — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:57:11 +0000

In reply to Barb Taub. Oh, if doubt is paralysing a writer of your calibre, Barb, then I don’t feel so bad. Thanks! Never say never. At least it’s there if I ever want to revisit. BTW, I hope I’m on your list of ARC readers? I emailed a while ago but feel it might have gone astray.

By: Barb Taub

Barb Taub — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:47:47 +0000

I really sympathise with your painful decision. I’m in the middle of the last book in my series and I’ve been paralysed with doubt.

But I think you might come back to your 45k words again. If it’s a good story and you like the characters, it might still find its audience. And I know of several writers who do different genres under a slightly (or completely) different name.

For now, congratulations on being ahead of schedule!