First off, thanks to everyone who voted and commented in my recent poll about series–what makes you keep reading, and what makes you stop reading series. I like polls, so I’ll be doing another one soon.
Second, I want to congratulate Toni for voting and commenting on my poll about series. Please comment or email me (petra.lynn77 @ gmail.com) to claim your prize–an e-book of Shifting Gears, m/m paranormal romance.
As an author with just one published work, and another in progress, I run the risk of boring visitors here with talk of the same book over and over. I certainly do not want to do that! But I would like to know what readers are looking for with a series. I know what I like to read, but I’m realizing my idea of a perfect story is far from what others want to read!
I’m getting mixed reviews for Shifting Gears. That’s fine. I’m learning my way to being a better writer. I didn’t tell the whole story of either character or put lots of information about the shifters. Those are ideas I am spending more time on the sequel. For me, a series with the same main characters reveals more information about them as the series goes on. I’m hoping readers like Gray and Kenton enough to want to read more about their separate pasts and about their shared future.
What makes a great series for you? Please take the poll and be entered to win a copy of Shifting Gears! You’ll need to leave your email address or FB contact in a comment, since the poll is not collecting any contact information. Thanks.
[multiple choice ok]
Extra credit:
I’ll keep the poll open but I’ll choose a winner for the book on Sunday, Feb 24.
Feel free to discuss further in comments. I love to hear your opinions and what you like/don’t like about popular book series. Thanks!