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Mine's a little different. I draw them out. Somehow being able to visualize them on paper.... their stories start to unfold right in front of me...

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That's awesome foresight. And yeah, I'll take copies :)

Interesting... Seems like your approach is very tactful. How much time passed between releases if I may ask. And did that matter for you?

Can you sequel stand alone?

The first book does stand on its own. But when writing the sequel, I'm wondering how much callbacks I need to do to the first book. From a reader's perspective, I'm wondering if it'll be annoying or they'd appreciate it. Maybe it's more a function of how much time passed between releases?

Yeah. It's a tough balancing act not to reveal what could be considered spoilers too. It's tough.

When it comes to sequels, what's your opinion on backstories already covered in the earlier book? Hate it because it's a waste of time? Love it because it saves having to re-read earlier books?

God of vengeance. Any being in creation that gets wronged can call upon me and at the moment of it's highest grievance I will answer and avenge them. Plants, animals, any wronged being craving vengeance shall find it.

Yeah, the interpersonal relationships are a given. The question of romance was geared towards marketability. Sounds like it's worth it to squeeze it in somewhere, purely from a buzz standpoint.

True. In one of my WIPs where I'm undecided on whether to incorporate some romance, I could just drop some hints, and let the readers do the rest, it seems.

Yeah. Fair points. That may be why I've seen a few that feel manufactured. Just there to be there. Not even sure if people mind that much.

Have you stayed engrossed in a story even when there were zero romantic angles? Or do you think a hint of romance always enhances a story in some fashion.

I think it could work if you have vicious vampires for contrast. Then the reason for the peculiar behavior can add more development to the character. I think a cute trait will be if the character had a 'cute' hobby like gardening or something. Horticulture is endearing, I think.

Personally, I don't mind as long as it is well done. Sometimes being handicapped by certain "Thou shalt nots" can be detrimental to a powerful narrative.