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“…the narrative incorporates such epic twists that there is always plenty...
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?
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.
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.