I have considered writing a sequel to my novel Red Kite for a while but it was only the other day that I gained inspiration from the landscape and started penning a few ideas for the next story.
It may sound a little adventurous when I haven't even got the first book out there yet but by walking in this incredible environment, I couldn't stop getting ideas for a sequel and had to grab my notebook to write something down.
The photo above is Catherton Common near to the Clee Hill. Catherton is a wild, rugged landscape covered with mysterious bogs and pools that only the dragonflies can negotiate with ease.
I kept seeing my main character here, perhaps a few years later on from Red Kite. I haven't made my mind up yet how I would do it but it was so exciting, like he had followed me to explore this wilderness for a while, testing the water as to whether he wants to spend time here or not.
I know I must concentrate on my first novel right now as I am still a long way of getting it published on kindle but it feels great to think I may just have another story growing out there on the Common.
Lovely to have something to plan for, look forward to, I am longing to write my adult novels but have four sequels to write first!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Carole - four sequels! That would terrify me! Yes, it is great to have something to look forward to.
DeleteI like the idea of leaving a novel to 'grow' in a special place, whilst you finalise the first one.
ReplyDeleteHi Simon,
DeleteYes, I think that I planted an idea up there for the future. I feel that I can leave it there to grow slowly until I have the time to nuture it.
Really enjoying the blog and the progress of Red Kite: looking forward to reading it one day xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth, it is taking a long time as I am not very good on the I.T side of things. It does feel great to be doing something with it at last though. xxx
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