I love it when readers fire questions at me, but on my last blog they were lost among other comments and posts. I honestly think some of the questions would’ve started a really cool discussion, so I’m dedicating a special place for you to ask me things about the Sunset Rising series. Ask them here and I’ll answer to the best of my ability.
And no shananigans…keep it clean 😉
I just finished book 2 and loved it! I am all ready looking forward to book 3. When will that be?
No pressure, right? LOL! My hubby is back to work next week (he’s been off since his return from Afghanistan) so I will get my writing space back 🙂 It’s takes a bit of time to write a book, but I’m getting on it!
I’m in the middle of the 2nd book now and I was just curious as to how many books in the series are there going to be?
Good question, Tracy! My original plan for the series has always been to start with a trilogy that lays the foundation for a world I can continue to write about. The initial three books are about the struggle between the Pit and the Dome and follow Sunny and Jack. But there’s a whole other world beyond the valley…and who knows what we’re going to find 😉
Well, all I can say is I loved book 2 but I really thought it was going to be more of a show down. But I liked the way you got to the point. Sometimes it’s very annoying when an author drags something out. I love the twist at the end and I can see where you might be going with the story line. I can’t wait for book 3!! So tell your hubby to get back to work so you can write. !!! (Just joking) And thanks for the response.
I started Sunset Rising thinking that there were only going to be two books. So after finishing the second book I nearly had a heart attack. Thankfully I found your blog and know that there will be more! I don’t really have a question, I just wanted to say thank you for writing these amazing books!!! I absolutely can’t wait for the next one!
Thank you Alecia!! I’m working on the third book 🙂
Who did your covers??? 🙂
Hey V.M. – Nathalia Suellen did the covers (click on her name to see her gallery). She’s an award winning cover artists and has done a lot of work for the big 5 and indies alike. She’s amazing to work with as well. I can’t say enough good things about her!
I’m enjoying your series Susan. Spoiler alert……………………………………………………. I agree, I can see where there is a whole other world now that you have opened the door for Sunny and Jack to explore beyond the Dome… First we need to find out if Sunny is going to have to “go it alone” ..sigh… poor Jack…I’m so curious about the mountain people. How did they survive for 200 years post bomb? How did they use the technology that was left behind for them…You gave us a glimpse.. Time to get writing… LOL… holiday is over. We’re all left dangling here… But take your time and don’t give in to fan pressure.. I want a bigger grittier book. You just keep getting better.
Thanks so much, Gail! I’m madly writing book 3, but I’m a methodical writer so it takes me longer than most, I think. I also intend to put the next book through a more strenuous proofreading process…
I absolutely loved the first two books and am anxiously awaiting the third! After my Divergent trilogy experience, please, please don’t kill off either main character! 🙂 I can’t wait for the 3rd book…or more!
Would I do THAT to you guys….?!
Hello!
I absolutely LOVE Sunset Rising and Worlds Collide, and I’m so exited to hear that you’re working on a third book! I guess my question is: do you have a date/year in mind of when it’ll be released? Also, will it be a trilogy or more? I can’t contain my excitement for it 😀 Thanks!
Hi Sara! Thank you so much for all your beautiful words – they have truly put a smile on my face 🙂 I’m really happy you enjoyed both SR and WC. I’m currently working VERY HARD on book 3, tentatively titled “New World Order” and I’m shooting for a January 2015 release. And that’s not far away – Yikes!! I better get back to writing. I’ll keep updating here on my blog.
Hi I am from Spain, and I would like to read your book because the synopsis has captivated me.
When will go out books in Spanish?
Hi Andrea,
Great question and, unfortunately, one I can’t answer right now. I’m an independent author and my books are currently only in English. To get the series distributed to other countries, I would need to find an agent willing to help me with that. I’d love to have them available in Spain, but unfortunately only the ebook versions are available from Amazon. I will definitely make a special post should distribution ever expand to a global market 🙂
Thank you so much for your interest in the Sunset Rising series!!
Hi Susan, thanks for a great series. When do you think you will kick off the P.I.T series?
Hi Kristy! And thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the series 🙂
I’ve already been writing the first book of the P.I.T series (I like that name – good call!) only in my head so far. I took a bit of time off writing, but now I’m back at it. I’m penning a stand alone with the thought of becoming a hybrid author (if an agent might like to rep me, that is). When that’s done, I’ll be writing about PIT. There’s a lot to write about… an upcoming arranged marriage between Ted Kenner and Willow; Sunny and Jack are about to become parents; what the heck is up with Reyes and Hayley?!; and will Summer ever be content? Mmmm… now I want to go write!!
I just finished the series and read all the satellite stores and I have loved every minute of them. Have you ever considered writing any part of Sunset Rising from Jack’s POV? I find his character to be fascinating as he was able to adapt so quickly. I would love to get a better insight into his change in Sunset Rising. Thanks!
Hi Erin! Sorry for my late reply. I’ve been in New York City with two thousand other authors at the RWA15 Nationals 🙂
I actually did consider rewriting Sunset Rising from Jack’s POV, and went as far as writing the first chapter. Although I loved writing from Sunny’s POV, Jack was struggling to adapt and the only way I could show that was through Sunny’s eyes. During the writing process, I envisioned Jack down in the coal mines being bullied by Reyes and all the others, and then coming upstairs to Sunny and making like nothing happened. He had his golden future and easy lifestyle ripped away, betrayed by the woman he was using. Perhaps when I’m writing the P.I.T series, I’ll do one on Jack and put some flashbacks in. Thanks for the suggestion Erin!!
See, this is why I love hearing from my readers – you’re all so inspirational <3
I just finished your trilogy in about four days. loved it so much! I always enjoy this type of story line but your writing style, characters, and the world you have created are amazing. I can’t wait to see more books from this world.
Wow, thanks so much Jackie!! Thanks so much for getting in touch and sharing that with me. You made my weekend 🙂
Hello, I hope you are well! Are you working on any new projects? Love the series and can’t wait to see what you come out with next!
Hi Ellen! You’re probably wondering why it took me so long to respond. Well, I just did a cross-Canada move this summer! After the movers packed up our house, we hit the road in our minivan and drove to the west coast, across northern Ontario, up to Edmonton, through the Rockies, down into Vancouver, and then crossed the Salish Sea. It was quite a trip. And now I’m in my new home, my boxes are slowly getting unpacked, and my computer is up and running. Time to get back into writing, picking up where I left off. I’ll keep you updated as I make progress! Thanks for checking in on me <3
Rereading the series! When will something new be out?
Fingers crossed for March 2017!