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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

On Writing Series and a Secret Revealed #IWSG

Today I'm over at Denise Covey's blog talking about my experience writing a series. Please pop on over and check it out.

I will also have a mention on Literary Rambles with the release of Wielder's Fire, the conclusion to my Wielder's Storm trilogy.

And last week I was with the wonderful Diane Burton. If you missed that, then you can check it out here.

The IWSG question of the month: Writers have secrets! What are one or two of yours, something readers would never know from your work?

While Wielder's Prize is my debut epic fantasy novel, and the Wielder's Storm trilogy is my debut series, they are not the first novels I wrote. I previously wrote (but did not publish) an extensive fantasy series set in the same world about a girl named Galia. She features in the Wielder's Storm series as Gley. All her secrets are revealed in this series. And I hope to publish it this year. However, because I wrote it many years ago, it needs a major rework and tidy up. I can't just throw it out there. I want it to be as good as the Wielder's Storm trilogy, and I'm super excited about it. So, shhh, it's a secret...

What's your secret? What have you been reading or writing lately? 

Don't forget to pop on over to Denise's for more on writing a series.

This post was written for the IWSG. Every first Wednesday of the month, members post on their blogs about their writing insecurities or offer some encouragement to others. If you are new to the IWSG or want to learn more, then please go HERE.
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51 comments:

  1. Cathrina ConstantineJune 3, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    I like your secret. I'm reading and enjoying Wielders Curse and I've recently met Gley!

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  2. Denise Covey June 3, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    I'm happy to host you today and it's awesome that you're on Literary Rambles. Natalie is so generous. Missed the Diane Burton appearance. Was just there.
    Exciting that you're dusting off another of your works. I can see myself doing that too, but yeah to the major rewrites.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 3, 2020 at 2:12 PM

      My writing has changed since those first books, as has the world, the genre... everything. But the bones are still there and I'm excited to dive in.
      Thanks again, Denise.

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughJune 3, 2020 at 7:42 PM

    So more of those stories are coming? Excellent!

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  4. L. Diane WolfeJune 3, 2020 at 9:01 PM

    You've grown since then as a writer and I'm sure there is a lot of cleanup on that older story now.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 4, 2020 at 9:08 AM

      Less than I thought on the writing side, more than I thought on the story side ;)

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  5. Natalie AguirreJune 3, 2020 at 9:15 PM

    Awesome that you are going to pick up that old manuscript and whip it into shape. I have one like that too that I want to do the same with some day.

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  6. Madeline Mora-SummonteJune 3, 2020 at 9:27 PM

    Good luck with the major revision! It'll be a lot of work, but it will be worth it.

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  7. LizaJune 3, 2020 at 10:04 PM

    Good secret revealed. Best wishes in the polishing.

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  8. J.Q. RoseJune 3, 2020 at 10:05 PM

    Congrats on your new release and completion of the trilogy. I'm sure you have grown as a writer, so re-working your older unpubbed series is going to take a lot of time. Be patient.
    JQ Rose

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 4, 2020 at 9:10 AM

      That's the trick...I will definitely work on my patience ;)

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  9. Toi ThomasJune 3, 2020 at 10:55 PM

    Wow, thats pretty cool. You got this out nicely and are already working on a spin-off series. I think it's cool that you are reworking an older character.

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  10. Jemi FraserJune 3, 2020 at 11:44 PM

    That's so exciting!!! Looking forward to it!

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  11. Jacqui Murray--Writer-TeacherJune 4, 2020 at 1:25 AM

    It is awe-inspiring to see all three of the books together, isn't it? I love that look! Congrats on this new book and the completion of the trilogy.

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  12. David Powers KingJune 4, 2020 at 1:32 AM

    I too have a finished trilogy that was my first books, and they need a serious revamp if I'm to do anything with them. Best of luck to you, and congrats on your debut series! :)

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  13. emaginetteJune 4, 2020 at 1:54 AM

    I've written ten books. None of them publish worthy, but I can't let them go either. They are proof of my learning process. As bad as they are, I'm still proud of them. :-)

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 4, 2020 at 9:25 AM

      Exactly!! I couldn't possibly publish my next series as it stands, but I can see how to fix it.

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  14. Tyrean MartinsonJune 4, 2020 at 2:36 AM

    Great secret! I'm looking forward to reading more.

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  15. AnonymousJune 4, 2020 at 4:03 AM

    Congrats on your latest release! And so exciting that you're resurrecting a languishing manuscript to carry on the story. My first finished book is awful. I'm moving on. Perhaps I'll pull it out in a few years with a fresh view. Or burn it. One of those. ;-)

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 4, 2020 at 9:27 AM

      Burning sometimes works too. I've done that... and will burn portions of the old manuscript I plan to fix.

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  16. Nick WilfordJune 4, 2020 at 4:41 AM

    Congrats! It's exciting to hear Gley's story will continue. Very intriguing character.

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  17. Carol KilgoreJune 4, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    Congrats! Going over -->

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  18. cleemckenzieJune 4, 2020 at 7:12 AM

    I enjoyed reading your suggestions for series at Mason's blog today. Great job on two fronts. The post and the new book.

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  19. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 4, 2020 at 9:26 AM

    hehe, thanks Patricia

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  20. Juneta keyJune 4, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    Hello my favorite writer. After having read your triology I have NO DOUBT at all it will be. Looking forward to reading it when it is done. Happy IWSG!

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  21. Pat HattJune 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    That is a fine secret to reveal

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  22. Fundy BlueJune 4, 2020 at 1:27 PM

    I enjoyed your post on Denise's website, Lynda! Good luck on your next project! Your trilogy is on my list of books to be read. Your covers, btw, are spectacular!

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  23. Diane BurtonJune 6, 2020 at 7:19 AM

    , I’m excited to learn that Gley will get her story. Exciting. Thanks for the shoutout to my blog. So glad you came over.

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  24. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 6, 2020 at 11:06 PM

    Hi Lynda - I loved Wielder's Prize ... such a great debut ... and really should appeal to all Middle Grade readers ... glad you're getting some traction. What fun to go back and revise/adapt your early novel series ... good luck with that too - stay safe - Hilary

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 7, 2020 at 10:15 AM

      Just to clear some confusion, I would not recommend it for Middle Grade. It sits comfortably in the YA or older market.

      Thanks, Hilary

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  25. Lori L. MacLaughlinJune 7, 2020 at 2:34 AM

    Congrats on finishing your series! That's exciting. Love the covers. Good luck with the rewrite project! I know it will be fun to delve back into it all again.

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  26. DMSJune 24, 2020 at 12:04 AM

    I saw the mention on Literary Rambles and was so excited to see your books there. I am off to check out Denise's post. So excited for you- congratulations!

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