There's only one set of books I've written that I knew was…
“There's only one set of books I've written that I knew was going to be more than one book at the beginning, and those are the 'Missing Link' books.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She notes that only the Missing Link series was intended as a multi‑book saga from the start.
In simple terms: Planned a series from the beginning.
Plan sequels early for cohesive storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- book proposals
- series contracts
- editor meetings
- fan community engagement
- marketing plans
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why plan a series versus a standalone?
- How do you keep a long narrative fresh?
Series may pressure future books to meet expectations.