So, as I've been typing away on the next book in the series, I found that I kept having to go back to one or another of the earlier books to fact check for continuity.
Eventually, I got tired of flipping through pages and/or searching for key words or phrases on the electronic files, and decided that I should just go back to the beginning and re-read all three books!
At times it's almost like reading something new... But then I remind myself: Hey I wrote this book!
I'm chuckling as I read! There are a few turns of phrase, a few quips that I had simply forgotten about, and I find myself smiling or laughing as I read them. And I think to myself: Hey, that's clever... or Hey, I really like that line... and then I remember I wrote it! It feels a tad strange - narcissistic in a way - to be reading and enjoying my own works. It's kind of like nominating myself for Most Valuable Player, or sending myself a dozen roses, or ...masturbating.
I think it's a great idea to re-acquaint yourself with the novels. Not only are they great stories, but I think it does help in keeping the next one consistent. And I can't tell you how happy I am that there's going to be a new one :-). Yay!!!
ReplyDeletelol, just be careful you don't get any paper cuts.
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh and it's so very true. I've just started my very first series and have made myself a little list of those things I'll need to remember. As for reading my other novel's...very satisfying.
ReplyDeleteCheers Caroline! Good luck with your series!
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