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Teresa brought up a really interesting point in a comment below. She said:

I'm working on the sequel to my September release, AFTER MIDNIGHT, right now. As most of you know, I've written related books but my attention span is simply too short to do a long series.

One of the things I AM discovering as I start this sequel is that I like the fact that the emotional resonance between the two characters is already in place.


I had a similar experience working with Colin and Penelope in Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, but I also found it very very difficult. It was the first time I had ever written a story for two well-established characters, and I had a devil of a time plotting it. Every time I would get an idea I would realize it wouldn't work because of the histories and personalities I'd already given them. Something would make sense for Colin but not for Penelope. The next day it was the opposite. I think this is why I tend to create an all-new hero or heroine to go with one who is already established. It gives me so much more freedom in the plotting stage.

Julie Q.