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Old 05-01-2011, 05:34 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by crich70 View Post
I'd guess that a lot of writers who write sequels and/or trilogies do some outlining of how events in the books link up as well.
If I read your comment correctly, you are suggesting I can use the blurb and summary to help set the stage a bit. It would kind of give readers a heads up that they should read the first book before the second if they want to fully enjoy the final twist. How I would write that remains a big mystery at this point.

Of course, this raises a whole other question about reading books in a series out of order. I try never to do that but sometimes it is unavoidable. I see now why writers tend to make stories isolated events. Unfortunately, that ship has sailed for this one.
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