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Originally Posted by afa
Any (recent) examples of trilogies or series that fit the bill? (If you mention Sword of Shannara again, I will hurt you.)
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That wasn't meant to be a recommendation for or against... just used as an illustration. But no, no true (recent) trilogies (SF/F) come immediately to mind. They're more rare than a blue-speckled pup nowadays. But I'll get back to you when I think of any.
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When was the last time you turned down money (significant money) for something you knew you could do, based on purely on 'principles'?
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Seriously? Two days ago. I didn't like the guy that was offering me the job. And again a couple of months before that. It's quite a regular habit of mine... but so is being broke, so there you go. I've quit multiple jobs on principle alone, too. I believe everyone should do it at least once.
But no, I don't EXPECT authors to turn down money for "extending" their story. It would just be refreshing to occasionally hear of one that was willing to say; "No. That story is complete. I'm writing a new story, though. Hopefully my previous successes will convince you to publish it." That's all.