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Originally Posted by Blossom
So I have to ask how do we feel about writers writing stories in parts instead of one book? Myself I don't mind if the total story doesn't cost more then an actually book that is complete but when you charge outrageous prices for novellas then yes I have issues.
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I don’t mind an overarching theme or mystery in a trilogy or even a series, but I want a complete book with a beginning-middle-end. So if I were to ever buy a serial, I would wait until all the parts are out before I started it. Also, I do not like cliff-hanger endings in books. I can’t say I never read them, but only for authors who have earned my trust (Nalini Singh is the only current one who springs to mind, but there may be others).
I am not a fan of the current trend to publish books in chapters/parts. Especially when they are labeled as “book 1” and not “part 1”. Book 1 implies it’s a whole story to me. And I agree about the cost.