Writing
a Fantasy M/M Romance series is not easy. For one thing, there's not a
huge audience for the genre', not compared to contemporary settings.
It's great if it's within Paranormal parameters, but to world build
off-world (A/U), it's another story... pun intended.
Then there's that--world building. To introduce a story line taking place in another universe is another problem, especially when there are plots and subplots and main characters and supplemental
characters. Yup. Lots going on. The prequel to my "Harp & Sword
Chronicles" will probably never be published, as it's too, too,
world-buildy. Not enough sex, and it's all about Thaddeus (especially
during the second part), and how he became the 'Marked One'. Stephen is
only a child at that time, though mature for his age, and is only seen
in the first part. The entire prequel is over 200 pages long. I'm
working on it in case someday I offer it as a free read, but there's
much to cut out due to overbearing exposition. And I have to ask myself,
will anyone really care about this part of the world-building? Can I
simply refer to stages of the prequel in future installments, such as in
exposition dumps here and there, along with sparse flashback sequences?
Much of the prequel is alluded to in "Passion's Chill", some scenes
used as one or two flashbacks, but it's a conundrum. It's a difficult
task, but... Thaddeus and Stephen's love story is deep and built on a
foundation, as well as destined to be. It took me over 10 years to where
I truly see possibilities for this series to be ongoing, almost like a
TV show, with each installment like an episode.
But, again, the
problem is finding an audience. All I can offer is an intimate
relationship between two young men who care for each other deeply, and
to have that love tested time and time again into a forged bond that
seemingly nothing can break. I'm not going to guarantee that their love
will constantly be without conflict, as they deal with abusive magicks
and divine entities who just love to toy with them, but... it will be
strong and powerful. Enough to win every time? Well, we'll see.
My greatest desire for this series is that people will give it a chance
to grow on them. I believe they will be pleasantly surprised. =D
-Hurt/Comfort Never Felt So Good-
~Myr~
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