On the topic of poor planning . . . when is a trilogy not a trilogy? When I started writing about Emelynn Taylor and her Gift, I had no idea so many people would love her as much as I do. It’s such a thrill for me to learn that readers want to know if there will be another book.
The answer is YES! I’m happy to confirm that I’m currently working on a fourth book featuring Emelynn…but it’s got me in a bit of a conundrum.
What do you call the fourth book in a trilogy?
The Gift started off as a stand-alone before it grew into a trilogy and now a fourth book is emerging. Clearly my foresight in this area isn’t stellar.
And the ideas just keep coming (some of them fueled by readers!) I can see Emelynn and her covey heading for a heap of trouble, and with the upheaval in the Tribunal, and their secret exposed, there’s no end of potential fodder. That is NOT a complaint; I love writing about Emelynn and I’m quite happy that The Gift Trilogy laid the groundwork for what may follow. The conundrum is what to call it?
Talk about poor planning! Book four cannot, obviously, be part of the trilogy. I could rename it a quadrilogy, but that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, does it? And what do I do if yet another book comes calling?
I could really use your help. So far, I’ve come up with the Covey Chronicles (yuck), and The Gift Series (yawn).
Your input would be greatly appreciated. In fact, if I use your suggestion, I’ll give you credit in the book as well as my unending gratitude! Give it a thought.
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I like Chronicles too….Maybe you should do what they had suggested (and seems it might happen with Star Wars) and plan on several trilogies within the same overall theme…
Thanks, Olga, and yes, Chronicles is a strong contender. I’ll have to do some research on “Trilogies within” and see what I can borrow there. I appreciate your input.
One more: Book 4: Eclipse
Thanks, Vanessa.
Book Four: The Matrix Continues The Gift: The Epiphany(Koine Greek: ἐπιφάνεια, epiphaneia, “manifestation”, ) The Gift: The New Generation
You’ve been busy, Vanessa. Great suggestions! Thank you so much.
Well, the inspiration to my suggestions came from your great books! Bravo!
The gift package? Maybe too silly. Just couldn’t resist the pun. Good luck with it anyway.
I’m considering everything – including silly. Thanks for the suggestion.
I loved the first book. Emelynn Taylor IS a great character. I need to add the next two on my overloaded kindle. Getting lost in a good fantasy is just what I need! My first thought when I read this was not to define the series at all. Book Four: The Gift Redefined. Good luck! It all sounds very exciting.
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It never occurred to me not to define the series? This whole 4th book in a trilogy has been needling me for ages. But maybe you’re right. I’ll give it some thought. Thanks so much for your input.
Hi JP, what about Anthology or Opera Omnia. I think the later as a nice ring to it (referring in in Latin) to a complete works. I think there is flexibility in that it is neither a trilogy or quadrilogy. My flash moment of intuition!!
Thank you, Vanessa for your “flash moment of intuition.” I used Latin in naming the Tribunal Novem – maybe Latin is the way to go?
Yes, if nothing else it will kindle (no pun intended) the interest in the `Classics`. …adding intrigue for your readers. Thinking outside the box is fun…….!
I know you’ll figure something out, I’m just about redemption
I hope so, but if you or Freda have a flash of brilliance, do share! And let me know what you think when you’re done Redemption.
I love Sue’s comment but I agree with Karen. “Chronicles” infers a saga, an ongoing story line with a history and a future.
Thanks Mike. Yes, Sue’s suggestion had me in stitches. I’m trying to recall where that line came from? An ad of some sort, I think. I like “Chronicles” too. Thanks for your input.
How about the Gift that keeps on Givingâ¦â¦lol
Funny girl! It kinda is, though, isn’t it? At least I feel that way.
What about this: The Gift – The Emelynn Taylor Chronicles
This sounds a little less like yuck and yawn. 😉
Thank you. That’s definitely got potential. I appreciate the suggestion.