At the moment, I'm writing a zombie-themed book. This is crazy, considering the book that I'm revising has a fairy tale them. Isn't it?
Not necessarily, at least I hope not. Because my fairy tales are spunky. They've got a fiesty spark to them that Hans Christian Andersen wishes he had. Ivy Thorn brings life to Roses and Mirrors that I can't fully describe.
I want that same spark, that same lifeblood to flow through all my books. Different characters, varying voice, but the same drive.
The real question is: if a reader picks up a zombie book because they love zombies, and they loved it, would they pick up a fairy tale book by the same author?
I've tossed this around in my little brain for some time. I'm not sure what the answer is. Could there be some cross over? Sure. Will most cross genres with me?
I don't know.
Hey, "And now for something completely different" worked for Monty Python.
What's your opinion? Which would you pick up, given the choice: a zombie book with a twist or a fairy tale with a twist? And if you loved it, would you pick up something completely different?
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I love both fairy tale and zombie books, and I have ideas for writing both. I doubt there will be a lot of crossover though. But as you said, you're still building your brand on these novels because of your style.
That's sort of what I am hoping for, since my novel ideas range the gamut from high fantasy to cyberpunk, but all would have the same sort of spin I put on things. :D
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