On the plus side, shorter novels means I can write the instalments quicker, so you won’t have to wait long for the next book. The first instalment of Mary Hades will be about 280 pages. Think of the wonderful How I live Now, or the engrossing Never Let Me Go-they are both short novels and that suits them very well. These sorts of novels are almost always short. I want the reader to be drawn into Mary’s world, and that is an intense ride. The books are meant to be all-encompassing. The main reason I write Mary Hades at a shorter length is because the tone is very deep first person POV present tense. Think of it as an urban fantasy series, but more contemporary. It could go on as Mary goes to University, or a spin off with different characters could occur. Not all of the novels will be set in the same place. Think of them as brief instalments into her very interesting life. This is going to continue throughout the series. The first book has a resolution and no cliff-hanger, but it sets up the rest of the series, because it shows Mary what she wants to achieve with her life. That means that not all the books will link on from each other. Like the novella that started it all-My Daylight Monsters-each novel, and each story, is a snapshot into Mary’s life.
I will be bringing in long-arc storylines at some point, but the first few books are almost standalones. To me, this is almost like a long-running television series, where each book will focus on a specific challenge. Here are five things you can expect, and five examples that are a little different to most YA books.Īt the moment, the series is open ended, which means I’m planning to keep it going for as long as I enjoy writing it. However, there’s a part of me that’s nervous about this series. I find Mary the easiest character to write because she is such a free spirit. Five ways Mary Hades is different to your average YA series
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