::Looking over massive amount of BDH suggestions and questions::
Mod R helpfully summarized some of them for us.
Roughly 1 in every 3 comments and most of the people who sent emails made the request for more fiction over any other topic. New serial, snippets, bonus scenes, alternate character POVs, deleted scenes, short stories. They explicitly miss having a new installment to anticipate every week, or even every month.
We are going to try to reinstate the Fiction Serial.
For the new members of the Horde, we will be posting a rough draft of a story. It will be posted once a week (sometimes twice, but usually once.) It will contain grammatical errors and other issues that occur in the rough draft.
Once finished, the posts will stay up for a couple of weeks to let everyone catch up and then will be archived. The story will be then edited and published. The final may vary significantly from what you read on the blog. We try to keep the plot and the main scenes the same, but the final book might have more scenes and edited dialogue, etc.
The fun of the serials is that people get something to look forward to, they can freely discuss it in the comments, and the likes and dislikes of the readers influence the flow. If BDH loves a particular character, they will get more page time. For example, in The Inheritance, Elias evolved into a full fledged character because BDH went, “Ooooo!”
The downside of the serials is that it is the first draft. A lot of times you will be reading something that was written that morning.
First drafts are kind of fragile and easily murdered by harsh feedback. That means that we ask you to not be overly critical in the comments. You can’t create and edit at the same time. Comments like, “This is a waste of time. I don’t know why anyone would like this. I hate it” will be removed. It’s counterproductive to making words go.
Also, we have a lot of irons in the fire. There will be times when we have to skip a week, so we want to be clear that everyone goes into this with the understanding that there can’t be a meltdown if the post doesn’t appear on schedule.
We are not yet sure which serial will be happening. We are going to try and sketch a few ideas in the next couple of weeks and see which one goes. The serial has to be fun and easy to write because it is a bonus project. As cheesy as it sounds, we need to be inspired.
Contractual work is not always inspired. Sometimes it’s written because it needs to be written. I know for a fact that the readers can’t tell when something is very difficult to write and when something just fell out of you, but the serial cannot feel like slogging through mud for us. It must come from a place of fun and be low pressure, or we will quit writing it.
We are going to try to begin the serial sometime in November. We need to write ahead enough to make sure the concept makes sense and leave ourselves some breathing room.
Gordon is strongly in favor of a sequel to Inheritance. My fear is that it will grow. If you are new to our blog, the veteran Horde members will explain it in the comments. When I say something is a short story, people start hysterically laughing. We don’t really have room in our schedule for something that is too long. So please understand that the serial may go on for months and may not have a firm publication date.
So I am off to try to write some opening chapters with Gordon.
Writing Together
On that note, we have gotten the perennial question of how do we write together. We sit at the same desk like so:
I dictate, Gordon types. He often alters what I dictate as it goes onto the page because sometimes I dictate nonsense. If you like writing fiction, try dictating a scene. It feels very different from writing it, and it’s kind of hard to do. It’s a whole different skillset.
Funny story: one time we were at a convention – I want to say NY Comicon, for some reason – and we were on a panel with several SF and Fantasy writers. They asked us to do a story, where everyone add a little bit as it goes. So people start.
“He took his sword.”
“He went outside.”
And it comes to me and I’m like, “The sunset bled crimson on the mountain, the glowing orbs of the twin suns shining like raw wounds in the fabric of the heavens…”
The looks I got, hehehe. It wasn’t because I was that high speed; it’s just because I’ve trained myself to dictate. It requires an adjustment.
We don’t write scenes separately. Everything that goes into our books is the result of a compromise and a joint effort.
Each of us has separate strengths. I’m better with description. Gordon is better with natural dialogue. The mannerisms and romantic lines from the male POV are almost always coming from Gordon. So when Everard says something like “Use me. Let me be your shield,” or Erodel puts on his glove before the fight, that is Gordon in action. I tend to do the majority of female character lines.
We do fight scenes together. It is a very slow process with much reenacting and video watching. It usually takes all day for a two page fight scene.
We also have assistants.
As you can see, Tubby’s level of the Bulldog Sadness is epic. Tuna is doing his trademark, ‘You have worked enough” move.
The other two, Nykie and Batty, are asleep, so I didn’t take pics.
This year took three elderly pets away from us. It’s been a little difficult. We are down to two dogs and two cats. And that is all I will say about that.
So back to the subject, we write side by side, but we edit separately. Each of us takes an editorial pass, because editing by committee is impossible.
We are boring. We rarely have dramatic fights about writing, although we do occasionally throw fits, when things aren’t going well and neither one of us is sure what the problem is. Usually one of us declares that they are just done for the day and we quit and do something else while the story sorts itself out in the background.
So that’s that. We will have more fun stuff for you this week as Halloween draws near.
thank you so much
Certified first!
omgosh never have I ever 🙂
First?
So close! This is what I get for reading the full post first haha.
First?
Please give us more innkeeper chronicles, it’s my favorite audiobook series ever. I need more Dina and Sean.
Yesssss!
If I recall, we were in the middle of planning a wedding…
So excited for new serial! ‘Use me, let me be your shield’ is also very Arland to Dina in the first two innkeepers.
They are both knights. Except that Arland means that literally and nothing is ever literal with Ramond.
thank you.
Ohh sounds exciting, I’m looking forward to the serial! Please take all the time needed, it’ll be worth it ^^!
Yes! What Chloé said!
Thank you for this insight! I learned something new today about the process (yay). I’ve always been advised to read writing out loud, but never thought of dictating it to myself in rounds 1-3 (I do not have a battle buddy, as my darling fur child cannot and would not type even if she had thumbs).
Love you guys!
yay, thanks!
Huzzah!
Thank you for your, gosh, inexhaustible well of kindness! (So grateful!)
This is so exciting! I LOVED The Inheritance, I can’t WAIT for more!
Looking forward to whatever you will write – although a sequel to Inheritance would be really nice…
The Inheritance, from my perspective, really doesn’t seem like a 2 book series, especially with the introduction of a certain species…
+1 This has so much potential…
Thank you! This is something I wonder about all the time.
This made my day! I am so excited for anything and everything you write! Although, if you happen to be excited to write another short story about Ada, Bear, and Elias….😁
Reading about your process is fascinating!
I’d be happy with anything you choose to serialize. But also the HOLD that The Inheritance had over my life can never be overstated. I gobbled it up it in serial form, but I’ve also re-read the book several times.
+1
SAME! Loved it and love it still!
I am just thrilled for the prospect of a new serial! Whatever inspires y’all will be received with great rejoicing! Yippee!
Wow, oh wow, Im near the too! I dont think I’ve ever been near the first page before.
THANK YOU, Ilona and Gordon!! I never got around to responding on the Horde has the Floor page, but more snippets, bonus scenes, POVs and serials, etc etc is exactly what my first choice(s) would’ve been.
Also I am very glad to hear how your process works. I like all the subjects you cover, so please continue as you prefer.
Sigh…. Should say “near the *top…”
And I also want to say Thank You! to Mod R, who is uber competent at everything, especially Horde Wrangling, Steve Roping…. And she’s funny, too!
Thank you SO much for the team writing insight! I have always wondered if the male quips that I enjoy so much were heavily influenced by Gordon and now I know lol.
Super excited for any fiction you decide to gift to us!!
I had no idea how your writing process went, and that is so interesting! And I love that each of you contributes to the dialogue depending on the character.
Thank you for describing how you work together, I’ve always wondered about the details, other than the fight scenes you’ve discussed before.
Thank you for sharing more about how you write together. I feel that your books are so well written and thought out. They actually transport me to another universe and the thought that both of you contribute your strengths makes sense to me. Thank you for creating such extraordinary characters that make me want to re-read every book again for the first time. I’m looking forward to the serials, but I love the behind the scenes look into your work also!
+1
100% agree!
Hi Gorden, Ilona and ModR (salutations are alphabetical, not in order of importance)
I did not comment on the suggestions blog, as I try to be a polite and p*tient member of the BDH, and I was considering suggesting a beach holiday with photos of feet in sand and colourful drinks shared, but I value my life and also my own ability to w*it.
But, and take this in the line of suggestions that I hope this will spark something interesting for you, since you mentioned the word **serial**, I can imagine Arabella’s story being presented in the form of a series of novellas, rather than a full-fledged trilogy, and those being serialised as time and other commitments allow. This would allow you to start anywhere after Beast Business that you feel like picking up her story. Augustine and Diana novellas, or Bern and Runa or any of the other HL characters would also be loved and devoured. Similarly, I can imagine that we would all give body parts for an Inheritance serial.
Personally, I am a major fan of Maud, Arland and Helen, and perhaps a serial of their own wedding shenanigans might tickle your fancy. I cannot imagine that Kate and Curran are really serial material, but if that gentle doubt sparks your need to prove me wrong, I would not be at all sad.
With the BDH here to provide you free and eager inspiration, I feel certain that you are overcome with inspiration 😂 But you would certainly have to sacrifice all sleep to keep up with the level of demand.
Maud’s wedding should be an easy short serial, right? Some ripper cushions and a little invasion by a mysterious dragon species. Not much to it.
Willing to negotiate about more Elias and Ada as well! Or Augustine and Diana!
Yay! Something to look forward to in the dark of winter!
You two could write haiku, and 5 years later it will have evolved into a novel.
I’m here for it. 🙂
P.S. it would be fun to see occasional snippets of Orro being introduced to earth culture.
Looking forward to this, and no negatives, just gratitude. We know you are busy.
I would love some POV scenes from Clover. She’s so integral to running the house and I think she would be fun for small snippets of things that happened in the first book. Especially scenes like the breakfast after the failed Butcher fight.
But will there be SPACE CHICKENS?
????? indeed!!!! ?????
Thank you! I’m so excited 💜
EEEEKKKKK I VOTE FOR GORDON’S VOTE
Your fear is our hope😉
Love serials!! Can’t wait to read it all, thank you for listening to your fans and seeing our love for your work.
Oh my stars!!! A SERIAL!!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!! I will be fluffy, I will be pa**ent, it’s basically a superpower, you know ;-). I will not immediately start expecting it, estimating time and counting days… no uh, not me! – did I mention pa***nt?
Also +1 for Inheritance OR Innkeeper :-D.
This is why you are my favorite authors. You spoil us so much! Thank you
Oof losing three pets this year is really rough regardless of them being oldies. Lots of sympathy and I hope the rest are not too distressed as well.
Despite being a Horde member for some time I am still amazed by your generosity, and I’ll happily read what you write for us – if it’s fun for you to write it will be fun to read.
When I lost both my grandpa and two cats within a year, I went slightly to pieces. Lasted two weeks, got a 16w old kitten from a farm and sat there on the couch. The kitten was hiding below the couch and crying for mummy for the first day and I couldn’t take it at all. So glad he was really big enough to to set out on his own and not miss mum for long – he stopped crying at all after the second day and was snuggling up to me by the end of the first day – don’t know how people can take home 10-12w old kittens! But yeah, losing pets can be so hard. Still, zero regrets, cats for life 😀
Wow! Looking forward to a new serial. I will enjoy anything, but I am hankering for Puffles!
+1 Puffles but good with anything too
+1
+1
I send my condolences on the passing of your pets. Big hugs all around. Good news on a potential new serial!
I’ve been obsessed with the snippet about Delia and her dog, Cake. I hope we’ll get more of that story in the future!
A new serial?best news ever! I absolutely adore House Andrew‘s serials.
Inheritance was the first serial I had to catch up on, and its probably my least favorite book but Im willing to give a sequel a try. Obviously Im rooting for Inkeeper or Hugh 2.
HUGH. I was restraining myself, but am weak.
Batty was cute with the pumpkins.
Y’all are the absolute BEST! I was having a tough day dealing with some very sad news, and this post brightened my day in a major way. Thank you so very, very much! I love everything you write. More of the Inheritance would be fabulous, or anything else you decide to do!
And here I was, not commenting on that post asking what the horde wanted to see on the blog…cause my only response was… “Give us story, please. Feed me!” and that wasn’t one of the options listed.
Lawd, I love the Horde.
So, looking forward to more. Yes, please listen to Sir Gordon, The Inheritance 2 would be a good place to start. I almost promise not that whine and complain for more, more, more… and, we totally trust you to keep the story small for this 5+ part series. You’ve got this!
Unless, you are feeling some ripper-cussions brewing, if so…have at it.
The Horde is here. The Horde is patie….uhmm…
eager to delight in whatever treat you offer us .
Serious note, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your furry friends. Losing’s pieces of your heart and family is never easy. I pray continued comfort for you both.
Wonderful news! Thank you.
Squee!!! New serial inbound. ❤️
So excited for anything and everything you write.
I also love that is what you mean by you write together. I could never really wrap my mind around how that worked out- makes so much more sense now…
Thank you. You are both so very good to us!
If you still count votes:
Inheritance… as it has finally a mature female able fighter who does NOT swoon (one of the reasons I am not that much of a fan of the Hidden Legacy books, Catalina’s books the least of them)
I hope for more of her in action, but also interaction with her kids. And the dog…. It feels like RL reactions, descriptions in a way (if there would be a situation like that), way more mature, natural, way less over the top ❤️-reactions like so (too) often in other books.
It’s actual my number 1 book (of authors still alive, not comparable to me with author’s of the e.g. 19” century, as the styles are not comparable in general), followed by the Kate Daniels series / world. Then a few other authors, then back to IA:
As I see the overlap to Innkeeper and there is still so much to find there (parents, the bad behind al that, invasion, wedding, hints on why Dina’s Lees might be the enemies of Ada’s Lees), I actually see that too as something to be exited about, but prefer early Maud over early Dina slightly.
Not meant as a ‘demand’, just to give a little insight into one reader, if at all interested into such things.
It doesn’t matter what you write. I will love it. Your books and stories bring me joy
Looking forward to reading the new serial! 💜
Love this!!! Thank you so much❤️💜🩷
I’ve always wondered how you guys wrote together ever since I learned that both of you write every book. That’s so cool (and adorable) that you support each other’s weaknesses and rely on each other’s strength. I can’t imagine what sitting at the same screen everytime must be like, that’s wild. Thanks for including how the magic is done!
P.S. Just know there’s a feral part of me going nuts about futures serials; ignore her, she’s crazy lol
P.P.S. Sending many hugs, good thoughts, and gratitude. You guys have been incredible and done so much for us in the face of everything, I’m so grateful. You’ll always be one of my top favorite authors!
So sorry for your loss, it’s always hard to lose a loved furbaby. It’s fascinating what you do and I know that I would be so very happy with any little morsels of goodness that you guys write. Inheritance is my favorite book , please, please, please write more. 😊
y’all are awesome! we are so grateful for everything you do!!!
Thank you so much! We know (I mean we don’t really know) but we know how much time, work, and love you put into your stories, and it means the world to us that you are willing to add a serial to your already busy schedule just because the Horde demands more words to devour!
I am team more Inheritance! Love it so much! Enjoy everything y’all write though!
Thank you so much for the gifts!
I am sorry about your pets. Losing them is always hard and sad. 😔
Whooooop! I am so happy! Thank you thank you thank you so much in advance. I love looking forward to whenever the serial sections show up. And I’m with Gordon on the Inheritance, but you know darn well it will grow. So do whatever you have both time for and interest in. Did I mention I’m so happy! And thank you?!!!
So very sorry for your losses of all the much loved fur babies. It absolutely never is easy.
yaay..we are getting a serial. Is it going to be inheritance?? Something to look forward to
“ We are not yet sure which serial will be happening. We are going to try and sketch a few ideas in the next couple of weeks and see which one goes.”
from the article above
More Inheritance would make me very happy!
The female.. ” Oh you idiot..” type lines are always my favorite, because it is exactly how I would react in thise moments.
Is this a Gordon or Ilona thing?
I am excited for more serial, and promise that I will be patient and enjoy as it comes, because I understand what words like “bonus” and “other things come first” mean.
My first hope is always for more Arabella POV, but Inheritance is awesome, and an Innkeeper interlude would be awesome, and … well, there’s probably not much that wouldn’t be awesome. See also first paragraph.
Never want to pass up the opportunity to express my gratitude to your generosity.
In my Mater voice, “I knew I made the right choice in my favorite authors.”
Thank you
Once again, making my dreams and wishes come true! Thank you for anything, EVERYTHING! I’m sooo happy feeling sooo lucky!
yay! I am always so happy to read anything you will write.
Although, my one request is that you not start a new storyline. Please, please finish one of them. I don’t care which one, Arabella, Roman, Inheritance, Hugh or Julie, I will gladly read anything you write even if it was written on a bar napkin & scanned onto the blog.
(Oh, dear. I may have a teeny, tiny obsession.)
Ooohh, I hadn’t thought about a Sanctuary sequel! That would be fun, too. Ada/Bear/Elias vs Roman/Andora. Tough choice for me 🤣.
It’s not an obsession, just a healthy (devouring) appetite, totally appropriate for the Horde!
Please and thank you for more “Inheritance”
Inheritance sequel!! yasssss!
Squeeeeeeee!
Thank you so much for sharing! I love the serials but I also hope you guys still have time to rest and recuperate ❤️
Thank you so much! Your serials always were such a welcome treat! How about more Tower Tuesdays? Luther is always such a delight.
I’m so glad, I wasn’t the only one who say that short snippet as a start to new serial.
Tower Tuesdays was totally a thing in my mind. 🤣
Can’t wait for the new serial to start! so many great worlds to choose from. A further tease on the Hugh book? A peek at what Kate and Curran are up to? Julie and Derek? Dina and Sean? Some extracurricular Maggie story? Whatever it is, it will be good.
I am with Gordon! More Inheritance would be amazing, but thank you for whatever you decide.
I am so excited I don’t even know what to do with myself.
squeegee! A new serial! I’m looking forward to it!
Yesssssss! I loved the inheritance but I loved all your books. I will be happy with anything! A weekly serial is so much fun. I read Batman: Wayne Family Adventures as it is re-released on dc go and I always look forward to it. Now I have something else to look forward to!! so excited!
Would love to see more Inheritance-fairly new Horde member here, have spent much time in rereads in Maggie’s head-physical book and audiobook-and Maggie2 seems so far away right now. Such a treat you offer to give us something fun to experience in a serial format. Winter is long here in Indiana. Thank you for your engagement with us readers so kind and thoughtful! Sorry for your pet losses-it’s tough with as important as our furry friends become to us.
Love the peek behind the curtain!
Someone said they second Gordon’s vote… that made me ponder… what if you did a short story from Elias’ POV, as you did a bit in the book?
Not concurrent with the Inheritance but in a bit between it and the sequel (or in line with the sequel)? Maybe as he’s trying to figure out what’s going on with Ada and Bear… she’s assigned to his team for a breach and he re-arranges it so HE is on the team and they fight together…. just a suggestion trying to fan those creative flames… You probably already have something roughed out and are laughing while rubbing your hands together in maniacal glee.
new serial fantastic – i didn’t write that down because you have so much going on and i didn’t want to push, but wow THANKS – these are such treats
I am so very sorry for your losses.
not to be dramatic but I have literally grown up with your books. I spent a summer in high school reading all your series through the night for like weeks straight.
I’ve loved everything you’ve ever written but Inheritance brings me right back to those 4am summer mornings from more than a decade ago. it’s somehow so special to me. I would be over the moon if you did its sequel next.
I love the blog, but I especially love the blog on a serial high! The speculation, comments, ripper-cushions, and all that goes into it have made me snort my drink way too many times. So yippee to maybe a serial!
This is not a demand! Please don’t take this as a demand, it just reminded me. But what happened with Iron and Magic 2?
I missed a whole bunch of blog posts (a whooooooole bunch) and don’t know if it was in there, but does anyone know if it died, or if it is on sabbatical or if it’s just being prepped for publication?
Ta muchly.
There is no official news. A sequel in the series is expected 🙂
Back burnered because it was simply taking too much time away from contract work.
Yay!!!!
I love love love how you take care of the readers!!!!! I would love to see a sequel to The Inheritance. I resonate so much with Ada, being older, and just a normal person who ended up with these extra abilities at a later age. I think she’s an awesome character.
“Gordon is strongly in favor of a sequel to Inheritance. My fear is that it will grow”
Dear Ilona, be assured, we are not afraid!
Thank you so much for this gift- both the look into the writing process because I have always wondered how that worked and another serial!
I must admit I am rather looking forward to Elias’s cat meeting Ada’s dog with Ada’s cat supervising.
This is a great idea, but hard to put into a RPGLit type of genre, I suspect. I was one of the Horde going “oooo” over Elias, so any continuation of that obvious, eventual ship (Elias/Ada) would be appropriately devoured. I mean, after all, they have similar “pets” providing no end of hilarity.
Was Gordon afraid that the serial would grow into a full-fledged novel or that his preference would grow? I would love both.
Hello hello, the Horde has spoken indeed. Is the archive/ delete for everything even if it’s not the serial? I remember getting several Hugh days but can only find the last one, and the elara prologue. But I could swear having read about the druids, the mercs, etc… please tell me I didn’t dream it?
There is the Free Fiction page with links to all the pieces available on the blog https://ilona-andrews.com/free-fiction/
The first 5 chapters of Iron and Magic 2 were a mini serial and were archived as they were a first draft and subjected to edits.
I am being very chalant when i excitedly cackle with joy over this. The kitty doggo tax is also very very appreciated
Thank you so much. What an upcoming bright spot for the darkening year. It made me take a deep, clean breath.
“Gordon is strongly in favor of a sequel to Inheritance.” YASSSSSSSS! I have lost all resemblance of the “chalant” at this suggestion 😀 <3
"My fear is that it will grow." And this is a bad thing because…? From my perspective, all the happy dancing ever LOL. 😉
My silliness above aside, I am always just grateful for whatever you find time to share. Having something to look forward to would be lovely, but it's not worth your health, be that physical or mental. Whatever, whenever, is deeply appreciated!
Thank you so much! It’ll make for the best holiday season 🙂
Condolences on the loss of your pets. Three in a year and all while Maggie 2 was being worked on, how that must have made both things more difficult! Hugs to both of you. You deserve some fun and so I hope the serial is what will be the most fun for you,not the BDH. I enjoy everything you write!
I love your blog so much, new serials or not it typically ends up being the highlight of my week! Super interesting to see how you all write together ❤️
OOOO! More fiction. 🙂
Would love to get an inheritance book 2. Realistically, I’ll love whatever you find exciting to write!
I lost my elderly chihuahua foxy mix this year. I am very lucky I had a toddler to fill up my heart but the grief still slithers it’s way in some days 💔 she was my first baby. I understand and I hope the other fur babies give you all the love you need.
I have successfully converted 4 people to bdh!!! we are now all Ilona Andrews cheerleaders and devourers of anything released and hail the news of a new serial!
“Gordon is strongly in favor of a sequel to Inheritance.”
It really, really deserves one.
A weekly serial would be awesome.
“Life right now™ ” has been stressful lately.
I would LOVE The Inheritance 2.
But if you don’t feel like it, then maybe Wilmington Years 3?
The new YA secret story (the one with the girl and the magic dog the evil step mom killed) feels more like a full-length-book type story (like Maggie) . It doesn’t feel like a weekly serial kind of story.
But like my mom always says to me:
“Don’t overthink it.”
We are the BDH and whatever you give us we will inhale it in a second and demand the next part immediately.
Do what feels best.
((Hugs)) 🫂
*doing happy dance!!*
You two could write a phone book and I’d stand in line for it. =) Whatever you end up with, choose something fun for you and that you can set aside for awhile if needed. I would hope for it to be fun and inventive for you rather than an obligation. Yes we’re the Book Devouring Horde, but we also strive to be like the polite dragon you describe Rogan as. =) I usually achieve chalant, but once in a while… well, Mod R could tell you I failed in that while waiting for Beast Business’ audio version. I was quite grumbly at all the business crap while totally getting it was not within your control. =)
Happy writing and thank you!
And I totally just crossed up chalant and nonchalant. I have no excuse….
I will be delighted to read whatever you write on whatever schedule keeps you guys enjoying yourselves!
As always the horde yearns for your written words like zombies yearn for brains.
Loved this explanation of how you team up to write side by side! I was so curious and puzzled how that was possible. During my career as an archeologist, I, and sometimes another colleague or two, would write technical reports and they would be peer reviewed. I had no idea how a team could write together and do it so cohesively on the same paragraph/chapter/book. A technical report is easy to assign sections to, a novel and the descriptive creativity, subject expertise on hundreds of topics, and dialogue would have stumped me and a teammate trying to write it at the same time and in the same physical space.
Thanks tremendously for bringing us another amazing serial to follow. Can’t wait to enjoy it, and I greatly appreciate your gift to us. Take care of yourselves and don’t overdo. We are often demanding and inpatient, but we care about you two. Sorry for the losses of your beloved pets— may their memories bring you comfort and warmth.
This was so good of you to explain how you work. I don’t care if you write a grocery list, everything you write is interesting and enjoyable.
I will throw you a BONE, so you can have a GATEaway and don’t feel so forced to DIVE into a discussion about which story to pick.
Short version: Go Gordon idea, go! 😀
Looking forward to it
What an exciting and delightful blog post! I am so happy I stumbled across all the book series and BDH when I did around a month ago, and I am SAT and fully buckled in for my first ever serial experience!!
Like the song says “ I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it, I’m about to lose control and I think I like it!”
I’m Team Gordon on this one. More Ada and Bear would be awesome! I will be happy with anything you care to write though.
Hugs to you guys for the pets you have lost. They don’t live long enough.
Oh, I can’t wait to see what you chose! I would be happy with literally anything. Whatever is fun and easy for you guys. You didn’t ask for suggestions, so I am certainly not going to offer any. But if you do want post for some… I’m sure that would be a disaster, actually. Nevermind.
A serial is so generous!!! THANK YOU so much for being so wonderful. With the election looming I am just a mess and this was just the ray of light I needed.
My heart goes out to you all about you guys losing your kiddos. It is so hard to lose such good friends and when the loses cluster it is especially hard. I’ve been ‘staggering’ our pet acquisitions as much as I can, because I’ve been there and it is just devastating. ((HUGS))
Fantastic news.
So glad you have recovered from Edit end of the world.
Putting in my plug for Blood Heir 2. I’ve been waiting since Magic Stars and I’m chalent and a bit, well cranky.
Thanks for sharing your co-writing process! It’s inspiring to see.
Yall are truly the best to us. Thank you.
OMG! I am certified BDH (read and bought everything ever written 🤩). However I was still surprised at how much I loved Inheritance and how many times I reread it. Best Monday news ever. Thank you!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your pets. I know how hard it is.
My heart horse, Divinity died last Dec. My room in this house was designed to look out onto her paddock. We’ve lived here for 27 years, Vin was 7 when we moved here, much of the farm was built around her. For 26 years, the first thing I did when I opened my eyes in the morning was look at Vin. There is a maple that starts to turn red this time of year in her paddock. So often, the first sight of my morning was her grazing by that tree. Yesterday was my birthday, first thing in the morning I woke up and looked out into Divinity’s paddock, instead of Vin, the lambs were grazing by her tree, it just starting to change color. It hit me like a ton of bricks.
I’m so excited for more Inheritance. I actually just listened to it yesterday as my comfort listen on a hard day.
deepest condolences on the pets 🖤🖤🖤🖤
I personally appreciate ANYTHING you guys write, it’s always so good! Inheritance sequel is a great idea but I’ve been waiting for more Innkeeper!! Ah heck, who am I kidding, more Kate too! Love the Wilmington setting for their story.
So, what does a Halloween party at Gertrude Hunt look like? Do they get neighborhood trick-or-treaters? Do they get portal trick-or-treaters? Do visitors win costume contests without wearing costumes?
The thought of more free fiction plus the insight in how you write together made my day! I’m looking forward to a fun serial and the BDH clamoring for more XD
Thank you so much for the upcoming serials!!!!!
I read every word of this blog. All I can remember is- new serial, hopefully once a week, very possibly Inheritance related.
Am squealing with delight.
Thank you both so much.
You could write the ingredients for a ‘cereal’ box and i would be squealing with joy!
Super excited for a new serial…..
Another Inheritance or Sanctuary would be nice 😉
It’s nice to hear batty is now a permanent resident
happy Monday
If not Ada 2… there’s always the shadow of Puffles on the mountain side…
Surely Gaston has some stories to tell?
Thank you for all the excitement and pleasure your writing brings us. Serials are truly the icing on the delightful cake. 🙂
*happy squeal*
Inspired fun! A serial? Yaaaayaaay! I love your worlds and characters and the fact you feed the BDH. I’m so excited! (and now the Pointer Sisters are singing in my head) 😀 Thank you for all you do. Everything is most appreciated.
awesome that you both are doing this.
Would you also consider doing something on Patreon? i read a lot litrpg and lots of authors have a Patreon. i understand you cannot do any series that are under contract.
Thank you for your suggestions 🙂 . At the moment, although they have considered it, House Andrews are not comfortable with a Patreon project model, due mainly to reader accessibility and feeling that pressure of delivering, instead of the pleasure they talk about in the post. The Book Devouring Horde is international, and what might feel like a modest contribution of “a few dollars” to some is a princely sum to others.
Yay! A new serial!
Thank you Author Lords!
That is absolutely stupendous news. Thank you!!
I’m sorry for your loss of fur family members! It’s very hard to go through, I know.
I’m excited about another serial and definitely with Gordon on his leaning.
As I have said before: you write it, I will read it, whenever and however it comes out. Thank you! 🥰
Love hearing about the writing process! Thanks for doing another serial!
Hello, just wanted to say that I just recently read Inheritance and I absolutely love it! Please continue to make a universe out of it like the Kate Daniel’s series (which is my all time favorite series ever ❤️)
It’s lovely to hear about your process 🙂
Yes!!! Something to look forward to every week ❤
Huzzah! I offer much gratitude.
We can only ever hope for a serial, anything is appreciated!!
I love it! I did not ask for this, as I was afraid of overworking you, but I’m glad for it all the same. Just like Omelyana, we BDH live for the crumbs of your writing.
You just made my day 💃💃💃💃
Thank you 🥰
Oh my wow! I don’t even read the serials and I’m excited 😊 A new series means a new book and I just love seeing the chapters go by despite my willful ignoring of them.
I have been a Horde member for a looooong time and I don’t know that I’ve ever known about your actual writing technique. That’s so cool! I knew that you wrote everything together, but not how. In the words
of the almighty Spock- fascinating.
Follow-up question-does the process change for Curran/Rogan’s/whoever’s POV?
The Curran and Rogan POVs were written by Gordon, with Ilona editing 🙂
Also, every time I reread Ruby Fire, I remember what an awful time you had writing it. Still one of my favorites. Catalina and Alessandro are right up there w Sean and Dina for Couples I’d Want to Hang With vs. Couples I Love to Read about from Afar
A new serial! *rubs hands in glee*
Would greatly appreciate a sequel to inheritance since I am now a protagonist in her 40’s but I love all your stories.
I am literally crying happy tears! I LOVE having the weekly posts to look forward to. The excitement of seeing them pop up, the speculation of what will happen! I adore reading the stories in this format. Thank you!
Yay for “Inheritance” love!
This is nice, but please do not over work yourselves. Really, we’ll whine or be happy whatever you do.
I have a question.
(Spoiler Warning)
I was just rereading TKWNKM, I’m at the part where Everard is flying back to Selva and I was curious if he took any soap with him? Did Maggie offer him some? Did he yoink one, or is he using gorefish blubber soap?
Much gratitude over any piece of fiction you freely give us 🙂
I like Gordon’s idea! It could be short. Or a novella. *rubs hands together enthusiastically* Not that I’ve been waiting for the next Inheritance or anything. Pining away, maybe…
Love your stories. Keep telling them, please!
I do look forward to Fridays simply because I automatically go to the blog, but a new serial?! Gentle support and so much gratitude for sharing your first drafts!
Thank you for the peek into your joint writing process! I’m looking forward to reading new HA serial fiction coming soon!
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of pets. It is so hard.
Another Wilmington Years is my 2 cents for the serial, but I will love anything!
I had been hoping to mention this and this seems the perfect thread! I just finished listening to GA Sweep with Me and I really wanted to hear the story of the driefen lord’s ascension, complete with the saving the little creature by beating the teethy one with a stick.
I am so incredibly excited about a new serial! I loved inheritance and the galactic bachelor! Maggie is probably off the table… but inheritance 2 would be awesome! or even some crossover with George and Ada interacting… that would be sweet! or some more Derrick and Julie? Anything you can give is really, anything at all. even new stuff. we love it all!
Such a lovely surprise! I have really loved the serials. Inheritance, Hugh, Julie or Innkeeper. I will cherish every word, whichever it will be!
OH OH YAY!!!
This is so exciting.
Inheritance: Yes!
Roman: Yes!
The Inn: Yes!
Anything else: Yes!!
Anything. All of it. Will be thrilled.
Yay!!! That is all. 🙂
Squeee! I am so excited! I love the serials and if it’s an inheritance sequel and goes on forever with no end or pub date in sight, I’ll be in bliss. If it’s short (ha!) I’m ok with that too. I’ll just reread it more. thanks very much from the bottom of my horde heart!
Woohoo! Can’t wait. I’ll keep my hopes to myself.
That is so nice of you guys! I admit it has been hard to go so long without Maggie snippets and fun side paragraphs (I know Tor doesn’t give you guys much leeway on that), so this is a dream come true. Whatever you guys choose to move forward with will be awesome, I can’t wait!
My sympathies for the loss of your pets. I am so sorry.
The Horde is here for whatever you write! But I will put in a pitch for Inheritance or Innkeeper.
I love sharing those stories with my younger cousins and feel safe doing so as they’re what I would consider “PG-13.” HL and KD world is too R-rated for the younger fam.
i just want to say that I love your writing! looking forward to anything you decide on. (secretely hoping for a sequel to the Inheritance🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻).
That’s Tuna’s management look. Stop wasting time and get back to something that makes money to buy my treats.
I vote for Innkeeper!
But really I am ecstatic for a serial-something to look forward to each week
I’m so excited to hear we’ll be getting a new serial on the blog for the holidays! I’m one of the BDH that can’t tell when things are hard or easy to write since I love all your books but the series that started as serials hold a special place in my heart! Thanks so much! ❤️ 📚
I love The Inheritance; I’ve listened to it several times and never get tired of it. I’m looking forward to reading about Maud and Arland’s wedding, but I suspect the two series are going to converge soon lol! Thank you for all your hard work, and thank you for bringing us happiness during these dark times
Honestly, thank you house Andrews. For upping my excitement levels for a November serial to Defcon SQUEEEEE, and for sharing about your writing process. I have wondered about it for ages, and hearing how collaborative you are is honestly, incredible.
Much excitement and appreciation from this insatiable member of the Horde. Xxxx
you are the best author lords and we will be so chalant about the serial.
Fantastic, thank you. Looking forward to wherever you all go with the serial!
And thanks for the pet pics and info.
I’m new to the Hoarde but have been listening to the audio for about 4 years now. Wish I’d discovered the Hoarde sooner!
Love your process! I’ve wondered for a while how you do it because I’ve heard of different methods people write together/co-write.
The serial sounds like it’ll be fun! I love how people laugh when you say you’ll do a short story. 🙂
we currently have 7 dogs. my husband’s response to seeing any of the dogs getting Grey hair is to go find a puppy in a culvert. they are the only friends to never overstay their welcome.
Thanks for your insight into how you write together. It gives your books so much more of a deeper perspective. The characters are very well rounded. Your fight scenes are amazing! I look forward to your blog posts they are so enjoyable. I can’t wait to read any serials you gift us with.
Thanks again for all your hard work.