"To be continued ..."

If you're writing a series, or hope to write one someday, I recommend reading this post (including the comments) at the blog of tracy_d74  , for a list of pitfalls that series and sequels can fall into.

For me, by far the biggest turnoff is a book that feels incomplete, that can't really stand apart from its sequel or the rest of its series. If I can compare the book-reading experience to a meal, what I want is a complete meal: appetizer through dessert. If the meal is good, I'll be happy to he...