Carolyn S.
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Sarina Bowen:
I've read just about all of the books inspired by Vino and Veritas and enjoyed every one. I wonder how something like that happens. Several books, written by different authors all with a connection. Who starts it and who monitors the common thread to ensure continuity? Your book, Bittersweet, is the one that started me on this journey and I have loved learning about the beauty of Vermont.
Sarina Bowen
Wow, I'm so glad you enjoyed them all! The second season of V&V is called In Vino Veritas, and it kicks off with Wildfire by Garrett Leigh.
How did it happen? Well, in 2020 I invited authors to register their interest to write in the True North World. I hired a lovely content editor to do the real continuity work, and we quickly received 250 applications.
Meanwhile, I posted some descriptive materials--photos and ideas about each series. Hopes and dreams.
From there, we invited a hundred authors to submit a brief story proposal. Then we read them all multiple times and made notes.
My series coordinator then "green-lit" the group of stories that fit together the best. But it was the authors who put in the time to speak to their series colleagues and really get those details down.
Thanks for taking the time to read them! We are so grateful.
How did it happen? Well, in 2020 I invited authors to register their interest to write in the True North World. I hired a lovely content editor to do the real continuity work, and we quickly received 250 applications.
Meanwhile, I posted some descriptive materials--photos and ideas about each series. Hopes and dreams.
From there, we invited a hundred authors to submit a brief story proposal. Then we read them all multiple times and made notes.
My series coordinator then "green-lit" the group of stories that fit together the best. But it was the authors who put in the time to speak to their series colleagues and really get those details down.
Thanks for taking the time to read them! We are so grateful.
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