Rachel
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Nalini Singh:
Now that the Psy/Changling series is so long, have you or your editor considered putting a recap of events in the overall story arc at the beginning of each new book?
Nalini Singh
No - it would strip the heart of the stories to just do a simple recap I think. I try to weave in enough information in the story itself so that it's anchored within the series (and so we have a firm grasp of the foundation on which it is built), but I focus on the story in each book.
The one thing I have done for a few books now is to add the Cast of Characters at the front. I occasionally a little bit of extra detail in there so if series readers need a reminder about something, or if new readers need information as they read, they can find it there.
The one thing I have done for a few books now is to add the Cast of Characters at the front. I occasionally a little bit of extra detail in there so if series readers need a reminder about something, or if new readers need information as they read, they can find it there.
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Christie
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Nalini Singh:
Hi, Nalini, you are my absolute favorite author! Your world building and character development is always awesome. You always give us a complete and well-rounded story; you never just throw in scenes for the hell of it. Do you have a process that you follow to ensure that everything you write is integral to the story and that you haven't left any little bits of the story hanging? Thanks so much!
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