Would anybody be interested in a Game of thrones set in feudal Japan?

[Jack]

I don't want to seem like I am copying GRRM but I really like his idea for a civil war book. I am thinking of writing a book series with the civil war/end of the world plot but set in Asia instead of Europe. I would not be copying his ASOIAF books but I would have countries that seem like Japan, China, Korea and the Mongols. It would have a lot of magic and mythology i.e. gods and immortals coming down to earth in the later books. I also want younger readers as well as older readers to enjoy the series. Any comments, critics, ideas for plots etc? They are welcome.

[Silvana]

I'd love to read more fantasy novels set in Asia. Recently I read Ken Liu's Grace of Kings and it has similarities with ASoIAF (island kingdoms with their individual god/protector fighting over each other over a High King position). It was quite good, love the world building and the mix with steampunk-ish technology.

[Hannah]

Interesting. I might be.

[Hannah]

An Indian based story would also be cool.

[Jack]

What type of Indian? Asian India or US India?

[Gabriel]

It sounds like a cool idea.

[Freddy]

Jack wrote: "I don't want to seem like I am copying GRRM but I really like his idea for a civil war book. I am thinking of writing a book series with the civil war/end of the world plot but set in Asia instead ..."

It's a good idea. I like that. And I'm a Chinese, born and raised. If you're still working on it and want some tips (better be specific), I'll be glad to help.

[Slick]

I wouldn't set it in Japan. I would use an Asian setting though.
GRRM used an entire new world, and took a lot of inspiration from real world events. Valyrian Empire= Roman Empire , Ghis empire= Greeks, Starks vs Lannisters= War of the Roses, the wall = Hadrian's wall... The red wedding= the black dinner and the glencoe massacre

If you really set it in Japan you would be either writing a historical report or alternate reality.. Make a new fantasy world and use a lot of inspiration from real events, make your magic system really unique..

It's all up to you of course but that's what I suggest, it would be tricky balancing young readers and new readers..

[Ross]

Certainly, seeing as that for the most part the books focus on court intrigue and shifting loyalties, two elements that were integral to hierarchical power systems historically.

[Hannah]

Jack wrote: "What type of Indian? Asian India or US India?"

Asian Indian.