New Release
Wild Card
A Calvin Watters Mystery, book 2
by
Luke Murphy
WRITING A SEQUEL
by
Luke Murphy
So I’ve written my first sequel, which was a new experience
for me. WILD CARD is the second part to my debut novel, DEAD MAN’S HAND. I have
no plans, no idea how many books I’ll write with these characters. I’ll just
write, and see where the characters take me. Who knows?
PROS: There are definitely some benefits to writing a
sequel.
CHARACTERS
For one, the main cast of characters are already formed.
Readers are familiar with the main characters in the series, and there is no
need for a lot of backstory to get readers caught up, or a lot of explicit
detail to show character traits and physical appearances.
SETTING
Since I already researched the setting of my first novel, I
can save that time for novel #2, because I am already familiar with the city
(Las Vegas) that I’ve chosen for the setting of my adventures.
READERS/FANS
Since I have book #1 under my belt, I’ve already formed a
small fan base and readership who are earnestly awaiting my next novel. I won’t
have to worry about reaching those readers, as they are returning customers,
and will already be searching out my books.
CONS:
EXPECTATIONS
Because DEAD MAN’S HAND garnered so much attention and
success, now there is a level of expectation that comes with my next book. With
so much praise and five-star reviews, readers have a high expectation of what
they are looking for with a new Calvin Watters’ book.
TIME
I don’t have to tell you that it’s a lot faster to read a
book than it is to write it. Readers are expecting another book as soon as they
finish reading the previous one. It took me five years to write the sequel to
DEAD MAN’S HAND (sandwiching another book in between), and once readers have
finished WILD CARD, they will be expecting another Calvin Watters adventure. I
might not have time to breathe.
IDEAS
There are only so many ideas/conflicts to write about, so
coming up with new, fresh ideas for my characters with each new novel, can
possess a bit of a challenge for a writer.
With all that said, I really enjoyed writing WILD CARD, the
sequel to DEAD MAN’S HAND, and I look forward to possibly
writing more Calvin Watters’ adventures in the future.
Back Text
This time, it’s not a job.
After proving his innocence as a murder suspect,
taking down an assassin, and being an instrumental part in solving a high
profile murder, Calvin Watters believes he can finally move on—until Ace
Sanders’ prison escape catapults him into action.
This time, it’s personal!
Something has always bothered Detective Dale Dayton about the arrest of
Ace Sanders. Call it police intuition, but his inner ‘cop alarm’ keeps
twitching. When Dale reopens the case, he’s introduced to new evidence that
leads him into a political nightmare.
Who will play the Wild Card to survive?
While Calvin tracks Sanders across continents and into
unknown, unfriendly surroundings, Dale remains in Vegas to uncover the truth
behind police corruption, prison escapes, and hired assassins. But Calvin and
Dale must be vigilant, because there’s a deadly, new player in town.
Luke Murphy
is the International bestselling author of Dead Man’s Hand (Imajin Books, 2012)
and Kiss & Tell (Imajin Books, 2015).
Murphy
played six years of professional hockey before retiring in 2006. His sports
column, “Overtime” (Pontiac Equity), was nominated for the 2007 Best Sports
Page in Quebec, and won the award in 2009. He has also worked as a radio
journalist (CHIPFM 101.7).
Murphy
lives in Shawville, QC with his wife, three daughters and pug. He is a teacher
who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, and a Bachelor of
Education (Magna Cum Laude).
Wild Card,
a sequel to Dead Man’s Hand, is Murphy’s third novel.
For more information on Luke and his books, visit his website, ‘like’ his Facebook page and follow him on Twitter
For more information on Luke and his books, visit his website, ‘like’ his Facebook page and follow him on Twitter
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Wild Card
Book 2
A Calvin Watters Mystery
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Book 1
Dead Man's Hand
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ReplyDeleteHappy to. Congratulations on the new release, Luke!
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