Dearest Undeaders!
Since the very first readers way back in 2012, The Undead has always been highly influenced by the collective input of the gorgeously gorgeous readers.
In fact, I'd go so far as to say that The Undead probably holds some kind of title for the longest running, biggest selling, reader-influenced series ever produced in book format. Ever ever!
For instance - Marcy was only meant to be a sub, but the readers loved her so she was developed into a main character. The same with Roy and Paula. They were brought in with the intention of staying for a few days - and look how that turned out. Paula is now one of the main characters. Especially for Season Five. I loved Paula's character development in Season Five. She really took charge and owned her place at the top table. Mo Mo. Tappy. They were the same.
It's also cool that we're all on the same wavelength because when I was writing Season Five Bobby and Tilly really popped off the pages for me, and it's nice to see others mentioning them. Likewise with Demi and Alain and Erica.
So yes, The Undead has always had a strong input from you. I love that and so I thought I'd pop this out - The Undead Season Six Communal Ideas Board.
I wish I could make or create an actual real-time ideas board that people could chuck ideas on. That would be awesome. I did research it and there are some energy-draining corporate platforms that exist - but it wouldn't be super simple for the majority of people to use.
So I figured I'd do this instead. That board in the picture is my UNDEAD board. The top section has sheets of A4 with names of characters. And the big parcel paper section is used when I am crafting the next book. Or, as with Season Five - the next eight books.
It's now been cleaned with a fresh sheet on it - so if you have any ideas of things you would like to see, leave a comment on here and I'll add them on. I can't promise to use them! Even I have to limit the ideas I put on my boards as I have too many and there is always the risk of drowning stories in too many ideas and themes.
But have some fun with it. What do you want to see? Who should get with who? Or who should NOT get with who? Who do you want to see more from? Which character's eyes would you like to see the world through?
Are there any strong themes you'd like to see explored? How about places?
And do you want to see Season Six as episodes again? Or one book?
There was some resistance when I first started Season Five, but by the end people seemed hooked on the faster releases and that each book was able to capture a different story.
So! Waddya think? Pop your ideas over and have some fun.
Much love!
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***A note of caution on the audio episodes. Please don't lay into me over the audio books coming out the way they are. Producing audio books is super hard work and very expensive. I'm getting some harsh emails from people because Part 22 was only 5.5 hours. That's still over 5 hours! That's double the length of a movie. That's over five hour long TV episodes.
Please be understanding about that and also know that as an indie author I am doing everything I can to get material out to you in audio format. But I can't control exactly how that is done as I have to partner with other agencies.
A past story pre day 1 that culminates in mogadishu were kyle retires or steps back from the team at the end. Feature henry, george, frank, kyle, howard, mary poppins & appleton. Possibly elude to a young austistic lad with remarkable skills. But keep it mostly to the old crew were it doesnt break the continuity. Use it to flesh out future motivations & droo some other breadcrumbs or foreshadowing. Perhaps have bear & the disco crew do a cassie & help out from the shadows
What about the store that was supposed to have been a weapons shop but had become a florist shop? You mentioned it twice early on and I’m convinced it’s a front for the New World Order, but you just haven’t realized it yet! 😁😅
So since Lily’s mother was exposed to the apples, too … is she alive somewhere? Will she be brought into the story at some point? Did more people become vaccinated by the apples in the Boroughfare Tesco or the Isle of Wight Tesco that they don’t know about yet?
Really hoping Reginald and Carmen get together on more than just a friendship level. Reginald’s probably never had anyone love him before and so has suppressed all desires to be loved his entire life! Can he have an awakening to love??
And … Tappy mentioned to Natasha that he had a great army vehicle in his garage and asked her if she wanted to come work on it. Will they remember that and go get it?