I’ll be getting The Ghost Who Lied back from my editor this weekend. It will be released on May 31, 2017. This is my 13th book in the Haunting Danielle series.
When I wrote The Ghost of Marlow House (Book 1), I wasn’t sure exactly where the series was going. I knew the smaller stories I wanted to tell, but for the long haul I hadn’t yet made that commitment as to the direction it would ultimately go. I had several ideas, but until I got to know the characters better, I couldn’t make that commitment.
As the books came out, I received feedback from readers regarding what they wanted for Danielle. It seemed most of them wanted her to find true love—yet with whom and how—that they could not agree on.
Some wanted her to work it out with Joe. Others wanted it to be Chris, while others wanted Chris to go away. Many wanted Walt and offered solutions to get the two together.
For those new to this blog or unfamiliar with the Haunting Danielle Series, let me explain—it isn’t a romance series. It’s a paranormal cozy mystery series. But even within that genre, readers want their favorite characters to find true love.
With The Ghost Who Lied—the book coming out the end of this month—I have finally made the commitment. To get to where I intend to take the story will involve at least four more books after this new release. While each book will continue to be a complete story, you will see the future stories unfolding as each one is released until we get to where I intend to take Danielle.
Don’t assume I plan to end the series when Danielle completes this particular journey. That will be up to my readers. In fact, I see this journey’s end as a new beginning for Danielle and more stories ahead.
However, as I add more books, one thing I don’t want, is for readers to moan, “enough already, this series is done”—before I eventually wrap it up. I occasionally get a review where a reader believes the series has already worn out its welcome. However, I get far more comments from readers where they urge me to write more books. I will happily do that, providing I still have stories to tell—and readers who want to read them.
Hercule Poirot
Miss Marple
Sherlock Holmes
And so many others. As long as there are ideas, there’s no need to end. I intend to follow wherever you lead!
So sweet! Thank you!
With you 100% no matter which way you take the series. I trust your intuitive nature in your writing. Keep writing strong!
This is the best series when I read the first one I had to get all the rest. I love them and I hope it’s a long time before you end them. I am so ready for the new one. I preordered it the minute it came up. Thank you so much for the best books ever. Keep writing and don’t stop. I just wish I didn’t read so fast
I really like the series and am always ready for the next one. Great characters.
I think Danielle can’t be with Walt or Chris. Chris and Danielle never had chemistry. However, I think the Chief and her do. They click and Danielle would be a natural mom. The Chief respects her and trust her. Chris pairing seems forced which is why I am glad they put the relationship on hold. I can see Walt loving having the kids. Danielle also asks the Chief a lot of opinions concerning her life. They have a deeper connection.
I really love hearing all at the different ideas from my readers regarding Danielle’s future. Thanks for posting!