🎙️ Writing book one is hard, but book two? That’s a whole new beast.
In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with bestselling author Suzy Vadori about the unique challenges (and surprising rewards) of writing the second book in a series.
We explore:
Why the transition from book one to book two can feel overwhelming
How to manage reader expectations—without losing your creative spark
The delicate art of recaps, cliffhangers, and keeping the momentum going
Suzy’s process for outlining sequels and planning long-term story arcs
Why consistency in messaging matters more as your series grows
Building a community of readers who stick with you from book to book
Whether you're drafting your second novel or building a full-blown series, this episode offers smart strategies, mindset shifts, and encouragement to help you keep going and growing.
➡️ QUESTION: If you've written a series, which was the hardest book in the series to write? 1st? 2nd? 3rd?
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ANGELA HAAS
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CASSIE NEWELL
Keywords 🔑: writing, book series, author tips, marketing, reader expectations, book coaching, writing craft, storytelling, book two, cliffhangers
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