I've had a number of people ask whether or not there will be a sequel to Alexandria, so I wanted to take a moment to fill everybody in. First of all, thanks to everyone who downloaded the book and read it. I've got lots of great reviews and it's thrilling for me that people seem to be enjoying it. I definitely had a great time writing it. This was my first full length novel and I wasn't sure what to expect.
My favorite genre happens to be horror, so Sci-fi/Adventure was a little bit of a stretch for me. I had originally envisioned the book as being all-inclusive - it has a full beginning, middle and end - with no cliffhangers. I really took a liking to it, though, and I would love to continue the story. There's a lot more that could happen in the world. I've got a folder on my desktop titled 'The Frontier of Unknown Fate,' which is the working title for the Alexandria sequel. I've got some ideas, but I'm still searching for the perfect plot-line, and the folder sits mostly empty, waiting to be filled. So, for now, Alexandria will remain a stand-alone novel. But when the right idea strikes me, I will definitely continue the story.
In the meantime, I've been working on a horror novel, which is almost finished. The book is wildly different, not just in terms of genre, but also in terms of content. There is profanity and some gore, so in order to avoid confusion (since Alexandria is a relatively clean book, except for some graphic violence), I will be publishing my horror novels under the name 'Ian Henry.'
The novel is called Blood Seance. It's a haunted house novel with an old Hollywood backstory. I've got a new blog dedicated to my horror writing, and I'd love for you to check it out. If horror is not your thing, I will eventually be writing more Sci-fi/Fantasy/Adventure novels - and you can look for news about those new releases here. If, however, you are a fan of both genres, please check out my new blog at (UPDATE - no longer active). There is a sample chapter and a synopsis of the story. I will have it live on Amazon by mid- to late October.
Best wishes to everyone, and feel free to drop me a line at johnkadenbooks@gmail.com.
Thanks again,
John
