DK3
News | Posted by Carole on Friday 30 June 2006
So, I have started to write the third (and final) book in the Dragonkeeper trilogy. I feel nervous writing about it here. I always feel talking about a book I’m writing will hex it. The book doesn’t have a title yet ( my publisher refers to it as DK3) . And if anyone wants to know what will happen in it…I’m not telling. (See above about hexing.)
I’ve just read YA author Justine Larbalestier‘s blog re writing a third book in a series.
I felt heartened that I wasn’t the only one who finds it hard. Justine was concerned about whether she should or shouldn’t be influenced by what readers say they want to happen. I don’t worry so much about that. The story has to be the way I want it to be, otherwise I couldn’t get it done. It’ll be a year out of my life spent writing it. I have to be thoroughly engaged in the plot and the chararcters…so that means doing it my way.
What I worry about is, Is it good enough? Will readers like it?
Justine was also angsting about bad reviews. They’re not nice, but you can’t please everyone. The hardest thing is, there’s no right of reply. Reviewers can say whatever they want and you don’t get to defend yourself. Which is a good thing. What could be worse than having a whingey author saying everyone’s missed the subtext or the fabulous act 2 turning point or the subtle character development? Everyone is a reader. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Though it is a sweet feeling when a book does well, despite being panned or ignored by reviewers.
Jeanne,
Not to worry. Dragon Moon will be out in May next year.
Claire,
Thanks for your encouragement. It’s great to hear that Dragonkeeper has travelled with you, and was enjoyed by your son. I often prefer kids and young adult books. Their authors aren’t afraid to have a good strong story, which is what I like.
Dear Carole,
I just wanted to say that Dragonkeeper 1 and Dragonkeeper, garden of the purple dragon and i throughly enjoyed them, i just turned 12 and i love the books you made, im going to miss it
Thank you for everything
Ben
Thanks Ben,
Glad to hear you enjoyed my books.
oh i just loved ur books!! you hav great imagination, i would want to know what happens next everytime!! is there next series of the garden of the purple dragon?? SO EXCITED!!
Tiffany,
Thanks. The third book of the Dragonkeeper series is Dragon Moon. It will be out in Australia at the end of March.
Dear Carole,
Its Rachel here im 12. I have read Dragon Keeper 3 times and am eager to read the second from the little intake of the first chapter at the back of the 1st book. I have done an assessment on it at school, it was really enjoyable. Looking forward to the next book, cant wait, keep up the great, amazing and inspiring work up.! Your imagination is amazing! Rachel
Rachel,
Thanks for your kind words. The second book (Garden of the Purple Dragon) and the third book (Dragon Moon) are both out in Australia. You should be able to get them at your library.
dear carole,
i haven’t read the third book yet but i have read the first and second(Dragon Keeper + Garden of the Purple Dragon), and i think it is really good, it is [BY FAR] the BEst novel i’ve read.
I have read the book around five times, it’s just really hard to put the book down.
Looking forward to read the third book….
Eunice,
That’s very keen, reading it 5 times! Glad you enjoyed the books.
Hey carole:
Oh my Gosh, i really enjoy ur books! They are my favourite books! They were fantastic and… i don’t know how to describe how much i love them because im not a good writer like you^_^. It was a bit easier for me to understand the books than other people maybe because i am a chinese who move to Australia for 2 years. I still have alot of friends in China and i am wondering if i can translate the books into chinese and let China read them too, can you please reply me in my Email??Awesome Books. Well done Carole!
Rebecca, 12 years old, Melbourne
Rebecca,
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the books. I think the publishers are currently negotiating with a Chinese publisher. If that happens, your Chinese friends will be able to read it.
thanks! reply soon!:)
Hello Carole,
I’ve just finished reading Dragonkeeper for the 8th time. It’s amazing! I am always so engrossed in it. I’ve just turned 11. By the way, this is 2010, so I’ve already read all four of the series…All so cool! Dragonkeeper, Garden of the Purple Dragon, Dragon Moon, and Dragon Dawn!:D All so fabulous! I’m doing the Selective School Test this year…hope I get in!:D