I sure hope for you that your world can become alive in multiple kind of mediums, and would watch it if it became a pilot! I'm no expert in all those algorithm or way to gain followers, so unfortunately I don't really have any tips or trick to grow in that field, but as you said:
''so long as I am enthralled by epic fantasy I will forge ahead.'' I can see your passion since I discovered you and your world, and all your work does make a difference.
I am happy that you enjoyed HOTD, so did I :D
I felt it was still very close to the source material, by the events happening- to some dialogue straight the same words from the story. It felt good to get back to Westeros, familiar places, names, and dragons. I think the actors/actresses are doing a good job and can see the characters how I am seeing them while reading The Rogue Prince or The Princess and the Queen, or The Blacks and the Greens.
I will be continuing this series and can't wait to see all of this unfold!
HoTD is doing a fantastic job of staying close to the source material, dare I say even closer than earth GoT? King’s Landing is alive in a way it never was before.
I totally respect your stance on not reading series that are not and may never be finished. I personally just jumped back into The Dark Tower earlier this year so I get it.
As far as the fizzle of GoT goes, I’ll say this: I felt that too. As someone who absolutely loves every ASOIAF I was deeply disappointed. It serious hurt my feelings, in par with teenage break up disappointing. The promise is there for HoTD for precisely the reasons you mentioned as negatives.
1) It’s coming from pretty much “complete” source material and GRRM isn’t likely to walk away from this one after the disaster that ensued when he trust the OG show runners.
2) It’s as core as core gets to the events In Westerosi history. Dany and her future, as much as her past, are central to ASOIAF and this explores how her family fell from obscene heights. It’s truly a great tale.
I’m not one to try and argue that folks do what isn’t in their own self interest, but I think HoTD will be different. But I did compare my love for the series to teenage romance so... I may not be the best source 😂
I will keep the faith! Thank you for the message. I want this platform to grow the right ways, and you’re right, it’s these in between times that make those big launches that much better. Thanks for helping to lift my spirits a bit. I appreciate you and your support 🙏🏾
Huh. So here's a 4th option for your poll: I'm not "done with all things GoT", but now that the TV adaptation fizzled in such a universally-panned way, I'm definitely not interested in any more spin-offs, etc. that aren't actually the core GRRM story. Plus, side note: I refuse to to read series like TSoIaF which GRRM may never finish. I didn't read Dark Tower until King bit the bullet and finished it. I held off on Wheel of Time for the same reasons (and since Jordan passed before actually finishing it, I still may never, though that said I DID finish the core Dune series, even though Herbert's son finished the story many, many years later. BUT: I ignored all the prequels, spin-offs, one-offs, whatevers that the publisher tried to do with Dune after the creator's death. I just don't care enough about *anything* to read what is essentially fanfic.)
Okay, mini-rant over, keep the faith! I think social media is necessary and important, but subscriber/reader base growth occurs predominantly during big new releases. The next issue, the next graphic novel, the next collection of short stories or a novel, etc. The in-between times are mostly about maintaining. Keeping the base engaged, and there will likely always be a trickle of new blood, but only a trickle. The hustle is exhausting, and most of the time you can't see tangible results from it, but when that new reader does start to pay attention to you, and wonders what all the fuss is about - it's all the activity you were doing seemingly in a void that convinces that reader that you've got the goods and that your creations are worth following long term.
Thanks for sharing how you feel-
I sure hope for you that your world can become alive in multiple kind of mediums, and would watch it if it became a pilot! I'm no expert in all those algorithm or way to gain followers, so unfortunately I don't really have any tips or trick to grow in that field, but as you said:
''so long as I am enthralled by epic fantasy I will forge ahead.'' I can see your passion since I discovered you and your world, and all your work does make a difference.
I am happy that you enjoyed HOTD, so did I :D
I felt it was still very close to the source material, by the events happening- to some dialogue straight the same words from the story. It felt good to get back to Westeros, familiar places, names, and dragons. I think the actors/actresses are doing a good job and can see the characters how I am seeing them while reading The Rogue Prince or The Princess and the Queen, or The Blacks and the Greens.
I will be continuing this series and can't wait to see all of this unfold!
As always, I appreciate you!
HoTD is doing a fantastic job of staying close to the source material, dare I say even closer than earth GoT? King’s Landing is alive in a way it never was before.
Can’t wait for more!
I totally respect your stance on not reading series that are not and may never be finished. I personally just jumped back into The Dark Tower earlier this year so I get it.
As far as the fizzle of GoT goes, I’ll say this: I felt that too. As someone who absolutely loves every ASOIAF I was deeply disappointed. It serious hurt my feelings, in par with teenage break up disappointing. The promise is there for HoTD for precisely the reasons you mentioned as negatives.
1) It’s coming from pretty much “complete” source material and GRRM isn’t likely to walk away from this one after the disaster that ensued when he trust the OG show runners.
2) It’s as core as core gets to the events In Westerosi history. Dany and her future, as much as her past, are central to ASOIAF and this explores how her family fell from obscene heights. It’s truly a great tale.
I’m not one to try and argue that folks do what isn’t in their own self interest, but I think HoTD will be different. But I did compare my love for the series to teenage romance so... I may not be the best source 😂
I will keep the faith! Thank you for the message. I want this platform to grow the right ways, and you’re right, it’s these in between times that make those big launches that much better. Thanks for helping to lift my spirits a bit. I appreciate you and your support 🙏🏾
JL
Huh. So here's a 4th option for your poll: I'm not "done with all things GoT", but now that the TV adaptation fizzled in such a universally-panned way, I'm definitely not interested in any more spin-offs, etc. that aren't actually the core GRRM story. Plus, side note: I refuse to to read series like TSoIaF which GRRM may never finish. I didn't read Dark Tower until King bit the bullet and finished it. I held off on Wheel of Time for the same reasons (and since Jordan passed before actually finishing it, I still may never, though that said I DID finish the core Dune series, even though Herbert's son finished the story many, many years later. BUT: I ignored all the prequels, spin-offs, one-offs, whatevers that the publisher tried to do with Dune after the creator's death. I just don't care enough about *anything* to read what is essentially fanfic.)
Okay, mini-rant over, keep the faith! I think social media is necessary and important, but subscriber/reader base growth occurs predominantly during big new releases. The next issue, the next graphic novel, the next collection of short stories or a novel, etc. The in-between times are mostly about maintaining. Keeping the base engaged, and there will likely always be a trickle of new blood, but only a trickle. The hustle is exhausting, and most of the time you can't see tangible results from it, but when that new reader does start to pay attention to you, and wonders what all the fuss is about - it's all the activity you were doing seemingly in a void that convinces that reader that you've got the goods and that your creations are worth following long term.
So keep on keepin' on!