With the publication of Part 38, my recent fiction serial, ‘Danny’, has now concluded.
As usual, I am giving an overview of its performance on the blog, and the writing process. This is only intended to be of interest to anyone considering doing something similar, or for anyone who enjoys reading about how such ideas become fiction serials.
It was one of my ‘longer’ serials, at 38 episodes. I tried to keep every part under 800 words, though did not always succeed in that. Like most-but not all-of my serials, I had the idea for the ending already written up in draft, and worked back from there. This time that involved a circlular route, arriving back close to where we began in Part One.
I am pleased to report that it was a very popular serial, attracting between 100 and 140 views for each episode. This despite its ‘dark’ theme, and some rather unpleasant details that had to be included, or at least alluded to. With views still coming in, a rough average of 125 views for each episode gives a current total of 4,750 views for the whole serial. This may well climb to 5,000 by the time any ‘binge-readers’ catch up at the weekend.
Engagement on comments and shares on social media were very good too, and there was a fair amount of ‘guessing’ by readers. Something I always enjoy.
Details of medical conditions and terminology, as well as Police evidential and Courtroom procedures were all correct as of 2012 when I retired, to the best of my knowledge. Most place names or locations were genuine, though I never mentioned where Danny lived. It is set in a town in the Midlands Region of England, not far from the East Coast. So you can take your pick from any of those.
Once again, I would like to thank everyone who read the whole serial, and those of you who left comments, reblogged, or shared on Twitter or Facebook. Tomorrow, the whole serial will be posted as one complete story, for the benefit of readers who like to wait to read it as a novella.
The next serial will be coming soon. No murders this time! 🙂
It’s no surprise this serial got a lot of traction, you spoke about important yet daunting topics and that’s a feat in itself. You could easily become a best-selling author Pete 🙂
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That’s a very kind thing to say, Ami. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Thanks for the wonderful enjoyment, Pete! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. I appreciate you reading all of it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The honor goes to you, Pete! For another great serial, which i enjoyed very much. xx Michael
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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This was a great insight into the mind of a serial killer and the fact he thought himself as normal 🙂 x
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Thanks very much, Carol. Glad you enjoyed it.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I missed the last week so I will catch up tomorrow and summarize my additional thoughts then.
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Thanks, Elizabeth. I appreciate you catching up.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Truly enjoyed “Danny” and it was just dark enough to be a solid nighttime read for me. Thank you for sharing
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Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Drew. No murders in the next serial, which starts tomorrow.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sue loves it….she is waiting for the big one….great writing….chuq
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Thanks, chuq. Full story published this morning.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I will let Sue know….thanx chuq
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Great to see you go a strong reaction for your effort!
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This was more popular than my trip into Fantasy with ‘Found footage’, John. The next serial begins on Friday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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this was a rather a good serial pete and good going with it see you with another great series’
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Thanks very much for all your comments. The new serial starts on Friday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It was a bloody good serial, Pete!
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Thanks, David. I much appreciate all your interaction with it too.
Best wishes, Pete. 🙂
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This was up there with the best Pete, I enjoyed it thoroughly! Onwards to the next!
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Part One already written! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This was a great story, full of surprises. Can’t wait for the next!
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Coming soon, Carolyn. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed ‘Danny’ so much.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I really enjoyed the Danny serial! (I still think it needs to be made into a movie.)
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I am open to any offers, Liz! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ll have to check with my people. Oops, I don’t have any people.
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Danny was an interesting serial. Looking forward to your first ‘non-murder’ story. Wish you the best of luck with it!
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Thanks very much. I hope you enjoy the next one.
Best wishes, Pete.
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it was a great one!
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Thanks very much, Beth. The next one is coming later tthis week.
Best wishes, Pete.
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great –
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