Hey all,
I'm developing a story idea (with series potential ) that's been in the back of my mind since the '90s, that I THINK will fit most comfortably in MG... but I'm wondering about a couple of things. First, is there still room in the market for anthropomorphic stories, or are they overdone ATM? And, I need to find some good comps for my own reading, to see what's being done in this space now (since I bet the stories I loved in the 70s probably don't qualify...) I've got a small TBR pile started with Seraphina and the Black Cloak, and the first Explorers book, but I need more. Much more!
I consider the story to be primarily historical adventure in tone and focus, I added fantasy in the subject line b/c talking animals -- not sure whether that alone qualifies it for that categorization though.
Any and all thoughts, suggestions, recommendations or gentle admonishments will be gratefully appreciated!
This is the working blurb:
Nikolai Stoyanovich Krisayev is the last of a long line of Russian rat nobility, living in exile in 1880's Paris. When he rescues a visiting mouse princess from armed kidnappers, he is thrust into the midst of a silent war being waged secretly in the streets and sewers of the city.
With only his wits, his father's sword, and the aid of a shadowy figure who may or may not be on his side, he will have to fight to save both the princess and the city he loves.
I'm developing a story idea (with series potential ) that's been in the back of my mind since the '90s, that I THINK will fit most comfortably in MG... but I'm wondering about a couple of things. First, is there still room in the market for anthropomorphic stories, or are they overdone ATM? And, I need to find some good comps for my own reading, to see what's being done in this space now (since I bet the stories I loved in the 70s probably don't qualify...) I've got a small TBR pile started with Seraphina and the Black Cloak, and the first Explorers book, but I need more. Much more!
I consider the story to be primarily historical adventure in tone and focus, I added fantasy in the subject line b/c talking animals -- not sure whether that alone qualifies it for that categorization though.
Any and all thoughts, suggestions, recommendations or gentle admonishments will be gratefully appreciated!
This is the working blurb:
Nikolai Stoyanovich Krisayev is the last of a long line of Russian rat nobility, living in exile in 1880's Paris. When he rescues a visiting mouse princess from armed kidnappers, he is thrust into the midst of a silent war being waged secretly in the streets and sewers of the city.
With only his wits, his father's sword, and the aid of a shadowy figure who may or may not be on his side, he will have to fight to save both the princess and the city he loves.