I'm writing a series of books, about the global adventures of Jesse Donovan, a professional gunfighter for hire. I was hoping to have a mixture of serials with the Western. I am not looking to "steal" or "rip-off". My inspiration for the series of books is "Have Gun - Will Travel" meets "Indiana Jones". Even though I am nearly, done. With the first book, I am trying to stay true to the Action-Adventure/Westerns of the past. Less swearing and practically no nudity and no sex scenes. In order to get readers to really dive into my series, what makes a good adventure story?
Should new cast of friends/partners/sidekicks be included in every new book or keep the same old cast? I was thinking of killing off Jesse's friend in the first book, but I am not certain. I mean I like him a lot. However, I am debating on if people would get tired of him, and want him "killed-off" in the next book and or wanting to bring in someone new. I only wish to make it interesting and adventuresome, but not forget that it is still a western.
Should new cast of friends/partners/sidekicks be included in every new book or keep the same old cast? I was thinking of killing off Jesse's friend in the first book, but I am not certain. I mean I like him a lot. However, I am debating on if people would get tired of him, and want him "killed-off" in the next book and or wanting to bring in someone new. I only wish to make it interesting and adventuresome, but not forget that it is still a western.
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