Earlier today I sent my 400th novel to my editor. It turned out to be a house-name book. I had thought I might be able to do one of my own for #400, but the schedule wants what the schedule wants. And honestly, I'm fine with it. House-name work has been largely responsible for keeping me in this business for almost 45 years, so I'm just grateful for the opportunities I've had. I might reach 450 books, but I think 500 is unlikely unless I start writing books that are considerably shorter. 400 is a pretty good milestone, though, and I'm proud of it.
Wow....I'm only on 16
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book. I want that picture on the back of my first hardcover.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats James!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's more than Asimov wrote, if you don't count anthologies he edited/co-edited.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteFurther congratulations! 400 is vastly more than Asimov wrote, if we leave out the re-writes and repackaged collections, too. How many of yours are not novels, vs. collections or anthologies?
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Jim!
ReplyDeleteThanks much for all the kind words, folks. I wrote outlines for two more novels today, so on it goes. Todd, the 400 is just novels, plus one non-fiction book (DRAW) and a handful of collections.
ReplyDeleteYou are an outstanding example for the rest of us, James. I am in awe of your ability and accomplishments. Onward, ever onward. Best wishes!
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