Peter J.R. Benton

I understand.  Writing is a long process, and I heartily agree with Samuel Johnson's famous statement, "No man but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money."  
            
            It would be a long and complicated effort.  You have to do what is best for you.

@OlderNotSmarter There is a SF writer, Andreas Eschbach, who I once saw interviewed about his very enjoyable novel Lord of all Things. That story was anchored around an off/on relationship between a beautiful artsy socialite and a MIT genius engineering whiz. He was asked why he didn't continue the story. His answer: The story describes a high point in the lives of the protagonists that would be hard to best. I feel that is the case here, too. What could possibly match the adventures of Julia and Howard in what follows? I wouldn't have clear visibility of that amongst the very loosely developed ideas I could put forward at this time.

@OlderNotSmarter Book 3 was written to foreshadow some of the stuff you imagine. I certainly have a bunch of ideas of how this could go. However, putting it on paper would lead to at least three more books with more complex storylines if they are to be plausible. It couldn't just be a simple relationship story. I am both a slow reader and writer; I would probably need to dedicate 5 years to a project like this. Such an effort would need to pay off financially. Sorry, I don't see it at this time.

@PBenton great!

If you do write a review, save your powder until it the publisher has put it out.

Writing something you are passionate about is fun, but getting paid for it is better!  

Anyway, take the money.  

Interesting. When I search for Drysau Ceudodol Book 2 and 3 appear before Book 1. That is because 2 + 3 are on pre-order and I guess Amazon prioritizes those. Once they are all out I think the order will be proper.
            When I search for Peter Benton Book 1 appears on position four. There is another Peter Benton, that's why.
            Peter J.R. Benton doesn't return any of the books.
            I received a contract proposal from the publisher today. At first glance, it looks like I might accept it. If I do, Books 1 + 2 will be pulled next and 3 won't be posted at all. All three will then be processed by the published to reappear a few months later. Keep that in mind.

@PBenton I am in the US.  I eventually found it but it wasn't easy.  When I searched only Book II and Book III appeared.  Then when I clicked on one assuming all three would result, still only II and III appeared.  I then clicked on your name as the author and 12 book results appeared before Drysau.  I had to scroll down to find them.  That's ridiculous.  Your books should appear first when people click on your name.  IMO, their search algo doesn't work well for folks looking for you.

Oh, I realize that I don't know where you are located. KU is only available for US customers. Outside of the US, there is only purchase.

Thank you so much. This could make all the difference in the world.

@PBenton it is going to do well. It may take a while to build word of mouth but it will eventually do well.  I will try to help it.