Ah, no, slip of the Return key. No, I was referring more to the number of books. I don't know too many series that can go for that many books, and retain their focus all the way through. The Gor series was the only one I could refer to off the cuff as being of such a size. (25? 30? ). Not that I don't think he (SB) couldn't do it. Given the way that each books title is included in some way in the body of the book, then it could be said that he has an effective focusing mechanism. Also, stating that a series of books will start "here", and end "here" is also good. Series that go on forever(again, Gor), can be said to loose enthusiasm somewhat. I think such activity was referred to by David Eddings as "drooling", writing without any aim or need as an author, except to keep the money flowing. >>Did you mean to send this to the list? Or just to me? :grins:. >>Vlad in Gor. Hmmmmmm. . .rather Steve's kinda thing, I guess. . .heh. Scary thought. >>Claire >Gad!! It's getting a little Gor-ish, isn't it? I just hope he doesn't >loose his creativity 1/2 way through. That's a lotta books.