Raine's adventures -- enough for prequels or sequels?

As I've said before, Raine's world is big; there's new new characters and situations introduced in each book. So when I complete the Saghred story arc, or at least when the rock ceases to be the center of attention, there's more than enough intrigue and action to keep the series going under full steam. ; ) (And no, I don't know how many books it will take to wrap up the Saghred story line. Though in the next year or so, I should know.)

Here are some projects that are simmering on my brain's "back burner" that take place in Raine's world:

• A Raine Benares novelette (definied as between 7500 and 17,500 words) or maybe a novella (17,500-40,000 words) because I'm long-winded. It would take place when Raine first met Tam. That plotline wouldn't be the main core of the story, but it would be an integral part. It would be Raine at work as a seeker, she'd be on a case, and it would directly involve Tam -- the mysterious new stranger in town. Ideas are starting to come to me and I'm writing them down. I think it'd be a lot of fun.

• Short stories featuring either Raine, Tam, Mychael, Piaras, or Phaelan. Each of these characters have stories of their own (both past and present) that could make fabulous short stories. If the timing was right (aka if I wasn't in the middle of writing a book), I'd love to have a story in an anthology.
  
• As more of a Young Adult novel, I think it could be fun to do a book (or books) with Raine and Phaelan as teenagers growing up in Laerin. Phaelan's getting a start on his career as a pirate, and Raine's magic/seeking skills are beginning to manifest themselves. She signs on as an apprentice with Rami Perrin (who will be mentioned in Armed & Magical). He's one of the best seekers there is--but not exactly what you'd call an upstanding, law-abiding citizen. The young Raine stumbles onto her first case, and naturally gets in over her head.

Of course, all I could do for any of these is take notes at least until I'm finished writing Bewitched & Betrayed (aka Raine Benares Book 4). And I'm hoping that Raine's adventures will be able to continue -- I already have sections written for Books 5 and 6. So if there's someone you know who you haven't told about Magic Lost, Trouble Found or Armed & Magical -- please tell them. The more books I sell means the more books my publisher will want to contract me to write. So if you haven't, spread the word. ; )

Coming up tomorrow: I'll tell you how I do major book revisions. And on Thursday, some cool book news. ; )

Have a great one!
Lisa