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The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing...
It seems like it's been a lifetime since the last time I posted on my Goodreads blog. But if I catch the blogging bug, I might do more in the future. Who knows? Anyway, I’m participating in an event called The Next Big Thing. So what is The Next Big Thing? It's blog hopping with the goal to discover some new authors and books.
For those unfamiliar with a blog hop . . . you find something on one blog then you hop on over to the next blog link for a new author discovery.
In this hop we're going from blog-to-blog to discover some exciting books that we might not have heard about yet or that are still in WIPs. To let everyone know a bit about the books, we each answer 10 questions.
Thanks to author J. Ann for inviting me: http://www.jannnovels.blogspot.com/20...
So here is my contribution to the hop:
Q+A:
What is the (working title) of your book?
The Fairest Dream.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
My life-long obsession with fairy tales. This is my first chance to retell one of my personal favorites, in particular, the story of Cinderella.
What genre does your book fall under?
Fantasy.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Interestingly, I haven’t put a whole lot of thought into who should play the characters in my book. But I’ve always envisioned the antagonist as Jennifer Connelly. She has the chops to play the role of one of my most complex characters.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
A young woman becomes the servant of a rich countess and her three sisters and dreams of escaping the servant life and becoming rich and famous.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
While under a different incarnation, The Fairest Dream made its rounds to agents and publishers. But this time around, the honors of publishing the newly refurbished version will be mine.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I have been working on this book for nearly a decade now. But the first draft took around one year to write.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Even though it’s a bit of a stretch, I prefer to compare my book to the film Ever After which stars Drew Barrymore. What’s interesting is that I hadn’t seen the movie until long after I wrote The Fairest Dream, but it was very interesting to see the similarities in the storyline and situations in both of the stories.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Everyone loves an underdog. In the case of The Fairest Dream, the inspiration for this book was actually myself. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth and have had to work a variety of unimpressive jobs to support myself. I’ve cleaned public bathrooms, washed cars, cleaned parks, and even dredged lakes. No romantic stuff at all. So I had the idea to use my experience to tell a timeless adventure of a young woman who goes from rags-to-riches in true Cinderella fashion. What’s interesting to note is that it’s a part of my Arvan universe series. So readers familiar with some of my other Arvan books will recognize a few of the characters.
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
I think readers will find The Fairest Dream to be an inspirational tale of the power of having a dream and winning against all odds.
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For "Next Big Thing…" next week, fellow authors:
CeCe's Reading and Writing Safari
Tina Smith
It seems like it's been a lifetime since the last time I posted on my Goodreads blog. But if I catch the blogging bug, I might do more in the future. Who knows? Anyway, I’m participating in an event called The Next Big Thing. So what is The Next Big Thing? It's blog hopping with the goal to discover some new authors and books.
For those unfamiliar with a blog hop . . . you find something on one blog then you hop on over to the next blog link for a new author discovery.
In this hop we're going from blog-to-blog to discover some exciting books that we might not have heard about yet or that are still in WIPs. To let everyone know a bit about the books, we each answer 10 questions.
Thanks to author J. Ann for inviting me: http://www.jannnovels.blogspot.com/20...
So here is my contribution to the hop:
Q+A:
What is the (working title) of your book?
The Fairest Dream.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
My life-long obsession with fairy tales. This is my first chance to retell one of my personal favorites, in particular, the story of Cinderella.
What genre does your book fall under?
Fantasy.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Interestingly, I haven’t put a whole lot of thought into who should play the characters in my book. But I’ve always envisioned the antagonist as Jennifer Connelly. She has the chops to play the role of one of my most complex characters.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
A young woman becomes the servant of a rich countess and her three sisters and dreams of escaping the servant life and becoming rich and famous.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
While under a different incarnation, The Fairest Dream made its rounds to agents and publishers. But this time around, the honors of publishing the newly refurbished version will be mine.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I have been working on this book for nearly a decade now. But the first draft took around one year to write.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Even though it’s a bit of a stretch, I prefer to compare my book to the film Ever After which stars Drew Barrymore. What’s interesting is that I hadn’t seen the movie until long after I wrote The Fairest Dream, but it was very interesting to see the similarities in the storyline and situations in both of the stories.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Everyone loves an underdog. In the case of The Fairest Dream, the inspiration for this book was actually myself. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth and have had to work a variety of unimpressive jobs to support myself. I’ve cleaned public bathrooms, washed cars, cleaned parks, and even dredged lakes. No romantic stuff at all. So I had the idea to use my experience to tell a timeless adventure of a young woman who goes from rags-to-riches in true Cinderella fashion. What’s interesting to note is that it’s a part of my Arvan universe series. So readers familiar with some of my other Arvan books will recognize a few of the characters.
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
I think readers will find The Fairest Dream to be an inspirational tale of the power of having a dream and winning against all odds.
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For "Next Big Thing…" next week, fellow authors:
CeCe's Reading and Writing Safari
Tina Smith
