THE NEXT BIG THING

Author Colette Saucier  tagged me to take part in “The Next Big Thing” and answer ten questions about my current work in progress, so away we go . . .
What is the working title of your next book?
The working title is The Vessel , though I believe this will be the series title rather than the book title. (Sorry, Setti fans. I’m actually putting Revolution on hold for the moment.)

Where did the idea come from?
Strangely, the idea came to me on an hour-long drive from my home in southern Louisiana to visit my parents in Baton Rouge. It’s a lovely drive with many old oaks and hanging moss as well as the picturesque trek across the Atchafalaya basin. Somehow, the first chapter unfolded in its entirety on the drive. I felt so inspired that I had to write the entire scene as soon as I arrived at my parents’ house. (Sorry, Mom and Dad.)
What genre does your book fall under?
This will be in the New Adult category of Paranormal Romance. My first series is strictly Young Adult, however, this one is a bit darker, edgier, and creepier.
What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?
Henry Cavill as my leading man. He’s perfect for Jude Delacroix, complete with cleft in chin. However, he’d need contacts to darken those baby blues. And a younger Liv Tyler as Genevieve Drake.


What is the one sentence synopsis of your book?
Genevieve Drake is the prime target for a host of demons wanting to possess her, collect her, or kill her, and her only salvation comes all too willingly from a handsome stranger holding a dark, dark secret.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Good question. I’m tinkering with the idea of submitting this one to an agency. I’m still too early in the process to make that decision just yet.
How long did it take you to write the first draught of the manuscript?
Still writing. Hence, the whole “in progress” part of WIP. The ideas for this one are spilling out of me though, so I’m curious myself how long it will take. ;)

What other books would you compare this story to within the same genre?
Hmmmmm…though not a demon hunter novel, I might say The Vampire Academy. Genevieve is a bad-ass heroine with a chip on her shoulder, much like Rose Hathaway, though Gen’s flaws will get her into major trouble that she can’t get out of alone. She will be forced to rely on someone else in order to survive, or she could very well lose her soul.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
I suppose I’d have to say my niece, Jessen, who happens to share my love of books, especially paranormal romance. She holds many of the characteristics of Genevieve—beautiful, smart, strong-willed. The idea of this novel sparked from the snarky voice of Genevieve in my head as she mouthed off to her best friend in an elevator.
What else about your book might pique the readers’ interest?
This is more than a demon-hunter novel. It is about loss, salvation, fear, redemption, and love.
And now, I'm tagging Julie Reece, David Estes, Amanda Cowley, Margaret Simon, and Rebekah Campbell to share information on their current works-in-progress.


And I'm tagging back Colette Saucier , too. Thanks for tagging me, Colette! This was fun!