the next big thing
I was recently invited to participate in The Next Big Thing, you may have seen it hopping about on the net or Twitter. A fellow author tagged me and asked me to answer the following 10 questions about my WIP. So… here it goes.
10 Questions:
What is the working title of your book?
Right now I have it as “Birthrite” but I’m considering changing it.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
It’s the second book in my “Legacy Series” which follows the life, love, and terrors of Shawnee and her werewolf pack. Book1, titled Glyph, was released in May 2012 in ebook and will soon be in print as well.
What genre does your book fall under?
It’s somewhat of a cross over between urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie?
This is tough. I don’t think I can answer this question. Each character is so specific in my head that I can’t come up with an actor/actress that seems to fit. Though, Jennifer Love Hewitt might be able to pull of a convincing Shawnee (if she were a bit more tan). She’s got that strong-willed yet terrified way of being.
What is a one sentence synopsis of your book?
Oh for heavens sake. I’ve sat here for 10 minutes trying to come up with a one liner. Nope. Can’t do it. Did anyone ever tell you that writing the blurb is harder than writing the book? It’s true.
Will your book be self published or represented by an agency?
The books in this series are published by Breathless Press. I’ve never self-published. Though I’m presently seeking an agent for my YA titles.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
The first draft of this manuscript took 2 weeks and was about 200 pages long. The rewrite is much longer.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
I don’t often like to compare but they would fall in a similar category as Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson Series or the Alpha Omega Series and some of Nalini Singh’s Riley Jensen Series (minus the overt sci-fi nature of the latter.) It’s scary to admit but on Amazon “people who bought this also bought this” linked me with Laurell K. Hamilton’s work. Needless to say, I was shocked.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Shawnee did. Characters are always alive inside of writers. She kicked me until I figured out how to get her down on paper.
What else about your book might interest the reader?
If you’re into werewolves, vampires, werecats, and other werespecies, read my book(s). If you like witches, urban fantasy, and magic, read my book(s). If you like solid characters with good back stories, read my book(s). If you’re a sucker for relationships, sex, and trouble making best friends, read my book(s). If you’re into psychological stuff, you might like my book(s) as well. Was that convincing?
