The Next Big Thing

Many thanks to author Clayton Bye http://thecontrarycanadian.wordpress.com for inviting me to be a part of this week’s The Next Big Thing blog posting group.   What a great way to share my work, and books with the world. Thank you, Clayton! 

The Next Big Thing is a meme that is creating an ever-growing wave through the blogs of authors who write in a variety of genres, with each participant answering the same questions about either a work in progress or a work currently being marketed. Each author then chooses five other authors to keep the chain going.  Please take a look at my contribution:

1.  What is the title of your book?

No Tildes on Tuesday

2. How did you come by the idea?

This title carries a “play on words” from a script/line within the book from main character, Isabella.

3. What genre does your book fall under?

Juvenile Fiction/Multicultural

4. Which actors would you choose to play your characters if it were a movie?

More than likely, I would choose my daughter, Kelly, as the actress if my book ever made it to the “big screen”. I can’t think of an actress that would play/act the role any better than my kid.

5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

A 13 year old biracial, but not bilingual girl, who needs to find herself and learn the importance of holistic self-identity.

6. Will your book be self-published or traditional?

My book was published traditionally by Tate Publishing & Enterprises.

7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

It took me approximately two years to write the first draft of my manuscript before I was almost satisfied with the results.

8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

I’ve not read a book that I can compare, No Tildes on Tuesday, as of date.

9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?

My daughter, Kelly Vasquez, was the inspiration behind my book because she is biracial. It is my hope for children who are biracial to love all of who they are. When couples join together in holy matrimony and bring children into their world, they should also ensure that both heritages are introduced and embraced within the home.

10. What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

Isabella is 13 year old biracial girl who avoids learning ½ of her heritage.  Although I do not condone such behavior, children Isabella’s age will be able to self-identify with Isabella’s sassy mouth and personal family life dilemma’s.

She is an average 13 year old girl who just wants her life to remain as is, but things can’t always remain the same.

Note:

After reading this blog, please let me know if you’d love to participate and tell us about you and your special work and/or book. You can “pay it forward, too.”