The Next Big Thing W.I.P. Blog Hop

Once again, I've been tagged for The Next Big Thing W.I.P. Blog Hop! Here we go!
What is the working title of your book?
My short story that will be coming out this July is titled Wishing Cotton, and my first full-length novel is The Truth Seekers.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
For Wishing Cotton, I really can’t remember what inspired the original idea. It evolved quite a bit while I was writing it, but the initial core idea stayed the same.
What genre does your book fall under?
Contemporary romance. It’s pretty lighthearted, which is a big shift from my last publication. My novel The Truth Seekers is an historical romance, so I’ll be shifting gears again.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
I’m terrible at this question because I don’t really know any actor names. I think anyone with decent comedic timing would work well for Wishing Cotton. A lot of the dialogue is meant to be spoken very quickly, and there are several actors who could handle the pacing perfectly.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
A woman conducts an experiment to see if wishes can come true, and other people get caught in the crossfire.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
It will be published by Renaissance Romance Publishing, an independent publisher.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
About a year, but I don’t work straight through – I’m always stopping to work on editing other authors’ work. I’d say in actual work, I spent two or three months on it.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Oh, man. I don’t know… I can’t think of anything off the top of my head. It’s just a fun, fanciful little story that is meant to make the readers laugh and give them warm fuzzies.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Nothing very specific. I just had a snippet of an idea, and I just kept saying, “Okay, sure – but what if..? And then, if that happened, what if..?” until I had imagined a whole story.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? If a reader is looking for a simple feel-good story to read while sunning out at the beach, this would be a good pick.

Next up... Denise Stanley at A Room to Write
Since I wasn’t able to get five authors to tag, here are some recommendations for author blogs that you can check out:
Lorenz Font, whose debut novel Hunted: The Gates Legacy was released yesterday.

Lisa Bilbrey, who tagged me for the blog hop. Turnabout is fair play!
M.B. Feeney, whose blog features helpful reviews of new releases. 
Jennifer Garcia, whose blog also features her award-winning poetry.