The Next Big Thing Blog Hop

The lovely author, A.L. Jambor has tagged me in the Next Big Thing Blog Hop. The blog hop is a chain of blogs where each author answers ten questions about whatever their next “big thing” is. Each author then tags more authors and so on and so forth.

It’s a fun way to find out a little bit about what your favorite authors are doing – or maybe being introduced to new authors. I’m going to talk about the book I’m working on right now, Hunting Lust, which is part 3 of a serialized novel called Orion the Hunter.

1. What is the working title of your book?

Hunting Lust

2. Where did the idea come from for the book?

The challenge of writing a serialized novel appealed to me.  Once each part is complete, it is published so there is no final editing stage of the whole story.  I cannot go back and change or insert anything so it is definitely challenging!

3. What is the genre of the book?

It’s contemporary romance with mild erotica.

4. Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

I honestly couldn't say but suggestions are welcome!!  I am not usually a fan of movie adaptations and always prefer the written version.  I prefer to let my imagination picture the characters and interpret the action.

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

Intense relationship of two independent adults who have issues from their pasts - oh, and there is a rock band too!

6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency/publisher?

This one will be self-published.

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

Because I am writing a serialized novel, there is no first draft!  I write 35,000 - 40,000 words, publish those chapters and then continue the story with the next part.

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

I wouldn't but reviewers and fans on discussion forums have compared the series to Bared to You by Sylvia Day and the Because You are Mine series by Beth Kery.

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

I love the romance genre and have read so many over the years.  As previously mentioned, the challenge of writing a serialized novel appealed to me so I decided to write one in the genre that I enjoy immensely as a reader.

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

From the reviews of Parts 1 and 2, the chemistry between the sassy, strong female lead and the mysterious alpha male who has just declared that he is a former Dominant, and the journey into the unknown upon which they have embarked.  There is also a 'great supporting cast' including a rock band.  From Part 3 a light sprinkling of D/s flavor will color proceedings.  Reviews of Parts 1 and 2 have all been 4 and 5 stars out of 5.  The characters I have some lovely readers who are very generous with their praise and who keep reminding me that Part 3 is due in January so I'd better get back to writing!!

Thank you so much for reading.  And now it’s my turn to tag people! Check out their blogs in the near future to see their answers to these ten questions.  I am tagging some of my fellow Goodreads authors:

Carol Fragale

M.J. Kane

Jasmine Schwartz