THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP

What is a blog hop? Basically, it’s a way for readers to discover authors new to them.  I hope you’ll find new-to-you authors whose works you enjoy.  On this stop on the blog hop, you’ll find a bit of information on me and one of my books and links to three other authors you can explore!

Thanks to fellow author Lucy Pireel for inviting me to participate in this event.  You can click the following link to learn more about Lucy and her work.  Website:  Lucy Pireel : http://lucypireel.wordpress.com

In this blog hop, I and my fellow authors, in their respective blogs, have answered ten questions about our book or work-in–progress (giving you a sneak peek).  We’ve also included some behind-the-scenes information about how and why we write what we write–the characters, inspirations, plotting and other choices we make. I hope you enjoy it!

Please feel free to comment and share your thoughts and questions. Here is my Next Big Thing!

1.  What is the working title of your next book?

The next book is tentatively titled, “There will be …..”.  It is a secret at this point.  It is the sequel to “The Wolf’s Moon.”  Like everything in writing, the title is subject to change.

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

I sat in a hotel restaurant having breakfast while waiting on my wife.  She was giving a two hour lecture at a conference.  I usually carry a pad of paper in order to kill time.  I started writing, not really thinking about a novel, maybe a short story.  By the time it was over, I completed “The Wolf’s Moon.”  The story actually wrote itself.

3.  What genre does your book fall under?

I like to think it is a thriller/suspense novel.

4.  What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?

Many times I have been asked this question.  Since there is little chance should “The Wolf’s Moon” be made into a movie that there will be a budget for who I’d want, I’ll throw some names out:

Lansdowne/Linden – Daniel Craig

Skruggs                      – Johnny Depp (my wife would like this choice)

Sheriff Benson         – Ed Harris

Amy Reel                  – The real Amy – yes, there is one!

Cindy Winters         – I’d leave that choice to casting.

The title song by Khym Carmichael – If Khym can’t make it – I guess Adele.

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

Love, loyalty, redemption – with one big beast killing people.

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

Self-published.  If a literary agent wants to take the time to read my books and really expresses that he/she can find a publisher, and the publisher offers enough money – we can talk.  It’s a tough world and I would like to make enough money that I can keep my wife as a PAID Business Agent (really, I just love having her at home with me).

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

The first draft took less than a year.

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

I don’t know if there are any books (that I have read) for a comparison.

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

As I said, “The Wolf’s Moon” just happened but once it did, my inspiration was to finish the manuscript.

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

Believe it or not, the book is a love story as well as a thriller.  I was once asked in a radio interview if there was a lot of me in the book.  My answer was that, “probably more than I want to admit.”  My wife is so much more than just a wife.  She is the mother of my son and daughter.  Sandy is “Grandma” to five wonderful kids.  Above all she is my best friend and supporter.  I never want to feel as Lansdowne, about the loss of one true love…but I would.

Here is the blog link for Lucy Pireel : http://lucypireel.wordpress.com

My blog link is Patrick Jones at http://www.thelindenchronicles.com

Below you will find authors who will be joining me by blogging, next Wednesday. Do be sure to bookmark and add them to your calendars for updates on WIPs and New Releases! Happy Writing and Reading!

Hunter S. Jones at http://www.thehuntersjones.blogspot.com

Robbie Taylor at http://www.robbietaylor.tumblr.com