What I'm working on now - The Next Big Thing




Fellow author Sharon Robards tagged me for the online game The Next Big Thing: A blog circle where authors have a chance to discuss their current works in progress/ what they’re currently working on now.


Next Big Thing:


What is your working title of your book?

The Indigos..sub title- One of Us


Where did the idea come from for the book?
I've always been drawn to stories/movies about the end of civilization.


 What genre does your book fall under?

Apocalyptic/Horror


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

I wanted to jump in and say Paul Walker, but unfortunately he's not young enough for my MC, and Sean Bean should be in it just because he's in everything. But seriously, maybe Emile Hirsch for my male mc and Ryan Newman for the female.


What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

After the fall of civilization, Jacob and his new friends must fight for survival as they travel across country in search of his younger brother, while seeking others like them.

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

I'll be looking for an agent.


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

Two years and ongoing


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

The Road, I Am Legend


Who or what inspired you to write this book?

My daughter, son, and brother are my inspiration as well as my friends from Absolute Write. Having people that believe in you is a powerful thing. I enjoy books/movies like I am Legend, The Road, The Book of Eli, Children of Men, etc, so that's what I chose to write.

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

Jacob believes that he and his group are the "normal" humans left, definitely not like the Dements that stalk and eat everything, but he may find out that they're not the normal ones after all.

I’ve tagged this diverse group of writers to join in the game.


Vincent Morrone    http://vincentmorrone.com/?p=160

Rhoda Nightingale http://glitter-n-gore.livejournal.com/

Honey Boudreaux http://honeyboudreaux.weebly.com/blog-about-writing.html


Message for the tagged authors and interested others:




Your post should be up by Tuesday of next week--(11/27) Tuesday 27th November. I hope you all have fun with this, and thanks for joining me. I've posted the "rules" below: Please tune into these blogs the week of November Tuesday 27th and check out their posts!

Include the link of who tagged you and this explanation for the people you have tagged.


Rules of the Next Big Thing
***Use this format for your post
***Answer the ten questions about your current WIP (work in progress)
***Tag five other writers/bloggers and add their links so we can hop over and meet them.

Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing:

What is your working title of your book?
Where did the idea come from for the book?
What genre does your book fall under?
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
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While you’re waiting for those new posts next week, be sure to visit Sharon Robards who tagged me, as well as any other participants in The Next Big Thing.

Have questions about my current work in progress, One of Us? Feel free to leave them in the comments and Thank you for reading and visiting my blog. :)