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    The Next Big Thing — What I’m Working on Next …

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    My author friend Michelle Diener was nice enough to ask me to participate in The Next Big Thing, in which authors talk about their latest projects. Michelle’s new book is The Emperor’s Conspiracy, and you can check out her post over at Magical Musings. Thanks, Michelle!

    And here is some info about my next book:

    Crimson FrostWhat is your working title of your book?

    Crimson Frost 

    Where did the idea come from for the book?

    It’s the fourth book in my Mythos Academy series, so I wanted to take some of the things that happened in Dark Frost, the third book, and explore the consequences in Crimson Frost.

    What genre does your book fall under?

    Young adult urban fantasy

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

    I think Emma Watson would be good as my heroine, Gwen Frost, and I like Ian Somerhalder for my hero, Logan Quinn.

    What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

    Gwen Frost is put on trial for crimes she didn’t commit and has to figure out how to prove her innocence – or face the consequences.

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

    I am represented by Annelise Robey at the Jane Rotrosen Agency. The book will be out on Dec. 24 from KTeen (Kensington).

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

    It usually takes me a couple of weeks to write a very rough draft. Then, I go back and spend several months adding to and revising that first rough draft.

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

    I would say my books are similar to the Vampire Academy books by Richelle Mead or the Iron Fey books by Julie Kagawa.

    Who or what inspired you to write this book?

    I’ve always been interested in mythology and all the stories of the gods, goddess, warriors, and creatures going on these epic quests and battling each other. One day, I thought it would be cool to write a young adult series with mythology. So that’s what I did.

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

    It’s about myths, magic, and monsters.

    AUTHORS I AM TAGGING:

    Kristen Callihan, author of Firelight and Moonglow: https://kristencallihan.blogspot.com/
     
    Laura Kreitzer, author of the Timeless series and the Summer Chronicles: https://laurakreitzer.com/
     
    Please check out these blogs next week, Dec. 16-22.
     
    Note: I asked some other folks to participate, but a lot of people are busy with holidays and end-of-the-year deadlines, so I didn’t get five writers to participate like you’re supposed to, but this was still fun to do.
     
    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?