A Very Special...

Hi Everyone,
I know it is has been a hot minute since I have posted anything new and for that, I apologize. I'm Sorry and I will try my hardest to do better. :-)

I have been deep into the editing process of my upcoming MS and I have been working hand in hand with my wonderfully talented editor Sione Aeschliman (Twitter / Blog) on Draft Two, which I am happy to report is DONE. Sione and I spent nearly 2 hours on Skype today, deep in discussion regarding some much needed changes. She also spent a good deal of time making my head swell in delight at many of the things she had to say. So, with this being said, tomorrow I dive into Draft #3 with gusto and a stern determination at having it completed by Feb. 11th, 2013.
Once Sione and I have finalized a title, I will get the release date information out to everyone. It's soon, I promise.

Also, for those of you visiting my site that have been here before, my blog has undergone some major renovations. These changes are thanks to the wonderful, awesome and talented Bobby Salomons of The Severed Limb Movement and @D2DBooks. Bobby is the mastermind behind the wonderful blog header, as well as my Twitter page. So this blog post is a Very Special Thank You to Bobby. My gratitude knows no bounds and every time I see my Twitter page or my blog, it brings a great smile to my face. So THANK YOU BOBBY!

If you are not already following Bobby on Twitter, or even his blog, I highly recommend doing so. He is a great person, and a wonderful friend. *Big HUGE Fat HUGS*

Stay tuned for more fun and exciting adventures.

As February and the big V-Day approach, my wonderful Friends over at Deadly Ever After will be featuring some hot and steamy romance short stories. I know of a few of the authors that will be participating, myself included. Make sure you stick around because I am submitting another fun installment to "Devilish Desires" (Originally featured here.) I have been told by the Fabulous Mari Wells (Twitter / Blog) that Ice is a requirement when reading my stories.

So, with that being said, I am going to bid you all a fabulous Good Night!

Until we meet again,

*HugS*KisseS*

Zoey

The Next Big Thing...

The lovely ladies over at Deadly Ever After (www.deadlyeverafter.com) invited me to join The Next Big Thing Blog Hop, so here I am. Make sure you stop by their blog and check out their next big thing and their fabulous Holiday Horror Days, going on now.

Are you ready? Yes? No? Well tough cause here we go. 

What is the working title of your book? Well right now it stands at Love Burning, or maybe even Love is Burning, or who knows, by the time its published it could be something completely different. 

On a side note, I am working on a little short story that started with my girls over on Deadly Ever After, maybe you can find it? But I am not talking about that today. 

Where did the idea come from for the book? Love Burning is one of those stories that has been rattling my brain for years. I finally decided, after discovering the world of self-published books, that it was time to finally get the story out of my brain and on to paper, or text, or word. Well you get the idea. 

What genre does your book fall under? My book most definitely falls into the Romance Category.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? This is something that is a little harder for me to chose, although one of the mental pictures I have for Tristan (my hero) is Christian Bale. Just younger than he is today. Cami on the other hand is a bit harder. Her image is a bit 1920's to 1030's pin-up girl. Pale skinned, and pulls off dark red lipstick like no other. She is harder to cast because my mental image of her is hard to see in many actresses. 

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? What happens when a woman with a past of neglect finds love for the first time?

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? Self-published, in e-book format.

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? About 4 months. I spent a lot of sleepless nights, believe me, it was well worth it. 

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? Well, I hope that my story stands out as unique among all the wonderful books out there. Most of the books I know I read consist of the Billionaire Boyfriend...what happens when you have a Billionaire Girlfriend? O/o

Who or What inspired you to write this book? This is the hardest, yet easiest question to answer. I was inspired by E.L. James and self-publishing a story that has rocked the world. I was inspired by Jamie McGuire as I watched Beautiful Disaster go from a lowly self-published novel to being signed with Atria. Reading stories of struggles to write, struggles to publish, and all that inspires. Most of all the ones that kept me writing. Shoshanna Evers and Jennifer Probst are two beautiful ladies that kept me writing day in and day out. Just ask Shoshanna about writing dust or ask Jennifer about her wanting a copy of my MS when it is done. Believe me, nothing is more exciting and terrifying than that. :-)! 

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? It's Hot, It's Steamy, and it becomes something more than you expect. At least that is my goal. :-)! 

I posted today, so that means that on December 26th you should see blog posts from the following Authors. The Next Big Thing Blog Hop has grown by leaps and bounds and believe me, I had a hard time finding these lovelies. So make sure to stop by their pages, check out their blogs, and most of all, check back next week for some insider scoops on some upcoming work. 

I am nominating the following Authors...

Marata Eros

Ashlee Alexander

Mari Wells  ** Mari also nominated me, so make sure you check her out!

Sione Aeschliman

Jeanie Grey 

I hope you all enjoyed my little interview and don't forget to stop by and visit these other blogs, who knows, you might find the Next Big Thing, or just a new book to read! 

*HugS*

Zoey