'The Next Big Thing' Blog Hop

-

A huge "thank you" to Liliana Soare (http://lilianasoare.wordpress.com) for tagging me in 'The Next Big Thing' blog hop. The way this blog hop works is for each tagged author to answer the questions about their most current book. It is my turn to answer a set of ten questions and to tag three authors, whose blog pages are listed further below. I warmly encourage you to visit their pages next Wednesday the 24th October to find out a little more about their novels.

Here's my interview:

1.   What is the title of your book?

My book is still a work in progress -famous last words in a sense but I think I've decided on the title now and here it is: 'The Burning Blue.' It might be obvious to some people and it might not but it's certainly relevant to the subject matter.


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

Ideas can literally come from anywhere but this particular idea arose from my passion for both World Wars. There are still so many lesser known aspects of both Wars that are interesting, inspiring and poignant and thus there are many untold stories. There is always an audience for a story and it's a way of keeping memories alive as well as paying tributes.


3.    What genre does the book fall under?

Historical fiction.

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

Aden Young would have to play my lead male protagonist. I simply loved him in 'War Bride.' Then I'd probably say Keira Knightley for my leading lady or I could choose Anna Friel, again from 'War Bride.'


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

When a handsome RAF Pilot falls in love with a pretty young WAAF, can their love survive separation, war and a near fatal air crash?


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

I think I'd prefer to be represented by an agency but if all else fails, I intend to self-publish.


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

Six months but I'll admit to finding it incredibly tough going due to the research aspect. Even now there are certain things that crop up that I have to scurry off to research and check my facts.


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

Perhaps Pat Barker's novel, 'Toby's Room' -I can't think of any others that address the same themes.


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

I think I was inspired indirectly by my late grandmother who was herself a WAAF during the war. She lived and worked through those turbulent times and to me she is a heroine, joining the ranks of many others around the world.


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

My novel is a tale of love and of love lost. It is a tale of heroism and of heroes. It narrates a piece of history during Europe's darkest and perhaps finest hour. But rather than focus upon military tactics, I've honed in on the normality of life and on a sector of hospital care that was both unique in its day and pioneering.

Please remember to visit my friends blogs as listed below for news about their novels -next Wednesday 24th October. I can tell you that they wrote wonderful books you will all like to read, so pick up your pen and write this event down in your agenda. Here they are:


  • Lynelle Clarke at : http://lynelleclarkaspiredwriter.blogspot.com/ 







Comments

  1. Anonymous17 October 2012 at 19:52

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Unknown19 October 2012 at 09:09

    Hi there

    I love this!!

    You have the wrong blog on here. This si the correct one.

    http://lynelleclarkaspiredwriter.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

75th Anniversary of The Guinea Pig Club & Sir Archibald McIndoe

-
Image
The Guinea Pig Club was formed on the grass, outside of Ward III at the Queen Victoria Hospital, in East Grinstead in 1941. A group of young men, all airmen who had received burns and were in the care of plastic surgeon Archibald McIndoe decided to form a drinking club to pass the time while they were stuck in the hospital. It was to become a way of maintaining contact with one another when they were finally discharged, and annual reunions have continued to this day. Initially, they called it the Maxillonians, after the Maxillo Facial Unit where they received treatment, but later it would change to the Guinea Pig Club when an airman announced how they were all just "bloody guinea pigs" to the Maestro. The Maestro, of course, was Archibald, who the men sometimes called Archie or the Boss. They looked up to him because when they first arrived, no matter how severely injured and disfigured they were, no matter how wretched, lost, and alone they felt, he looked into t
Read more

Why Do I Keep At It? Homage To Tazzie, Guest Post By Author Paulette Mahurin.

-
Image
Today my guest post is from Paulette Mahurin, author of "The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap." Here she talks about her reasons for writing and why her work is so vital. I sincerely hope you find this to be both interesting and inspirational. Paulette Mahurin is a Nurse Practitioner in Ojai, CA, where she lives with her husband and their two rescue dogs.  She is passionate not only about writing but also about rescuing dogs which they have been involved with for many years. All of the profits from her books go towards the first no-kill animal shelter (SPARK) in Ventura County, CA, a most worthy cause. _________________________________________________________________________________ I have had several loves in my life, but ranking at that top is Tazzie, my beloved rottweiler girl, who went on to the  rainbow bridge September, 2011, seems like yesterday. I still miss her, the wagging of her little stubby tail when I came  home, the drool at the side of
Read more

Remembering The Brave Few: Battle of Britain Pilots

-
Image
I recently watched the film 'First Light' again - I've lost count of how many times that makes now, but it's so beautiful and evocative, and I lose myself in the drama. Some of you will know it's an adaptation of the book, First Light , a personal and frank account of life during the Battle of Britain by author and former WW2 pilot, Geoffrey Wellum DFC. Geoff is now 95 years old, but he remembers his experiences as a Spitfire pilot most vividly. Geoff 'Boy' Wellum 92 Squadron Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Geoff was 18 years nine months when he completed his initial training and arrived fresh and eager at 92 Squadron at Biggin Hill. Nicknamed 'Boy' by his Squadron Leader Brian Kingcombe, he was to have the most harrowing induction into the life of a fighter pilot in RAF Fighter Command. Initially, while he might have felt keen to join in the fight and send the enemy packing, he soon realised just what hell he was embroiled in. Like
Read more