This isn’t me willingly talking about it. I’m actually not
quite sure what my next thing will be, much less my Next Big Thing. But when Karen
Wheeler, aka Mimi Pompom of the fabulous Tout Sweet series, invited me to share
details of my next project through this pay-it-forward web event, who was I to
say non? After all, anyone who loves Spinal Tap, Anna Wintour and pink champagne (and France!), and graciously gave Paris, My Sweet a plug (“Willie
Wonka for grown ups”), is someone I’m in with.
So, without further ado… let the questions begin!
Where did the idea come from for the book?
It’s been a slow simmer. I’ve been
thinking through several different book ideas over the past few months, trying
to figure out which has that perfect balance of excitement (for me), novelty (for
readers) and salability (for publishers)—something I’d want to write as much as
people would want to read. After mulling over these ideas and sort of shelving
them, I just suddenly had a new idea while walking up First Avenue that I’m
very excited about.
What genre does your book fall under?
If my agent is into the idea and
it’s written and sold, it will be under the label of food journalism.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
It would be awesome to have the
real characters play themselves. In fact, it would be a killer documentary.
Hmmm… I like it! I hadn’t thought of that before!
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Too soon to say.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
My fabulous agent is with Dystel and Goderich Literary Management.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I just started the book proposal
so I’m looking at a long but delicious slog ahead of me.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
I would never compare myself to my
writer-idol, David Kamp, but The United States of Arugula is great
inspiration.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
Everything about the food
world—from the sublime to the inane—and all of us suckers who worship it.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
It will be timely, it will be
fast-paced and it will be delicious.
Now I’m supposed to tag five writers who will share details
about their next big thing, but my friends Ann Mah and Sion Dayson were already
spoken for. So while I’m only tagging three, they’re wildly talented and I’m
more than happy to pass the torch to...
Alyssa Shelasky. When I first discovered Alyssa’s blog, I
was immediately sucked in. And seduced. Crazy girl crush ensued. She has a fabulous lifestyle, cool friends, dreamy writing
assignments—and yet she’s totally honest, vulnerable and down to earth. And
wickedly funny as her blog-to-book, Apron Anxiety, attests.
Jeryl Brunner is the sunniest New Yorker you will ever meet.
Not only is she a lovely person in the flesh, but her wit, wisdom, generosity
and passion come through on every page of her book, My City, My New York. Lucky
for Angelinos, she’s spotlighting LA in her sequel due out in the spring.
Juliette Sobanet. If there is one thing that the publication
of Paris, My Sweet has shown me, it’s that there are a lot of Francophiles and
chocophiles out there. Juliette is a case in point. A kindred spirit, we share
passions for Paris and chocolate. But if we’re to believe at least a little
personal experience informed her two best-selling novels, Kissed in Paris and Sleeping with Paris she was definitely a
little luckier in the love department.
Ah, a few tantalizing details! It sounds fantastic and I can't wait to learn more. Thanks for the tag, Amy!
ReplyDeleteOh, how exciting to hear you're thinking about your next project! Looking forward to hearing more. Thanks so much for tagging me!
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