Hey There Big Stuff...

12:37 PM Elizabeth Seckman 38 Comments

I've got big things on my mind.

I was asked by Megan Wille of One Word at a Time to do the "Next Big Thing" Meme.

And I will get to that after I try to explain the big (confusing) blog tour idea I have.

All right here's the plan:
(Please be patient with me. I don't do directions well. Shocking, but true.)

~Everyone who volunteered to host me in January (muchas gracias, by the way) will offer up a prompt. A word, a phrase, a question...whatever you want.

I will write up a guest post based on your prompt, send it to you, and you can post it any day in January.

Be sure to let me know the date...because...

I will add a page to my blog.

All of the links to host bloggers will be listed there.

I will then ask readers to pick their favorite post and the blogger who thunk up the post gets a $25 Amazon card.

And for all the readers who stop by the page...there will (oh dear Lord, please let technology be kind to me!!) be a rafflecopter set up for a $100 cash* give away.

*By cash I mean $100 however the winner wants it...certified check, gift card, sack of pennies**...winner's choice
**Sack of pennies will only be delivered in the 26155 zip code area

If you want in on the fun (please God, let this not be a nightmare!)... feel free to email me at eseckman(at)ymail(dot)com.

Now if this makes zero sense, I won't be AT ALL surprised, so shoot me an email or a comment and I'll do my dizzy blond best to 'splain things.

Now for the Meme:

What is the working title of your book?

Hoosier Daddy
Where did the idea for the book come from?
The title...I love it!
What genre does your book fall under?
Contemporary romance
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
No idea yet. My niece is my casting director and she's shopping.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Guy meets girl, guy insults girl...then girl steals guy's heart and makes him beg for it back.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
No idea.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
Still drafting...could be a while.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
It was going to be my NaNo creation.
What else about your book might pique your reader's interest?
The final book will be dipped in chocolate.
What other books does your book compare to in your genre?
Kyra Lennon's books. She's a comrade in romance.

photo credit: Murilo Morais via photopin cc

38 comments:

Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderDecember 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM
This is a great meme, because it gets us all to open up about our projects. Whoever thought it up is a genius.
Alex J. CavanaughDecember 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Your synopsis is mean!
I keep getting tagged for that one but I've never found room in any of my posts to do it.
AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Great answers to the meme. Definitely my kind of book!
MorganDecember 7, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Fun meme!

And I LOVE your idea for January! I totally want in. You're so awesome, Elizabeth. :D
Kyra LennonDecember 7, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Elizabeth, you are just way too awesome! I LOVE the title for your WIP, and your answer to what will pique the readers interest cracked me up LOL!

But ... really ... my books? That is so sweet, and you have made my day! <3
Livia PetersonDecember 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM
That's an awesome idea for your blog tour, Liz! I don't know what prompt I'll be doing. I'll shoot ya an email once I know!

I love the giveaway idea! I'm all in for $100 dollars from Ms. Elizabeth Seckman, Author of PAST DUE!!

Yeah, I'm totally in for your never-been-done-before idea! It's a little confusing to me though...should read it a couple more times ;)

Can't wait to host you!
Al DiazDecember 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM
I didn't understand the directions but that's not new in me. I think sometimes my brain just gets to the limit of English it can understand in a day and switches back to Spanish. Then everything is just bla-bla-bla to me. But I would host you anytime in the dragon cave. :)
Emily R. KingDecember 7, 2012 at 11:11 PM
How did I miss signing up to host you? I HAVE TO! YOU'RE MY GIRL..umm, woman. :) Sign me up!

Hoosier Daddy may be the best title ever.
Carrie ButlerDecember 7, 2012 at 11:59 PM
This sounds AWESOME! Count me on. :D

P.S. I'm one of the people who will need some kind of instructional reminder email in a week or two. LOL
TamaraDecember 8, 2012 at 1:01 AM
The book sounds very cute! I love contemporary romance. And chocolate. haha...
Mark KoopmansDecember 8, 2012 at 3:29 AM
Hey Twinny,

I missed it, too.. so if there are any days left, sign me up :)

I have no clue what I'm doing (what's new?) but you know I got your left knee.

(And you're Nooooooot getting it back!!!!)
Suzy, The Grey BrunetteDecember 8, 2012 at 3:39 AM
Hoosier Daddy?!?! He he he... Elizabeth, you're a genius! Count me in for January... I'd LOVE to be a part of it!
Sheena-kay GrahamDecember 8, 2012 at 6:06 AM
The title of WIP made me laugh. Already gave you a date so I'll work on a prompt. Wow $100? This is going to be great or crazy. Have fun.
Rachel SchieffelbeinDecember 8, 2012 at 8:42 AM
Love the blog tour idea and the sound of your new ms! Loved the one sentence synopsis. :)
Lisa ReganDecember 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM
The blog tour idea sounds awesome! I love it. Already tossing around prompts. Oh and I love the premise for the new book. Pretty much any time a man has to beg, er, I mean I love when things start out badly or awkward but then the two characters fall in love!
Linda KingDecember 8, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Ooh, a book dipped in chocolate. Reserve me a box full please!
Tammy TheriaultDecember 9, 2012 at 1:08 AM
i'm all about hosting...never done it but i'd love you to be my first...sounds so dirty!!! i'll email you...
UnknownDecember 9, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Darn! I wish I had known about hosting! (My fault for being absent so much). I am planning out an intense blogging schedule during my break! Also, Hoosier Daddy? I love it!!
Annalisa CrawfordDecember 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Dipped in chocolate? I want it!