Q and A, #2

So we're back today for a Q & A. Today I'm going to answer the question I get in literally every book talk, especially with the fifth graders. ;) So, that question is this:
Q. Are they going to make it into a movie?
A. I would love if someone decided that Segolia would make a good movie. I certainly think it would make a great movie. However, its only been out for a month and half, even if it does feel like much longer than that. Point being, they don't make movies after books that have only been out for a few weeks. Time is key here. Well, that and the need for a huge fan base. We might get there someday but right now, it's just a book. Of course, if they did make a movie, I would definitely want to be somewhat involved. I'm a strong believer that the author has to be a little involved, but be willing to understand that there are limitations. Movies from books are someone's take on it so it'll never be identical. Right now, let's be content to have an awesome story to read. ;)

Q and A #1

So, today I'm going to answer one of the questions asked at reading at Bookmans on August 12th.
The question asked was how long did it take you to write Segolia: Daughter of Prophecy?

And the answer....
I started writing Segolia when I was in ninth grade (in high school) but I had a few problems along the road. The major one was about a year or two after I started, I lost EVERYTHING in a truck fire and had to start from scratch. About a year later I finished. All in all, the whole process took about three years. And boy am I glad to be as fast as I am now. I went from three years for a rough draft to one week, depending on the story, of course.

*So if you have questions like the one answered today, ask them in a comment. I'm always happy to answer.