Apollo and Daphne, Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Hello Aledans! I’ve been tagged by Christine Fonseca for The Next Big Thing Blog Hop, and since I recently did a similar post for Nameless I thought I’d answer the questions for Apollo and Daphne this time. Enjoy!
What is the working title of your book? Apollo and Daphne (exciting, no? ;P)
Where did the idea come from for the book? The song Viva La Vida by Coldplay. I was listening to that song and wondering what happens to a God once they are no longer worshiped. I decided to write a re-telling of the Apollo and Daphne myth, as it’s one of my favorites. You can read more about it here.
What genre does your book fall under? Contemporary YA.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? Oh gosh, I have no idea. After a quick google search for teen actresses with dark hair, I think Demi Lovato could pull off the Daphne look. As for Apollo…even a quick google search didn’t give me anything that stood out. Hello, the kid is named after a God – you can’t just choose anyone for him.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? Apollo’s trying to outrun the guilt he feels over his girlfriend’s death, but ends up running after Daphne instead.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? I’d like to be represented.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? A month – it was my NaNo 2009 project.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? I’m not sure – I haven’t read a lot of contemporary YA yet. But anything dealing with the death of a girlfriend/boyfriend and the guilt associated with that would be comparable.
Who or What inspired you to write this book? My patron God, Apollo 
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? A number of myths play some part in the novel, including Hyacinth (Apollo’s dead girlfriend), Psyche (Eros’ ex-girlfriend), and Niobe (crazy). Also? Zeus is the governor of Washington State 
October 16, 2012 at 9:40 am
Hahaha, “Zeus is the governor of Washington State.” Sounds fun.
October 16, 2012 at 9:45 am
I love this story so much <3 Zeus is a great character. Such a jackass, but I love him
October 16, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Zeus as a jackass? I can see Liam Neeson playing him! Oh, wait. He already that in a movie. Still, he made a great jackass god. Sounds like a fun book, Rebecca!
October 16, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I still haven’t seen that movie… but maybe I’ll have to pick it up tonight! Glad you like the little bit about the book
October 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm
I want to read this! I love things that have anything to do with the Greek/Roman Gods/Goddesses/Myths!
October 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm
We’re like-minded in that, then
I’m obsessed with Greek Mythology.
October 16, 2012 at 11:50 pm
This sounds like a great story. I love mythology, too. Those crazy gods got into and caused all kinds of trouble. And we get to find ways to retell their stories over and over. Best wishes on the story–I can’t wait to hear more about it!
October 17, 2012 at 10:05 am
Thanks Diana! I love all the trouble those gods got into, and it’s so much fun to re-tell their stories for a new generation
P.S. the books shipped today! They should be there by Friday
October 17, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I’m so glad you’re finally going to work on this story. It’ll feel good to work on something new. And I so want to do this blog hop. How can I get on board?
October 17, 2012 at 12:33 pm
I’ll tag you! TAG! You’re it
(I didn’t tag anyone in the post because so many people have done it already)
And yes, I can’t wait to leave FE for a bit and work on something completely different.
October 17, 2012 at 1:49 pm
FUN!!!!
October 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm
lol, that’s short and sweet ^_^
October 17, 2012 at 5:34 pm
I’m a huge fan of the Greek and Roman myths too, so I can’t wait to read this when it’s ready.
October 18, 2012 at 9:44 am
I’ll definitely send it to you when it’s ready. It wont take nearly as much work as Fie Eoin (I hope!).
October 18, 2012 at 10:55 am
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October 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Awesome! I’ll make the post today.
October 23, 2012 at 1:54 am
This sounds like soo much fun. I want to read it. Are you done yet?
Need I tell you how much I enjoy Geek mythology?
October 23, 2012 at 9:50 am
I’m done with the first draft, but I’ve learned A LOT about writing since then
I’ll be re-writing it once I’m finished with Nameless, so I’m hoping to start that in November or December. I would say it shouldn’t take me long, but I’ve learned my lesson about thinking that 