Voodou's "Silver & Gold" was on the very first playlist that inspired my new adult faerie fantasy project.This one was chosen more for its sound than its lyrics, with lilting bells and whirling vocals that sound like an Unseelie dance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MzlguxyNC0
Tag: music monday
Music Monday: “The Mess I Made”
Are you ready for some good, solid romantic angst this week? Parachute's "The Mess I Made" is the perfect distillation of romantic regret when you watch the person you love walk away, knowing it's all your fault. It's one of those songs I play on repeat, think about my characters, and cry. Which characters? Ah, …
Music Monday: “Frost”
Time for some good old-fashioned heartbreak. For those of you writing a tragic romance and needing that perfect, poignant song for inspiration. Ever had that relationship that could have been something magical, but just seemed to fall apart? And yet you still can't help but wonder "what if"? Vertical Horizon's "Frost" is a hidden gem, …
Music Monday: “Where The Wild Roses Grow (not that version)”
This was one of my top 5 songs of 2018 on Spotify, and it's no wonder.For gorgeous strings in a haunting, lilting melody, look no further than this cover of Nick Cave's "Where the Wild Roses Grow" by Eklipse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R676m5Tdhxs
Music Monday: “The Keys”
This song helped start it all. One of my ongoing projects began with a very vague concept about a faerie bargain gone wrong and a 17-track playlist to set the mood. Unwoman's "The Keys (Deconstructed Mix by Deconbrio)" opened the mix, and its sound inspired much of the early draft of Cambiare.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ90l7MFq3k
Music Monday: “Legend”
I have never made any secret of my love for the 1985 movie, Legend. Unicorns, a visually-stunning setting, and truly grotesque goblins with amazing makeup effects by Rob Bottin? Count me in. And need I mention Tim Curry in an absolutely perfect, devilish performance as the villain? But quite possibly my favorite part of the …
Get Up and Try Again (Music Monday)
Publishing is hard. Whether you're going traditional or self-publishing, rejection is a part of the game. Query rejections. Edit letters or beta feedback that rip your manuscript apart. Negative reviews. Sometimes it can feel relentless. So if you're feeling a bit down about your manuscript or your writing journey, give this playlist a listen. Allow …
