From My Writing Playlist: Emotional Impact
Not sure why, but I always love listening to this song when I’m writing a first draft. Something about the music and the lyrics heightens whatever emotion I’m going for in a scene. It also just has a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From My Writing Playlist: Everything
(c) Sloan Parker, 2013 This song’s on my general writing playlist, but it’s also on my playlist for Sean and Gavin’s story, SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN. I think this time of year will always get me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I SWEAR TO YOU is off to my editor!
(c) painless / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography I’ve officially turned in my latest story, I SWEAR TO YOU, to my publisher. To celebrate I thought I’d share another teaser. This is an unedited...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Grady and Mateo’s Song
I’ve heard back from my publisher on I SWEAR TO YOU, and they love the final story! So today I thought I’d share Grady and Mateo’s song. These lyrics are just about perfect for them. “Arms” by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I SWEAR TO YOU Release Party: Mateo and Grady’s Song & More Behind-the-Story...
Today’s winner of the I SWEAR TO YOU Release Party Giveaway is: Christie M. Congratulations! BEHIND THE BOOK: THE PREMISE Over at the Loose Id blog, I’m sharing about coming up with the basic premise...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I SWEAR TO YOU Release Party: The Beauty in a Setting
Today’s winner of the I SWEAR TO YOU Release Party Giveaway is: ginawa253. Congratulations! This is a gorgeous video capturing the sights and sounds of the river not far from where I live. Even though...
View ArticleVideo I Love: Handsome Man
I love how this video takes an everyday kind of moment and turns it into something special. Which is how life often goes. The most beautiful moments are usually never the ones I plan or see coming. If...
View ArticleVideo I Love: Fantastic Anti-bullying Performance
Bars & Melody is a duo of two young boys who sang for Britain’s Got Talent and blew the judges and the audience away with their song about bullying. Since this video, they’ve signed a record deal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Release Party: Playlist for MORE THAN MOST (More Book 2)
Click here to enter the giveaway. One entry per person per day during the release party. Here are a few of the songs that remind me of Richard, Matthew, and Luke and their journey in MORE THAN MOST. If...
View ArticleClik here to view.
For Writers: Keep on Singing Your Song
Sharing this today for all my fellow writers out there, or for anyone who’s having a bad day. Writing for publication is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done, but it does come with a few...
View ArticleTo Love Somebody
Here’s my latest pick for my “video I love” series. A beautiful montage from several movies and TV shows. If you can’t see the embedded video above, you can view it on YouTube.
View ArticleOne Day: Video I Love
I just adore this video. I’m pretty sure I’ve shared this one before, so I apologize if it’s a repeat for some of you. This family and their singing never fail to make me smile. So much love and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Don’t Miss the Musical Allegiance
“Their loyalty was questioned, their freedom taken away, but their spirit could never be broken. Rejoice in one family’s triumphant story of hope, love, and forgiveness in the new Broadway musical:...
View ArticleVideo I Love: Can’t Stop the Feeling
We are better together! If you can’t see the embedded video above, you can view it on YouTube.
View ArticleVideo I Love: Somebody To Love
From the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness on April 20, 1992 (25 years ago tomorrow). So sad that we’ve lost them both now. If you can’t see the embedded video above, you can check it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Behind the Story: Pinterest Board and More Extras for HOW TO HEAL A LIFE
When I’m working on a book, I like using visuals to help inspire the story descriptions. I also find myself drawn to songs that I feel are a good fit for the characters and what they’re going through....
View ArticleVideo I Love: 100 People of Dance from ProjectOneLife
I love these dance videos. They make me smile when some days it seems the world around us is far from smile-worthy. Hope it does the same for you! If you can’t see the embedded video above, you can...
View Article