i love monday

Today I really actually do love monday.

I don't have school today or tomorrow which is too awesome for words.

I know I haven't done this in a while, but if you want to check out the last "I Love..." Monday click here. I'm just going to post things that I am currently in love with and would LOVE if you guys did it too. If you do decide to participate in "I Love..." Monday just leave the link in the comments.




So...I wasn't really going to check out this show. To be honest, I didn't have any desire to. I mean...I love a good mystery. I have a Sherlock Holmes computer game and I own mostly all of the Nancy Drew interactive games that I used to play with my mom when I was younger, but for some reason I just didn't feel inclined to watch Sherlock. Let's face it, I have so many tv show addictions it's not even funny. From Parenthood to Being Human...I watch EVERYTHING. Then I saw that Steven Moffat co-created Sherlock and I was sold. Now if you don't know who Steven Moffat is, then I suggest you leave my blog for a moment and google him. If you've never seen Doctor Who then I won't say a word to you until you go and watch a few episodes.

Well anyways, this show is AMAZING. There are probably more words I could use to describe it but in a nutshell...it's perfect, flawless. Benedict Cumberbatch brings Sherlock's character to life. I love him and this show. Give it a watch. Season 1 (which is only 3 episodes) is on Masterpiece Mystery's website until February 28, so you still have time to get caught up with this AMAZING show.

Don't you just love this?

Whispers in the Dark is my new project and I'm glad to announce that I'm really actually outlining this project. I want to get this one right. I'm tired of hitting walls and not finishing anything that I start. I have the first three chapters outlined and chapter one is halfway finished. I'm so excited about this project I can't even begin to explain. I won't give anything away but WitD has a lot to do with Djinns and myths that I gave my own little spin to. And the cover art was made for me by another lovely writer from AW who is EXTREMELY good at making covers and this particular picture is currently my screensaver. It helps motivate me to finish this project.

Not only do I love this project and the cover art but I love finding pics of my characters, I have only found a pic of my main character Jo, but I'll keep an eye out.




The idea for WitD has had a chance to sit and simmer for over a year now and I really am drawn to it because I want to write something dark, romantic, and magical. Though I do enjoy writing contemporary YA as well I need a break from reality.

Did I mention that I was outlining? (That picture isn't the outline of my novel, but it's from the website which can be found here) I can't really believe it myself but...I'm outlining! I always thought I would be a die-hard pantser but Liquid Story Binder has shown me the light lol

I only have the 30 Day Trial but I'll just export all of my files before it expires, and hopefully using Word, I'll be able to continue outlining/planning and if you never heard of Liquid Story Binder, give it a chance. You might like it. You may even LOVE it.

That's all I have for you today guys. But tell me...what are you in love with today?

Thanks for reading! <3

i can't stop listening to this song...

So I know I haven't been posting a lot and I know that when I do post I say that but...sorry guys. Senior year hasn't been as easy as I had hoped it to be. I have Midterms to study for and I'm not doing so well in my AP Calc class so I really have to work hard to make sure I get a high grade.

I'm also trying to figure out where I'm going to college. I got accepted into both of the schools that I applied to, and now I just have to tour them before I make my final decision.

Anyways, I just thought I'd share this AMAZING song with you. You might have heard it before because everyone else on the interwebs seems to have heard it before (except for me...I live under a rock haha) but this guy's voice is so beautiful and this video is creative and the song is something everyone can relate to.




I've had this song on repeat since yesterday. Honestly, it's like I can't live without listening to it. I know that sounds a little dramatic but music is one of my favorite things in the world besides writing. I write songs and I sing (a little) but whenever I hear a song that's filled with as much emotion and depth as this one...the musician side of me geeks out.

Also, you should check out some of his other songs. The woman in the video is Kimbra (never heard of her before yesterday) but she has a song called Settle Down that is equally good and expressive and you should go listen to that song as well and...I should really get back to studying but...have you heard any new songs that has blown her mind recently?

I love all kinds of music except for country...okay that's a lie...there are some songs that I don't mind listening to especially if they're by The Civil Wars or Lady Antebellum but other than that I am not a huge country music fan.

But I'm looking forward to hearing what new music you guys have discovered!

Thanks for reading! <3

The 3rd Annual No-Kiss Blogfest: a scene from my new wip

Hey guys!

So this is my first post of 2012, and what better way to ring in the new year with an almost kiss scene from my new wip Chaos & Dinosaurs: A Love Story.

I haven't talked about it much here but it's a YA Contemporary Romantic Thriller (don't know if that's a genre) that is inspired by Heathers.

I just wrote this scene this morning just for the blogfest but who knows, maybe it will end up in the first draft of Chaos. If you're not sure what this whole No-Kiss Blogfest is then go take a look at Frankie Diane Mallis' blog and read all about it.

I hope you guys decide to check out all of the other entries because I've read a few and they're really good. Mine is a little short but if you want to check out a longer one that I wrote for the first No-Kiss Blogfest when I was fifteen click here and hopefully I improved as a writer since then.

Here you go:


Fox wrapped his arms around me but this time, I didn’t pull away. I don’t know if it was the desperate look in his eyes, or the way his nails delved into my skin through the camisole I wore to bed but I knew that he needed this more than I did. He smelled like a cocktail of things. Cigarette smoke, gasoline, and peppermints.

Always peppermints.

I rest my head on his chest and listened to his heart. It sounded like thunder, as it thudded against my eardrum.

“Vanessa,” he breathed, his hand grabbing a hold of my chin. His skin felt cold against mine, but I didn’t want him to stop touching me. Our eyes met and it was like they were meeting for the first time, because they explored each other hungrily. His finger found my lips in the semi-darkness of the room, and swept over it, like a kiss, only it didn’t really feel the way a kiss with Fox Rhodes would feel like. This was a boy who had killed for me, a boy who set me on fire without gasoline or matches. I ran my tongue across the tip of his finger, taking it into my mouth, hoping he’d take the hint and give me what I wanted.

“You’re killing me,” he muttered, pushing me up against the wall. Fox placed his hands on either side of my face, and leaned forward. Our foreheads and noses were making out with each other while our lips remained centimeters apart.

“Damn it, Fox.”

He grinned. “You don’t have to swear to get me to kiss you.”

“Then tell me what…”

His lips found my neck. Hot breath prickled the skin there. He was driving me crazy and he hadn’t even kissed me yet. I felt his teeth graze my throat, as his mouth carved their own map into my skin. I leaned my head back, giving him better access, waiting for him to reach his destination. He was getting closer and closer and my lips were burning with anticipation. Part of me wondered if he tasted just like he smelled.

He pulled away.

“What…” I started, looking up at him.

“This is payback,” he said, with a look in his eyes that told me that he had wanted to kiss me just as much as I had wanted to be kissed, only his lust for revenge was stronger, more potent. That's probably why we were drawn to each other. We were so much alike that it hurt.

“You’re an asshole," I breathed, as he dragged his fingers from my temple to the base of my neck, following the path he had made just moments before.

“But that’s one of the many things you love about me." His fingers lingered on my collarbone. He looked down, eyes sweeping over my body for just a fraction of a second. When he looked back up at me a snarky grin was plastered on his face.

"Do you dress like this every night?"

I pushed him away. "Go screw yourself."


Thanks for reading! <3

Best of 2011: 5 Great Albums To Write To

The year is almost over, guys. That being said - I thought it would be great to say goodbye to 2011 by posting five songs from the five great albums that I listen to when writing.


1.) Little Hell by City and Colour

Dallas Green is a Canadian singer who I absolutely ADORE. If you haven't heard of him before today, you should definitely check listen to a couple of the songs on the album. His voice is so beautiful and refreshing and...it's filled with equal amounts of hope, sadness, and truth. Beautiful.

I've got a sickness pounding in my head
I'm at the mercy of the ghosts





2.) Lover Boy by Brett Dennen

Some people compare this guy to Bob Dylan. I don't listen to much Bob Dylan, but despite Brett Dennen's boyish looks, he has a mature sounding voice with deep, powerful lyrics to match.

Like a southbound train
Here's a song for leaving
Don't you know the pain
It's a part of the healing




3.) All at Once by The Airborne Toxic Event

If you're looking to write a story about angst and rebellion, then you need to listen to this album seriously. There's something electrifying about it. It's like the match that started the fire, you know?

Stuck here with these people
Wide awake, the crush of bodies in one space
I feel your heart breath on my tongue
I wonder where you've gone




4.) Ceremonials by Florence + the Machine

I can't explain how much I LOVE Florence + the Machine. Really, I think it's safe to say that EVERY writer (who has great taste in music) listens to Florence. The lyrics are breathtakingly, hauntingly beautiful and each song tells a story.

And the only solution was to stand and fight,
And my body was loosing all the sattelites,
But you came over me like some holy life,
And I know the whole story,
You're the only light




5.) Mylo Xyloto by Coldplay & 21 by Adele

I couldn't possibly choose what album I wanted to be the fifth greatest album to write to in 2011, I decided to post both songs from two AMAZING albums from a band that I love with all my heart and a singer who takes my breath away.

When she was just a girl,
She expected the world,
But it flew away from her reach,
So she ran away in her sleep





Under haunted skies I see you
Where love is lost, your ghost is found
I've lived a hundred storms to leave you
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down




Thanks for reading! I might do more of these Best of 2011 posts if I can think of another topic to cover. What music/albums in 2o11 did you like that you wrote to? Tell me in the comments! <3

i couldn't resist....

So these might be extremely corny but I couldn't help myself.

So...yeah. These were corny but I hope they at least put a smile on your face? I mean it's RYAN GOSLING? Or maybe he's not your cup of tea. In that case...I'm sorry but really? How can you not like him? He's so...dreamy.

If you are confused about the whole 'Hey Girl' thing...I invite you to check this out. It's one of my favorite Tumblr blogs and it puts a smile on my face. But yeah...hopefully next time I have something better to blog about.

Until then, thanks for reading! <3

Teaser Tuesday

I know I haven't been posting...a lot. Sorry guys! Life has been super busy. Senior year has been hectic and I'm waiting to hear back from a few colleges that I applied to so...yeah. Since it's Teaser Tuesday, I decided to post a short story I just wrote. It sucks and it's really sappy but it's the first thing (besides essays for school and college) that I have written in a long LONG time.

I hope it doesn't suck too bad. :)

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Time was always moving. He never stood still. In all the years I’ve known him – I don’t think he ever stopped to “smell the roses”. Even his kisses were frantic, rushed. Part of me just wanted him to hold me for longer than a second, to press his lips against mine for more than a minute or two. I doubted that would ever happen. Time was always in a hurry and now that I think about it – he had every right to be.
The doctors said that he only had a few more weeks to live. Maybe even less than that. Either way, every second of his short life was important to him. He wanted to see and do everything before he died.

***
“You should just let me drive,” Time muttered, sighing.
“We’ll get there,” I said, biting my lip. It took all I had not to start crying. The tears were there, waiting for their chance to fall, but I refused to give them that chance. Time didn’t need to be mourned while he was still alive. I was going to miss seeing him, his naturally unkempt hair, the connect-the-dot freckles that were scattered across his face, the bottle-glass blue of his eyes. Everything. He was once just the boy next door, the boy who used to eat dirt and chase girls with worms. Now he was so much more than that. He still lived next door but he wasn’t just a boy. He was my boy. I loved him.
I never got a chance to tell him that though. I didn’t know how. I just assumed that love was understood, like you could just look at someone and they would know how you felt. But I couldn’t rely on my eyes to say everything that I wanted Time to know before he died. He might misinterpret what they were trying to say.
I never wanted to be one of those girls. You know the ones that say they can’t live without their boyfriends; the ones who spend every second, minute, hour of the day thinking about them. But I can’t help it. I can’t help but to think about when he’ll die and if someone will be there, holding his hand. I reach over and link our hands together. To my surprise, he doesn’t pull away.
“Time…” I breathed.
“I know,” he said. “I know.”

***
I don’t recognize him anymore.
His lips still feel the same. His eyes are still the same color and shape but there’s something missing. Life. Time is still living and breathing, walking and talking but there is no life in the way that he lives, breathes, walks and talks. Everything about him just seems so: dead. His voice is hollow. His eyes are empty. His steps are slow and calculating. His breath is labored.
“Jamie…” he started.
“Why don’t you kiss me anymore?”
“I’m dying.”
“I know that, Time. But I…”
“I think we should start seeing other people.” He turned his head a little. The wind blew a few strands of hair into his eyes. I wanted to see his eyes.
“I don’t understand.”
When he looked at me again, his eyes were red and cloudy with a chance of rain. It was raining. One by one, teardrops began to trickle down his face. “What is there to understand, Jamie? I won’t be here in a few days. Hell, I might even die tomorrow or in a few minutes. The point is…you don’t need to see me like this. You don’t have to watch me die.”
I shook my head, not believing the words that were coming out of his mouth, even though I felt them in my soul. “I want to watch you live, Time. Don’t you get that?”
For once, in what seemed like forever, Time stood still. “You deserve to be with someone who can live long enough to love you.”
Even though I knew he would try to push me away, I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him close, savoring the smell of his clothes, the smell of him.
“I know,” he whispered. “I know.”

Thanks for reading! <3

i love monday

Not really.

Monday is the worst day of the week.

But since I hardly blog anymore, I thought I'd create a meme to get me posting again. So...here is the first post in "I Love..." Monday. I'm going to post things that I currently love and it would be great if you guys did it too. If you do decide to join me in posting things you love on Monday, just leave the link to your post in the comments.



First off...I must say that I'm really impressed with what I have seen so far. None of the actors fit what I pictured the characters to look like in my head, but that being said I think this is an AMAZING cast of actors/actresses and that the Hunger Games movie is going to be EPIC. Plus, Lenny Kravitz as Cinna = LOVE.



The entire 2006 version of Jane Eyre is on YouTube. This is my favorite JE adaptation yet. I haven't seen the most recent one but Toby Stephens is my Mr. Rochester and he's so...*sigh* If you aren't convinced of his sexiness, please watch the scene I posted above.



THIS is one of the many pictures that inspired the story I've been wanting to write for a long time now. I'm super excited about it and I like being able to write about crop circles and UFOs and creepy stalkerish men. If you want to find out more about BELIEVE...check out my website.



Last on my I Love list is Katy Perry's video for The One That Got Away. I love love LOVE this music video. It's very creative and powerful and it reminds me so much of my wip THINGS LEFT UNSAID. Plus, that guy is really hot...*ahem*

So, that's it for me today. What are you loving on this fine Monday? I really would LOVE to know!