Here's a little treat: the prologue that I originally wrote for The Mixtape to My Life. I was going to use it for The Mixtape to the Real Me, but it after thinking about it, I just decided to post it here. It hasn't been edited, so please be kind. Prologue - When the Children … Continue reading The Mixtape to My Life Unused Prologue
Lessons I’ve Learned
https://media.giphy.com/media/6NVOQr1I5H1MA/giphy.gif What an interesting time this has been. When I started on this publishing journey last year, I never imagined getting such a great response to The Mixtape to My Life. This week especially has been a wild ride. I have to say that my eyes have opened to a lot things, which is why … Continue reading Lessons I’ve Learned
The Reviews Are In!
Well, after some tense nail biting, the reviews are starting to trickle in for The Mixtape to My Life. And they are so heartwarming to see. I'm glad that people are enjoying Justin's story, and are finding Mixtape an enjoyable escape in these rough times. Here's just a sample of some of the kind words … Continue reading The Reviews Are In!
The Mixtape to My Life Cover Reveal
As we get closer to the release date for The Mixtape to My Life (March 27th), more from the book will be revealed. So what's first, well the cover of course! But before we get to that, I just want to say that this cover really captured the look and feel of what I was … Continue reading The Mixtape to My Life Cover Reveal
Music Monday: Creep by Radiohead and Creep by Stone Temple Pilots
Okay, so I have a confession to make. While I was writing The Mixtape to My Life, I knew I wanted the song Creep to be the inspiration for one of the chapters. The only problem was that there were two songs called Creep that I really liked: one by Radiohead and one by Stone … Continue reading Music Monday: Creep by Radiohead and Creep by Stone Temple Pilots
Music Monday: Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone) by Cinderella
https://media.giphy.com/media/X2P1NX8JXPxLy/giphy.gif One thing that hair metal knows how to do is bust out a ballad. Poison has Every Rose Has It's Thorn, Warrant has Heaven, and Cinderella has a Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone). That last one is a personal favorite of mine, which is why it made it into The Mixtape … Continue reading Music Monday: Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone) by Cinderella
Exclusive Except
Here's as exclusive excerpt from The Mixtape to My Life, part of the Deep Hearts YA/Deep Desires Press Cabin Party on Twitter. Hop on over and use #DDPCabinParty to join in all the fun. Much to my surprise, Dominic is waiting outside for me. “Wow, front door service. That’s unexpected,” I joke. “I said I … Continue reading Exclusive Except
Music Monday: Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
https://media.giphy.com/media/zmUoZ6h0lPmrC/giphy.gif I'm a sucker for a sappy slow song. Every time Faithfully by Journey (also a song that inspired The Mixtape to My Life), my heart melts and I get a goofy smile on my face. But no song does that to me better than Juice Newton's version of Angel of the Morning, which is … Continue reading Music Monday: Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
What I’ve Been Reading
Here are a few reviews that I posted on my new Goodreads account. In later posts I'll go a little more in depth with each book one by one, but for now enjoy some thoughts on my new favorites. A Surplus of Light by Chase Connor My rating: 5 of 5 stars I bought the … Continue reading What I’ve Been Reading
Music Monday: Kiss Me Deadly by Lita Ford
https://media.giphy.com/media/c2tI1vWnMDQKA/giphy.gif For this Music Monday, we've got a song that helps describe that moment your with someone so intense that you want them to give you the kisses to end all kisses: Kiss Me Deadly by Lita Ford. A Little Background Lita Ford was a former member of the groundbreaking The Runaways, the first all-female … Continue reading Music Monday: Kiss Me Deadly by Lita Ford
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