The songs that played over and over throughout this year. :)

"Heartbeat," The Fray

"Sing," My Chemical Romance

"Won't Go Quietly," All That Remains

"It's Time," Imagine Dragons

"Beside You," Marianas Trench

"Come Away," Jesus Culture

"Hello World," Lady Antebellum

"Be Still and Breathe," Ivoryline

"Courageous," Casting Crowns

"Song for the Broken," Close ( Read more... )

Just a disclaimer: This post has nothing to do with writing. So if you only read this blog because you expect me to someday say something profound that will help you get an agent/ sell your book/ finish revisions... this is not your day.

Because today I am going to talk about Love and Relationships. Or, more specifically, what I've learned about ( Read more... )

"Awake and Alive" by Skillet

Okay, so I'm addicted to pretty much every Skillet song - but this new CD is particularly good.

I'm awake, I'm alive
Now I know what I believe inside
Now it's my time
I'll do what I want 'cause this is my life
Here, right now
I'll stand my ground and never back down

"Sweet Dreams" remake by Marilyn Manson

Despite the fact that ( Read more... )

That's essentially what Tina Wexler at International Creative Management had to say about my query letter, after which she requested the first 50 pages. Wish me luck!

What I'm listening to right now: "Quicken" by Thousand Foot Krutch

What I'm doing right now: Editing the last hundred pages of Firebrand before I go to dinner, and celebrating another ( Read more... )

Dear Really Awesome Agent Person Who's Reading My Query:

What would you do if your worst nightmare was the only thing that could save your life?

I read on your website that you are interested in reality-based fantasy novels and thrilling page-turners. I am confident that you will appreciate the world of FIREBRAND, a young adult fantasy ( Read more... )