THE SAVAGE GRACE Soundtrack Round 5 and Holy Crap TSG releases tomorrow!

Can you believe that THE SAVAGE GRACE comes out tomorrow? I still can't quite wrap my head around it!

Here are the last three songs in THE SAVAGE GRACE Soundtrack. I have to admit that I got a little misty eyed putting this post together--mostly because I know what happens in the book at this point.


TSG Soundtrack Song #15: Wide Eyes by Local Natives
Description: Let's call this "the battle song."



TSG Soundtrack Song #16: Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch
Description: Someone recently asked what I considered to be the theme song for the Dark Divine trilogy. At first I said there wasn't one, but then after I thought about it for awhile, I decided this song was it. (You may remember that this song was also on THE LOST SAINT Soundtrack--but I find it especially fitting for TSG. And I listened to it many times while writing this book.)



TSG Soundtrack Song #17: The Dog Days Are Over by Florence and The Machine
Description: I told you in the first post that I listened to A LOT of Florence while writing this book. I wasn't kidding. I could put several more F+TM songs on this playlist, but narrowed it down to the most essential. I'm including this song because I can't help thinking "The Dog Days Are Over" when I think about the trilogy coming to an end. It's a thought that makes me happy in a gut-wrenching sort of way. Which is kind of what this song is about. Saying goodbye to these characters has been really hard, but I am thrilled to finally have their complete story out there in the world.



So tomorrow is the big day. I've still got a ton of things to finish before the launch party, so I had better get going. Be sure to come back tomorrow--I'll be announcing the winners of Talentmania, and all those nice door prizes!

THE SAVAGE GRACE Soundtrack Round 4

As promised, here is today's second TSG sountrack post. I hope you like these songs as much as I do!

TSG Soundtrack Song #11: Welcome Home by Radical Face
Descrption: Love, love, love this song. It's about coming home. That's all you really need to know. Just listen, and enjoy. Because it's awesome.



TSG Soundtrack Song #12: Where The Kids Are by Blondfire
Description: You know that moment in a book where everything feels like it is as it should be? But you know this perfect moment can't last? And that any minute now the happiness is going to end and the shizz is going to hit the fan? Yeah. That moment.



TSG Soundtrack Song #13: Baby Says by The Kills
Description: The shizz has arrived. And somebody just turned on the fan . . .



TSG Soundtrack Song #14: Abandon by French Kicks
Descripiton: Somebody has got to take this shizz down! But first there are preparations that need to be made. This song is really good at showing the mixed emotions of the gang at this point. The music itself has a rhythm and speed that conveys the fear and anxiety felt as they prepare for battle, but then the juxtaposition of the slower, calmer voice and lyrics help show the sadness that is felt by Grace and her family, and their determination to keep their emotions in check in the face of the coming storm.





Okay, that's all for today. Be sure to some back tomorrow for the last TSG Soundtrack post. Can you believe that THE SAVAGE GRACE is only 2 sleeps away?! Or I guess only 1 sleep away if you buy it on eBook right after midnight. Eep!

THE SAVAGE GRACE Soundtrack Round 3

Sorry for missing yesterday's soundtrack post. I spent most of the day in a doctor's office dealing with a medical issue, and then decided I needed some time to relax before the big day this coming Tuesday. So I spent the evening staring at a shirtless Taylor Kitsch (a.k.a. Went to see John Carter with hubby) and didn't make it back early enough to put my post together before falling asleep.

Anyway, that just means you get 2 soundtrack posts today--and each 4 songs!

I hope you enjoy! And be sure to tell me what you think in the comments.

TSG Soundtrack Song #7: Unchained Melody by U2
Description: I discovered this beautiful version of this super old school song on the B-Sides of U2's WAR album back when I was in college--and promptly became obsessed with it. At the time, I was going to school in Utah and the boy I loved was an ocean apart, living in England. Once a week, I'd run to the mailbox just knowing there would be a new letter from him. To me, this song is the perfect encapsulation of what it feels like to be separated from someone you are in love with, and the incredible need to bring that person back to you. (And that boy who was living in England? He came home. And now he's my hubby.)



TSG Soundtrack Song #8: Howlin For You by The Black Keys
Description: This is a point in the book when the action of the story starts to pick up and Grace starts to embrace her "kick-A-ness" (as April would put it).



TSG Soundtrack Song #9: Mouthful of Diamonds by Phantogram
Description: This is pretty much the theme song for Talbot. He's got a "mouth full of diamonds" as in he's charming and has a smile that will sweep you off your feet, but he's also got a "pocket full of secrets." Grace wants to trust Talbot and accept his help--but she just doesn't quite know if she can "believe" in him.



TSG Soundtrack Song #10: We Are Young by Fun
Description: This is an amazing song that captures the feeling of just embracing the moment and being who you are meant to be right then and now. Crappy stuff has happened and more trials are yet to be faced, but for now, let yourself feel triumph and hope.



Be sure to check out today's second post for more awesome songs for your listening pleasure!

THE SAVAGE GRACE Soundtrack #2

Hey all,

It's day two of sharing songs from THE SAVAGE GRACE soundtrack. If you missed day one's songs, click HERE to listen to them. I'll be posting songs from the soundtrack everyday up through March 12th, so be sure to check back to find out what songs inspired TSG.

I've had a few people ask about the soundtracks for the first two books so I decided to link to those. For the soundtrack for THE DARK DIVINE click HERE. For the soundtrack to THE LOST SAINT click HERE.

Now on to today's songs. I hope you enjoy!

TSG Soundtrack Song #4: The New by Interpol
Description: As the story progresses so does the tension... all leading to the first crescendo leaving one of the characters in danger. This song follows a very similar pattern. Plus I just really like it.



TSG Soundtrack Song #5: 10 Mile Stereo by Beach House
Description: It is getting more and more difficult to explain why I chose the song without giving anything away. Grace has some very emotional scenes following the events that song #4 represents that she faces with strength and determination. I love how this song allows you to feel the weight of sorrow while still feeling empowered to press forward. I think this is exactly where Grace is emotionally at this point of the story.



TSG Soundtrack Song #6: When I'm Small by Phantogram
Description: I love this band--and I discovered them thanks to the recommendation of a blog reader. This is song represents a point in the story when Grace realizes that it is up to her to solve a big problem, whether she feels ready to or not. She has to muster up what power she has and run with it. Literally and figuratively.



Thanks for listening! Be sure to tell me what you think, and be sure to come back tomorrow.

Final Full Moon Extravaganza: The Savage Grace Soundtrack

It's time! The last full moon before the launch of THE SAVAGE GRACE is upon us, which means... it's time to share the TSG soundtrack!

I love this part. I love music-- A LOT-- and for me it is a huge inspiration for writing. Often I will find three or four songs I will listen to over and over again when I'm in the middle of a draft. But the soundtrack is more than that. It's not just a list of songs I listened to while writing TSG (though that is how a lot of the songs were chosen), it is meant as a companion to the book. A list of songs that follow the mood and scenes as the story flows.

For the next 5 days, leading up until the release of THE SAVAGE GRACE, I will be posting 3 songs a day with explanations of why I chose them. So let's get started shall we?

TSG Soundtrack Song 1: Florence and The Machine - Cosmic Love
Description: As many of you know, THE LOST SAINT ends on a bit of a cliff hanger and things are not as they should be. TSG starts shortly after TLS finishes with the characters trying to deal with their current situation. I really view this song as the theme song for chapter 1 (which you can read now here by the way), and it perfectly captures the yearning and passion and heartache that Grace is going through as TSG begins.



TSG Soundtrack Song 2: Florence and The Machine - Howl
Description: Ok, so basically I listened to this whole album over and over again while writing TSG. I love her voice and her incredible ability to convey such emotion with every single word. Soon after the book begins, we find Grace running through the woods feeling both the pull of the wolf and her love for Daniel... take a listen and this choice will make sense.




TSG Soundtrack Song 3: Wolf Gang - Back to Back
Description: Hopefully not giving too much away, let's just say that Grace misses Daniel and is exhausted... The song itself is has a very ethereal and disconnected sound that goes perfectly with the lyrics, creating a feeling of loss and longing for someone.



Ok. That's it for today. Come back tomorrow for more soundtrack songs. Lots more good stuff to come. But for now, what'dya think? Like the songs so far? Any guesses on what might be coming next? Are you as freaking excited for next Tuesday as I am? Because I'm actually shaking right now. Of course, that could be the nerves. Uh oh. It's the nerves. Oh Crap! Freak out coming on... where'd I put that chocolate?!

P.S. Don't forget that in anticipation of THE SAVAGE GRACE release, the eBooks of THE DARK DIVINE and THE LOST SAINT are on sale wherever eBooks are sold for only $1.99. Some places are selling them for as little as only $1.31! That's freaking insane!