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!

Full Moon Extravaganza #5

The full moon is bright in the sky once again, and Egmont USA is celebrating with a new extravaganza. This time you can win a $20 iTunes giftcard. Head over to their Facebook page in order to enter by clicking HERE.

And don't forget about the Dark Divine Fan Talentmania. Submissions are starting to come in and I am so excited! Be sure to check out the contest because there is something for everyone. Even if you don't want to submit fan art or fan fiction, you can still enter to win signed books, jewelry, and nail polish by helping to spread the word about Talentmania. For details, click HERE.

Oh, and look what arrived today: Hardcover copies of THE SAVAGE GRACE! I can't believe this little baby is finally a real book! Isn't she a beauty?



Also, a few events are coming up over the next couple months too. Check them out:

February 9th-11th - I'll be speaking and signing at the Life, The Universe, and Everything conference in Provo, UT. (Utah Valley University)

March 13th - THE SAVAGE GRACE will release in the US! The official launch party will be held that evening at The King's English in Salt Lake City, UT, so save the date.

March 17th - I'll be teaching at the Writing For Charity conference held at the Provo Library. This is a great event that gives all its proceeds to children's charities. Go HERE for more details.

April 11th-15th - I'll be attending the RT Book Lover's Convention in Chicago and participating in the YA Slumber Party, the Teen Day Party, as well as doing a signing in YA Alley. Be sure to stop by if you'll be there, too!

Full Moon Extravaganza #3!!! (belated)

Of note:

This Saturday, December 17th, I'll be joining some awesome authors such as Ally Condie, Jessica Day George, Brandon Mull, Robison Wells, Dan Wells, Kristen Chandler, and more for the Orem Public Library's Holiday Author Extravaganza! The event will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Orem Library, and features 20% off your purchases so you can get plenty of signed books for your holiday gifts. (Or just for yourself--cuz that's what I'd do. Heh. Heh.)


Hey all-

Don't know if you noticed, but December's full moon was on Saturday. I know we're a few days late, but we're still celebrating the Full Moon Extravaganza! (I'm ankle deep in KidA's puke right now--thank you, mysterious stomach bug--so please forgive the lateness.)

This time around, the folks at Egmont USA are hosting their own giveaway to celebrate the full moon--and the upcoming release of THE SAVAGE GRACE. You can go visit their Facebook page in order to win one of ten signed covers of THE SAVAGE GRACE by clicking HERE. (You may have to scroll down a bit.)

But be sure to come back here after you enter Egmont's contest, and then tell me you did so in the comments of this post, because I'm giving away a $15 Amazon gift-card to one lucky entrant!

That's right, all you have to do to enter to win the $15 gift-card is enter Egmont's Facebook giveaway, and then come back here and tell me you did so in the comments of this post. My personal giveaway is open until 11:59 pm on Saturday, December 17th. I'll announce winners the following day. Also, my contest is open internationally.

(Hint: $15 is plenty of $$ to pre-order TSG on Amazon, or pick up the new paperback of TLS--or for a limited time only, you can snag the TLS eBook for only $5.49. But ya know, you can use the gift-card for whatever.)

Okay. Have fun entering the contests. I will think of it all fondly as I'm scrubbing some more puke out of the carpet. And then hopefully I'll get to take a nap. KidA managed to throw up on 25 minute intervals all night long last night. I think I might be a little bit delirious. Hey, wait, is that David Tennant in his TARDIS, beckoning me to take a ride with him to the Land of Nod?

I want to go to there . . . zzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ