Last week we looked at what I write: Dark Fantasy. This week we’re looking at what features in my writing. Once upon a time I wrote about what folklore is and why folklore is important. I wrote about how we embrace it in our Disney movies and young adult novels – disguised as fairy tales. …
Today I’m sharing the third speech from my live book launch on the 1st of June 2019. For the full speech, go here. For the first speech, go here. For the second speech, go here. To set the scene: Before this speech, this song played: Then I did my speech about hot button issues in …
Z is for Zag (Madonna) As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. If there is anyone who behaves in an unpredictable manner (see word of the day), it is Madonna. I grew up with her music. I’ve enjoyed the various phases her …
Y is for The Black Eyed Peas As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. The Black Eyed Peas have been in my music library for as long as I can remember. Today I’m specifically looking at their album “The E.N.D.”. Which is …
X is for Gregorian As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. Gregorian (or Gregorian Masters of Chant) appeared in my music library after a LAN (basically a computer gaming party where all the computers are on the same network). I really liked …
W is for Within Temptation As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. Today’s band is classified as Symphonic Gothic Metal. Don’t let that put you off: one of their songs was featured in “Vampire Diaries” (remember when Elena and Damon danced for …
V is for Various Artists (Ed Sheeran, Gotye and Carly Rae Jepsen) As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. I could have gone with Van Helsing, but I thought after all the rock and metal groups this month, you could do with …
U is for Lady Gaga and Pink As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. I first heard of Lady Gaga when “Poker Face” came out. She is so theatrical! I really enjoy her music. The lyrics of her songs tell so many …
T is for Taylor Swift As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. I first got introduced to Taylor Swift when her music videos for “You Belong with Me” and “Love Story” got aired on TV. I liked the stories they told. So …
S is for Seether As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing. Seether is a band that originated in Pretoria, South Africa. So, again, we’re looking at something from my country. (Last time we did this was for “H” when we looked at …
