Music Monday (#4) Tears of an Angel by RyanDan

"It can't be true, that I'm losing you. The sun cannot fall from the sky. Can you hear heaven cry?"

I picked out a song and a video to post last night. I have had the intention to post it all day, but for some reason I haven't. I now know why.

I was on YouTube just a moment ago, trying to find the right song to help set to mood for a scene I was writing. Glad to say, I was successful, and I love the song so much I just HAD to post it. Not only does it fit with the scene I'm working on, it fits with a certain part of my book. I think I have decided it will be on the soundtrack when I make it. Tell me what you think!

Now introducing "Tears of an Angel" by RyanDan

Do you have any sorrowful songs that help you set the mood for your heart-wrenching scenes when you write? I'd love to know; I'm always on the look out for inspiration :D

Music Monday (#2)--Double Feature

This week I couldn't help but share two artists that have deeply inspired me this past week. The first is a music video by British artist Ellie Goulding. I absolutely love this song, "Starry Eyed"--and the video! And just as a random statement, her facial features remind me of a younger J. K. Rowling, but that's probably just me (lol).

And for artist number two: Within Temptation

This band helped inspire me for my current novel long ago, and listening to them again helped rekindle that inspiration. Here are a few of my favorite songs that will be listed on Angel Wing's soundtrack--or if they're not on that soundtrack, they will be featured on one of the books in the trilogy.

Songs: "Our Solemn Hour," "The Howling," "What Have You Done," and "Angels"

The first song listed really feels to me like it should be a representation of the whole trilogy, due to what the song is about which is war. The second song listed is in second place for trilogy representation, though (lol).  Oh, and in this first song, "Sanctus Espiritus" is Latin for Holy Spirit--or so I'm told.

Are there any songs that have inspired you this week, or any that have simply rocked your socks off?

I've Been Inspired! By a Photo.

It's time for YA Highway's Road Trip Wednesday again, and I couldn't resist this week's topic.

What pictures inspire your writing and works in progress (WIP)?

Why can't I resist this topic? Well, here's a small story on why:

        One day, many moons ago--try about three or four years worth of moons--I was surfing Photobucket.com. I was bored, so I searched through pages and pages of photos, and I came upon one that really captured my attention. Instantly, I got an idea for a book, and then the next, and then the next. And wallah! My novel "Angel Wings" and its trilogy were born. All because of this photo...

I have no clue what it's from--if it's from a manga series or just a picture, but it's awfully beautiful and it certainly sparked inspiration.

Here are a few photo's focusing on setting and action in the book:

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This is the Vorpal Sword from Tim Burton's version of "Alice in Wonderland." It reminds me of the swords used in my book.

"One, two! One, two! And through and through

The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!

He left it dead, and with its head

He went galumphing back."

 --Lewis Carrol,"Through the Looking Glass"

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Chains also play a role in my book. [Get your head outta the gutter! I don't mean it like that lol :)  ]

What photos inspire your writing? If not any photos, how about songs or other books?