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Behind the Music for Project Paper Doll: The Rules by Stacey Kade

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:20:38 -0400

Me:
I’m super excited that Stacey Kade has stopped by Magical Urban Fantasy Reads during her The Rules tour and I’m thrilled for this guest post! So let me introduce you to Stacey Kade!

Stacey:
I love making playlists! There’s nothing like the shiver of delight I get when I hear a song that has a phrase or just a sound that perfectly matches a scene I’m working on or an emotion I’m trying to convey.

The songs below are some of the songs that were on my playlist for writing The Rules. Some of them spoke to me because of the lyrics; others were added because of the general idea or emotion they evoked.

Often they make me think of a specific chapter or scene in the book. So, I’m going to try to share that with you…without spoilers! If you haven’t read the book yet, you’ll probably be a little like, “Huh?” But then when you read it, it’ll all make sense! :D

Homecoming by Hey Monday
Chapter 1, scene 2

Explanation: You may have heard the phrase “trouble comes home to roost.” That’s what this song makes me think of. In this scene, we see Ariane confronting Rachel Jacobs, the granddaughter of her creator (Dr. Jacobs at GTX). GTX made Ariane to be a weapon and we see those abilities actually jeopardizing Jacobs’s granddaughter (not that she realizes the true source or nature of the threat.) Trouble always comes home to roost. :)

I Feel Like Dancin’ by All Time Low
Chapter 2

Explanation: This scene with Zane at Rachel’s pool is the first one that popped into my head for this story. And even though Zane is not dancing in that scene, he is rebelling in his own small way already by enjoying the fact that Ariane managed to throw Rachel off her game.

King Of Anything by Sara Bareilles
“You’re so busy making maps, with my name on them in all caps. You’ve got the talking down, just not the listening.”

Chapters 3 and 4

Explanation: Ariane and Zane are, in many ways, trapped by expectations and rules that are not of their own making.

Perfect by Marianas Trench
“What you want, what you need has been killing me.
Try to be everything that you want me to be.
I’ll say yes, I’ll undress, I’ve done more for less.
Now I’ll change everything till it’s perfect again.”

Chapter 4, scene 1

Explanation: Zane will never be good enough for his dad. And yet, he can’t seem to stop trying or stop being bothered by the fact that his father has this opinion.

About the Book

1. Never trust anyone.
2. Remember they are always searching.
3. Don’t get involved.
4. Keep your head down.
5. Don’t fall in love.

Five simple rules. Ariane Tucker has followed them since the night she escaped from the genetics lab where she was created, the result of combining human and extraterrestrial DNA. Ariane’s survival—and that of her adoptive father—depends on her ability to blend in among the full-blooded humans, to hide in plain sight from those who seek to recover their lost (and expensive) “project.” But when a cruel prank at school goes awry, it puts her in the path of Zane Bradshaw, the police chief’s son and someone who sees too much. Someone who really sees her. After years of trying to be invisible, Ariane finds the attention frightening—and utterly intoxicating. Suddenly, nothing is simple anymore, especially not the rules.

About the Author

As a former award-winning corporate copywriter, Stacey Kade has written about everything from backhoe loaders to breast pumps. But she prefers to make things up instead. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Greg, and their two retired racing greyhounds, Tall Walker (Walker) and SheWearsThePants (Pansy). More information about The Rules and Stacey can be found online at StaceyKade.com. She is also on Twitter @StaceyKade and on Facebook.

fiktshun: Coming soon to a blog near you… Super excited!

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:48:05 -0400

fiktshun:

Coming soon to a blog near you…

Super excited!

danny bewitched: Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker Bewitched Bookworms New Adult Monday

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:08:26 -0400

danny bewitched: Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker Bewitched Bookworms New Adult Monday :

dannybewitched:

New Post has been published on http://bewitchedbookworms.com/2013/03/ten-tiny-breaths-by-k-a-tucker.html

Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

New Adult Monday

.. a bi-weekly Feature where we will review and talk about New Adult books! If you are not familiar with this term, you can…

Squee!!! Yay!!! <333333 I wonder if I’ll sleep tonight!...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:33:21 -0500

Squee!!! Yay!!! <333333 I wonder if I’ll sleep tonight! @Wendy_Higgins @harperteen @epicreads

Vlog Q&A: Mindy McGinnis & Mindy! Blogger & Author Interview!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:27:00 -0500

About the author!
Mindy McGinnis is an assistant YA librarian who lives in Ohio and cans her own food. She graduated from Otterbein University magna cum laude with a BA in English Literature and Religion. Mindy has a pond in her back yard but has never shot anyone, as her morals tend to cloud her vision.
Find Mindy Here:
Website ☆ Blog ☆ Twitter ☆ Facebook ☆ Goodreads

About the book!

Katherine Tegen Books
Expected Publish date
September 10, 2013
Author’s summary: Regret was for people with nothing to defend, people who had no water.

Lynn knows every threat to her pond: drought, a snowless winter, coyotes, and, most importantly, people looking for a drink. She makes sure anyone who comes near the pond leaves thirsty, or doesn’t leave at all.

Confident in her own abilities, Lynn has no use for the world beyond the nearby fields and forest. Having a life means dedicating it to survival, and the constant work of gathering wood and water. Having a pond requires the fortitude to protect it, something Mother taught her well during their quiet hours on the rooftop, rifles in hand.

But wisps of smoke on the horizon mean one thing: strangers. The mysterious footprints by the pond, nighttime threats, and gunshots make it all too clear Lynn has exactly what they want, and they won’t stop until they get it….

With evocative, spare language and incredible drama, danger, and romance, debut author Mindy McGinnis depicts one girl’s journey in a barren world not so different than our own.

Find Not a Drop to Drink:
Goodreads ☆ Amazon ☆ B & N ☆ The Book Depository

And NOW the Vlog! Enjoy!

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ac-cio-sophie-gifs: Delirium TV poster. Hana.

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:37:16 -0500

ac-cio-sophie-gifs:

Delirium TV poster. Hana.

ac-cio-sophie-gifs: Delirium TV poster. Alex.

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:37:12 -0500

ac-cio-sophie-gifs:

Delirium TV poster. Alex.

ac-cio-sophie-gifs: Delirium TV posters. Emma Roberts as Lena...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:37:08 -0500

ac-cio-sophie-gifs:

Delirium TV posters. Emma Roberts as Lena Haloway.
Official casting.

Mundie Moms: The Mortal Instruments Movie Monday #13: TMI on Set Reports & #ShareMoratalLove Recaps

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:32:29 -0500

Mundie Moms: The Mortal Instruments Movie Monday #13: TMI on Set Reports & #ShareMoratalLove Recaps :

mundiemoms:

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortal Instruments Movie Monday. I know, it’s been a couple weeks since I last featured a TMIMM. Last week on top of all the#ShareMortalLove from Sony Pictures, a few of the fansites and press that were at one of The Mortal Instruments: City of…

veronica-rossi: reminds me of someone.

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:31:36 -0500

veronica-rossi:

reminds me of someone.

veronica-rossi: jamesboico: boico, closest yet to what I...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:31:20 -0500

veronica-rossi:

jamesboico:

boico,

closest yet to what I picture.

Heartbreaking extended preview for next week's Vampire Diaries

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:50:11 -0500

Heartbreaking extended preview for next week's Vampire Diaries:

heidirkling:

Jeremy, noooooooooooooooooo.

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redlightpurpleline: Graffiti in an abandoned mental...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:48:15 -0500

redlightpurpleline:

Graffiti in an abandoned mental institution.

this is haunting

This is beautiful

Review of The Indigo Spell

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:18:49 -0500

.Magical Urban Fantasy Reads: The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead: Publisher’s summary: In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the …

K.A. Tucker signed Ten Tiny Breaths! Check it out!!!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:14:10 -0500

.Magical Urban Fantasy Reads: OhMyGosh! I’m so excited! My fave author signed with a publisher!: Ten Tiny Breaths by K. A. Tucker Amazon ★ B&N Publisher’s summary: Just breathe, Kacey. Ten tiny breaths. Seize them. Feel…

The Indigo Spell teaser

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:29:46 -0500

The Indigo Spell teaser

These are the books from ALA riding on the plane with me along...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:29:17 -0500

These are the books from ALA riding on the plane with me along with @ravenousreader copy of The Indigo Spell

Lauren Oliver: ANNOUNCING THE DELIRIUM TV SERIES!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:20:13 -0500

Lauren Oliver: ANNOUNCING THE DELIRIUM TV SERIES!:

lauren-oliver:

So… I have a confession to make. I’ve been keeping a secret from you guys. I know it’s bad to keep secrets, but I wanted to make sure everything was final before I made this announcement. So now I am SO HAPPY to finally tell you all that a pilot for DELIRIUM has been ordered by the Fox Network!…

veronica-rossi: My brilliant artist friend Richard Dumont is...

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:58:08 -0500

veronica-rossi:

My brilliant artist friend Richard Dumont is doing a graphic novel study of UNDER THE NEVER SKY. I might be obsessed with it. Click on the photo to see more.

Veronica Rossi: Through the Ever Night Blog Tour

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:28:52 -0500

Veronica Rossi: Through the Ever Night Blog Tour:

veronica-rossi:

Hosted by Ravenous Reader and Two Chicks on Books

1/1 Magical Urban Fantasy Reads Guest Post Talon interviews Aria 

1/2 Bookalicious Guest Post- Roar’s favorite food and downtime activities 

1/3 Taters Tall Tales Perry & Aria Interview

 1/4 Once Upon a…