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March 27, 2012
Imagination: Isn't it a wonderful thing?
Imagination: isn't it a wonderful thing?
** This is a guest post I wrote for the blog tour and was posted on author Rachel Harris' blog**
Imagination is used by authors to create the stories, the worlds and characters we all fall in love with and those we even hate. Their distinct descriptions, the way they make us (the reader) feel and how easily it is to be transported into a book; it's just magical.
Imagination in a reader is just as important. It is easy to read a book, but can you really seeit? Can you feel the way the breeze is described as wrapping around the main character, the way her hair whips all over her face? Can you see the dystopian world the author is portraying?
We all have our own way of seeing things, and most of the time; no two people will imagine the same thing about the same exact book. One of the things I love most about books is, of course, the main characters. I am always trying to find the perfect person that fits the part, whether that is someone I know or an actor. It's is almost like a challenge. Many times I never found an actual face to the character and so I created my own.
I figured it would be fun to show you who I was thinking of when I wrote Feathermore and/ or who I would cast for the movie:
Jade Lovecraft
- Elizabeth Gillies –
Elizabeth plays Jade in Victorious, a Nickelodeon T.V. show. I have kids, that is why I watch these shows. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it! In the show, Jade plays a very angry teenager who likes to play with scissors. In Feathermore she is not like that, BUT her appearance is the same: pale skin, dark hair and ethereal green eyes.
Also, as seen in the cover of Feathermore, Abby Marie Summers would be a great Jade, too:
Avan Thomas
- Avan Jogia –
When I started writing I had in mind Avan Jogia. I know, I am so original in the name picking! Avan (Jogia) also plays in Victorious as, well, Jade's boyfriend (gasp!) But then I found this photo (below) and it just fit RIGHT IN. I don't know who he is, but… **wipes drool off her chin** Yeah, exactly!
Claire
- Isabel Lucas –
I actually didn't have anyone in mind when I wrote it, I had thought of Sophie Monk but she is far from being my Claire. Isabel Lucas seems to fit the bill, she is girlie and gorgeous, anyone would be jealous around her.
Nathaniel (Nate)
- Alex Kristiansso –
Alex is actually someone I follow on Instagram, an iPhone app. He is absolutely gorgeous and can't help but swoon over him. The moment I saw him, I knew I had found my Nate.
Blake
- Maxwell Zagorski –
Maxwell is an Abercrombie & Fitch model and actor, and totally hot. Blake, although not for much, is older looking than the rest of the gang. He has the same green eyes as Jade.
Now I would LOVE to hear who Feathermore readers believe should be casted if it were to become a movie. I am very curious.
** This is a guest post I wrote for the blog tour and was posted on author Rachel Harris' blog**
Imagination is used by authors to create the stories, the worlds and characters we all fall in love with and those we even hate. Their distinct descriptions, the way they make us (the reader) feel and how easily it is to be transported into a book; it's just magical.
Imagination in a reader is just as important. It is easy to read a book, but can you really seeit? Can you feel the way the breeze is described as wrapping around the main character, the way her hair whips all over her face? Can you see the dystopian world the author is portraying?
We all have our own way of seeing things, and most of the time; no two people will imagine the same thing about the same exact book. One of the things I love most about books is, of course, the main characters. I am always trying to find the perfect person that fits the part, whether that is someone I know or an actor. It's is almost like a challenge. Many times I never found an actual face to the character and so I created my own.
I figured it would be fun to show you who I was thinking of when I wrote Feathermore and/ or who I would cast for the movie:
Jade Lovecraft
- Elizabeth Gillies –
Elizabeth plays Jade in Victorious, a Nickelodeon T.V. show. I have kids, that is why I watch these shows. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it! In the show, Jade plays a very angry teenager who likes to play with scissors. In Feathermore she is not like that, BUT her appearance is the same: pale skin, dark hair and ethereal green eyes.
Also, as seen in the cover of Feathermore, Abby Marie Summers would be a great Jade, too:
Avan Thomas
- Avan Jogia –
When I started writing I had in mind Avan Jogia. I know, I am so original in the name picking! Avan (Jogia) also plays in Victorious as, well, Jade's boyfriend (gasp!) But then I found this photo (below) and it just fit RIGHT IN. I don't know who he is, but… **wipes drool off her chin** Yeah, exactly!
Claire
- Isabel Lucas –
I actually didn't have anyone in mind when I wrote it, I had thought of Sophie Monk but she is far from being my Claire. Isabel Lucas seems to fit the bill, she is girlie and gorgeous, anyone would be jealous around her.
Nathaniel (Nate)
- Alex Kristiansso –
Alex is actually someone I follow on Instagram, an iPhone app. He is absolutely gorgeous and can't help but swoon over him. The moment I saw him, I knew I had found my Nate.
Blake
- Maxwell Zagorski –
Maxwell is an Abercrombie & Fitch model and actor, and totally hot. Blake, although not for much, is older looking than the rest of the gang. He has the same green eyes as Jade.
Now I would LOVE to hear who Feathermore readers believe should be casted if it were to become a movie. I am very curious.
March 26, 2012
Feathermore's Grand Prize Giveaway WINNER!!
I asked my Twitter friends to pick a number form 1-134. Christy Brown chose number 7 and The winner is:
HOLLY H
@betweenbookends
Congratulations Holly! I will e-mail you shortly. And Thank You Christy for your help!
XOXO
HOLLY H
@betweenbookends
Congratulations Holly! I will e-mail you shortly. And Thank You Christy for your help!
XOXO
March 25, 2012
Feathermore's Blog Tour: Final Day!
And as soon as it started, it is already over. No bueno. But I did have so much fun and I want to thank all the bloggers who have made this tour SO amazing. You guys rock! A big Thank you to all the readers and thosticipated in the tour!
Today, on the final day, I will be at:
Fiction Fascination
Good Choice Reading
Guest Post at Shadow Kissed Cassie
As always, don't forget to enter the giveaways!
March 24, 2012
Feathermore's Blog Tour: Sixth Day
The Tour is almost over.. NOOOOO! So go over these two blogs and check out the review and Q&A. Interviews are always so much fun!
Tana Rae Reads
Q&A at In Between YA Book Reviews
March 23, 2012
Feathermore's Blog Tour: Fifth Day
Today Marylin and Jo are reviewing Feathermore. Let's check out what they have to say and enter the giveaways!
Writing on the Sunny side of the street
Dreams are what make writing happen
Q&A at Rachel Book Reviews
March 22, 2012
Feathermore's Blog Tour: Fourth Day!
Hey Guys, today I am being interviewed in two different blogs and Sarah is doing a review of Feathermore. Also, don't forget to enter the giveaways!
Sarah's Point of View
Q&A at Rachel Book Reviews
Q&A at YA Word Parade
March 21, 2012
A little addiction of mine
This song has been a bit of an obsession for the past couple of weeks. The video I could live without, but the song, it's so wonderfully sad. I can't help but want to wrap my arms around it, make all the torment in it go away.
At the moment I think of my friend, Shawn Huntington, his wife and her sister, whom were all tragically and sensessly taken from this Earth by a drunk driver. I will not go into PSA mode, but come on people... Three lives were cut short, all in their twenties, for what? Because one selfish man decided to drink WAY too much, get on the wrong side of the highway and get into a head on collision with another car?
Let's be smart. We all like to have a good time, but dont put your own self and others at risk for it. So many good people die this way...
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the song as much as I do.
At the moment I think of my friend, Shawn Huntington, his wife and her sister, whom were all tragically and sensessly taken from this Earth by a drunk driver. I will not go into PSA mode, but come on people... Three lives were cut short, all in their twenties, for what? Because one selfish man decided to drink WAY too much, get on the wrong side of the highway and get into a head on collision with another car?
Let's be smart. We all like to have a good time, but dont put your own self and others at risk for it. So many good people die this way...
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the song as much as I do.
Feathermore's Blog Tour: Third Day!
Today, on the third day of the blog tour, I am being hosted by book lovers and reviewers:
Cindy's love of Books
The Wormhole
These wonderful ladies also hosted me while doing the Death by Chocolate Tour. They are amazing!
** Today is the last day to dowload Bloody Valentine FREE, so go get your copy! The first chapter of Feathermore is there, too. **
March 20, 2012
Feathermore's Blog Tour Second Day
Today we continue the tour with Kristin and Monique, the amazing ladies behind Book Sniffers Anonymous!
And the uber talented Rachel Harris, where I am Guest posting Rachel Harris Writes.
Don't forget to enter the giveaways!
**For the next two days, Bloody Valentine, will be offered FREE, so download your copy! The first chapter of Feathermore is there, too. **
March 19, 2012
Grand Prize Giveaway
You can enter at all of the Feathermore Blog Tour stops for more chances to win! The giveaway will run until Sunday 5pm EST. Only US residents only.
Grand Prize:
A signed paperback copy of Feathermore.
A Feathermore necklace.
Once winner is chosen I will send an email to said winner and you will have 24hrs to respond with your mailing address, otherwise, I will choose someone else.
Here's you first chance to enter:
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Grand Prize:
A signed paperback copy of Feathermore.
A Feathermore necklace.
Once winner is chosen I will send an email to said winner and you will have 24hrs to respond with your mailing address, otherwise, I will choose someone else.
Here's you first chance to enter:
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