C.J. Sullivan's Blog, page 18
May 15, 2013
Latest Author Interview
Please check out my newest author interview over at Unikorna's gorgeous and always fascinating blog, Why I Wake Up Every Day. I talk about the things that inspire my writing, why I chose a Fallen angel for the hero of The Divided trilogy, and my advice to writers who may be working too hard. Click -->here<--!
May 13, 2013
SONG OF THE DIVIDED Release Date Update!
I've narrowed it down, folk, and the final book in the trilogy will be available on Kindle June 1! (Paperback version will follow a bit later in the month.) Just 3 weeks left to go!
Hope you all have a great week!
*****
Add C.J. Sullivan's books to your library. -->Shop here!<--
Hope you all have a great week!
*****
Add C.J. Sullivan's books to your library. -->Shop here!<--
May 10, 2013
New Vlog: Life Update, Kaiser's Special Brain, and the Cabinet
It's quite possibly the most random video I've done, but I haven't posted a vlog in a while. Feast your eyes -->here<--!
Five Fun Facts about BLADE OF THE DIVIDED
The response to my Five Fun Facts about 'Wings of the Divided' post was so good that I'm doing one for its sequel.
So here are five behind-the-scenes tidbits about BLADE for you to put in your trivia bank:
1) When I wrote one of the scenes in this book, it was Valentine's Day, and the sky was filled with clouds. I looked out my window, and all at once, it started snowing. I immediately became inspired and added snow to an otherwise snow-less part.
2) I got to pay homage to a number of different book/movie genres in BLADE with my various planets. For instance, Belac displays my love for Westerns, Eletin for Medieval Fantasies, and Seguai for gritty Sci-Fi.
3) The planet Belac is my brother Caleb's name spelled backwards.
4) My characters Mannie and Lonnie are loosely based on my Aunt Annie and Uncle Ronnie. I've always adored their very playful, long and successful marriage. Mannie and Annie both make an absolutely delicious chocolate pie.
5) Two of my angel characters in WINGS OF THE DIVIDED were originally supposed to die. One of my beta readers got so angry that I was planning to kill one of them that she insisted I keep him around for Book 2. I'm glad I did because he's ended up being a reader favorite (and honestly, I like him quite a bit, too). Another character I actually did kill off (much to readers' delight because he's one of those villains you love to hate)...but I enjoyed writing him so much that I brought him back for BLADE. He, ironically, ends up playing such an important role in Book 3 that I can't imagine the trilogy without him. Another success of the subconscious mind!
***
Add C.J. Sullivan's books to your library. -->Shop here!<--
So here are five behind-the-scenes tidbits about BLADE for you to put in your trivia bank:
1) When I wrote one of the scenes in this book, it was Valentine's Day, and the sky was filled with clouds. I looked out my window, and all at once, it started snowing. I immediately became inspired and added snow to an otherwise snow-less part.
2) I got to pay homage to a number of different book/movie genres in BLADE with my various planets. For instance, Belac displays my love for Westerns, Eletin for Medieval Fantasies, and Seguai for gritty Sci-Fi.
3) The planet Belac is my brother Caleb's name spelled backwards.
4) My characters Mannie and Lonnie are loosely based on my Aunt Annie and Uncle Ronnie. I've always adored their very playful, long and successful marriage. Mannie and Annie both make an absolutely delicious chocolate pie.
5) Two of my angel characters in WINGS OF THE DIVIDED were originally supposed to die. One of my beta readers got so angry that I was planning to kill one of them that she insisted I keep him around for Book 2. I'm glad I did because he's ended up being a reader favorite (and honestly, I like him quite a bit, too). Another character I actually did kill off (much to readers' delight because he's one of those villains you love to hate)...but I enjoyed writing him so much that I brought him back for BLADE. He, ironically, ends up playing such an important role in Book 3 that I can't imagine the trilogy without him. Another success of the subconscious mind!
***
Add C.J. Sullivan's books to your library. -->Shop here!<--
May 8, 2013
The Best Moment Blog Award!
Wow, I am honored to have so many fellow bloggers thinking of me when it comes time to pass on these fun awards! I got another one today from super sweet and friendly writer S.K. Anthony. This one is The Best Moment Blog Award!
This particular award doesn't have any Q&A attached; it's simply an opportunity to be honored and to show some gratitude in a little acceptance speech! So here goes my speech:
Whether this is your first time or your 50th time to visit my blog, I want you to know I truly value YOU, readers! In this day and age, time is precious, and there's so much Internet content out there that it's hard to decide what you want to click on and what you don't. Well, you have chosen to click on this blog of mine, and I am so grateful for it. I'm thrilled to be able to connect with you via my posts, which vary from personal thoughts to pictures to publication promos. (Speaking of, an extra special thanks to those of you who have taken the time to buy and read my fiction!) YOU ARE ALL SO APPRECIATED! :)
Now. Onto passing the award to the next recipients! I'm giving it to three bloggers who are coming to my mind. These bloggers are also encouraged to post the picture of the award and write or do a vlog of their acceptance speech. Here you go!
JLuis Licea
Alton Bock
Terry Reid
This particular award doesn't have any Q&A attached; it's simply an opportunity to be honored and to show some gratitude in a little acceptance speech! So here goes my speech:
Whether this is your first time or your 50th time to visit my blog, I want you to know I truly value YOU, readers! In this day and age, time is precious, and there's so much Internet content out there that it's hard to decide what you want to click on and what you don't. Well, you have chosen to click on this blog of mine, and I am so grateful for it. I'm thrilled to be able to connect with you via my posts, which vary from personal thoughts to pictures to publication promos. (Speaking of, an extra special thanks to those of you who have taken the time to buy and read my fiction!) YOU ARE ALL SO APPRECIATED! :)
Now. Onto passing the award to the next recipients! I'm giving it to three bloggers who are coming to my mind. These bloggers are also encouraged to post the picture of the award and write or do a vlog of their acceptance speech. Here you go!
JLuis Licea
Alton Bock
Terry Reid
May 7, 2013
What Would Look Good in Here?
Hey, check out my nifty new cabinet that I got from the Scarborough Renaissance Festival this past weekend!
I was wondering...what do you all think would look good inside of it? It's in the entryway of the house, right to the left as you come in. I have a few ideas, but I thought I'd pick your brains.
Oh, and if you like the craftsmanship, you should check out the artist's Etsy page -->here<--.
As some of you have heard me say before, I don't mind paying a little extra $ to support artists and their original works. These people put their whole heart into it their creations. And it shows. Plus this particular artist (Mark Cooper) was really spiritual and groovy, and I thought he was really cool. ;)
That's all for now in the Decorating Saga! Stay tuned for more news on The Divided Book 3, coming in less than a month!
I was wondering...what do you all think would look good inside of it? It's in the entryway of the house, right to the left as you come in. I have a few ideas, but I thought I'd pick your brains.
Oh, and if you like the craftsmanship, you should check out the artist's Etsy page -->here<--.
As some of you have heard me say before, I don't mind paying a little extra $ to support artists and their original works. These people put their whole heart into it their creations. And it shows. Plus this particular artist (Mark Cooper) was really spiritual and groovy, and I thought he was really cool. ;)
That's all for now in the Decorating Saga! Stay tuned for more news on The Divided Book 3, coming in less than a month!
May 4, 2013
"This Light Between Us"
"This Light Between Us"
Armin van Buuren Lyrics:
Can you see this light between us
Keeps me breathing through the storm
My head above the crowd
Can you see this light between us
So come a little bit closer now
Its in our eyes
You and me, we're just believers
Believing what we hold
But sometimes we fall to pieces
In the dusk
So we should dance like this forever
We're safer on the ground
When a million lights surround you
And you're moving to the sound
Don't waste another moment
It's waiting for you now
So dive in this new beginning
Let the glowing show you how
I will take, this light between us
Keeps me breathing through the storm
My head above the crowd
Can you see this light between us
So come a little bit closer now
Its in our eyes
We'll take a ride out side together
The streets are lined with gold
Where the good become the wanted not the soul
Don't waste another moment
I'm waiting for you now
So dive in this new beginning
And let the color show you how
I will take, this light between us
Keeps me breathing through the storm
My head above the crowd
Can you see this light between us
So come a little bit closer now
Its in our eyes Its in our eyes
So dive in this new beginning
And let the color show you how
I will take, this light between us
Keeps me breathing through the storm
My head above the crowd
Can you see this light between us
So come a little bit closer now
Its in our eyes
Its in our eyes
Its in our eyes
May 3, 2013
May 2, 2013
Some Musical Childhood Inspiration: The Moody Blues
When I was a little girl, just old enough to sit up, my dad used to put me in front of his stereo system. He had vinyl records then instead of CDs or an ipod. The stereo was a huge set-up with speakers the size of columns (and fuzzy to touch) on both sides of the record player.
So he'd put me in front of this magical music box and put his massive headphones on my little head. The band I distinctly remember discovering at that ripe young age of about two was The Moody Blues. It was like going into another world.
I've always been curious, would I have liked The Moody Blues even if Dad hadn't given me this special, inspiring gift? Or would I have fallen under their spell no matter what point in my life I discovered them? I might never know. But here is a little taste of what came streaming through the headphones and into the budding creative mind of the little girl me... (By the way, I still love this band, and their music still takes me to other worlds and far off times.) Enjoy!
And there's plenty more were that came from. If you like them, just ask me, and I'll suggest some more of their masterpieces. Have a great day, readers ;)
So he'd put me in front of this magical music box and put his massive headphones on my little head. The band I distinctly remember discovering at that ripe young age of about two was The Moody Blues. It was like going into another world.
I've always been curious, would I have liked The Moody Blues even if Dad hadn't given me this special, inspiring gift? Or would I have fallen under their spell no matter what point in my life I discovered them? I might never know. But here is a little taste of what came streaming through the headphones and into the budding creative mind of the little girl me... (By the way, I still love this band, and their music still takes me to other worlds and far off times.) Enjoy!
And there's plenty more were that came from. If you like them, just ask me, and I'll suggest some more of their masterpieces. Have a great day, readers ;)
April 30, 2013
And the Winner Is...
I'm happy to announce the winner of my giveaway contest for the signed copy of WINGS OF THE DIVIDED: THE DIVIDED BOOK 1!
And the winner, chosen at random, is.............
JULIE RUPERT!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Julie, if you would, please send me an email at cj53sully@gmail.com so I can get some details from you and send you your prize!
Thanks to everyone who entered and helped promote this giveaway! Have a great week!
