D. Marie Prokop's Blog, page 20
May 1, 2017
Who’s Coming?
“What are you talking about? Who’s coming?” “I can’t tell you. But they want the Guardian. Bad. I tried to get her attention, tried to get her to come to The New Remnant. Why didn’t she come? I did a terrible thing, Li. Now I can’t sleep without hearing his cries. “ The Red Knot, […]
April 28, 2017
Charla Rainey- Long Way from Home
New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: singer/songwriter, Texas music, ukelele
April 24, 2017
My Honor
Ellen answered her Com. It was midnight. Only one person would be calling her at this hour. “Hello,” she whispered. There was silence on the other end. “Any news?” she asked urgently. “The girl is at Griffin’s clinic now. Her surgery is scheduled in eight weeks.” “I will be waiting for instructions.” “They will be […]
April 21, 2017
The Prayer – Keeton Coffman
Check out Houston musician (and nice guy), Keeton Coffman! New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Science Fiction, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: Houston Musicians, singer/songwriter, Texas music
April 17, 2017
Restless
F.R.M. President Glenn Masterson was restless. Usually after a few shots of vodka, he went right to sleep. Not tonight. He tossed and turned until he couldn’t take it anymore and gave up trying. The world was about to change. How could he sleep? The Red Knot, Chapter 18, The Knowledge of Good and […]
April 14, 2017
Somebody that I used to know [Harry Potter Parody] feat. The World In Lights
Accio good music! Find The World in Lights on YouTube! It is all for the bright! New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Fantasy, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: JK Rowling, parody, singer/Songwriters
April 12, 2017
Someone Like Bill
Critique. It’s not everyone’s favorite thing, right? But as a writer, critique groups are necessary for me, a good hurt. Of course, not every circle of writers is a good mix or a constructive influence. I don’t know the secret formula for finding the perfect critique group. Somehow I’ve been super lucky. I attend three […]
April 10, 2017
Teens On Fire
“It’s Anne, not Andrea,” I correct him. I don’t smile, but Brad’s flashy grin remains unstoppable. “Right—Anne. Sorry. I’ve always been bad with names. Anyway, you’re going to have such an authentic, life-changing experience at the Teens on Fire retreat. There’ll be paint ball, capture the flag, and all kinds of crazy games. Plus, […]
April 7, 2017
Colonial Blue- Cold Water
Houston band, Colonial Blue, is amazing. You may recognize their lead vocalist, Stephanie Rice, from The Voice, competing for Team Gwen! Good job, Stephanie! Follow Colonial Blue It is all for the bright! New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Science Fiction, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: colonial blue, female vocalist, folk-rock, Houston Musicians, […]
April 3, 2017
A Chance
Ainsling brushed her baby-fine, lengthy blonde hair in slow motion as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Now I have a chance to be normal, she thought. Her heart was beating wildly with excitement and apprehension. She was in disbelief at her luck. -The Red String, Chapter 2, The Chick It is all […]
