D. Marie Prokop's Blog, page 22
February 20, 2017
Do You Still Believe?
Elizabeth wiped the tears from her face and began quoting, “The days are dark, the ocean surrounds. My fate is unseen, my fate is not ground.” The Guardian joined her. “For God orders all, I am just a mist. Hovering still, waiting for bliss. The dark hides me well, my […]
February 17, 2017
Falling Slowly Cover
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! Follow my talented friend, Charla Rainey, on Facebook New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction
February 13, 2017
Fanciest-Shmanciest
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here I am, lurking outside the fanciest-shmanciest restaurant in the heart of downtown Cosmopolis, watching couple after couple celebrate their possibly fake, possibly genuine, possibly dutiful, or possibly delusional love over candlelight and a bottle of wine. Tigress, a short story by D. Marie Prokop It is all for the […]
February 10, 2017
Joseph – SOS (Overboard)
Find Joseph. Need a rescue? Read The Red String. New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: girl band
February 6, 2017
Happy Lunar New Year!
Shu Rui’s house is not far. There are no sidewalks, but the streets are wide. They’re filled with people because everyone comes home for the fifteen-day celebration of Chinese New Year. It’s The Year of the Tiger, 1998. I was born in 1989, The Year of the Snake. Everyone says that’s why I talk so […]
February 3, 2017
Mystery Loves Company – Fly
Check out Mystery Loves Company! New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: cello, houston music
January 30, 2017
Seeing Shadows
Dr. Yancey examined Li’s eyes. “Some things science can’t explain,” he lamented with a sigh. “I can still see shadows,” Li replied. “Isn’t that good?” The Red Knot, Chapter 17, The Nightmare It is all for the bright! New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: […]
January 27, 2017
Grace VanderWaal – I Don’t Know My Name
Discover Grace! New subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: America's Got Talent, singer/songwriter, ukelele
January 23, 2017
A Bit Cliché
The vehicle rounds the corner. A white van. Seriously? Can they be any more cliché? Oh, who am I to judge? I look a bit cliché myself in my orange, white, and black striped costume and mask. The long black hair in my high ponytail bounces on the back of my neck as I scan […]
January 16, 2017
Because You Asked Me To…MLK, Jr Tribute
Originally posted on Author D. Marie Prokop- YA Sci/Fi and Children's Fiction:
(Quote used in The Red String, Days of the Guardian, Volume 1) I adore Patti Griffin’s heartbreaking and beautiful song, Up to the Mountain, which was inspired by MLK’s last speech. I am also proud to feature Houston’s own, Robbie Seay. Sign up for the…
