D. Marie Prokop's Blog, page 29
July 1, 2016
U2- Ordinary Love (From Mandela OST) Lyric Video
“A man named Nelson Mandela once fought against a seemingly unbeatable adversary—apartheid. In his country, people were classified and separated by race. Those with the darkest skin were deprived of basic human needs and oppressed by the government. Mandela was in prison for twenty-seven years but he never gave up hope. He once said, ‘The […]
June 27, 2016
Into The Darkness
Being a neurological researcher and not a professional counselor, he felt poorly prepared. Psychology, philosophy, and medical science crumbled under the feet of death. Only his faith dared to accompany him into the darkness. “As usual, God,” he spoke to an invisible being, “You are all that’s left. Help!” -Excerpt from Chpt. 19, The […]
June 24, 2016
Vivid LIVE 2016: Bon Iver – Heavenly Father (Acapella) at Sydney Opera House
Oh. Em. Gee. Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Author Newsletter!Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: amwriting, book soundtrack, music video, YA Fiction
June 20, 2016
The Weight of Her Stare
Zoe’s eyes were transfixed on his face. The attractive patient, with strong cheekbones and thick dark hair, didn’t feel the weight of her stare; but the doctor leading them on rounds noticed and scolded her with a disapproving look. -Excerpt from Chpt. 2, The Memory, Vol. 2 of the Days of the Guardian trilogy, The […]
June 17, 2016
Christina Grimmie and Ed Sheeran- All of the Stars
Goodbye too soon, Christina Grimmie. Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Author Newsletter!Filed under: Author's Voice, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: Christina Grimmie, farewell, Music, tribute, YA Fiction
June 13, 2016
I’m Bored Already
“Well handsome, maybe you can tell me what there is to do on this floating dump. I’m bored already.” Li didn’t know how to respond. Didn’t she realize someone had been left behind, risking her own life to bring her sorry butt on board? Then he remembered he had once felt equally as bitter. But […]
June 10, 2016
Mumford & Sons – Lover Of The Light
Invisibility, blindness, vision, light–what amazing metaphors… Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Newsletter!Filed under: Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: Author, music video, writing inspiration, YA Fiction
June 8, 2016
Stardusters by Megan Morris – Book Review
“The thing was, she had no idea how to move on from here. She had no clue how to proceed with the rest of her life. The void that was left in her heart was an expanse the size of a canyon, and Erin knew that there was never going to be anything that could […]
May 27, 2016
Lianne La Havas – No Room For Doubt
Discover the soulful stylings of Lianne La Havas. Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Newsletter!Filed under: Science Fiction, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: Author, Days of the Guardian, music video, soundtrack to the book, YA Fiction
May 23, 2016
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? Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Author Newsletter!Filed under: […]
