D. Marie Prokop's Blog, page 30
May 21, 2016
Vote on the Cover for Eclectically Cosmic!
Michael’s expression never wavered as he asked his next question, “And does it have a common day name—another one derived from the Latin, perhaps?” Zaniel smiled. His liquid blue eyes sparkled. Ah, Latin, a truly beautiful, succinct language. “Columbine,” Zaniel replied, the melodic word flowing from his mind. -Excerpt from “Angel of Mondays,” from the upcoming […]
May 20, 2016
Rich Mullins – Hard to Get
Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Newsletter!Filed under: christianity, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: Author, Days of the Guardian, Ragamuffin, Rich Mullins, songs, writing
May 16, 2016
Jörd
A photograph, combined with the prompt “birth,” inspired me to write a mythic snippet about a floating creature. Further research added details I hadn’t conceived of in the first draft. (See my notes below.) I was not the only one inspired by this piece. The Houston non-profit group, WriteSpace, located at Silver Street, held a writing […]
May 13, 2016
Mr. little jeans – Oh Sailor
Dedicated to the passengers of The Remnant (Days of the Guardian trilogy)… Sign up for the D. Marie Prokop Author Newsletter!Filed under: Science Fiction, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: hope, Monica Birkenes, synth pop
May 11, 2016
Book Review- “Silence” by Shusaku Endo
“A great shadow passed over his soul like that of the wings of a bird flying over the mast of a ship. The wings of the bird now brought to his mind the memory of the various ways in which the Christians had died. At that time, too, God had been silent. When the misty […]
May 6, 2016
Prince – I Would Die 4 U (Acoustic Cover)
Love you, Prince. Check out the funny and talented Andrew Huang (now touring)! Here’s his YouTube station– Songs to Wear Pants To Filed under: Author's Voice, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: andrew huang, homage, prince, purple rain, songwriters, YouTube
May 4, 2016
The Perceptions Anthology: Special Needs
Braydon burst into laughter. Today was his tenth birthday. He couldn’t stop smiling. Memories of his last birthday party had faded a long time ago. He had been four years old. He’d loved dinosaurs and was an only child then. Every year he was given a different, yet equally lame, excuse. His parents […]
May 2, 2016
Mr. Perfect
Hey, Andrea!” A toothy grin blinds me. Ugh. Brad Davis, president of the Cougars for Christ Club and Mr. Perfect. Brad is handsome, smart, and popular. Teachers and parents adore him. I think he’s boring and fake. Kayla returns his blinding smile. She considers Brad hot also. At least he’s nice to her. Of […]
April 29, 2016
Christina Perri – I Believe [Fan Instagram Lyric Video]
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April 25, 2016
“I’m Sorry, Jack.”
“What about my sister?” Jack asked the man. The stranger’s plain face exuded compassion when he replied, “I’m sorry, Jack. I’m not here to save your sister, just you.” Jack felt like he was dreaming. A new life? Maybe he could come back for his sister in time. He could ask the Guardian to save […]
