Sydney Aaliyah Michelle's Blog, page 36

M – Miranda Preston

I’m happy to introduce you to my main character, Miranda Preston Age: 18 Birth Place: Denver, Colorado Current Hometown: Seattle, Washington Occupation: Freshman in college at UT Austin Major: Piano Performance Major Favorite Piece to play: Rachmaninoff’s Preludes, especially No. 5 in G major. Physical Description: 5’7, 125 pounds, dark brown hair, light brown eyes, […]

L – Love and a Giveaway

I had a short post for L, so I decided to share a give away. I would LOVE for you to win $50 and introduce you to a novel about secrets, which is the central theme to Another New Life. First LOVE – Miranda used a Jedi mind trick to get Troy to profess his […]

K – Kiss

My favorite scenes to write in any novel is the first kiss scene: Troy’s proximity made it hard for me to breath normal. My heart raced, and a drop of sweat started at my neck and slid all the way down my spine. As it descended, the panic ascended to my throat. The anxiety attack […]

J – JuNoWriMo 2013 Journal

The first novel I ever wrote was during the first year of JuNoWriMo in 2012. It’s called I’m Coming Home and I wrote the first draft, 75,000 words in 30 days. I felt such a sense of accomplishment and have been hooked on WriMo’s ever since. JuNoWriMo holds a special place in my heart. Another […]

I – It’s Cover Reveal Day

I’ve waiting a long time and it’s finally here. Wait, no. Not that. That’s still a few weeks away (June 2nd to be exact). But, this is just as good or at least good for right now. It’s Cover Reveal Day!! Title: Another New Life Author: Sydney Aaliyah Michelle Publication Date: June 2, 2014 Genre: […]

H – Hoo-Ha

Miranda had a lack of quality parental figures in her life and her parents are the last people she would want life and relationship advice from. When her roommates father (married for 28 years and raised 11 children, most of who turned out ok) offers her some advice, she is all over it. “I told […]

G – Gals and Guys of Another New Life

Alaina – Miranda’s aunt. She lives in Austin, but they aren’t close. She’s a folk singing, painting, vegan. Brooke – One of the first people Miranda meets at school. She’s a sophomore and offers Miranda some good advice about UT Austin guys. Becca – Brooke’s best friend. Insecure, flighty and doesn’t know when to shut […]

F – Film References in Another New Life

Quick post today. I have a busy day, but had to mention another of my favorite topics. Movies. Unless this is your first visit to SydneyAaliyah.com, you know I love movies. Movies work their way into my writing organically. I can’t help it. Here a few movie references in Another New Life. “Hello Sensa.” “Mr. […]

E – Ex-Girlfriend

There is nothing more tension filled then the ex-girl friend meets the new girl friend scene. When’s Troy’s ex-girl friend comes to town unannounced, Miranda is not pleased. Here’s a bit of their introduction. “Baby, you made it.” Troy said as he guided me through the room and over the bodies spread out on the […]

D – Darci Albritton

Darci Albritton is my main character’s roommate. She is a true southern and makes it her duty to help my main character find love and navigate dating in the south. At the same time, she proceeds to hook up with every guy who smiles at her. She is described as intrusive, but in a charming […]