Casting Call for FORBIDDEN MIND

[image error]Casting Call is now open for FORBIDDEN MIND, the screenplay based on the New York Time's Bestselling Novel of the same name by Kimberly Kinrade.

Hey, a girl's gotta have some dreams, right? While Forbidden Mind might not have hit any bestseller lists in the few weeks it's been out, this week's YA Indie Carnival has inspired me to pick my dream cast in anticipation for the future!

And I gotta tell you, this was harder than I thought. So don't hold it against me if I fall back on some tried and true names.

When I call your name, come on forward and pick up a script. It's time to get this show on the road.

*drum roll please*

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Taylor Lautner as Luke

Taylor Lautner, thank you for your audition. While you won't be shape-shifting into any wolves in this movie, you will get to walk through walls! You've been cast as Luke, the charming twin of Lucy and best friend to Sam.

You are strong, dependable and funny… and did I mention sneaky? After all, you do spy on people for a living!

So get ready to walk through walls and spend all your time with girls who read minds or can always tell if you're lying… (aren't you glad Bella didn't have that power? )– though I imagine you are pretty tired of people having full access to your mind, at least you know the part well! You'll be a natural as Luke.

Here's your script. Be ready for rehearsals next week. (And yes, we will find reasons for you to run around without a shirt… even though the story line doesn't call for it… because… well… you're hot!)

Next up… Vanessa Marano as Lucy! We just adored you in Switched At Birth and think

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Vanessa Marano as Lucy

you will rock the spunky, snarky, fiesta roll of Lucy. Oh, and did I mention you can always tell when people are lying? Bet you wish you had that para-power in your current television series, eh? Might've saved you a lot of heartache.

As a bonus, you get to be super tight with Taylor. As a not-so-great-bonus, you're related to him in the movie, so no love interest, sorry. But who knows what sparks might fly in the sequel, Forbidden Fire. After all, you do play a much more prominent roll in that book! Congrats.

Okay, the couple you've all been waiting for…
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Paul Wesley as Drake

Paul Wesley, please step up. Yup, once again you get cast in the super hunky main love interest with supernatural powers. You are extra strong and you can control minds. Not much different than being a vampire, only you don't have to live off blood or wear an ugly ring to play in the sun. How much do you love me now? Welcome to the cast and enjoy the freedom! (Even though you are kinda being help prisoner for much of the book and movie… )

And finally… the girl we all know and love. She's sweet, she's spunky and she reads minds…

Britt Robertson, you're up for Sam! I watched Life Unexpected straight through and

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Britt Robertson as Sam

just loved it. I cried at the end. You will make a perfect Sam with your blend of innocence and world-weary wisdom. Plus you are super cute and you have her eyes! I know you will bring this incredible girl to life and give her story justice. And you totally nailed the whole growing up without parents thing, so you and Sam will get along just fine.

So, welcome everyone. Sorry to those who auditioned but didn't make it. We will be casting more paranormal teens in the next book/movie so don't give up. You might still get some para-powers of your very own.

To get a true feel for the characters, you should all read the book. And lucky you, in anticipation of the launch of Forbidden Fire, Forbidden Mind is now on sale for only $2.99 as an eBook through Evolved Publishing. Get your copy on Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, BookieJar or iBooks.

~~Oh, and if you who are reading this happen to be in the movie business, have your people call my people. This would make a great movie or HBO series!~~

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And go say hi to my fellow YA Indie Carnival peeps!

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