My Daily Meltdown: All My Ducks in a Row!
Welcome to My Daily Meltdown, where I count down the days to MELT’s Nov. 6 release with interesting insider facts about how and why I created it.
In the book, both Joey and Dorothy notice ducks swimming in the water (at different points), and their thoughts on the ducks mirror their states of mind. I used ducks because Highland Park is located by the water, but also because of the saying about putting all your ducks in a row – so in a way, when Joey and Dorothy look at them, they’re trying to figure if (in Joey’s case) and how (in Dorothy’s case) they can metaphorically get their ducks in a row.
I guess it’s obvious I love metaphors. But really, isn’t everything a metaphor?
Metaphors hinge on voice – and they bring voice out.
I live on the water, and write on my deck. I’ve spent a lot of time glancing at the ducks floating by as I worked out sentence structures and word choices in my head.
Trying to get my writing ducks in a row.
Bye for now.
I invite you to join my street team and help spread the word! My fans are my secret weapon 
I will bestow great rewards for your efforts, because I appreciate you so very much!!!
You can see the prizes to be won on the Facebook group, but here’s one big incentive:
You can win exclusive access to read the sequel to MELT months before it’s available to the public!!
Here’s how you join Castrovilla’s Crusaders:
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Don’t forget to pre-order Melt on Amazon for $2.99 to get your $2 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card! Just contact me at SCastrovilla@yahoo.com with your receipt now through Nov. 5, and I’ll e-mail it to you! Have a cup o’ Joe in Dunkin’ Donuts while reading about Joe in Dunkin’ Donuts!
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Have you seen the amazing MELT book trailer created by a teen??? Here it is:
