Music Monday: The Game Has Changed

My newest music obsession.  This one is from TRON: Legacy.  I'm as much in love with the movie as I am the soundtrack so I couldn't not post it. 

Music Monday: Can't believe It's Christmas

Okay here's where I share how strange I really am.  I'm completely in love with the Veggie Tales.  I started watching them with my son when he was 2 and even when he outgrew them, I kept the DVDs so I could watch them in secret.  Now I watch them with my daughter.  My favorite part of Veggie Tales is their songs and they've even spread out to making Christmas Songs. 

Here's one of my favorites:

Music Monday: Holiday Tunes!

I chose this song since this is what I've felt like lately. I didn't even post anything last week, because I just didn't think I could write a post without ranting.

Everywhere I go people are just so rude!  I couldn't believe it last week when I was completely treated like crap at the post office.  And I was told, "You wouldn't want to work at the post office during the Holidays.  Give the lady a break," by a guy a few people behind me, when the post office worker completely ignored me and called the person behind me in line and I called her out on it.  I told him that just because it was the holidays didn't mean you STOP giving excellent customer service.  To my surprise, I was the bad guy because I didn't take the worker's crap!  

Even putting lights up was a Herculean task that required entirely TOO much time and money.  First 3 strands of lights were completely dead. And I had to buy all new ones.  And, of course, the strings I bought last year are longer than the strings I bought this year, so I had to make ANOTHER trip to get 2 MORE strings.  Then the Christmas tree I had for 11 years finally gave up the ghost and I had to buy a new one, which meant ANOTHER trip to the store because I bought a bigger tree and needed MORE lights, ornaments, and garland. 

On top of all this, my daughter decided that since mommy was stressed out already, then would be the PERFECT time to act like a hooligan!  So...now it's a new week, that started out with a BANG on Saturday with DH's birthday.  We went out to his friend's house and spent about 4 hours shooting targets for his birthday.  Then Sunday we went to Kobe's Japanese Steakhouse for his boss's birthday and had so much fun.  So I'm hoping that this week will be better than last and this song is to symbolize the OFFICIAL  ( ;) ) start of the holidays. 

Music Monday-Katy Perry

I'm posting this because I think it has a great message.  And, in light of all the recent bullying crap that's going on all around, I thought we all needed a little reminder.  Plus it's a great song!

Music Monday: Bruno Mars

Welcome back from Thanksgiving break.  I hope you had your fill of food, family and fun!  I know I did.  I had a blast at my DH's boss's house.  And I had deep fried turkey for the first time EVER.  I LOVED it.   I know, I know, completely redneck, but I suppose that's what I am.  :D  I ate entirely too much of everything.   And later that night I did it all over again at my parents'. 

I didn't get any writing done, then again, I wasn't planning to.  :D  I started in on my TBR pile and made a dent, only to fill it again during the black Friday sales.  What can I say?  I'm a glutton for punishment.  However, I think I'd be willing to go by death by book.  :D

A friend of DH's gave us enough pies and bread to last at least a year, if not longer.  And not just pumpkin!  But apple, blueberry, cherry, etc.  I think if any of you see me, I'll look like a giant ball with arms and legs.

Anyway, enough about me, what did you do this Thanksgiving? 

Since I'm getting close to 250 followers, I want to remind you I'll be doing a large give-away! Partially because I reached 250 followers and also because I missed my 1 year blogversary.  So make sure to pass the word that I'm here.  :D

And now, without further adieu, this week's selection for Music Monday.

This song is on Artifact Spirit's playlist because no matter what the "Evil stepmother" does to Mai, Del loves her "just the way she is." 

Hope you enjoy. 

Music Monday: Christina Aguillera

Okay, so... last week kinda sucked.  LOL.  My computer decided that it didn't want to work anymore.  And I had to take it to the doctor.  Thankfully, a box full of cookies to the technician gave me my baby back sooner than was supposed to happen and we're back on schedule.

So, here's a song from my new story's playlist--though I'm not sure it will be on the actual playlist I add to my website.  But it's great.

Also, I'm over at the Oasis, where I've interviewed one of my absolutely favorite authors, Rachel Vincent.  I'm also giving away a copy of her book, My Soul To Take over there.  So, please comment.  Thanks.

And, for the winners of my Banned Book Month giveaway, my computer ate your addressess, will you please email me again at j.souders (at) jasouders (dot) com.  I will be mailing them the minute you send me your addressess and I apologize for how late this is.  My life has been a bit of a mess since then, but I think I'm finally getting back on track.  :D

Music Monday: Avril Lavigne

As you can probably tell Avril Lavigne is one of my favorite musicians.  And here's another one that has come in handy during revisions of RENEGADE.  It's perfect for it and no matter how many times I listen to it, I don't get bored with it and switch to another song.

It's from the soundtrack of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.  Yes, I loved that movie.  And yes I'm mad the Hatter and Alice didn't hook up.  I mean, WTH Tim Burton?

Also, this month the Oasis and I are doing a drive for books for different charities.  All you have to do is go here and read the instructions.  Or click on the button on my sidebar.  We're giving points for each book and there are a lot of great prizes to win.  So please "Give Thanks, Give books."  And don't forget to tweet about it with the hashtag #givebooks.  Even if that's all you can do, we'd really appreciate it.  Thanks.

Music Monday: Secrets

And...we're back to our regularly scheduled program.  Today I'm showing off one of my new favorite songs.  I LOVE, love, love it.  It's also in the soundtrack to one of my new favorite movies, The Sorcer's Apprentice.  I don't know why it was a flop.  So sad.

I was going to use it in my sequel to EXILED's playlist, however, I think that it's better placed in RENEGADE's, since Evie has A LOT of secrets.

So, without further adieu.  Here it is.  SECRETS by One Republic.

Music Monday: Monster Mash (UP)

It's Halloween Week on the blog.  You can probably tell from the recent remodel of my template.  This week will be FILLED with great Halloween things:

Today: My 13 favorite Halloween songs (in no particular order).  

Tuesday:   a sneak peek of my short story.  

Wednesday:  A book review and giveaway.  

Thursday:   A true to life ghost story in honor of THE DAY.  

Friday:  A surprise.  

So, buckle those seat belts, because it's going to be bump in the night ride!

1.  Monster Mash

2. Thriller



3. This is Halloween 



4. Addams Family (Original Opening)



5. Ghost Busters





6. Purple People Eater




7. Witch Doctor



8. I Put A Spell On You 



9.  Living Dead Girl



1o. Grim, Grinning Ghosts



11. Tales From the Crypt



12. Goosebumps (Theme Song)  



13. Tubular Bells (Exorcist Theme Song) 

Music Monday

Today I've got a song that I think is pretty indicative of my characters for EXILED.  Maybe not the video , but the lyrics.  It happens to also be one of my new favorites.  And I was pleasantly surprised to find this song after I wrote the book.  So happy in fact, I wrote a scene in a rewrite to specifically add this song.  :D  I hope it will be bought soon, so that everyone can read why I think this song is perfect.  But until then, here's the lyrics that make me think of Patrick and Brianna.

What you've got boy is hard to find
Think about it all about it all the time
I'm all strung up my heart is fried
I just cant get you off my mind

Because your love, your love, your love, is my drug
Your love your love your love
I said your love, your love, your love, is my drug
Your love your love your love

But, before I get to the video, I'd like for you to take some time and go to the FWA's silent auction site and check out the critiques that are up for bids.  We've got agents, interns, and writers, among a TON of other things.  Won't you please take a look and see if you can't make a bid on something.  The auction goes to promote literacy.

Music Monday: Alanis Morrissette.

Here's another song that's on my "soundtrack" for RENEGADE.  It's Evie's song. Because everything she knows about herself is a lie, and while she pretends she doesn't know, she's really just holding on to a precious illusion.

The biggest reason I picked this song is the chorus.  The lines are:

But this won't work now the way it once did
And I won't keep it up even though I would love to
Once I know who I'm not then I'll know who I am
But I know I won't keep on playing the victim

These precious illusions in my head did not let me down
When I was defenseless
And parting with them is like parting with invisible best friends

And don't forget to check out the Oasis where I'm blogging about writerly connections. 

Music Monday: Avril Lavigne