This is not a Test: Toby Mac Christian pop/contemporary Toby Mac’s newest album This is not a Test is a prime example of a contemporary christian artist at his best. Not only did the CD produce numerous radio hits, he also chose to collaborate with lesser-known artists on 5 of the 11 tracks. This…
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Happy Music Monday! Here’s another addition to my book series playlist. Fight song: Rachel Platten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UqfrH74wc0 The first time I heard this song, I had chills. Instantly, I identified this song with Serena’s situation. She’s naive, but strong. She’s a fighter, she doesn’t give up easily. She’s independent, she struggles through it on her own, even when others try to…
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On Mondays, I highlight a song from my book playlists. When I began working on my second manuscript, which would be Book 2 of this Second Chance series I’m writing, as soon as I heard this song, it resonated with my story, and has stuck with me through the entire writing/editing process. Overcomer by Mandisa This song speaks of encouragement, of staying…
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I have posted songs that have inspired me in the past, specifically songs that inspired me while I sat writing my first MS. While only a few hit me in the face like a blast of cold air, literally stopping me in my tracks, letting me know that ‘this’ song is meant to be associated with my book series, there…
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Whenever people go through difficult situations – I’m not talking small stuff, I’m talking divorce, the death of a family member, the loss of a job, or any other major incredible loss, many will turn to the sky and cry out, “Why, God!” Sometimes I ask myself that question too, in regards to smaller things. “Why are you telling me…
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I’m a huge fan of Mathew West, more and more each time he comes out with a new CD. This song is a bit older, but I love it. It challenges and convicts, and at the same time, speaks of hope and encouragement. If my book series had a theme song, this would be the one. Forgiveness is one of…
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Music inspires me. Anything with written words inspires me. It probably drives my husband crazy, but I will analyze a song to pieces on a long road trip based on the lyrics, the voice, the mood of the song, the beats, the rhythm. Some people, all they hear are the beats or rhythms. They don’t necessarily care about the words,…