Confession: I have a weakness for Nicolas Sparks books turned into films. It used to be that I had a weakness for Nicholas Sparks books until about 2002 or 2003 when they all started sounding the same. But those early books turned into some fabulous films: "The Notebook," "Message in a Bottle," and of course … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 5 “Dare You To Move”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Don’t Stop Believin'”
You can't get any more inspirational than Journey. Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard Their shadows searching in the night Streetlights people, living just to find emotion Hiding, somewhere in the night. Working hard to get my fill, Everybody wants a thrill Payin' anything to roll the dice, Just one more time Some will … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Don’t Stop Believin'”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 3 “I’m On Top of the World”
Fact: This was the song a blasted when I signed with my agent. I still feel like this. Imagine Dragons are onto something. ‘Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ay I’m on top of the world, ‘ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I’ve been waiting to … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 3 “I’m On Top of the World”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 2 “Do You Realize?”
Sometimes when I'm in a tornado of self-doubt I blast the hell out of this song and pretend the Flaming Lips are singing about me. It helps. You realize that life goes fast It's hard to make the good things last You realize the sun doesn't go down It's just an illusion caused by … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 2 “Do You Realize?”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 1, “Stubborn Love”
I'll confess. As sick as I am of the Lumineers, I still like this song and the fairly inspirational message. Also, it's catchy as hell and the video gives me all the feels. When we were young, oh, oh, we did enough When it got cold, ooh, ooh, we bundled up I can't be … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 1, “Stubborn Love”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 12: Edit
I love Regina Spektor. All of songs are like mini novels (see "Samson," "Us," and "Fidelity"). I was knee-deep in revisions all week and my bff/housemate Megan reminded me of this song. White lines on your mind Keep it steady You were never ready for the lies You don't have no doctor Robert You don't … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 12: Edit
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 11: “I Love It (I Don’t Care)”
I don't remember where I heard "I Don't Care (I Love It)" by Swedish Duo Icona Pop, but it just might be my new rejection anthem. It's perfect for those days when you just need to dance it out. I don't care, I love it. I don't care. You're on a different road, I'm in … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 11: “I Love It (I Don’t Care)”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 10 “Forget You”
I don't know why I didn't think of Cee-Lo Green before. "Forget You" (edited or unedited) is a perfect song on those dark days when you just need to dance it out. It works equally well for break-ups as it does for rejection letters.
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 9 “There There”
Radiohead's "There There" is one of the most haunting songs I've ever heard. It's moody which makes it perfect for this playlist. In pitch dark I go walking in your landscape Broken branches trip me as I speak Just cause you feel it doesn't mean it's there Just cause you feel it doesn't mean it's … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 9 “There There”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 8 “Everybody Hurts”
Rejection is a huge part of being a writer. Most of the time, it's other people telling you no: your critique group, contests, agents and editors. But sometimes, you have to be the one to say it and it sucks. Saying no to someone sucks even worse that being rejected (at least for me). Sometimes … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 8 “Everybody Hurts”
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