2016 wasn't a total dumpster fire on a floating garbage barge. As the year comes to a close I'm ignoring the shitshow and focusing on the goodness that 2016 brought me like: Keeping and exceeding my New Year's Writing Resolutions to a) write 1 short story a month and b) submit at least one short … Continue reading End of the year recap
I don't remember the first time I listened to a Metric song but I remember instantly falling head over heels with the Canadian band's 2008 hit "Help I'm Alive." If watch movies (and pay attention to the soundtrack/ score) they might be a familiar sound. Their music has been featured in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Scott Pilgrim … Continue reading Secret Heart Playlist Track 7: Stadium Love
I'm a big fan of the music duo She & Him comprised of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. I love the soulful 60's vibe they give their songs, especially their cover of the Smith's Please, Please, Please, Let me Get What I Want," that first appeared on the soundtrack to one of my favorite movies 500 … Continue reading Secret Heart Soundtrack Track 6: Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
Fun fact about me: just like Avery in Secret Heart in middle school I had to memorize "La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens for extra credit. I still know the entire thing by heart and will occasionally sing it when asked, though it is not my go to Karaoke song (the B-52's "Love Shack," is but you'll have … Continue reading Secret Heart Soundtrack Track 5: La Bamba
"I'm Making Eyes At You" is one of my favorite songs in the Secret Heart soundtrack. The beat is so infectious it's hard not to dance in my chair. This song is almost as good as "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You." So you want my affection? We both know you'll only … Continue reading Secret Heart Soundtrack Track 4: I’m Making Eyes At You
I've been a fan of Bloc Party since their album Silent Alarm released in 2004. The song, "Modern Love" still haunts me, so naturally it made it's way to my playlist while writing Secret Heart and then it magically worked it's way into a scene with Madison and Avery. What are you holding out for? What's always in the … Continue reading Secret Heart Soundtrack Track 3: Modern Love
This might be my favorite song right now. It's always on when I'm at the writing café. People are boring But you're something else completely Let's take our chances
This song has nothing to do with my WIP and everything to do with the mad crazy love I feel for my 11 week old son and the Pacific Northwest. Tomo Nakayama - Cold Clear Moon (Official Music V…: http://youtu.be/8iaEEG1GveY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwyzdWVDGZ4 This new song by Dawn Golden has been a wrecking ball to my heart and I can't stop listening to it/ watching the video even though it makes me an tsunami of sad. It reminds me of a cross between old (and good Coldplay) and The National.
http://youtu.be/eocPEu5nMVE Other than Tegan and Sara's "Closer," if there was one song that defined SECRET HEART it would be "I've Got a Secret" by Kate Nash. I've got a secret, I can't tell you You would judge You would judge You would judge You would judge Why can't we be friends? We can't pretend you … Continue reading Tune in Tuesday: I’ve Got a Secret
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