Super Short

I'm participating in the Second Summer in the City Blogfest, which is basically a "let's set some goals for June and all support each other" blogfest. =)

So, my current WIP's are Immortal the Musical, Dark Moon, and my kids, of course. (Goals as follows:)
         1. Revise Forever into a blow-your-mind piece of music (-with the help of our kick-trash producer).
         2. Finish revising Dark Moon to third person (as opposed to 1st).
         3. Smooth and submit The Kiss of Death to a writing contest.
         4. Create our home school plan for 2011-2012. (3 kids, 3 grades.)

Is that enough? What are your goals?

CONTEST: Ideas for a Music Video

As I may or may not have mentioned, I'm a multitasker, and this week that includes storyboarding a music video. 

I have a few ideas, but the problem is I'm too close to this project. All I can see is the scene that goes with the song. I need some FRESH ideas. SO, genius that I am, I decided to seek outside perspective from the greatest writerly brains I know. (That means you.)

This is the song:

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http://immortalthemusical.com/index.php/forever

Background: Justine, a rather forward girl for 1802, has finally met the man of her dreams. He just so happens to be a vampire, and her uncle just so happens to be a vampire hunter. 

That's all I'm going to give you. How do you imagine this music video? (Setting? Action? Etc?)

Now, this isn't some random contest where you sign your name in the comments and magically get picked. The best idea wins. Period. So, throw them at me. Leave a comment or send an e-mail to crystal@immortalthemusical(dot)com. Oh, and be sure to "like" the show on facebook: http://facebook.com/immortalthemusical

And now for the prize... A genuine pot of gold! 

Okay, not really, but almost as cool.

1. (If your concept ends up being used,) Your name in the credits on the music video.

2. A free download of the current soundtrack for Immortal the Musical. (It's not even available for purchase right now, so, you know, really special.)

3. One free book of your choice from Amazon. (Up to a 20$ value.)

Contest ends Tuesday the 22nd.

Happy writing, and keep in mind two words: "budgetary restraints".

Award, Awards, Awards!

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But first, a quick share: "Forever" from Immortal the Musical. Like what you hear? Then go "like" it on facebook, please.

I'm REALLY behind on this. Some awesome friends have been kind enough to give me blogging awards...and I negligently let them sit too long. So, I'm fixing that now.

Back in August--when I was MIA Jessie Harrell gave me this award. If you haven't checked out her blog, this is a must. She's so optimistic, fun and supportive. In my writing community she's not just a support beam, but more like a pillar. Thank you Jessie!

Along with that I'm supposed to do 3 things:  

1. Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link. (DONE!)

2. Pay it forward to fifteen other blogs you have newly discovered. (...HOW TO CHOOSE?)

3. Contact those blog owners and let them know they've been chosen. 

1. Leisha Maw: Fun blogger.

2. Just the Cheese: He makes me LAUGH!

3. Goddess of Corn: What a writer! If you haven't checked out her flash fiction, you need to!

4. Involuntary Smiles: Because life is sometimes like that.

5. Pen, Paper, Lots of Coffee: One of my new favorite bloggers.

6. Sharp Pen/Dull Sword: because it's true. 

7. Mary Brebner: Besides having a great couple stories in the cupboard, she's an amazing reviewer

8. The Far Edge of Normal: Jaleta is a total science nerd, which rocks the world of writing. Love it!

9. Elizabeth Mueller: Similar roots. I've "known" Elizabeth for a while, but only recently started following. 

10. .W.I.P. It: Definitely new to this one, but loving what I've read!

11. Buffy's Write Zone: Journalist and great writer.

12. Capricious Existence: For wittiness. 

13. Snippets From My Mind: Lady Jai and I share 2 traits, a love of writing and fairytale romances. 

14. Cheekyness: What can I say more? Title says it all.

15. Kay M Evans: Never met a more encouraging author/friend. 

More awards to come tomorrow!

HELP:

A video studio has expressed interest in producing one of our songs as a music video, and I need help choosing which ONE. Oye. Help please!

These are our options:

MY FIRST

TAKE MY HAND

MY DREAM

FOREVER

NEVER SAY GOODBYE

To vote go to our fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/immortalthemusical?v=app_19827163485&ref=ts

Or leave a comment!

----Thank you-----

P.S. If you can't reach the music here, try http://immortalthemusical.com/index.php/music

Sheesh. All I Want is Your First Born Child

...or for you to listen to this song:

Yup. That's it for this week. No raving. No crazy diatribe. Just listen, then tell me what you think.

And if you really really like it, please "like" it on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/immortalthemusical

Whichever is easier for you. Kid, or music?