I'm sorry...
I'm sorry for the lack of activity, but I've been very busy lately and don't have much time for blogging, Facebook, etc. To make amends with you all, here is a silly/cute GIF for your entertainment. Enjoy!
Unbelievable but True Police Blotters
We've all spotted something valuable that is pretty much asking to be stolen and most of the time we leave it be. Some people however, go out of their way to filch something that the rest of us wouldn't imagine stealing at all. Here are two separate blotters regarding the theft of...well just read for yourself!
- A Fort Henry Drive resident claimed their home had been burglarized, with just one item stolen: toilet paper from a bathroom.
- Police were alerted to an incident that occurred the previous evening at Cherokee High School. During tryouts for the color guard an employee was approached by an adult female, who allegedly "demanded" access to a restroom. School personnel granted her access, but later learned from witnesses that she left with, "a bag full of toilet paper." A check of the restroom revealed approximately 50 rolls had been stolen, valued at $37.50. A 45-year-old Bulls Gap woman was identified to police as the suspect, with her later located and interviewed. She was charged with theft under $500.
- A Rogersville woman reported 25 chicks had been stolen from a pen in her front yard. She reportedly told police it was more of a harassment than actually theft, due to it, "only happening once a year."
- Police were called to Kroger on East Stone Drive, where employees had a shoplifter in custody. The woman reportedly drank a soda and placed the empty can by a cash register, then attempted to leave without paying for two pregnancy test kits. She was cited for theft and released.
- A man in a Camaro reportedly stole Mountain Dew from a Highway 126 convenience store.
- A resident of Oasis Lane called police over a dispute with his wife. When a deputy responded it was learned he was mad because she had eaten leftover fish before he returned home. The woman corroborated his story. No assault had taken place, with the couple advising they could remain together at the residence with no further problems.
Check out my work in Young Adult Magazine
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If anyone wants to read some of my other work, check out Young Adult Magazine! It's a stellar publication that I really enjoy working with and includes news on the latest books, music, movies, and more. There are also some great celebrity interviews along with a look into some really awesome events related to books, movies, music, and TV. If you love YA fiction, you need to check out the site. The only caveat is that you have to take a few seconds to sign up using your email, but that's pretty easy!
Captcha describes Rupert Murdoch...
This Captcha must know something about the CEO of Newscorp. Though this could describe many media moguls, celebrities, musicians, etc. Beware of the Media Evillest!
P.S. I'm aware that the spelling isn't quite right, but it's sounds close enough. If you blame anyone then blame Captcha.
Google Trolls Again!
I laughed when I saw this and it's nice to see that Google has a sense of humor. Just imagine if Google started trolling a lot more, maybe they'd have their own version of Rick Rolling. Anyways, enjoy!
The Gem Cutter's Daughter
I do some freelance writing on the side, check out the fairy tale I did for Young Adult Magazine. It's a really great online magazine. You have to register to use the site, but it's quick, easy, free, and you will not be spammed or anything like that
The Gem Cutter's Daughter
The Gem Cutter's Daughter
Some Interesting Facts About Dreams!
I will admit to you all that I am a fact junkie, in fact I'm often compared to Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory because of my tendancy to mention facts ranging from mundane to utterly fascinating...well at least to myself. So when it comes to dreams you can bet your Moonpie that I have a ton of facts to anyone who wants to listen
For example, did you know thast everyone dreams, but some people simply don't remember them very often? Actually there is one exception, which is that some individuals with severe psycholical distorders, who many times do not experience dreams.
Did you know that individuals who were blind dream in sounds, scent, and other sensations? Those who became blind later on in life dream can see images.
Are you aware that all the faces we see in dreams are of real people that we've seen, even if in just a brief glance?
Yep, those are all true, check out several others here.
For example, did you know thast everyone dreams, but some people simply don't remember them very often? Actually there is one exception, which is that some individuals with severe psycholical distorders, who many times do not experience dreams.
Did you know that individuals who were blind dream in sounds, scent, and other sensations? Those who became blind later on in life dream can see images.
Are you aware that all the faces we see in dreams are of real people that we've seen, even if in just a brief glance?
Yep, those are all true, check out several others here.
Myth and Dreams...
I am fascinated by both dreams and myths and the relation of the two intrigues me. In many cases a figure in myth finds the answers they seek or prophetic visions in dreams, while other times a character is visited by a deceased loved one or even someone they killed or betrayed.
I found an article from Psychology Today that delves into the topic of dreams and myth, here's a segment of the article and the link to the article in it's entirety.
I found an article from Psychology Today that delves into the topic of dreams and myth, here's a segment of the article and the link to the article in it's entirety.
How can a cultural phenomenon like a myth—a set of stories told round campfires or enacted in dance and ceremony or celebrated in religious rites; how can these cultural entities create a dream? Presumably dreams are influence by social learning just like any other part of human psychology so it is not so far fetched to think that myths can influence dream content.
Could it be the other way round as well? That dreams influence social behaviors of groups? I invite the reader to do an experiment. Read a bunch of trickster tales from around the globe and see if you don't agree with me that they are curiously dream-like, unlike many other mythical forms.
Dream Art
I am a fan of good art, so I decided to share some of my favorite works of art. Most are related to dreams but a few just look nice!
The Dream by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
A Shepards Dream by Henry Fulessi
That's all folks, I hope you enjoyed the art!
Descartes on Dreams
I am accustomed to sleep and in my dreams to imagine the same things that lunatics imagine when awake.
~Rene Descartes
David Farland: Update on Ben Wolverton and Another Way to Help
Fantasy author David Farland has recently updated the status if his son Ben, who as you saw in my previous post is recovering from a serious sporting accident. Here is what David wrote on his Facebook Page.
Update on Ben Wolverton: Ben is still recovering from his accident and remains in a coma. His blood count was low this morning, so they're giving him two more units of blood. (They gave him a couple during brain surgery last week, and I think he got some while on the life flight.)
Ben also got a CAT scan this morning, and we compared this one to his three previous CAT scans, and spoke with his doctor. Ben has significant damage in a couple parts of his brain. The biggest worry is the area that controls his speech/word recognition, and the area that controls the ability to walk. His vision may also be affected, and there are some other questionable areas. The doctor says that Ben will probably need months of intense therapy to help with his rehabilitation.
It sounds as if Ben will remain in the ICU for a couple more weeks, but I'm not sure about that. Doctors do want to do surgery to repair his knees, which may need some skin grafts, and we don't have word yet on what might be done for his broken pelvis bones or spinal injuries.
Of course, we don't know until Ben wakes up whether he will be better off or worse off than predicted, so we're keeping our fingers crossed.
There is going to be a "Book Bomb" to help raise funds. Details are as follows:
Ben Wolverton, age 16, was in a tragic long-boarding accident on Wednesday the 4th, 2013. He suffers from severe brain trauma, a cracked skull, broken pelvis and tail bone, burnt knees, bruised lungs, broken ear drums, road rash, pneumonia, and is currently in a coma. His family has no insurance.
Ben is the son of author David Farland, whose books have won multiple awards, and who is widely known as a mentor to many prominent authors, such as Brandon Sanderson, Stephenie Meyer, and Brandon Mull. Costs for Ben's treatment are expected to rise above $1,000,0000. To help raise money for Ben, we are having a book bomb (focused on Nightingale and Million Dollar Outlines) on behalf of Ben
You can learn more about Ben's condition, or simply donate to the Wolverton family here: http://www.gofundme.com/BensRecovery
WHAT IS A BOOK BOMB?
A Book Bomb is an event where participants purchase a book on a specific day (in this case, Wednesday, April 10th) to support the author, or, in this case, a young person in serious need: Ben Wolverton.
WHAT BOOK SHOULD I PURCHASE?
David Farland’s young adult fantasy thriller NIGHTINGALE has won SEVEN awards, including the Grand Prize at the Hollywood Book Festival--beating out ALL books in ALL categories. It is available as a hardcover ($24.99), ebook ($7.99), audio book ($24.99), and enhanced novel for the iPad ($9.99).
You can purchase it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P7SEBY/ ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie= UTF8&camp=211189&creative= 373489&creativeASIN=B006P7 SEBY&link_code=as3&tag=dav idfarnet-20
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ nightingale-david-farland/ 1107084747?ean=294001610046 3
on the Nightingale website: http://www.nightingalenovel.com/
or, you can get the enhanced version complete with illustrations, interviews, animations, and its own soundtrack through iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/nightingale/ id560309064?mt=11
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Some people sing at night to drive back the darkness. Others sing to summon it. . . .
Bron Jones was abandoned at birth. Thrown into foster care, he was rejected by one family after another, until he met Olivia, a gifted and devoted high-school teacher who recognized him for what he really was--what her people call a "nightingale."
But Bron isn't ready to learn the truth. There are secrets that have been hidden from mankind for hundreds of thousands of years, secrets that should remain hidden. Some things are too dangerous to know. Bron's secret may be the most dangerous of all.
IS IT GOOD?
Authors such as James Dashner (The Maze Runner), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn), and Paul Genesse (Iron Dragon series) all PRAISED it. Nightingale has 4 and a half stars on Amazon. Read what other people are saying here:http://www.amazon.com/Nightingale-ebook/dp/ B006P7SEBY/ ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8 &qid=1365432857&sr=8-2 Or, purchase the novel and find out for yourself.
WHAT IF I ALREADY OWN NIGHTINGALE? OR I'M NOT INTERESTED IN IT?
If you are a writer, you may want to consider purchasing David Farland’s MILLION DOLLAR OUTLINES. It has been a bestseller on Amazon for over a month and is only $6.99.
As a bestselling author David Farland has taught dozens of writers who have gone on to staggering literary success, including such #1 New York Times Bestsellers as Brandon Mull (Fablehaven), Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time), James Dashner (The Maze Runner) and Stephenie Meyer (Twilight).
In Million Dollar Outlines, Dave teaches how to analyze an audience and outline a novel so that it can appeal to a wide readership, giving it the potential to become a bestseller. The secrets found in his unconventional approach will help you understand why so many of his authors go on to prominence.
Get it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9JYJ6W/ ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie= UTF8&camp=211189&creative= 373489&creativeASIN=B00B9J YJ6W&link_code=as3&tag=dav idfarnet-20
Or on Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ million-dollar-outlines-dav id-farland/ 1114285069?ean=294001596514 8
Read one of the 26 reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Outlines-ebo ok/dp/B00B9JYJ6W/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365 434120&sr=8-1&keywords=Mil lion+Dollar+Outlines
CAN I JUST DONATE MONEY?
You can donate money to Ben here: http://www.gofundme.com/BensRecovery
(Or you could purchase a book as a gift for someone else.)
I WANT TO HELP BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY!
The best way you can help is by spreading the word of Ben’s donation page, and/or this book bomb. Share it on facebook, twitter, pinterest, your blog—anywhere you can. Invite others to the event.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT BEN. WILL HE BE OKAY?
David Farland has been keeping everyone posted on facebook. Subscribe or friend him to get up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/david.farland1. At the moment, Ben is stable and appears to be improving.
Thank you!
Ben and his family greatly appreciate your support, and so do all who love and care about them.
You can learn more about Ben's condition, or simply donate to the Wolverton family here: http://www.gofundme.com/BensRecovery
WHAT IS A BOOK BOMB?
A Book Bomb is an event where participants purchase a book on a specific day (in this case, Wednesday, April 10th) to support the author, or, in this case, a young person in serious need: Ben Wolverton.
WHAT BOOK SHOULD I PURCHASE?
David Farland’s young adult fantasy thriller NIGHTINGALE has won SEVEN awards, including the Grand Prize at the Hollywood Book Festival--beating out ALL books in ALL categories. It is available as a hardcover ($24.99), ebook ($7.99), audio book ($24.99), and enhanced novel for the iPad ($9.99).
You can purchase it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P7SEBY/ ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie= UTF8&camp=211189&creative= 373489&creativeASIN=B006P7 SEBY&link_code=as3&tag=dav idfarnet-20
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ nightingale-david-farland/ 1107084747?ean=294001610046 3
on the Nightingale website: http://www.nightingalenovel.com/
or, you can get the enhanced version complete with illustrations, interviews, animations, and its own soundtrack through iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/nightingale/ id560309064?mt=11
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Some people sing at night to drive back the darkness. Others sing to summon it. . . .
Bron Jones was abandoned at birth. Thrown into foster care, he was rejected by one family after another, until he met Olivia, a gifted and devoted high-school teacher who recognized him for what he really was--what her people call a "nightingale."
But Bron isn't ready to learn the truth. There are secrets that have been hidden from mankind for hundreds of thousands of years, secrets that should remain hidden. Some things are too dangerous to know. Bron's secret may be the most dangerous of all.
IS IT GOOD?
Authors such as James Dashner (The Maze Runner), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn), and Paul Genesse (Iron Dragon series) all PRAISED it. Nightingale has 4 and a half stars on Amazon. Read what other people are saying here:http://www.amazon.com/Nightingale-ebook/dp/ B006P7SEBY/ ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8 &qid=1365432857&sr=8-2 Or, purchase the novel and find out for yourself.
WHAT IF I ALREADY OWN NIGHTINGALE? OR I'M NOT INTERESTED IN IT?
If you are a writer, you may want to consider purchasing David Farland’s MILLION DOLLAR OUTLINES. It has been a bestseller on Amazon for over a month and is only $6.99.
As a bestselling author David Farland has taught dozens of writers who have gone on to staggering literary success, including such #1 New York Times Bestsellers as Brandon Mull (Fablehaven), Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time), James Dashner (The Maze Runner) and Stephenie Meyer (Twilight).
In Million Dollar Outlines, Dave teaches how to analyze an audience and outline a novel so that it can appeal to a wide readership, giving it the potential to become a bestseller. The secrets found in his unconventional approach will help you understand why so many of his authors go on to prominence.
Get it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9JYJ6W/ ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie= UTF8&camp=211189&creative= 373489&creativeASIN=B00B9J YJ6W&link_code=as3&tag=dav idfarnet-20
Or on Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ million-dollar-outlines-dav id-farland/ 1114285069?ean=294001596514 8Read one of the 26 reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/ Million-Dollar-Outlines-ebo ok/dp/B00B9JYJ6W/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365 434120&sr=8-1&keywords=Mil lion+Dollar+Outlines
CAN I JUST DONATE MONEY?
You can donate money to Ben here: http://www.gofundme.com/BensRecovery
(Or you could purchase a book as a gift for someone else.)
I WANT TO HELP BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY!
The best way you can help is by spreading the word of Ben’s donation page, and/or this book bomb. Share it on facebook, twitter, pinterest, your blog—anywhere you can. Invite others to the event.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT BEN. WILL HE BE OKAY?
David Farland has been keeping everyone posted on facebook. Subscribe or friend him to get up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/david.farland1. At the moment, Ben is stable and appears to be improving.
Thank you!Ben and his family greatly appreciate your support, and so do all who love and care about them.
That's all folks! The Wolvertons appreciate all help they recieve.
Let's Help Author David Farland Through A Terrible Storm
Recently the prolific fantasy author David Farland's son Ben had a terrible longboarding accident and he sustained some serious injuries. Fortunately the doctors have managed to stabilize Ben and the worst has past, but Ben has a long recovery Unfortunately, the family is not insured and the bill is currently in the millions.
Several methods have been set up for those who wish to and are able to help financially. One option is to donate directly to the "Ben Wolverton Fund" (acct. 253151772865) at US Bank Provo, Smiths Branch. The second method is via GoFundMe.
I'll try and keep you all updated on the situation. Thank you all and take care.
P.S. You can also help by purchasing David Farland's (David Wolverton) books, which include the Runelords series, The Golden Queen, Nightingale, On My Way to Paradise, Million Dollar Outlines, and many more great fantasy novels and books on writing. Here is the link to his website and Amazon page.
More of Edgar Allen Poe's Genius
"They Who Dream by Day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."
Edgar Allen Poe, Eleonora
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Guess what? I'm a winner!
I'm proud to announce that my entry for the ASSCC 2012 short story contest presented by My Home Away From Home won fourth place (of six) and will be featured in the anthology that is set to be released in early August with proceeds going to 'To Write Love on Her Arms' The book will be titled 'Dawn of the Living Dead', which is the title of the grand prize winning entry by Melissa Somoza and judging by the provided excerpt, will be a spectacular read. Below is the excerpt of Dawn of the Living Dead by Melissa Somoza.
I'd also like to congratulate several of my fellow winners of ASSCC 2012, which are Jennifer Don, Dominique Goodall, Patricia Tippet Lane. The four of us are (unofficially) known as The Dream Team, and I've seen some of their works and each has truly great talent.
Thanks to everyone who reads this blog and those who support me offline, especially my wife Crystal who is the most important and supportive person I've ever had. Have a good weekend everyone!
Before I could even take a bite of the food, a blood-curdling scream filled our ears and it was followed by a loud bang, which I somehow knew was a gunshot. I dropped my fork, looking at the shocked faces around me, sure that my own conveyed the same panic.Mom spoke, her voice quivering, “James…”The television flashed on, a loud buzzing noise reverberating throughout the house. “This is not a test. This is not a test.” More buzzing followed and I slowly stood up. Riley took my arm, protectively. My dad and Mr. Harper went to the front door, motioning for the rest of us to stay put. Mom told us to be quiet by putting a finger to her lips.“Daddy?”Riley and I flew to the floor as our glass window shattered into a million pieces.
I'd also like to congratulate several of my fellow winners of ASSCC 2012, which are Jennifer Don, Dominique Goodall, Patricia Tippet Lane. The four of us are (unofficially) known as The Dream Team, and I've seen some of their works and each has truly great talent.
Thanks to everyone who reads this blog and those who support me offline, especially my wife Crystal who is the most important and supportive person I've ever had. Have a good weekend everyone!
Interview with Leech Series cover model Peter Stroychek
Has anyone here heard of the Leech series by James Crawford? I personally
am very interested in the series and am fortunate to be
part of the interview with the cover model of Leech, Peter
Stoychek. Peter is represented by CM Model Management to do an interview so we can get an idea of the man we have
seen an so many great book covers and they have agreed.
-So Peter Stoychev Is it exciting for you to see your images used on the covers of books?
- Do you read the books that feature you on the covers?
Peter: This book is the only one with my image on the cover so far and I haven't read it.
- How old are you and where do you mostly live?
Peter: I'm 22 years old and I used to live in Bulgaria before I started travelling half a year ago.
- How did you get into modeling and how old were you when you did your first model shoot?
Peter: I was 17 when I first started. My sister advised me to do it.
- Did you always want to do modeling or was it something you unintentionally started doing?
Peter: I started modeling after my sister advised me to try and after that I wanted to do it.
- When not modeling what do you do?... work/study/recreation?
-Describe what you would consider a perfect first date
Peter: The perfect date is when I'm just enjoying my time.
- If you were not modeling as a job preference, what would you rather be doing?
- If you could choose top three people you could have a photo shoot with, who would they be?
- It appears that you are very popular; would you consider moving overseas to further your modeling career?
Peter: Yes, my goal is to go to New York and be model there.
- Are you married/partner and if so how do they feel about you being on the cover of books?
Peter: I'm single. I have my family, which supports me in pursuing my goal.
- Do you want to do more than modeling like acting for example?
- What is the weirdest or funniest thing that you have had to wear on a shoot?
- Who is your hero?
-I noticed that you share your Name with a famous Bulgarian swimmer, Is there any relation?
Some fun quick question and answer:
-How many siblings and what number are you:
Peter: I have a sister. She's four years older than me.
-Star Sign?
Peter: Gemini.
-Favorite color:
Peter: Yellow.
-Favorite musician/band:
-Favorite place in the world:
-If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be:
Peter: Hawaii.
-Do you have a pet?
-Do you speak more than one language?
-So Peter Stoychev Is it exciting for you to see your images used on the covers of books?
Peter: Yes, it is. I was also surprised to see
my picture on the cover.
- Do you read the books that feature you on the covers?
Peter: This book is the only one with my image on the cover so far and I haven't read it.
- How old are you and where do you mostly live?
Peter: I'm 22 years old and I used to live in Bulgaria before I started travelling half a year ago.
- How did you get into modeling and how old were you when you did your first model shoot?
Peter: I was 17 when I first started. My sister advised me to do it.
- Did you always want to do modeling or was it something you unintentionally started doing?
Peter: I started modeling after my sister advised me to try and after that I wanted to do it.
- When not modeling what do you do?... work/study/recreation?
Peter: Before I started travelling I was
working as a model and a dealer in a casino in Bulgaria.
-Describe what you would consider a perfect first date
Peter: The perfect date is when I'm just enjoying my time.
- If you were not modeling as a job preference, what would you rather be doing?
Peter: I would be working as a dealer in a
casino.
- If you could choose top three people you could have a photo shoot with, who would they be?
Peter: - I would like to do photo shoots with
good friends of mine, also models.
- It appears that you are very popular; would you consider moving overseas to further your modeling career?
Peter: Yes, my goal is to go to New York and be model there.
- Are you married/partner and if so how do they feel about you being on the cover of books?
Peter: I'm single. I have my family, which supports me in pursuing my goal.
- Do you want to do more than modeling like acting for example?
Peter: I'm only focused on modeling.
- What is the weirdest or funniest thing that you have had to wear on a shoot?
Peter: Mickey Mouse clothes.
- Who is your hero?
Peter: Michael Phelps.
-I noticed that you share your Name with a famous Bulgarian swimmer, Is there any relation?
Peter: There's no relation. We just share the
same name.
Some fun quick question and answer:
-How many siblings and what number are you:
Peter: I have a sister. She's four years older than me.
-Star Sign?
Peter: Gemini.
-Favorite color:
Peter: Yellow.
-Favorite food:
Peter: Chocolate with whole hazelnuts.
Peter: Chocolate with whole hazelnuts.
-Favorite book:
Peter:
"How to stop worrying and start living" by Dale Carnegie.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Worrying-Start-Living/dp/0671733354
-Favorite musician/band:
Peter: Black Sabbath.
-Favorite movie:
Peter: Men of honor.
-Favorite TV show:
Peter: Prison break.
-Favorite place in the world:
Peter: Bulgaria.
-If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be:
Peter: Hawaii.
-Do you have a pet?
Peter: No.
-Do you speak more than one language?
Peter:
Bulgarian and English.
-What are your dreams for the future?
Peter: My goal is to be professional model in New York.
-Speaking of dreams, do you remember the dreams you have at night?
Peter: I almost never dream at night.
-Have you ever dreamt about something only for it to come true later?
Peter: Yes, I believe dreams come true. I can't tell about dreams while sleeping, but I think they have a meaning.
Respond to the following statement: Sometimes a dream is more than just a dream.
Peter: Sometimes the dream is all we have.
-Have you ever had a lucid dream? (A dream that you can control and are aware that you are dreaming)
Peter: Yes, I've experienced a dream like that.
-What is you idea of how life will be or is where all your dreams have come true?
Peter: Doing everything you have to in order to make your dream come true is the real joy in life for me.
-What are your dreams for the future?
Peter: My goal is to be professional model in New York.
-Speaking of dreams, do you remember the dreams you have at night?
Peter: I almost never dream at night.
-Have you ever dreamt about something only for it to come true later?
Peter: Yes, I believe dreams come true. I can't tell about dreams while sleeping, but I think they have a meaning.
Respond to the following statement: Sometimes a dream is more than just a dream.
Peter: Sometimes the dream is all we have.
-Have you ever had a lucid dream? (A dream that you can control and are aware that you are dreaming)
Peter: Yes, I've experienced a dream like that.
-What is you idea of how life will be or is where all your dreams have come true?
Peter: Doing everything you have to in order to make your dream come true is the real joy in life for me.
Cover reveal: Fleeting Fires by Nadege Richards
Cover Reveal of
Fleeting Fires
By Nadège Richards
Fleeting Fires
By
Nadège Richards
The
Bleeding Heart Trilogy, #3
Expected Publication: April 12th
2013
Genre: YA Romance/Dystopia
Blurb:
The timepiece ticks and
the hour wanes...
The day fades and the night weakens, bringing with it a new dawn we may never see.
The annihilation of New Haven was only the beginning. With King Cyrus still on the loose and a forbidden past still yet to be discovered, Echo Abbeny is finding that her entire existence relies solely on one thing—the acceptance of her gifts as hybrid and the godly abilities she can’t even begin to understand. Or control. Ayden and Kahl are both destined for her love and won’t stop until they’ve claimed her heart, and they’re proving to be an even greater temptation than she could have ever dreamed. And when rumors of a mysterious kingdom in the Sunken City begin to spread like wildfire, spurring chaos between the Xavians, the race against the King and the clock begins…
In the third and final installment of The Bleeding Heart Trilogy, the hour is of the essence, every move will be watched, and death lurks at every corner. A war will be fought and there will be blood to pay. As one of the last oracles on earth, Echo will have to trust herself like never before.
The day fades and the night weakens, bringing with it a new dawn we may never see.
The annihilation of New Haven was only the beginning. With King Cyrus still on the loose and a forbidden past still yet to be discovered, Echo Abbeny is finding that her entire existence relies solely on one thing—the acceptance of her gifts as hybrid and the godly abilities she can’t even begin to understand. Or control. Ayden and Kahl are both destined for her love and won’t stop until they’ve claimed her heart, and they’re proving to be an even greater temptation than she could have ever dreamed. And when rumors of a mysterious kingdom in the Sunken City begin to spread like wildfire, spurring chaos between the Xavians, the race against the King and the clock begins…
In the third and final installment of The Bleeding Heart Trilogy, the hour is of the essence, every move will be watched, and death lurks at every corner. A war will be fought and there will be blood to pay. As one of the last oracles on earth, Echo will have to trust herself like never before.
Deceiving Destiny
By
Nadège Richards
The
Bleeding Heart Trilogy, #2
Published: December 22nd
2012
Page Count: 304
Genre: YA Romance/Dystopia
Blurb:
When your destiny lies
in the hands of your enemy, there’s only one thing you won’t do to save the
ones you love...
Now free from the walls that confine New Haven, the place she had once believed to be her home, Echo must find a way to put an end to a war only she has the power to stop. She has yet to discover her true abilities as a hybrid leader, but what happens when the dreams that plague her become something more? Someone more? In the midst of exploring her love for Ayden and venturing through forbidden lands for a key that will explain everything, Echo finds Kahl—the boy that haunts her in her sleep, yet has the hidden answers she seeks. And Echo will do just about anything to get them.
In the second installment of The Bleeding Heart Trilogy, relationships are put to the test, dreams become desires, and ultimately one girl will discover her purpose in a promised legend written in stone.
Now free from the walls that confine New Haven, the place she had once believed to be her home, Echo must find a way to put an end to a war only she has the power to stop. She has yet to discover her true abilities as a hybrid leader, but what happens when the dreams that plague her become something more? Someone more? In the midst of exploring her love for Ayden and venturing through forbidden lands for a key that will explain everything, Echo finds Kahl—the boy that haunts her in her sleep, yet has the hidden answers she seeks. And Echo will do just about anything to get them.
In the second installment of The Bleeding Heart Trilogy, relationships are put to the test, dreams become desires, and ultimately one girl will discover her purpose in a promised legend written in stone.
Burning Bridges
By
Nadège Richards
The
Bleeding Heart Trilogy, #1
Published: July 14th 2012
Page Count: 313
Genre: YA Romance/Dystopia
Blurb:
Do or Die...
In a world that has been divided amongst the Hunter race and the Warrior, prisoners who have fallen prey to King Cyrus' decrees are forced into the arena to fight until death. Winner is granted mercy and privilege to see another sunrise. Death unto the weak. In an attempt to get back at everyone who has ever shut her out, seventeen year-old Princess Echo becomes another victim, dragging Ayden, her forbidden love, along in a race to freedom, to find out who she really is, and to put a world that has been swallowed by lies back together again.
In the first installment of The Bleeding Heart Trilogy, life becomes a dangerous game of kill or be killed, love or let go. When death threatens the forbidden love of an unlikely couple and they are forced to do the unthinkable, to what extent will they go to be together?
In a world that has been divided amongst the Hunter race and the Warrior, prisoners who have fallen prey to King Cyrus' decrees are forced into the arena to fight until death. Winner is granted mercy and privilege to see another sunrise. Death unto the weak. In an attempt to get back at everyone who has ever shut her out, seventeen year-old Princess Echo becomes another victim, dragging Ayden, her forbidden love, along in a race to freedom, to find out who she really is, and to put a world that has been swallowed by lies back together again.
In the first installment of The Bleeding Heart Trilogy, life becomes a dangerous game of kill or be killed, love or let go. When death threatens the forbidden love of an unlikely couple and they are forced to do the unthinkable, to what extent will they go to be together?
Excerpt
from Fleeting Fires:
“Want
to tell me what’s going on here?” Jakob asked from beside me.
I guffawed. “You mean
beside the fact that he locked Echo and I up underground for days and somehow
filled her head with his shit?” I rolled my eyes and pinched the bridge of my
nose. “If not that, there’s nothing else.”
“Bastard,” I heard Kahl
grumble.
“Coward,” I shot back,
my eyes burning with the challenge.
“Fool.”
“Ass.”
“R—” Kahl closed the
small space between us and gripped my shoulders, pushing me into a wall. “I
didn’t have to do much for her to remember!” he rushed to say, a gritted
whisper. “But you made her forget—forget
me, forget everything. If she wasn’t so foolhardily infatuated with you, you wouldn’t
even be alive right now…”
My jaw clenched as the
people walking by stopped to stare at us. Conroy, Jakob and the others had
slowed to turn back.
“So that’s what this is
about. Echo? And not just her, but your past with her.” I shook my head and smiled.
“Since we haven’t much time to spare with your idiocy, stop thinking you’re the
only one who can help her, Zimmerman,” I grounded. “Infatuation? Were you not
the one who had us in cages? I know we just met, but by my book, dragging
someone to your own personal Hell is not the way to soften them up.” I kicked
off the wall and came to stand in front of him. I was taller by an inch, give
or take, and my fists clenched at my sides with the dire need to hit something,
anything. “Stay away from her; her past with you is minuscule. Know you’re
place, because it damn sure is not by her side.”
I pushed past him, my
shoulder knocking him off kilter, and averted Conroy’s gaze as I made my way to
the front of the group.
“I can’t,” I heard Kahl
call out. I turned to face him and he did the same. “Stay away from her, I
mean. I won’t.”
Something awesome this way comes...
Tune in tomorrow for a special feature that really is awesome. It will probably be going up late into the morning. See you all then!
Character Bio: Tiranis
The Conservation Law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can move location or change forms. Furthermore, it is electric impulses that are sent by the brain to various parts of the human body to perform both voluntary functions such as walking, and involuntary functions like the beating of a heart. Even our thoughts are electric impulses that are directed to each part of the brain with the help of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin (which is said to induce feelings related to love).
It can be hypothesis that the energy involved don't just go away after the thought has past, in fact the antagonist Three Dreams Saga is basically the personification of hatred, jealousy, greed, and all other negative emotions that have accumulated over thousands of years.
Tiranis does not wish to destroy the world or even eliminate human life, for he craves chaos and he needs the inhabitants of both the walking world and The Realm of Dreams to obtain what he desperately needs. Tiranis has the ability to effect temperature, which he uses to induce changes in the temperatures of the waking worlds oceans, thus causing extreme weather events that he has realized is quite effectual as means for reaching his goals.
Monday Music- "Dreams" By Taken by Trees
I'm introducing a new feature that I'm going to call Monday Music. The name speaks for itself and most of the songs will be related to dreams in some way. Take a moment to enjoy "Dreams" by Taken by Trees
Walt Disney, a True Dreamer!
Walt Disney made many dreams come true and the stories he brought to life have inspired millions over several generations. Here is his what he spoke about dreams...
On another note, Walt's wife was from my home state of Idaho.
William Blake on Dreams
It sounds to me like the poet William Blake has spent time in the Realm of Dreams. He uses a slightly different names of course, but like many cases, real things tend to have their name changed when used in fiction.
Poem from Once Upon a Dream
Here's a poem from Old Russia that's recited by one of the characters in Once Upon a Dream. I came across this while working on edits, which I'm continuing after I post this.
"Baby, baby, rock-a-bye, on your side you mustn't lie, or the little gray wolf will come and will nip you on the tum, drag you off into the wood, underneath the willow root."
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"Baby, baby, rock-a-bye, on your side you mustn't lie, or the little gray wolf will come and will nip you on the tum, drag you off into the wood, underneath the willow root."
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