Category: Boston

• Murmurs of Evil Soundtrack

  The second book in The Possession Chronicles released two weeks ago and I’ve yet to disclose the full soundtrack. For newer readers, I’ve done soundtracks for my projects since I began writing as a teen. I also create mood music playlists and editing playlists, but today is all about the soundtrack for Murmurs of Evil.…

  Carrie Dalby

  June 25, 2019

  authorship, books, Boston, CURRENT EVENTS, dedication, Europe, Facebook, Firehouse, Gothic, Hanson, historical, Mitch Malloy, Murmurs of Evil, MUSIC, playlist, southern Gothic, The Possession Chronicles, WRITING

  blogging, books, Gothic, historical fiction, inspiration, literature, MUSIC, questions, WRITING

• Fueled by Live Music

  Last week I sent out my newsletter, so for those who get that you’ll already know I completed the first few drafts of my Gothic Horror work-in-progress. It’s currently out with some beta readers and I’m trying to patiently await feedback. Trying.   The other highlight this month—besides finishing that behemoth draft of 882 pages—was…

  Carrie Dalby

  August 24, 2016

  Boston, concerts, editing, family, Firsts, inspiration, kids, LIFE, MUSIC, sensory issues, WIP, WRITING

• Rejuvenated

  The hard work I mentioned last week is paying off—the baby steps are adding up. Plus, this weekend was great. Started it with the BOSTON concert Friday night (a rare date night with my husband) and ended with family time on Sunday. Of course, I have to mention the music. The show was fabulous. My…

  Carrie Dalby

  June 16, 2014

  Boston, clutter, concerts, creativity, goals, inspiration, LIFE, Listen, MUSIC, WIP, WRITING

• Ain’t No Cure but Hard Work

  If you know me or have been reading this blog for more than a season, you know that summer is my least favorite time of the year. Yes, I know that it isn’t technically summer, but it’s in full swing on the Gulf Coast. The thermostat has reached ninety degrees and the humidity is at…

  Carrie Dalby

  June 8, 2014

  autographs, birthday, blogging, Boston, concerts, creativity, Diamond Rio, Fantabutitus, Firehouse, friends, Gulf Coast, inspiration, Joyce Scarbrough, Joyce Sterling Scarbrough, LIFE, Meleesa Swann, MUSIC, playlist, procrastination, Scrivener, seasons, summer, WIP, WRITING

• Feeding the Muse

  I’ve gotten notes back from two more beta readers—as well as one literary agent who turned down FORTITUDE. Now, I’m back to writing and editing to strengthen a few things before the next round of submissions/queries. To help this creative groove keep its momentum, I’m listening to a lot of music. (Something I talk about…

  Carrie Dalby

  February 28, 2014

  blog, Boston, editing, Europe, FORTITUDE, inspiration, Joey Tempest, John Norum, MUSIC, WIP, WRITING