Category: Joey Tempest
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The Music of Fortitude
I’ve posted about writing mood music and soundtracks for my stories before, but I thought it’d be fun to bring the official, post-published soundtrack for Fortitude to the forefront of my site for a little while. Fast fact: I can’t listen to music with lyrics while editing—only when writing fresh scenes. “Master and Commander: The…
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Bucket List, Check!
My number one bucket list item is officially checked off: I attended my first Europe concert this past weekend. It only took twenty-five years and nearly a thousand miles of driving, but people have always told me I’m patient. Yes, Europe is in America, at least for a few more days. My family and I…
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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…
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CORRODED Soundtrack, 2nd Edition
Nearly a year ago I posted my soundtrack listing for Corroded. After spending months revising the story this spring-summer, I took a good look at my musical influence. I rearranged, deleted similar songs as well as those that weren’t 100% on target, and even added a special song. It was difficult culling the list, but…
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In Which I revert to Rambling
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 In Which I revert to Rambling I put a call out for blog ideas on my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AuthorCarrieCox) the other day. The two options listed are difficult, to say the least. One humorous, one serious. I might tackle them at a future date, but I need something fluffy to get…
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