Welcome to day three of the blog tour! It’s been so much fun celebrating with you all. π
Today I want to share with you some of the songs that have encouraged or inspired me during the making of this book. π
Kiera’s “sparrow song” is real, and it’s been so important in my life! I love it to pieces. β€ Cheerful, yet deep and meaningful. This is the original version by Jason Gray, and even if others cover it in the future (which I hinted at in the book π ), this will always be my favorite version. β€ This is the song that plays in Kiera’s kitchen when she is most joyful, plays in her head when the tears threaten to swallow her, and plays on full blast in the car while she’s on a roadtrip. π Just a note, it is a bit on the rocky side. π
The artist wrote this song during a time of grief, so the words and the soft, contemplative sound seemed to fit perfectly with my story and one of its messages. No matter how terrible and confusing life can be, God keeps His promises and holds us in the palms of His hands.
The moment I heard this song (somewhere in the middle of rewriting Kiera), I knew it went with my book. It kinda sums up the Kiera’s story, but it also sums up everyone’s, I think. Lovely song about pain and renewal in Christ. π (Also a little rocky.)
I absolutely CANNOT listen to music with lyrics while writing/editing. XD It’s my Achilles’ heel. Even the PianoGuys songs with cello in them just make me want to dance like crazy and sing along. π Which is very bad for concentration… π Taylor Davis’s music was a lifesaver during long editing sessions, and I think there was even one day where I listened to her entire channel. π π This song is one of my absolute favorites of hers. β€ It’s so smooth and sweet. I also love her covers of A Millions Dreams and Now We Are Free.
Honorable mentions also go to anything by Andrew Peterson, a few Lindsey Stirling compilations, some of Scott Mulvahill’s songs, and the PianoGuys (though y’all make me dance… *shakes head*).
Do you like to listen to music while you’re writing or reading? What are some of your favorite songs?
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I wanted to listen to the Sparrows song, but I don’t like listening to “rocky” songs, so I decided not to. However, I may have to look up the lyrics, so I can read them and enjoy that. The song is special to me now, even though I haven’t listened to it, because of Kiera. π
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That’s cool! π That’s why I labeled it. π Definitely look up the lyrics–they’re amazing! Aw, that’s great. β€
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This tour has been fun! β€
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Oh never mind, it’s working now. π
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Super! Glad it worked out. π
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Aw, yay!
Oops, sorry! I wasn’t home to see this…
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β€the sparrow song. Let’s jam out sometime, Kate. π
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Definitely. π β€ We just won't let Brennan drive, okay?
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Lol totally!
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Wait, is he real?
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Oops…um… π Kinda.
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WHAT?? Where is he?? π
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lol ikr??!! Probably died from driving while jamming out… ππ
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Ha, ha! No, he’s actually only seven years old right now if he’s real, so… Okay, I’m gonna cry just thinking about where he is in his life story. #authortrauma
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YES!!! You evil person! Rewrite his backstory NOW!! Or go change the future by finding the poor little guy!!! #readertrauma
We’re probably freaking ppl out. ππ
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Oh, dear. XD
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Lol π
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Don’t worry, things get better in five years…
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*snort* Rather… π
Still tho… Well, I guess he wouldn’t be the same person otherwise but still… *glares at author*
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*puts on glare proof suit*
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*does Lazer vision instead* *cackles*
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The more I read about this book the more I get pumped about it. π
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Aw, that’s great. π
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I love these songs; and yes, I can’t listen to music with lyrics while I’m writing either! The Ferdinand soundtrack and tons of Taylor Davis violin music are totally great to write during too. π
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Oooo, the Ferdinand soundtrack!!! Next time I’m writing a first draft, I have to listen to that. Love me some Ferdinand songs. XD
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Yeah! *fist bump*
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I enjoyed the interview with Medomfo — I wondered if the book was inspired at all by that bill “they” tried to pass to draft all the girls π
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Yep! It was. π Glad you enjoyed!
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I know I’m a little late to jump on the bandwagon, but I am so excited for this blog tour!!!
Also, my favorite Bible verse is Galatians 6:9 π
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Welcome! It’s great to have you here. π
Oo, great choice! π
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This is a super cool post! It’s a behind the scenes and recommendations post all rolled into one. π Very cool!
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Thanks, Lydia! I had a ton of fun putting it together. π
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I love Stirling and the PianoGuys… but I always listen to music when I write… though they DO make ya wanna dance. xD
AND THE SPARROW SONG. Yessss. I’ve heard it before it’s just… *cries* Good.
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Also, one of my favorite Bible verses is: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [a]direct your paths.”
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I needed this verse today. Thank you so much for commenting with it. π
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*fist bump* *dances and sings along with cello*
Aaaaah!!! β€ β€ It's so great.
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