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Traveling, publishing, and writing
So, I traveled for work last week. I drove to the airport, flew to DFW, and took a 20-minute taxi ride to my hotel to go to a conference on licensing. Trademark licensing and editing are my day jobs at Arkansas Tech University, and I love them almost as much as I love writing. The conference allowed me to connect with a group of like-minded people I could chat with about issues we all experience in our roles as licensing directors. My travel experience was pleasant. I don’t mind flying at all. In fact, I kind of love traveling occasionally. I enjoy people-watching in the airport. My flight was on…
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Music and what my favorite songs mean to me
I am currently rewriting a novel called Jordan’s Sister, which is about a singer/songwriter named Taylor who is trying to break free from her past and step out of the shadow of her sister’s fame while getting to know a former child singer, Layne (male). I have been thinking a lot about music and songs in general while I have been writing my draft for this story. Layne’s song was fun to write. If only I could sing, I could let you all know what it sounds like in my head. I think of my character Taylor as a singer who sounds like strong female singers like Avril Lavigne and Christina…
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Waiting for you: Layne’s Song for Jordan’s Sister
2016, written for novel rewrite in progress, Jordan’s Sister. Want to hear Taylor’s song for Layne? Click here. 2024 Update: Thanks to a wonderful AI (artificial intelligence) software available at ilovesong.ai, I now have audio for this wonderful song. Click below to listen. “Waiting for you” There’s more beauty in you Than could ever be true I’ve spent all of my life Waiting for you You push me away While I beg you to stay I’m new to this place And I won’t be the same I’ll take all your pain And lock it away If I don’t kiss your lips I might go insane There’s more beauty in…
