New Blog Idea!

If you saw my last post, it was all about how music has helped influence my writing. So I thought of making a post on nights where a certain song is helping me get in the mood of my characters or a specific moment I'm trying to create. I figured maybe it would benefit everyone and be fun, anyone reading can get a good idea of what I do when I write while also getting an idea of the different types of music I enjoy and if you don't know the songs already maybe you can find one that you like. I don't know if that would interest anyone, but I'm willing to give it a try.

Tonight the song that I've played so many times to help feel out one of my characters is You and I (Stripped Version) by PVRIS. The lyrics are so beautiful even if they are sad, but I feel like the sound and words of the song are perfect for the current state of mind one of my new main characters is in. When I heard this song I automatically thought of the character I'm working on, there's so much going on inside of her head and inside of the mind of her potential love interest that could really make them or break them. I don't want to give away too much about either character, but I will say that there is a common ground that they share that requires them to meet each other half way in order to peacefully become companions. There's a sort of sad beauty with these two and this particular song really reflects that soft, melancholy, and yet beautiful chemistry I envision for them.

Well, since it's two o'clock in the morning, I think I will go off now to write for another twenty or thirty minutes before I go to bed. I hope you enjoy this new little post I'll be doing some nights. Wherever you are in the world I hope you have an amazing night or day!

Tea, Halsey, and Typing

I wonder what everyone else does during late nights. Mine are often spent writing, whether it's for school or the next book I think about putting out. During these times I like to listen to music while enjoying a warm cup of tea. The music helps me sort out my emotions to keep from writing messy paragraphs or rambling nonsense, even if those are sometimes the best writing you can do. However, I listen to the music mostly because I love how music is one of those things that doesn't require one specific part of a person's personality to come out to play, you can show various sides of yourself without having to give explanation. Thanks to music I've been able to shape and mold diverse characters throughout my writing, I like to make playlist for all my characters as a way to remind myself of their personality and the layers that go with it. Yes, I know it sounds a little crazy to anyone who may not fully understand how or why a character can become so alive to its creator, but I found that it brings a form of communication between me and the characters I make.

Currently, one of my favorite songs is Angel On Fire by Halsey. It's one of those songs that I could picture some of my own feelings and life experiences in. I know that the song is out there for everyone to listen to and I'm sure there's plenty of young people who feel like they connect to the song, but I still like to think of it as one of my songs, the kind that I feel such a close connection to that I can't help but hear it in my head, especially when life is challenging my personal relationships and goals for the future. I've felt the songs loneliness and self reflection, but the reason I'm bringing it up is because tonight I found myself blaring Angel On Fire while typing away at the new story I'm working on. I felt that the character I was writing for could feel a certain type of nostalgia for who she used to be. I know sometimes I do. Tonight was a night where I began seriously questioning myself which made writing anything difficult with my head too cluttered with thoughts about things I've said and done that ended in me drowning in embarrassment, self-loathing, or heartache. So I made tea, put on Halsey and before I knew it I was typing away on my laptop giving life to a new character for a new journey. That's the beauty in art, it doesn't matter if you're a writer, artist, musician, or part of another artistic outlet because there are beautiful moments where the two can merge to create something incredible.

Now that it's quieted down again, I'm left with my thoughts stirring back up. I'm curious how many people are awake right now with no intention on going to sleep anytime soon. I wonder how many of them are trying to clear their mind of negativity like I am or how many are using something they're passionate and talented in as a way to express themselves safely. I hope all of us who can't sleep are doing some good with the quiet. I hope everyone is alright. I hope everyone has that one song that restores some sort of hope or faith inside of them.

Where I Disappeared To

The last time I posted on here was in December.

It's July now.

I apologize!

These last seven months I have been busy, but I have wonderful news to share! I have finally completed the third and final book to the series. It was a bittersweet feeling typing the final chapter to the series that I've dedicated a few years of my life writing, rewriting, criticizing, and embracing. I'm pleased with the way the last book has turned out and I can't wait to release the cover and title to everyone within another month or two. I'm hoping everyone will love the final book and be satisfied with the endings of each character. The book will be out in October and I look forward to hearing feedback and seeing what everyone loved about it as well as seeing what everyone may not have loved!

Now that I have finished the third book, I am moving forward with a new project. I will always love writing fantasy novels, they allow an outlet for imagination and can be used to teach such valuable life lessons to everyone willing to give them a chance. However, the new novel I am currently writing and putting my energy into is not a fantasy novel. I am trying out my skills at writing a story grounded in reality in hopes that it will bring more attention on the importance of trying to communicate with people, having patience with others, and how being a good person can really make a difference in the world even if it's only in one person's life.

I hope anyone reading this has a lovely weekend and I will be uploading more!

Love,

Dasia Z.