Presents
In honor of my 100th post I decided to have some freelancers from Cobalt redesign the Linda Leigh website. It also feature new graphics for August and Desert Sand Iris.
A while back I mentioned that I went through and did minor retouches on Lost Angels (I'll use that blanket term for the whole series) and I realized how intense the series was. I was constantly questioning why I had the characters do something and then I would remember why and I would feel bad that I didn't give them better options. I say this because if I do have any one tiny regret it would probably be that Sofia slept with Adam. It was one of the few instances where I couldn't figure out the reasoning. Other than that I do enjoy re-reading and re-confirming all the choices the character's made.
Spam me ? I Don't Think So
It is no surprise that when readers start making a commotion that it gets back to me. I was actually working on this 100th post when someone let me know about the petition for an SA update. It was while writing this post that I decided to let you know that Lost Angels was officially over. . . however I won't lie. A part of the story that always bothered me was that Sofia never came to terms with her rape. As you can imagine I have been planning my "farewell" post but I decided to delete it and we will see what happens. I have some idea of the tone this "unnamed project" might take and one obstacle. I know this may make me look like a pushover but maybe this was the confirmation I needed to give more thought to the idea. Parts of the story are slowly forming but I would not have done this if the original idea wasn't floating around somewhere. I can't guarantee that it will be very long perhaps 20k but we will see.
Chapter 7
Yes, there was a mini-cliffhanger and I had to be extra careful when editing this because Clara's grandparents were never really there. For example when she is on a date with Peter he asks
“No, I was talking about the music. Rachmaninov been dead for almost 5 decades and his music is still alive. What is it like to write something so—“
“Amazing ?”, he tried
“No. immortal. Something that gets to live over and over again.”
“Is this about your grandparents?”
Clara assumes he was talking about Lucie and Roger as opposed to her Maternal Grandparents. When Clara says she is going to visit them her mother assumes she is going to their Graves.
Also in Chapter 6 I used the song Iris from Goo-Goo dolls and this was the original ending song for Litany Lane I've been holding on to if forever.
Single Chapter Post !
Chapter 8 is a short one the flow was just there and when it was said and done it came out rather short.
Playlist
+1+ - Heartbeats - Jose Gonzales (I just like this song)
+2+ - Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri (I've had this song for soooo long)
Chapter 8
Ooh, the website is so pretty hon ! Also, I am pretty sure you started blogging/posting before I did.
ReplyDeleteI love the Heartbeats song, it’s my favorite I may have to steal it.
Awesome music, next time I need songs with the word heart in it I will refer to this post. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteOkay, wait, what ? This was too short it should have been a double chapter post. I was scrolling like mad looking for the rest.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it was the music or something but, I really feel for Lucie now. I can’t imagine living with someone who you love but will never love you the same and who you know wants to basically kill you.
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ReplyDeleteIs this a bit of truth in fiction ? Maybe ? Maybe ?
Wow, the website just shows just how much work you have done. It looks really cool, like a bookshelf. Is there a reason August and DSI have different covers on the site ?
ReplyDeleteomg, I had no idea you were ever going to see that forum post. It was just a joke but it’s so cool you were considering it. Do you write blog posts far in advance ?
ReplyDeleteOh, hon, I just realized Sofia’s rapist and the protagonist in the Veritas series have the same name just spelled differently. So unintentional.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, the cliffhanger is still there. How will I sleep at night ?
ReplyDeleteLove the quick updates, I am so into this story right now but, C’mon LILE this was way way way to short.
ReplyDeleteWait, was Fierro born in Ireland ? Why does Mr. Fierro say yes in his head when the bartender asks.
ReplyDeleteI am honestly more interested in Robert Essex than Clara’s grandparents at this point. Who is this guy??? Any hints ?
ReplyDeleteYou were right about the flow of it, it was very perfect and easy to read. I could just see the scenes the writing is so vivid.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Goo Goo dolls song especially that version of it. Is there a reason you didn't use it in LL ?
ReplyDeleteWait, what is this "farwell post" Are you leaving us Lile ? Even if you aren't writing you could still blog, right ? right ?
ReplyDeleteThis is random but, are all of the towns you mention real or made up names. Or are they in different places than you said they were ?
ReplyDeleteIn your head what have Emile and Fierro been writing about. I mean what could they talk about for all these years.
ReplyDeleteHow did Fierro get the golf clubs ? Did Emile send them ?
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine living how he is living. I think it will have an affect on him
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ReplyDeleteErm, is that the right affect/effect?
This is random(or not) but, is their a anagram in here we should be looking for ?
ReplyDeleteThe new website it brown and blue and for some reason I always associate Lile with the color pink !
ReplyDeleteOKay,it is clear Lucie knows something and is not telling. If Fierro leaves why doesn't she just follow him.
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ReplyDeleteI think we need to remember that, essentially this is all Lucie's fault from the beginning.
My post was actually in reference to the one about Lucie being good, not the one directly above mine. oops !
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ReplyDelete@ Marleigh - Kodakianal is a real town, Carrigaline might be a real town.
@ Cherry - Good question because I orgianlly intedned chapter 6 to be written in letter between them but I reailzed they wouldn't be 100% truthful with each other and remain friends as to not lose each other.
@ Coraline - He orderd them
@ Princess A - Oh, I wish ! But no. I'll just say that I am always interwsted in motives of characters.
@ sugarcookie - me too, but I thought I would change things up !
@ Carter - Good question
@ Kerri - I see. I'm assuiming you mean Tabbi's comment and I will say that Mr. Fierro does love Lucie and he wants to love her in the same way but can't
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@ Carter - When I say good question I mean there is a reason why she doesn't go
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