Good News Returns To The Write Game
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Did you hear about Marcus MCoy who kept his cool, called 911, and directed them where he and his family were trapped by fire in the second story of their home? For 11 minutes he stayed calm and kept his sister, who was in the room with him, calm. Now that’s something. And he’s just 13 years old. Very good news.
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Beware the Little White Rabbit Racks up 5 Stars.
I’ve been reading the opening lines of several of the short stories and posting them on my fb page. If you’d like to catch a preview of what’s inside the anthology, here’s one example. They Call Me Alice.
Hats Off Corner Welcomes Chrys Fey
Chris says: When I write supernatural-themed stories, such as my newest short stories Ghost of Death and Witch of Death, there are certain songs and singers/bands that I gravitate to for inspiration. And yes, every time I write, I am wearing my headphones. 🙂 I have always said that music is my muse.
10 Songs/Artists that Inspire my Supernatural Writing:
1. Evanescence (All songs!)
2. Within Temptation (All songs!)
3. “Superstition” by Alexz Johnson
4. “Breath of Life” by Florence and the Machine
5. “Dead in the Water” by Ellie Goulding
6. “Slept so Long” by Jay Gordon
7. “The Blood Legion” by In This Moment
8. Delain (All songs!)
9. “ET” by Katy Perry
10. “Helena” by My Chemical Romance
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Jolie Montgomery, a twenty-one-year-old woman, wakes up in an alley next to her corpse. She has no memories of her murder or the night she died. She didn’t even see the killer’s face before he or she took her life. Wanting justice, Jolie seeks answers in the only way a ghost can…by stalking the lead detective on the case.
Avrianna Heavenborn is determined to find the person responsible for a young woman’s death. She gets closer to the killer’s identity with every clue she uncovers, and Jolie is with her every step of the way.
But if they don’t solve her murder soon, Jolie will be an earth-bound spirit forever.
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Detective Reid Sanders doesn’t believe in the supernatural, but when he’s faced with a crime scene that defies the laws of nature, he has no other choice but to start believing. And solving a magical murder involves working with a witch.
Liberty Sawyer embodies the look of your classic evil witch, so, it’s no surprise when she uncovers the murderer is a witch that she becomes Reid’s number one suspect. If she can’t convince him otherwise, more people could lose their lives to dark magic, including her.
Chrys Fey is the author of Hurricane Crimes and 30 Seconds. She is currently working on the sequel to Hurricane Crimes that’ll serve as book two in the Disaster Crimes series.
When Fey was six years old, she realized her dream of being a writer by watching her mother pursue publication. At the age of twelve, she started writing her first novel, which flourished into a series she later rewrote at seventeen. Fey lives in Florida where she is waiting for the next hurricane to come her way.
You can connect with her on Facebook and her blog, Write with Fey. She loves to get to know her readers!
“One must forgive fashion everything because it dies so young.” Jean Cocteau
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee and Chrys … yes that lad is amazing – fantastic how some people are able to step up to the plate in times of need, and/or in an emergency ..
Good luck to Chrys with her books … cheers to you both – Hilary
Stephanie Faris says
I could see how Evanescence could set the tone for a book! What a great story about that 13-year-old boy, too. I wonder if it's easier for a younger person to be calmer than adults like us, who are more likely to freak out?
Chrys Fey says
Evanescence has been one of my favorite bands since they came out. 🙂
Medeia Sharif says
Ghost of Death was great and I look forward to Witch of Death. Those are some great songs and artists.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You do such a great job keeping up on your reading and reviewing.
Denise Covey says
Ha, I love silence when I write, but I can see how that sort of music gets the supernatural vibe happening. All the best Chrys. Thanks Lee for hosting Chrys today!
C. Lee McKenzie says
More than anything I treasure the silence while writing. Glad Chrys was here. She's great.
TBM says
Wow, staying calm at 13. He's a hero and a good brother. Congrats to Chrys. I'm getting old since I only recognized half of her music list.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, TBM! I just have different tastes. At least for darker stories. These bands and songs are rock and metal. 🙂
J Lenni Dorner says
I'm still crazy about that White Rabbit cover. I wish the actual book came with that gif.
J.H. Moncrieff says
Congrats on your books, Chrys! I hope they both sell a gajillion copies.
I'll be writing my reflections post for Wednesday as well. Seems appropriate.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, J.H.! And I hope they do too. 😉
Birgit says
Oh and I love that quote!-So true!
Birgit says
Congrats Chrys. The book(s) sound great and very enticing
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Birgit! 🙂
J.L. Campbell says
Haven't done my reflections post yet.
Congrats to Chris. I know she's awesome!
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, J.L.!
Karen Mortensen says
I really like the good news section. That is so awesome. We need to be reminded that there is good in this world.
CA Heaven says
I like the first item on your music list. I'm mostly listening to black metal, but sometimes goth metal too. BTW, do you know the band Theatre of Tragedy? If not, check out the song A Rose for the Dead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfJ0UFuYTBw
Cold As Heaven
Chrys Fey says
I haven't heard of Theatre of Tragedy. Thanks for the song recommendation! 🙂
Lynda R Young says
Congrats, Chrys. Music is so inspiring.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Lynda!
Jemi Fraser says
Marcus is a hero in my view – awesome!
Congrats on the 5 star reviews!!!
Yay for Chris!! 🙂
Chrys Fey says
Hi, Jemi! 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
5 Stars for everyone!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
It's great to hear about the "good" kids in the world, rather than just the bad.
Congratulations, Chrys. Good luck with your books.
The anthology looks fascinating.
Have a super week, Lee.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Beverly!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Beverly. Good kids deserve the press as do writers. 🙂
Greg Pattridge says
So inspiring to read about kid heroes, and Chrys has a knack for creating such interesting stories and characters. Good luck to her.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you so much, Greg! I'm glad you think my stories and characters are interesting. I try. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for stopping in Greg. So enjoy your blog.
Patricia Lynne says
Congratulations to Chrys. I wish songs could help me write, but they usually distract me. LOL
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Patricia!
Cherie Reich says
Congrats to Chrys! Love Evanescence and Katy Perry's "ET."
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Cherie! Evanescence seems to be the most popular band of the ones I mentioned. 🙂
Southpaw HR Sinclair says
Congrats on the 5 stars and to Chrys!
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, HR!
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
Congrats to Chrys. I'm not familiar with all her music picks but I like Evanescence.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Susan!
Sarah Foster says
Congrats to Chrys! Oh wow, I haven't listened to Evanescence in forever! I like to listen to music before I write, but can't while I'm writing. Too distracting.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Music and writing must be separate for me, too.
Chrys Fey says
Evanescence is the best to get me in the mood for darker themes.
Mere Joyce says
Wonderful story about a brave kid, =)
Glad the anthology is getting good reviews! And congrats of finishing A to Z
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Mere. Hope all is well with that new baby. Getting enough sleep?
Pat Hatt says
One brave kid indeed. Congrats to Chrys too. I can't listen to music as I write at my zoo
C. Lee McKenzie says
You have rhymes to keep you on track. I can see why you don't need music.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Pat! I can also see why…rhyming and music don't mix.
Bish Denham says
I can only hope I'd be as calm as that young man was. Congrats to Chrys, though I don't know how you can write listening to music. I find anything with words is a total distraction!
Here's to YOU, Lee, for doing a FABULOUS job with the A to Z Challenge, both as a leader of minions and as blogger.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Waving at you, Bish. We made it through. And here you are visiting again. Tireless is a word that comes to mind.
I'm with you on the music/writing front.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Bish! I have to write with music. I guess my brain functions more creatively with sound. 🙂
Christine Rains says
What a brave young man! And congratulations to Chrys. Can't wait to read her books!
C. Lee McKenzie says
They sound very exciting.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Christine! I'd love to know what you think of them. 🙂
Jay Noel says
Yes, I heard about that young hero. Good for him and his family!
Chrys is awesome!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Congrats to you, too. Hear your book is a hit out there! Hurray, Jay.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Jay! You're awesome too! 😀
T. Powell Coltrin says
Aww, I love when kids are the hero.
Congrat's to Chrys on your a new book!
Teresa
C. Lee McKenzie says
That kind of story always gives me hope for our future.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Teresa! 🙂
Chrys Fey says
Thank you so much for having my on your blog today, C Lee. I'll be doing my reflection post on Wednesday. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're most welcome. Loved learning more about your new books.
Melissa says
Does it mean I'm old that I only recognized one of the artists Chrys listed? LOL
Congrats on making it through AtoZ. 🙂
Chrys Fey says
Nope, it just means we listen to different music. 😀
C. Lee McKenzie says
We are in the same musical boat, Melissa.
L. Diane Wolfe says
Congrats, Chrys. Evanescence has some great songs.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, L. Diane. Amy Lee from Evanescence inspire a character in Ghost of Death. 🙂
nashvillecats2 says
Congrats to Chrys, I have recently been a follower of her, I have signed up for Reflections but of course I have made a hash of it, It shows my whole blog instead of the one post.
Great start to May Lee.
Yvonne.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Yvonne, I appreciate all of your support. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi again, Yvonne. Thanks for the continued support and taking the time to comment on Chrys' newest books.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
That is an amazing young man.
Within Temptation! Chrys, you rock. Congratulations.
Chrys Fey says
Within Temptation is my favorite band. 🙂 Thanks, Alex!
C. Lee McKenzie says
She's off and running, isn't she?
Natalie Aguirre says
Congrats to Chrys on her book. No, I didn't hear that inspiring story. Thanks for sharing it.
Chrys Fey says
Thanks, Natalie!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I loved how her AtoZ theme tied in so well with her books.