So, I obviously don't have an update for you guys because I put everything I had into that last one but, I will give you some behind the scenes look and I have a lot to get through in this entry.
I will first say that United Light started off as an idea, and I really haven't fallen in love with this story just yet but, it really is growing on me as I attempt to complicate the characters. And I will admit sometimes the scenes and conversations fall out of the sky like rain, as if they were some distant memory I had and am retelling for you all. I missed answering some comments in a previous entry so, hopefully this will answer all of those.
I am saddened to say that I found out that Web Serial Novesl have been done. However they appear to be a very different genre than what I write but, still the word is not mine and I feel like I should acknowledge that.
Okay now,on to the playlist I want to give you the rationale behind the songs
The Frames -- Falling Slowly - Not only is this a beautiful dance on the FOX show SYTYCD but the first words really sum up Julianne's experience."I don't know you but,I All the more for that words fall through me and always fool me and I can't react." She doesn't know Sawyer but, she really does want to like him and be friends with him. I'll admit I don't know the rest of the lyrics but, the beat it reminds me of someone standing in a big empty field deciding where to go.
Wild Horses- Natasha Beddingfield -- I discovered this song via the handy google and I have to say I fell in love with it. I love Bedingfield's voice in this song it is so powerful and beautiful. I chose this song because Julianna hasn't known many people her age and what they do within the United Light and with her parent's getting older she is worried about being left alone or what her life will be. Julianna does have a rebellious side she does wonder what it's like to be free so this song was perfect. And then when Julianna meets Elisa, she sees the girl who she wants to be but, Julianne is very guarded and doesn't know how to let that down ecspecailly around Sawyer.
This song is what inspired me to write about the horses being their first sight of civilization (it was formerly cows). And in my ode to Catcher in the Rye she wonders about the horses being free. Also, just as a little side info, there really are Wild Mustangs living in Nevada and Utah.
The Outside -- Taylor Swift - I heard this song first when I took my cousin and her friend (they are 12) to see Taylor Swift in NYC. I am not a big Taylor Swift fan but, I think this song is really for Sawyer but also for Julianna who is trying something new.
This Woman's Work --Maxwell-- Another song I can't always hear the words to but, if you look up the lyrics it is really beautiful. I think this song is for Elisa and Sawyer because I think at this point he is afraid he will never see Elisa again.I really just love this song though, it's from "Love and Basketball" but,it is not on the soundtack. (I love Sanna Lathan and Omar Epps too ! 2 beautiful people).
Bella's Lullaby -- which was arranged by Carter Burell not Edward Cullen -- Another favorite of mine, I just love the first 20 seconds. It jumpstarts my writing engine.
Put Your Records On- Bailey-Ray This song I chose because I feel like it is about friendship, which is something I think Elisa, Sawyer and Julianna can build together. I justlike this song, it makes me want to call my best friend and dance.
Superman-- Robin Thicke- Find me one girl who doesn't like Robin Thicke,jk. I really love his voice and I love this song because I think Sawyer will find a lot of his strenghth through the women in his life. So, I love the first line "I'm a Superman thanks to Lois Lane."
After All- Jonathon Clay -- This is a song, I heard on a TV show somewhere and I liked it. If you can't tell I tacked it on the ending of the playlist at the last minute. While I see no ending in sight for United Light I think this song will play a role.I also see this song telling me their might be another love interest but, I don't know. I think it's a very sweet song and if I ever get married (knock on wood) I'd want this song to play at some point.
I did listen to Halo,it took me a while to figure out who Beysus was,lol. I do like that sing for this story and it has inspired me to write something so, it is very helfpful. I love the suggestions!
Okay other little tidbits; I am a little embarrased to admit but, Julianna's sundress design is based on this picture. I know people put outfits at the end of some stories but, I really needed to picture this dress so I used one I found online.
Speaking of Julianna I did make a consious choice to make her blonde because that seems to be something people shy away from having blonde protagonist because they feel like it is so sterotypical or because we see blondes in a negative light.So, I did the opposite of that and used a blonde to show it is more than a hair color. And not all blondes have to be Marilyn Monroe or Hannah Montana.
Yes, I think the Starbucks drinks do play a role in who they are. Elisa's drink a half-caf Iced Latte is slightly classic,slightly custom and simple.Just like Julianna is a mixture of personalities.
Sawyer has black coffee, which is a strong drink but notice, he never drinks it.
Julianne get's chai tea because I love chai tea.
I never figured out why the name Caine seemed so evil and I think it is because of Caine and Abel but, that was not my intention. However it does help me come up with storylines for him. Caine will not be a single note character who is seen as purely evil. I want all the characters to be sympathetic.
In the original version Caine "Taser-whips" Sawyer because I thought Tasing wouldn't have the same affect. My decsion to have him get tased was from this video of a real life incident. However I thought doing it twice was a little cruel. I used this video for help in writing that scene.
So, that's all I have for now, I appreciate all of you guys curiousity and questions I hope I answered them all,I may have more later but, that's all for now.
Now I have to get writing
