5 on Friday - Set 80

Travis at Trav's Thoughts invites everyone to lay down a short set of music that takes their fancies for his 5 on Friday meme.

Before we get to the music -

May I present to you my second book trailer for my work-in-progress, Saint Sanguinus:



~~~~~~Roll Credits~~~~~~~

Tanwen - Stevie Cooper

Bearer of bad news - Scott Baker

Vampire Lord - Brad Smith

Producer - Tara MacDonald

Writer/Director - Julia Phillips Smith

Director of Photography - Luke Hudgins

Production Assistant - Caroline Ruyle

Picture/Sound Editor & Special Effects - Doug Woods

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For this week's 5 on Friday, let's take a journey through Tanwen's character arc. Tanwen is the woman featured in the book trailer. She's the main female character in my Dark Ages vampire story.

I put together a previous set for Tanwen - you can check it out by CLICKING HERE.

1 - Paint it Black - The Rolling Stones

She begins the story in this mind frame.



2 - The Hand That Feeds - Nine Inch Nails

She soon realizes she's clashing with just about everyone in her family and her village.



3 - What Have You Done - Within Temptation

She makes a decision which has immense repercussions.

The clips featured in this video are from one of my favorite films, Day Watch / Dnevnoy dozor. If you're into urban paranormal stories and don't mind Russian subtitles, this is the film for you.



4 - Hyper Music - Muse

These are Tanwen's feelings about an unrequited love figure.



5 - Achilles Last Stand - Led Zeppelin

This is where Tanwen finds herself by the end of the story. Update on where I'm at with my manuscript requests: About to turn over the two partials for a final read-through. Then, they're off to see the Wizard.

5 0n Friday - Set 76 - Please welcome guest blogger A. C. Ruttan

Travis at Trav's Thoughts invites everyone to lay down a short set of music that takes their fancies for his 5 on Friday meme.


And for today's set, I'm handing over the mic to my very good blog buddy, Amy - whom I've also met In Real Life. I can tell you that there is almost nothing sweeter than finally meeting dear friends face to face - and I have every intention of meeting as many of you as possible.

Amy's latest book was released in July from Samhain Publishing. An urban fantasy featuring portal keepers and demons - and set in the Canadian arctic! How's that for pushing boundaries? Incarnate is a paranormal thriller sure to be the perfect antidote to this summer's sizzling temperatures. Until the two main characters meet up, that is.

Here's a peek into her creative process, where music plays an integral role.

Welcome, Amy!


Thanks for having me, Julia! :)

When I wrote Incarnate, it was dark.

Darker than I usually write, so I had to make a playlist that was darker than any music I usually listened to.

I became so immersed in the music to keep me in the mood to write Incarnate that I would listen to these CDs when I had my shower or in the car.

I know, TMI, but I had to stay focused. This book was so different in so many ways.



That's why when I sold it I had to get a whole new name for this side of my writing. :)

Most of my list is Breaking Benjamin. Not very mixed I know, but their music set the tone I was looking for.

Awesome set, Amy! I have several of these on my Dean-and-Sam Supernatural playlist.

You can check out her web site at A.C. Ruttan.

Thanks, Julia for allowing me to share my 5 on Friday. :)

1 - I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin



2 - Into the Nothing - Breaking Benjamin



3 - Dance With the Devil - Breaking Benjamin



4 - Topless - Breaking Benjamin



5 - Enter - Within Temptation