Hi
all!
I
would like to share with you some of the music that was my inspiration while
writing Slip. Music is a powerful
generator of all kinds of emotions. These are the songs that helped me to
visualize my characters more clearly, and access the emotions of a particular
scene. The list (more or less) follows along with the storyline. Happy
listening! And, more importantly, happy reading!
Leslie
J Portu
Slip: Top Ten
Eleven Playlist
1 1. Live: Lightning Crashes (What’s this? Could it be love?)
2. Marcy Playground: Sex And Candy (Riley’s Halloween Party)
3. Big Data: Dangerous (Things are not always what they seem)
4. Tame Impala: Feels Like We Only Go Backwards (When is it OK to lie?)
5. Icona Pop: Good For You (Dinner party at Lauren’s)
6. How To Dress Well: Cold Nites (Turn up the heat (Ch. 20))
7. City and Colour: Weightless (Declan’s world crashes down)
8. Prince: I Would Die 4 U (The chase)
9. Death: Denial of Life (In the mind of a killer)
10. The Limousines: Wildfires (Passion in the winter woods)
11. Ghost Beach: Miracle (Love trumps all: final scene)
2. Marcy Playground: Sex And Candy (Riley’s Halloween Party)
3. Big Data: Dangerous (Things are not always what they seem)
4. Tame Impala: Feels Like We Only Go Backwards (When is it OK to lie?)
5. Icona Pop: Good For You (Dinner party at Lauren’s)
6. How To Dress Well: Cold Nites (Turn up the heat (Ch. 20))
7. City and Colour: Weightless (Declan’s world crashes down)
8. Prince: I Would Die 4 U (The chase)
9. Death: Denial of Life (In the mind of a killer)
10. The Limousines: Wildfires (Passion in the winter woods)
11. Ghost Beach: Miracle (Love trumps all: final scene)
A few things about me:
1. I believe reading
novels is one of the best ways to increase your knowledge on just about
ANY subject. As you follow the characters into their world you can't help but
soak up all sorts of new information. There is nothing like the feeling of
losing yourself in a good book.
2. Most kids/young adults
these days do not read enough due to an overabundance of competing
distractions. (Obviously this does not apply to YOU, since here you are on a
blog about books! So congratulations! Take a second and give yourself a pat on
the back).
3. It is my great
aspiration to make a connection with all you voracious readers. I love YA!
Writing about that particular period in life fills me with energy and
excitement! It is the point in time when you are trying to figure out who you want to be. I would be
especially grateful to hear your thoughts: Do you identify with any of
my characters? Do you hate/love one in particular? Would you act the same if
you found yourself in a similar situation? The questions are endless...
4. Other factoids: I attended
the University of Wisconsin for four of the best years of my life (Go
Badgers!). After spending hour upon hour sitting in a chair, I love to head for
the stair climber and lift weights (my family will tell you I am a serious
grump without exercise). I love the beach and the sun and chicken lettuce wraps
and coffee and atomic fireballs. Currently, I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan (not
a Wolverine fan, sorry) with my husband, four children, and two dumb dogs. In
the summers I can be found in Carolina Beach, North Carolina where I have
recently converted to a country music fan (the most touching lyrics—seriously!).
5. More books are
coming.
