Soundtrack Inspiration - Caressed by the Edge of Darkness

Gabriel has a very complicated back story, like most tortured heroes, and he will have to overcome centuries of pain, mistrust, and bad habits to claim his happily ever after. 

Caressed by the Edge of Darkness:

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Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With every soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her? Or will he lose what remains of his soul and become a true beast?

Here are the songs on my play list this morning:

Inside the Fire - Disturbed 

I'll Follow You - Shinedown 

Soundtrack Inspiration

For Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5) - Gabriel Erhard

Shinedown - Burning Bright

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Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With every soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her? Or will he lose what remains of his soul and become a true beast?

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Spending some time brainstorming. Que the music.

Crawl - Breaking Benjamin 

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Burn it Down - Tech N9ne (ft. Ryan Bradley) 

This song makes me think of my favorite character  from a work in progress series: After Night Falls.

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I've got 3 works in progress right now and these are just a few songs that have been motivating me today. 

Red Nose - Tech N9ne

The Purge - Hopsin

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Today's writing inspiration: I'll Be - Edwin McCain 

Soundtrack Inspiration

Today's writing inspiration is for a book I've been working on for a while: The Darkest Light. This will be either Y.A./N.A. but I haven't been able to settle on which. I've also done a complete overhaul of this book twice. Here's to hoping 3rd times the charm!

Writing Inspiration

My writing inspiration for the day - setting the mood for this chapter: Switch Lanes by Rittz

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Another song that has helped me to put together a new series, After Night Falls. I've started outlining:) 


 DMX - Party Up

Soundtrack Inspiration

I've had a few ideas and characters just hanging out for awhile and this song has helped me bring them all together for a new series, After Night Falls. I've started outlining it :) Yet another couple books to add to my to-do list.

Choice (Yup): E-40

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I've been working on Passion's Prey for YEARS!!! The title has also changed multiple time over the years. This is the second book I ever completed and has been rewritten at least 4 times and I'm working on the 5th. 
The leading man, Gregory (Gregori) is just the best and his book needs to match his awesomeness!For that reason, Passion's Prey has been sitting on my desk for awhile...Not to mention, I've got so many other projects that need my attention.
I heard this song the other day and it got me thinking...

 Your Guardian Angel - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Soundtrack Inspiration

Every time I hear this song I think of Jordan and Gabriel. There is a scene in the book where she sings to him and the words of this song nail the emotion.

 

Adel - One and Only 

Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With every soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, tests his sanity and challenges his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her? Or will he lose what remains of his soul and become a true beast?

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I absolutely love Aerosmith! Their songs have helped to inspire some of my best work. 

 

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Today's soundtrack inspiration is from one of my all time favorite bands, the Eagles. 

One of these Nights - Eagles

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Today's soundtrack inspiration: "The Red" Chevelle.

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Today's song reminds me so much of Jordan Culver, from Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5).

Fight Song: Rachel Platten 

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I'm a huge Tech N9ne fan and when I heard this song for the first time it made me think of Gabriel Erhrad from the Rulers of Darkness series. 

See Me - Tech N9ne

Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5)
 

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 Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With every soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her?

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When I hear this song I think of my developing Shadow Lord series (TBA).

Give me a sign - Breaking Benjamin

Soundtrack Inspiration

This song always reminds me of Dimitri Arsov from Caressed by Night (Rulers of Darkness #2). It's also helped with characters from Passion's Prey (TBA) and the Shadow Lord series (TBA).

Soundtrack - Caressed by the Edge of Darkness

Certain songs can just strike a cord. They can trigger emotions, drudge up memories (good and bad). Well, this morning a few songs helped me better understand my characters and their world. I'm currently working on Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5), Gabriel's book. This story has been a long time in the making. I mean, hell, its the 5th book of a 6...maybe 7 book series. However, when I originally mapped out this series it was meant to be the last book, but the characters have led me in a different direction. 

Gabriel has a very complicated back story, like most tortured heroes, and he will have to overcome centuries of pain, mistrust, and bad habits to claim his happily ever after. 

Caressed by the Edge of Darkness:
Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With every soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her?

Here are the songs on my play list this morning:

1. Seven Chakra - CES cruEvery time I hear this I think of Gabriel's past and his journey from being a blood slaved forced to become a vampire so his Mistress wouldn't lose her favorite pet to mortality, and  how he is now the leader of a strong vampire Clan.  He's "shatter proof".
2. Not Strong Enough by Apocalyptica
Today's inspirational song for Gabriel and Jordan's relationship:

Please note, songs are explicit. 

1. Seven Chakra - CES cru

2. Not Strong Enough - Apocalyptica