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  • song,  Uncategorized

    SOUNDTRACK: Color Outside The Lines by Chris Colby

    January 10, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to Stay In Your Lane! by Cari Z. & L.A. Witt

    Color Outside the Lines by Chris Colby for a book about righting wrongs, speaking truths, and stepping out of line when the powers that be draw them in the sand.

    What seems to be your big problem with me am I so bad?
    The more you say you change, the more you stay the same
    You’re always mad because I color outside the lines
    It’s not wasted time to color outside the lines
    It’s not wasted time
    What seems to be this big problem with me I’ve been so sad
    I even took the time to explain it all a thousand times
    But the more I tried to explain, the more it caused me pain
    So I gathered up my friends and we colored outside the lines

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    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Haint’s Alive by J. Hali Steele (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    April 24, 2023

    One Line Reviews Of Some Books I Read This Year (July – December 2024)

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    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Punk Disco Bohemian by Arya F. Jenkins (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    September 11, 2021
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    SOUNDTRACK: The Oak & Holly Kings by The Dolmen

    January 3, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to Oak King Holly King by Sebastian Nothwell

    The Oak and Holly King by The Dolmen for a book about the eternal battle of Kings and how they both won.

    The winter sun has turned its back,
    So we gather to the show,
    To watch the battle of the Kings,
    The earth beneath is frozen deep,
    Time to wake him from his sleep,
    To fight brother Holly and turn another year,
    Praise to the Oak and Holly Kings,
    One will live, the other will die,
    To be reborn again,
    Green Man, the hunter, O King of all this land,
    Green Man, the hunter, O King of all this land,
    Light, dark, night and day.

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    PROMO BLITZ: Glitter by Kayla Halleur

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    FLICKer: As The World Sets

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    NEW RELEASE: Co-Star by Ava Olsen

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    SOUNDTRACK: Beautiful Mistake by Billy Howerdel

    December 27, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to The Firm: Deviant by Cora Rose & Lark Taylor

    Beautiful Mistake by Billy Howerdel for a book about a mistaken identity, a heavy secret, a self sacrifice, and a new family.

    Stretched as far as you can take it
    Ripped and torn apart
    You alone blame yourself again

    It was a beautiful mistake
    Colored by all the ghosts you hide away
    New truths, new hope, new fate
    With seven sins laid at your side

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    RELEASE TOUR: Baby, It’s Cod Outside by Kat Cassidy (Excerpt)

    December 1, 2025

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: All For Wesley by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    October 4, 2019

    RELEASE BLITZ: Power Forward by Jodi Oliver

    March 28, 2025
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    SOUNDTRACK: Another Life by Motionless in White & Light by N3wport feat. Dianna

    December 20, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to Light & Shadow: Isaac by N.N. Britt

    Another Life by Motionless in White for a book about forbidden love between a mob boss and a federal agent.

    If I can’t let you go, will darkness divide?
    For the fiction of love is the truth of our lies
    We were playing for keeps, but we both knew the cost
    Now the only way out’s in your heart-shaped box (heart-shaped box)

    But I hate that it seemed you were never enough
    We were broken and bleeding, but never gave up
    And I hate that I made you the enemy
    And I hate that your heart was the casualty
    Now I hate that I need you

    Soundtrack to Light & Shadow: Dallas by N.N. Britt

    Light by N3wport feat Dianna for a book about a fight for redemption, freedom and happiness.

    Is this all you want? Satisfied with what’s left
    Of a broken heart, fighting for every breath
    I can give you more ’cause in this tomb I’ve laid
    Fighting for your heart
    Your debts have all been paid

    …

    No more tears to cry, joy can take their place
    And there’s freedom here, I have won your race
    You’re perfect to me, ’cause when I look at you
    I see myself and the triumphs you’ve been through

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    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Teddy’s Truth by K.D. Ellis (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    January 17, 2021

    NEW RELEASE: Rumor Has It by Crea Reitan

    November 14, 2024

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Tricks and Bids by Jacqueline Grey (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    February 17, 2020
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    SOUNDTRACK: Enemy Mind by Priest, Sin So Sweet by Walter Zeiders, & Kiss Kill by Michelle

    December 13, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to The Morelli Family: Enticed By The Enemy by Leighton Greene

    Enemy Mind by Priest for a book about a broken faith in justice, an alliance between enemies, and a life on the line.

    I heard you calling to me softly
    Your bones were shaking in the wind
    Your face was glowing like a halo
    Concealing everything within
    Look at me my faith is shallow
    You make me want to back away
    And if I feel like this tomorrow
    I know we’ll never be the same

    Try to run from the enemy fire
    Take a breath and try to open my eyes

    Soundtrack to The Morelli Family: Seduced By A Sinner by Leighton Greene

    Sin So Sweet by Walter Zeiders for a book about innocence, religion, and desire.

    Hang up your wings, crawl into me
    Cover me up under your sheets
    Roll back your eyes, sink in your teeth
    Show me that side nobody sees
    I’m addicted to you, you’re addicted to me
    I’ve never tasted sin so sweet

    Soundtrack to The Morello Family: Kissed By A Killer by Leighton Greene

    Kiss/Kill by Michelle for a book about betrayal, murder, and forbidden desires.

    My need, by me, so close I could taste it
    I pick it up to let you fall
    I want you out, I want it all
    Salivate, anticipate, brace for some kind of heartache
    I know it’s foolish to pretend
    I wouldn’t do it in the end

    Kiss kill, kiss kill
    Won’t you tell me which will, which will
    Falling for you downhill, downhill
    Crave another kiss kill, kiss kill
    Kiss kill, kiss kill

    …

    Lean in, blown back, no feeling compares to that
    I brush it off to start again
    Knowin’ exactly how it ends
    Tempted, temptress, big dream made a big mess
    It hurts to covet how I can
    Pain and desire makе a man
    If I were less of what I am
    Wouldn’t bе dying to start again

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    BLOG TOUR: Revenge byDani Hoots (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 6, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Possessive Little Game by Raleigh Ruebins

    December 18, 2025

    COVER REVEAL: Unlikely by Marley Valentine

    February 12, 2024
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    SOUNDTRACK: Trust by Alina Baraz

    November 29, 2025 / No Comments

    Soundtrack to The District: His Coveted Obsession by Courtney W. Dixon

    Trust by Alina Baraz for a book about wanting, giving, and trusting.

    I make the space, make the space for you
    And you rearrange when I need you to

    Look at how far we got
    I would of never thought
    Look all around you (You)
    Lucky I found you (You)

    Look how you made your way
    Wasn’t it worth the wait?
    Look all around you (You)
    Lucky I found you (You)

    …

    Trying something new with you
    I’m gonna trust you
    ‘Cause I want to

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    RELEASE BLITZ: Tapped By My Roommate by D.J. Jamison (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    September 11, 2021

    COVER REVEAL: Dirty Martini by Addison Beck

    August 20, 2024

    FLICKer: Illusion

    September 25, 2025
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    SOUNDTRACK: We’re In This Together by Nine Inch Nails

    November 22, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to Ravens: Black and Brown by A.E. Via

    We’re In This Together by Nine Inch Nails for a book about an inseparable pairs of battle-scared soldiers on a secret mission to changed the world.

    I’ve become impossible
    Holding on to when
    When everything seemed to matter more
    The two of us (all used)
    All used and beaten up
    Watching fate as it flows
    Down the path we have chose

    You and me
    We’re in this together now
    None of them can stop us now
    We will make it through somehow
    You and me
    If the world should break in two
    Until the very end of me
    Until the very end of you

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    BOOK BLAST: The Perfume of War by Garrick Jones (Excerpt)

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    SOUNDTRACK: Secret of Life by Lord Huron

    November 15, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to All Of Us Murderers by K.J. Charles

    Secret of Life by Lord Huron for a book about a family curse, a revenge scheme, and a bid for longer life.

    Isit alone in the dark, and I try to remember
    The words you spoke when you summoned the Ender
    You chained my life to an ancient master
    Will the curse be reversed if I say it backwards?

    What you crossed was a line at the edge of the void
    And you can’t crawl back without making a choice
    But something escaped when you opened the gate
    You cheated death and sealed your fate

    …

    You told me you’re never gonna die
    How am I supposed to sleep through the night?
    You showed me the secret of life
    I can’t forget that look in your eye

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    APRIL 2021 PLAYLIST + WRAP UP

    May 1, 2021

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Moonlight and the Monarch by Evelynn Carver (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    July 14, 2023

    RELEASE BLITZ: Where There’s a Will by Anna Sparrows (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    August 4, 2023
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    SOUNDTRACK: Bakemono by Yoasobi, Vanilla by Gackt, Inhuman Empathy by Amazarashi, & Beautiful Monster by Art School

    November 8, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Soundtrack to Demon Bound: Wreaking Havoc by Grae Bryan

    Bakemono by Yoasobi for a book about a mobster son trying to live a normal life while the world is out to get him.

    To live a clean and tidy life
    To live without make anyone sad
    To live on the straight and narrow without standing out
    Is that how you live without making any mistakes?
    Is it right to live how you are
    Or is it right to live a deceitful lie
    Just what type of person should I try to be?
    Just what type of person am I really?
    Please, tell me
    I’m begging you to tell me

    Soundtrack to Demon Bound: Inviting Bedlam by Grae Bryan

    Vanilla by Gackt for a book about lust to love to healing.

    May I love you in this trembling night?
    Just like this… “I’ve seen a tail”
    It’s almost embarrassing, I’ve fallen for you.
    A crew sees cring knees
    I wanna need… Not betray!
    Would it be ok to love, too, in this gyrating night?
    Just like this… Harder, deeper…
    As pelvic thrust that are insanely familiar to the act, melt with each other…
    You are… My… Caretaker.

    Soundtrack to Demon Bound: Calling Chaos by Grae Bryan

    Inhuman Empathy by Amazarashi for a book about freedom from the past, stepping out the comfort zone and embracing new adventures.

    Tonight,

    though we’ve never had a beautiful past,

    though it’s been full of failures, I want to believe they weren’t so bad.

    We board an unfamiliar ship so that we can say it without guilt.

    We all head to different countries, each as an outsider of this world.

    Even without having been able to choose our places of birth, let us choose where we can live.

    Soundtrack to Demon Bound: Unleashing Mayhem by Grae Bryan

    Beautiful Monster by Art School for a book about a scared, unloved young man stopped hiding and started living.

    With the pale sun We, who are pale, Dreaming of Invisibility It was always like that Don’t be foolish Even you I think I can become a swan I just feel like that

    I have lived without being loved We messed up But what about today? It seems to be forgiven. Don’t be foolish Even you I can’t die, something now That’s how I feel

    I can see the new sunset
    You can see the new sunset

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    SOUNDTRACK: Handwriting Analysis by Late Night Takeaway

    October 25, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Soundtrack to Copper Script by K.J. Charles

    Handwriting Analysis by Late Night Takeaway for a book about reading people and catching criminals through handwriting analysis

    oh lalala
    was it every stroke that implies
    that there was something not quite right

    it’s hard to understand
    that errors and case don’t match
    ooohh the vowel has betrayed
    a shaky hand

    …

    but i can oh lalala
    i can analyze
    i can cut
    and i say if its true
    i’ll never emphasize
    the silver sides
    and i’ll take a path everywhere

    deconstruct and rephrase
    and note the change in the A’s
    put these vowels into place

    i know they’ll gonna catch on to you
    rewrite through the voodoo
    back the way they’re going
    crawling over somebody else

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    November 15, 2021

    12 TOUR DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Once Upon A Second Chance by Davidson King

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neverhollowed Never Hollowed By The Stare @neverhollowed ·
11 Jan

A funny and insightful story that lingers after one dares to step out of line.

REVIEW: Stay In Your Lane! by Cari Z. & L.A. Witt

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SOUNDTRACK: Color Outside The Lines by Chris Colby 🎶

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10 Jan

BLOG TOUR: All You Need Is Love by Meg Macy (Excerpt)



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10 Jan

𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐞.

COVER REVEAL: The Regressor King by A.J. Sherwood



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8 Jan

FLICKer: Now It’s Different #shortfilm

A poignant short film about rediscovery and hope. When a writer feels lost in the chaos of city life, he pours his heart into a love letter meant for someone special, someone he’s never truly met.

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