4/26/2016 0 Comments Reveal Tuesday -- 3!Last week I revealed what started The Key, this week we’re going to talk names.
When I wrote The Key I wanted everything to hold significance. The tower’s location in Ireland helped with the names. I knew what I wanted the names to mean so I chose based on that. Let me share the scene whenthe kids discover what there names mean. Scene: The history teacher, Mr. Stanley, sat atop his desk and drummed his fingers on the sides. “Today we’re going to discuss names and their meanings. Let’s start with you, Felicity. Do you know the meaning of your name?” “Nope,” she said, smacking at a large wad of gum. Mr. Stanley drummed again, leaned forward, and opened his hand, palm up. Felicity spit out the glob and shot him a goofy grin. He deposited it in the trashcan and retrieved a cleansing wipe from his desk. Wiping his hands and ignoring the class’s verbal disgust, he said, “Your name comes from the English. It means happy or happiness.” “Cool.” He rolled his eyes. “Yes, of course, cool.” He shifted target and pointed. “Now, Marley, your name is also from the English vernacular and it means pleasant wood.” Light laughter filled the room and Mr. Stanley cleared his throat. Everyone hushed. “Stephanie, your name is from the Greek.” Preening, Stephanie faced the class. “You hear that, guys? I’m Greek. I wear long togas and golden leaves on my head.” Comments were made under students’ breath — Chase privately agreed with them but refused to listen too closely — and Mr. Stanley shook his head in agitation. “Your name means…” he paused and grimaced, “…crown.” “I always knew I was a queen,” said Stephanie, primping her hair. Working his way around the room, Mr. Stanley revealed each student’s name, its meaning, and where it hailed from. When he reached the last row, Dougal leaned back and crossed his legs at the ankles. “Dougal Lachlan. A rich Irish name. Dougal means black stranger and Lachlan means lord of the lochs.” Mr. Stanley arched a brow as if he expected a comeback. When none was given, he adjusted his wire-rimmed glasses, straightened his bow tie, and moved on. “Well, then, I guess you youngsters don’t find that interesting. What about this one? Chase, your three names are English, French, and Irish. I guess you couldn’t have one origin.” He snickered, but the meaning was lost on Chase, and he lifted his eyebrows. Mr. Stanley straightened his face and cleared his throat. “Anyway, your first name is Alexander, which means defender of mankind. Chase means huntsman, and Donovan means dark chieftain. A dark hunting chieftain that defends mankind. You’re a paradox, aren’t you?” Stephanie and her crew snickered and Mr. Stanley finally relaxed; hey, someone listened. Emboldened, he clapped his hands and drummed again. “And last but not least, Maddie. Your name is also Irish in origin. Madelyn means high tower and Clevenger means keeper of the keys. I guess that would mean you are the key keeper for a high tower.” The class erupted in laughter. Next week join me for the final reveal. Buy Links: Amazon B&N
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4/19/2016 0 Comments Reveal Tuesday -- 2!So I wrote a themed book at the same time as others, but what really started me on that path.
“I won’t date a guy who drives an ugly truck.” Yup, that was the sentence, phrase, thought, that stated it all. So I guess Stephanie is the main character—Not! Anyway, I’ve told this story before but my cousin, my poor cousin, had a very attractive young man ask her on a date, but there was a problem—he drove a Ford Grenada. My cousin considered this an ugly car and she declined his proposition. In the end the gentleman stayed handsome, joined the military, bought a Camaro, and found him another girlfriend. It’s kind of funny really. My grandmother drove a red Grenada for years—she was loved that car. When I told her one of the reasons behind the story she was a tad offended. Back to The Key...I wouldn't count on Chase receiving a nice car anytime soon, but I’d love for you to read the story and learn about his first car/truck. Sounds about right for a teenager. Join me next week when we play the Name Game. Buy Links: Amazon B&N 4/12/2016 0 Comments Reveal Tuesday!Today starts a series of reveals about my YA paranormal romance – The Key.
The Key was conceived, born, thought up--however you want to put it--around the time Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight was all the rage. The amount of vampire stories had increased. Everybody wanted to read about a vampire. I think Twilight’s success was more about the characters Meyer created than their vampire nature, but that is just me. Personally I think Meyer did a great job with the romance aspect of the story. What girl doesn’t like someone completely enamored with her. And the needed protection that allowed for the knight in shining armor routine was icing on the cake. As I said, books on the supernatural increased and at the time I thought I’d throw my own idea in the pot…hence The Key. The Key isn’t about vampires or werewolves, but it is about an overprotective young male and the girl he just can’t stop himself from loving. Next Tuesday join me to learn the one thought that started it all. |
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