Read My Mind welcomes Nancy Straight today to promote her novel MEETING DESTINY, an adult contemporary that has appeal for YA and New Adult category readers. Nancy will be sharing the playlist that best represents and chronicles her female protagonist, Lauren's journey in the book. But first:
About The Author:
Nancy was born in Sioux City Iowa, left the cold of the Midwest in 1991 and only returns to see family in the summer time. She spent ten years traveling the world as a US Marine and settled in rural SC with her husband and two children.
She enjoys reading all types of Paranormal and Young Adult literature.
Lauren's Playlist for Meeting Destiny is here: Meeting Destiny Play List
(click the link to be redirected to the Spotify playlist. You must already have Spotify on your device before playing, or you will be prompted to complete the download.)
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Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) Lauren’s reaction to the robber at the restaurant – she stands fearless.
Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones) In the ambulance, Lauren realized her dreams were real and Max wasn’t a figment of her imagination.
You Can’t Make a Heart Love Somebody (George Straight) At the hospital when Lauren realizes no matter how hard she tries, she’ll never love Seth the way he deserves.
Bubbly (The Magic Time Travelers) Lauren gets a private moment with Max at the hospital and realizes the chemistry she feels is felt by Max, too.
Set Fire to the Rain (Adele) After Lauren finds out Max is leaving for three months to give her time to get over Seth. She’s furious that he won’t listen to her explanation.
Mine (Taylor Swift) Max returns and he and Lauren share a fantastic first date.
Disturbia (Rihanna) Lauren met Rachael at the mall. While spending time with Rachael, Paul introduces himself to them. Lauren can’t understand while she feels the way she does, certain that Paul is trouble but unable to explain why.
Poker Face (Lady Gaga) Lauren sneaks into the jail using a false identity to learn more about Paul’s intentions at the mall.
Here and Now (Luther Vandross) Lauren spent the day at Max’s house getting to know him better.
Give Me One Reason (Tracey Chapman)Lauren went with Paul to the Police Station, the police have a tough time believing Paul’s explanation of the events.
Come Away With Me (Norah Roberts) After Paul’s death, Lauren and Max decide to leave town to get her away from all the chaos.
Love Story (Taylor Swift) While on their camping trip Lauren fully accepts her destiny and the love she has for Max.
One of us (Joan Osborn) While in the coma, Lauren wasn’t sure if she was in heaven, hell, or purgatory – her disorientation made her question everything she thought she knew.
What I’ve Done (Linkin Park) While in the coma, Lauren worried that Paul’s death was a result of her actions or her inability to see what was about to happen before it was too late.
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) When Lauren woke up from her coma and realized she wasn’t dead and Max, too, was alive.
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Thanks for sharing, Nancy!
Also thanks to Nancy and Heather at SupaGurl Tours for providing a signed copy of MEETING DESTINY for giveaway at Read My Mind. Just follow the rafflecopter directions at the end of this post to enter.
Blurb:
Lauren is visited in her dreams for years by a stranger claiming to be her destiny. Destiny becomes reality when paths cross during a failed robbery attempt. Lauren and the stranger experience chemistry like no other and now her doubt over her long time relationship with her high school sweetheart is not her only secret... someone else knows about her keen intuition and sixth sense.
A mysterious clairvoyant seeks Lauren out and tells her not only of her life now but what the future may hold. Soon Lauren is in the middle of a murder investigation and a questionable friendship with the key suspect. Law enforcement, friends and family are concerned for Lauren but unfortunately they are unaware of the true danger…Sinister forces are at work and will stop at nothing to destroy Lauren’s abilities.
A mysterious clairvoyant seeks Lauren out and tells her not only of her life now but what the future may hold. Soon Lauren is in the middle of a murder investigation and a questionable friendship with the key suspect. Law enforcement, friends and family are concerned for Lauren but unfortunately they are unaware of the true danger…Sinister forces are at work and will stop at nothing to destroy Lauren’s abilities.
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That's tough. The only song I can think off hand would be Who I Am by Jessica Andrews. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThat is hard. The only thing I can think of is All By Myself. Thanks for the giveaway. Tore923@aol.com
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ReplyDeleteLOL, Lithium by Evanescence.
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