Thunderstruck Playlist

Thunderstruck was a fun book to write, but my playlist is filled primarily with haunting songs. Here are ten songs that inspired me during the writing process.

1. (Cover) Creep by Ingrid Michaelson
2. You and I by Ingrid Michaelson
3. (Cover) Smells Like Teen Spirit by Daniela Andrade
4. Ex's and Oh's by Elle King
5. Landfill by Daughter
6. Run by Daughter
7. Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri
8. (Cover) Crying by Christina Perri
9. Arms by Christina Perri
10. Someone Like You by Adele

***Thunderstruck will be published on August 20 for the introductory price of .99.

"In the Wind" Playlist

Music is undeniably helpful during the writing process. For In the Wind, the chapter headings are all songs I listened to while writing the book. Below are links to the YouTube videos for each song.

Chapter 1 - Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin

Chapter 2 - Charmed Life by Mick Jagger

Chapter 3 - Things Change by Dwight Yoakam

Chapter 4 - Hello Texas by Jimmy Buffet

Chapter 5 - I Don't Want To Love You (but I Do) by Kelly Willis

Chapter 6 - 50 Ways to Say Goodbye by Train

Chapter 7 - Who Made Who by AC/DC

Chapter 8 - Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Chapter 9 - Little Honey by Kelly Willis

Chapter 10 - My Favorite Mistake by Sheryl Crow

Chapter 11 - One More Last Chance by Vince Gill

Chapter 12 - When I Call Your Name by Vince Gill

Chapter 13 - Mermaid by Train

Chapter 14 - Border Radio by Bruce Robinson & Kelly Willis

Chapter 15 - Is It Over Yet by Wynonna Judd

Chapter 16 - I've Got Mexico by Eddy Raven

Chapter 17 - Anchor by Bess Rogers

Chapter 18 - Be the Lake by Brad Paisley

Chapter 19 - Blue Hotel by Chris Isaak

Chapter 20 - A Little Too Late by Toby Keith

Chapter 21 - A Bad Goodbye by Clint Black and Wynonna Judd

Chapter 22 - The Big Time by Dwight Yoakam

Chapter 23 - Drive By by Train

Chapter 24 - Better Things To Do by Terri Clark

Chapter 25 - Here I Am by Patty Loveless

Chapter 26 - Liar by Dwight Yoakam

Chapter 27 - I Just Wanna Be Mad by Terri Clark

Chapter 28 - Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks

Chapter 29 - Don't Tell Me What To Do by Pam Tillis

Chapter 30 - Heart Shaped World by Chris Isaak

Chapter 31 - Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Chapter 32 - You Don't Even Know Who I Am by Patty Loveless

Chapter 33 - Golden Ring by Emmylou Harris and Dwight Yoakam

Chapter 34 - Chug-a-Lug by Toby Keith

Chapter 35 - Tall, Tall Trees by Alan Jackson

Chapter 36 - As Good As I Once Was by Toby Keith

Chapter 37 - Faithfully by Journey

Chapter 38 - I Love This Bar by Toby Keith

Chapter 39 - Goodbye to You by Michelle Branch

Chapter 40 - Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas

Chapter 41 - Two Hearts by Chris Isaak

Sawyer's Epilogue - Darlin' by Bonnie Raitt

Jace's Epilogue - Beast of Burden by The Rolling Stones

Bijou's Playlist

These are my go-to songs when writing. Later in the week, I'll post specific songs that inspired certain characters and scenes.

• Make Believe ~ Joan Jett
• Black + Blue ~ Christina Perri
• Hey Brother ~ Avicii
• All American Girl ~ Melissa Etheridge
• Violet ~ Hole
• Berzerk ~ Eminem
• Tuesday’s Gone ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd
• White Horse ~ Taylor Swift
• Ne Me Quitte Pas ~ Nina Simone