Guest Post: Kari Lee Townsend (Fused Playlist!)

Today we have Kari Lee Townsend, author of Fused, to talk to us a bit about how music connects with writing. I think It's always interesting to see how an author uses music to write!

BOOKS FEED THE MIND, WHILE MUSIC FEEDS THE SOUL

Music can be so inspiring to authors. The lyrics of a song are like words in a book…they tell a story. Often times that story feeds our imaginations, creating vivid images and reminding us of an event that’s happened in our own lives, or making us dream of things we wish would happen to us. Many authors get their inspiration for ideas for a book from the lyrics of songs. That’s sometimes the case for me.

I know several writers who can’t write a word unless they are listening to music. I can’t write unless it’s completely silent. However, I do a lot of prewriting in my head while listening to music. I like to use music to get in the mood for certain scenes I’m about to write. So I’ll listen to upbeat, fast songs that make me want to move before I’m about to write an action adventure scene. Or I’ll listen to sad songs that make me want to cry before I’m about to write a deeply emotional scene. And when I’m about to write a romantic scene, I’ll listen to songs that melt my heart and keep a smile on my face all day. I did that for both THE SAMANTHA GRANGER SERIES: FUSED, as well as my adult mystery series that comes out in August called TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES: A FORTUNE TELLER MYSTERY.

Some of my favorite artists are Daughtry, Nickelback, John Meyer, Michael Buble, Faith Hill and Taylor Swift. Music and books really are personal choices. There is no right or wrong choice. What you choose is a reflection of who you are as a person, so go forth and choose something that fills a need and feeds your soul J Then tell me all about it. I love to hear from my readers. You can find out more about me and my books at www.karileetownsend.com

Fused by Kari Lee Townsend

Title: Fused
Author: Kari Lee Townsend
Published: November 2010
Pages: 189
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis: After Sam is fused with her cell phone, she's ready to conquer the world! Or at least the 8th grade...

When Samantha Granger touches a meteor while talking on her cell phone, her life is changed forever: her body now has all the capabilities of her phone (GPS, phone, text, camera). She secretly calls herself a "Digital Diva" as she rushes to answer emergency calls. But will her identity be discovered when sparks fly (literally!) between her and Trevor, her dreamy crush? Samantha has to get a handle on her abilities and quick, because when Sam gets kidnapped and the entire town is in danger, she is the only one who can save them.

Review: This story stars with Samantha lost in the woods of her new home. She finds a mysterious object that looks like it came from space. When she tries to touch it she gets fused with her new phone her mom had given her. Her life is turned upside down when she finds out that she can now do everything that her phone could do.

Sam was a funny character that I didn't get tired of. She tries to solve her problem by herself but she will find out that she needs the help of others. Even though she had bigger problems she still acted like a girl who was trying to live her life like any other girl her age.

I liked how the idea of being fused with your phone was something that I hadn't heard of. Sam had to go through many different things to figure out how to use her new powers. She finds that some of them are actually useful while others she like to get rid of.

I would have never guessed who was the person behind all the bad things that happened. It was a surprise but I can also see where it came from. It was an enjoyable book that was light and funny. It was a fort book that I'm sure every one would enjoy!

I reviewed this book as part of a blog tour.

In My Mailbox (33)

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. These books are from the past few weeks!

From Santa:
The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

For Review:
Logic of Demons: The Quest for Nadine's Soul by H.A. Goodman
The Samantha Granger Experiment: Fused by Kari Lee Townsend

What did you get this week?