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I’m writing the 3A portion of “Shattered” at the moment, and this seemed apt. Here’s more of Wilde’s letter if you’d like to see it. Posted by: Zachary |
‘Bridge” is out at last, now on Kindle for 99 cents!
AND…if you order “Bridge” by the end of the day Thursday (Eastern time) and forward your receipt to Melissa AT jerismithready.com, I’ll send you an exclusive “Bridge” trading card signed by me and “Logan.” (International, too!)
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6 hours left to get a trading card signed by me, and then THAT’S IT.
any cards not given away now will be set on fire.
because fire is cool.
posted by: Logan
this, i think, is an improvement over yesterday’s first draft, which sounded a little clunky to me when i read it out loud.
whaddya think, peeps?
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Logan is barely seventeen, and barely dead. To find eternal rest, the ghost punk rocker must make peace with his brother Mickey, before his guilt over Logan’s death drives him to suicide.
Krista sees ghosts everywhere, but never the one she needs most. A chance boardwalk encounter with Logan turns her Senior Week party into a rescue mission. Can her own grief give her the strength to save Mickey’s life?
Loaded with bonus material, the “Bridge” ebook is the perfect introduction to the young-adult Shade trilogy—a tale of ghosts, music, and everlasting love.
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here’s what i have for the “Bridge” blurb:
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Logan Keeley is barely seventeen and barely dead. To find his eternal rest, this ghost punk rocker must make peace with his brother Mickey, who blames himself for Logan’s senseless death.
Since Mickey can’t see or hear ghosts, Logan seeks someone to speak for him, before his brother’s guilt and grief drive him to suicide. Can a stranger on the boardwalk—a girl haunted by her own ghosts—deliver the words that will save Mickey’s life?
This stand-alone Shade series story, one that Kirkus called “intense and earnest,” is a lyrical tale of forgiveness, acceptance, and brotherhood.
Loaded with bonus material—including Logan’s songwriting journal and an interview with the Keeley Brothers—the “Bridge” ebook is a must for any Shade series fan. It’s also the perfect introduction to this teen paranormal trilogy about ghosts, music, and everlasting love.
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whaddya think? be honest. is it clear or confusing? does it make you want to buy it or say ‘no thanks’? did i miss any commas?
tweet me at @keeley_logan with your feedback. THANKS, PEEPS!
(“Bridge“‘ll be out next week—can’t wait!)
it’s coming NEXT WEEK!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!
posted by: LOGAN
During Zachary’s second round of the YA Crush Tournament, I wrote a fun little scene on the fly depicting his and Aura’s adventurous Senior Prom night. (Kidnappings! Fight scenes! What’s under the kilt!) For every 100 votes he received, I added 100 words—ultimately a lot more—and I promised that if he won, the kilt was coming off.
He didn’t win, but I decided to write the hotel-room epilogue, anyway, because you guys were so supportive. However, my first three or four tries came out either cheesy or sleazy. I couldn’t figure out any point to the scene other than getting him undressed (which…ugh, no, not for a YA character). It didn’t answer any questions or solve any problems.
Until…
I realized that Aura had never gotten over Junior Prom night (depicted in Shift), when Zach hooked up with the villainous Queen Becca (who, in his defense was his date, after all). Aura’s always wondered what exactly happened with the two of them. Finding out for sure will let her have the trust in Zachary she needs to move forward.
NOTE: This scene (as well as the Prom night scene I linked to above) contains major spoilers for Shine.
It’s here at last. Hope you fancy it.
Posted by: Zachary
Logan
