Soundtrack

As, I've written the first book, I started noticing certain songs that seemed to "fit." Fit the theme of the book, fit the relationship between characters or a particular mood. So, I kept a list. I have a working list of songs, that... if I were to give a somewhat musical interpretation or mood creator, I could. My husband would hear songs and tell me about them because it reminded him of my book. I'd listen and, sure enough, it really worked. One of my friends suggested a song and made it on my soundtrack list. They are the only two that know about my list.

Now, I've taken a little step further. I created a playlist in my mp3 player with the songs. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. Maybe because I'm busy teaching, writing, and dealing with all my other commitments. It's one of my favorite playlists. The only problem is when I play it when I'm driving, I'm thinking about those moments in the book that remind me of the song. Don't get me wrong, that's great. I just can't think or see what's coming next when I sing along with a song or am thinking back. I usually play instrumentals when I'm driving and I want to think about my story.

I've played my book soundtrack in the classroom, before school one day as students came in to hangout. Several of them commented that they liked the songs. Some they had heard, others they hadn't. They wanted to know the names of those they didn't. It's a good sign that they are good songs and illicit the emotion I was hoping for.

Anyway, I'm still on the lookout for songs. Actually, now I'm seeking songs for both the first and second book. It's a fun tangent to think about with my story...