Book Review For Love Sucks.

With the launch date of Love Sucks quickly approaching, I thought now would be a good time to post one of the book review's for the novel. ~~

http://2muchtestosterone.blogspot.com/2010/07/love-sucks-by-lauren-hammond.html

Queen Of The Dead

Persephone turned her gaze to Charis. "Charis, are you going to tell me?" Charis exhaled slowly.
"Take your finger off of the stem first." Persephone looked down at her fingers then back up at Charis. "How do I know you aren't trying to trick me?" "I swear on my sister's life I will tell you." "Charis!" Chloe squealed. Persephone imagined that swearing on your sibling's life was a very serious thing. She looked down at the flower one more time, then slowly removed her fingers from the stem. She stood slowly and looked Charis directly in the eye. "Now, explain." She commanded. " You cannot pick that flower because it isn't a flower that comes from our world. It comes from the world beneath us." Persephone was puzzled. " I still don't understand." She stated sounding confused. Chloe then stepped forward. "You cannot pick that flower because that flower is an Asphodel. The flower of the dead."

Excerpt from Queen Of The Dead~~

The Reasons Why We Write.

I don't know about you, but there are several different reasons why I write. It's not just because I'm good at it, or because it's my passion. There is a long list of reasons why I write, and this is one of them. Last Saturday, was my birthday. My family even though I'm 26, still likes to have birthday parties. So at my birthday party, I recieved a card from my grandparents. My grandfather, is one of my biggest supporters, one of the people who believes in me the most. On the card he gave me, was a message stated how couldn't of been more proud or asked for a better granddaughter. And that him and my grandmother had always believed in me no matter what, from day one. Then I saw him crying as I read it. I could sense that every word he had written, he meant, from the bottom of his heart. It takes moments like these to add to the reasons why I write. To have an overwhelming and beautiful experience like this, fuels my fire. People like my grandfather are one of the many reasons why I write. What are some of your reasons?

You're Undead To Me.

"What you are saying is impossible." I began to pace back and forth. " Those creatures are vile, repulsive, and evil." I tried to remember how vampires were described in the books I had read. Winged, wicked demons that killed for sport. That was definitely something I wasn't. Andrew looked at me confidently as I paced. " I can assure you my dear, you are in fact a vampire." I stopped mid-pace and gazed at him suspiciously. "Did you do this to me? This is your fault!" I lunged at him swiftly and he hit the floor. He stared up at me in shock. My fangs were barred and I hissed at him spitefully.

Excerpt from Love Sucks..

Independence

As we go into the weekend, let's take the time to think of our independence. After all, the fourth of July is Sunday. We should be thankful that we have independence. Independence makes it possible for us to accomplish many of the things in life we set out to do. So over the weekend, think of some ways, why you arer thankful for your independence.

The beauty of independence, departure, actions that rely on themselves.~ Walt Whitman

Your Support System.

Behind every great writer, is a massive support system. I would never have gotten anywhere if I didn't have the support of my friends and family. Why are they important? They teach you to challenge yourself, they believe in you, and they are your number one fans. They are the people who have had your back from the beginning. My mom personally doesn't know the in's and out's of this industry, but she has always believed in me, and I am eternally greatful for that. This post is a shout out to every fan, family member, or friend that has helped me overcome obstacles, write from the heart, and taught me to be a better person. I love you guys, thank you for believing in me, and I am a lucky, lucky, girl to have you in my life.

Ideas, Ideas, Ideas.

I'm a firm believer in the fact that a creative mind never stops coming up with new ideas.I'm currently working on a new novel, which will be my third, and the fourth is already permanently lodged in the back of my mind. You need to take these ideas, and put them into action. Stephenie Meyer first came up with Twilight in a dream. She followed her instincts, wrote it down and look where it got her. There are so many great stories that are yet to be told. So tell me, what are you thinkking about?