Let Me Go

I recently watched this music video for Let Me Go by Avril Lavigne featuring Chad Kroeger.  It struck me as it reminded me of my own novel, The Whisperer of Storms.  I'm sure it happens to many writers/artists when they find something that reminds them of their own work.  First off, it's set in an older mansion, with the hardwood floors and those awesome vintage windows.  Not quite dated back to the Regency, but the house has an old-world look to it.  I also took note of the antique furniture with the blue couch and cheval mirror as my favorites.  Sheet draped furniture is an additional feature that struck a cord of familiarity.  My tale also features a pianoforte and the hour glass bears some significance.  This story may vary from mine, in addition to another's perspective of the video.  I gathered from it that she either died, or she left a long time ago.  Some may believe that the older fellow is channeling the younger man.  I think he's the same person.  The man feels old, but when he looks in the mirror, he's a younger version of himself.  Time is his enemy.  I've posted the video below if you care to see it.  I definitely think it has the look and feel of The Whisperer of Storms.  It is my hope the readers will also see the connection.   

I saw the movie Gone Girl last night.  Talk about unpredictable as it has quite a few twists!  I could not get into the author's mind for this one.  I may have to read the book someday.  Ben Affleck gave quite a performance.  I recommend it if you enjoy his movies, but be forewarned there's a graphic scene that I did not care for.

Ready for Halloween?  I have the kids' costumes together.  We'll be ready for some Trick-or-Treating on Friday.  Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Veronica

Heaven is for Real Book Review

Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had seen this movie before I read the book. Heaven Is for Real is a true story about a little boy's journey to heaven during the battle of his life from a ruptured appendicitis.

If I hadn't seen the movie first, I think I would have had a hard time following the story. The prologue jumps to the summer after Colton's ordeal, then the first chapter takes us back to the beginning. I preferred the order of events in the movie over the book. Regardless, Colton's illness, in addition to his recovery, was a much longer and rocky road. I flew through that part of the book. The story brings hope and comfort to those who have lost loved ones. In addition to giving us an idea what to expect when we make our own journey.

It's a wonderful story that I think every Christian family should read.
The one irony of Colton's story that boggles my mind, the people who should believe him are the biggest skeptics!





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