I got a message from Paul Durham the band Black Lab today. I use their hit song "This Night" in the book trailer for Letters to Elise, and he likes it. But he also wanted me to let people know about their big radio launch for their new album Two Strangers (which I bought months ago, because it's awesome, and you should buy it too).
So, you can get "This Night": here and learn more about the band here: http://blacklabworld.com And you really should. I've mentioned them before on my blog because they really are an excellent band. Check out the song "Ten Million Years" if you haven't yet.
And here's the trailer for the video, with "This Night" on it:
Also in fun news:
I took a fan made quiz for Hollowland on Goodreads, and I totally got one wrong. Some of the questions were hard. If you want to see if you can beat my score, check it out: here.
On a related note, hopefully within the week, I'll have a blog announcing release dates for a bunch of books, including Hollowmen (the sequel to Hollowland) and Swear (the final book in the MBA series).
And this song is my current obsession (at least for today).
I took the quiz and got 12/15 it was hard! i just read the book not too long ago!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for Hollowmen yay<33 :)
Jena posted that the hollowland quiz was hard and it was so easy! It took me like 2 mins and got 100%! Id like to know which question you missed amanda! Lol! Regardless you are awesome and I'm obsessed with all your books! I hope I don't have to wait until 2012 to read swear, I think i'd go mad if I had to wait that long!
ReplyDeleteDang it, I missed 2. I said Beck instead of Sommer because technically he was the 1st them left behind, even if he was a diversion. And I missed what the name of the virus was.
ReplyDeleteForgive me if this has been answered elsewhere...but what program (or person, if you hire someone) do you use to make your trailers?
ReplyDeleteUgh...I missed 4.
ReplyDeleteI want to punch myself with joy! I am going to buy them the nano second they come out. And that, my friend is a good old fashion threat. 10 Million Years, good jam for sure!
ReplyDeletehey Amanda i think your trailers are awesome, do you do them yourself or do u have someone who does them
ReplyDeleteSweet 15/15, can't wait to read the next one!
ReplyDeleteBy the way love the band, I've been introduced to a lot of awesome music from you blog, thanks! Keept it up!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, Can you tell me something... I just watched the trailer for Letters to Elise and found a book after that called Honalee (I think that's how you spell it) It said it was to be released last year but I can't find it. Did you change the name of another book? Thanks for helping!
ReplyDeleteI have the same question as Stormy and J. Jones. The trailer is BEAUTIFUL (and I've fallen in love with the song) and I'm desperate to know who made it for you/what software you used if you made it.
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
I'm terrified to get any Black Lab, only because I have their song Keep Myself Awake on the Buffy soundtrack. It's one of those strange bits of music that just crushes me emotionally.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda;
ReplyDeleteGreat site and congrats on all your success. I'm a freelance journalist and one of the major magazines I write for would be interested in an interview. You can check me out at www.karenleland.com. If you have the time and you are interested, email me at kleland@scgtraining.com. Keep rocking girl!
You were asking for a witty blog title? What about ...... "Hocking it" ? Amanda Hockings Hocking It blog.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Amanda! I am inspired to do the same as you, with my writing. You are half my age but if you can do it,,,,,so can I. Thank you, Lesley R
I got an 80% on the quiz. It was hard. I can't wait for the new books.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Black Lab. I have never commented on your blog, I mostly just stalk... er enjoy your blog posts but I had to say that. Especailly since they were one of the few bands I could listen to last night. I was having one of those evenings where all of my music distracted me from my writing. All I could listen to was Black Lab, The Young Veins (odd) select tracks from Owl City and The Postal Service. I must have listened to Ten Million years, nearly ten million times. With out Black Lab I probably would have just continued tweeting nonstop about nothing what so ever, and wondering if I should have dyed my hair purple instead of atomic torquoise.
ReplyDeleteI can't waiiiit for Swear! Yay! I started reading your books a few months ago and I guess I missed the fact that you were coming out with another one for MBA! :) Extremely happy about it!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy Black Lab on my playlist.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the release date for MBA!! I just recently came across all of your books last week and am happy to say that I finished the Trylle Trilogy and My Blood Approves series in a short 4 days! Kinda mad at myself for not making them last longer...now I have to sit and wait=( Love them!!! Your an awesome author!
ReplyDelete14/15.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I missed the one that asked where Remy was from.
When's Hollowmen coming out? I'll look over the old blogs....
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI think you're really cool.
And thanks so much for writing your books!
I loved "Letter to Elise."
I posted a blog about it to help get the word out to people: http://hiddensecretwisdom.blogspot.com/2011/05/it-wasnt-his-first-love.html
Hmm. that's all I have to say.
thanks for sharing your favorite song, too. I like it.
Took the quiz it was hard questions but fun!! Can not wait for the new books!
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