Thinking on Thursday #6: Inspiration

I've been indulging myself in my novel and artwork over the past few months, and while writing and painting I've found inspiration in so many different places, people, and objects. 
MY INSPIRATION
New Orleans, Louisiana       
  
Altered Book Art     
Cherry & Magnolia Blossoms  
Animal Prints   
Unique Antiques   
Mosaic Art   
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Thinking on Thursday #5: New Artwork

Today I was thinking about showing off my new artwork, so here are a few of my new pieces...

Fleur de Lis on Ceramic

Fleur de Lis on Canvas

Ncw Orleans Jazz on Canvas

I've also been working on personalized items like the ones below.

I absolutely love painting - it's super relaxing and can't believe it took me this long to realize that I'm actually good at it, lol.
If you like any of the pieces above and would like one, email me at embraceyouroddities@gmail.com and let me know what size/colors/name/team/etc that you want. I have great prices that won't hurt your wallet :)
Thanks for following EYO! Have a great day!

Thinking on Thursday #4: Don't Think, Just Write

After asking for some advice about the novel I am currently working on, several wonderful writers have more or less told me, "Don't think, just write." I thought it would be fun to include my followers in this new non-thinking approach to writing, so I came up with an idea. Here it is...

Fill in the blanks with the first word that comes to your mind. Don't THINK about it, just read the prompt and fill in the blanks with THE FIRST WORD that pops into your head, regardless of how silly it may sound. Trust me, it will be a much more interesting outcome if you don't over-analyze it :) Just respond to this post with your words and I'll retype and post the finish products later in the week. I can't wait to read them (and hopefully laugh a bit as well).

The  (1)            vampire stared at me and licked his (2)           . There was so much (3)            in his eyes, I had to look away before I (4)           . At that very moment a feeling of (5)            washed over me and I fell to the ground. I heard a (6)            coming from the bushes behind me and took a (7)            glance over my shoulder. Before I could refocus my vision, something tore through the bushes and attacked the vamp. I stopped breathing for a moment after realizing it was a (8)           . It's (9)            were huge and it moved like a (10)           . They were distracted, focused on the fight. I quickly sprang to my feet and ran into the darkness. 

Don't forget to enter EYO's 

for a chance to win a $15 Amazon Giftcard!
Thanks for participating and following EYO!

Thinking on Thursday #3

Q: IF YOU WERE WRITING A PARANORMAL/FANTASY NOVEL, IN WHAT CITY WOULD YOUR STORY TAKE PLACE AND WHY?

A: At the moment, I'm working on my very first urban fantasy novel, yay! The story will be set mainly in New Orleans, but some of the action will take place in the nearby River Parishes and possibly on the coast of Mississippi (Bay of St. Louis, Gulfport, & Bilouxi). I'm from Reserve, Louisiana which is a small town about halfway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and I spent my wonderful undergraduate years in the city (sniffle sniffle, boy do I miss that place). I also have family in southern Mississipi.  I definitely want to incorporate all of the places I know and love into my novel. New Orleans is one of my favorite places - the history of the city is absolutely amazing, and I have endless amounts of paranormal folklore to work with. It's one of the most beautiful, culturally rich places on the planet and the perfect setting for my story.