Hi everyone * waves * . Julie Kagawa has picked the winners of my giveaway and found her songs that she thought best represented Kanin and Allison's friendship.
Without further ado
CONGRATULATIONS TO
RUBY97 - AUSSIE
THE REASON - HOOBASTANK
Julie's twitter comment in my DM:
"Winner #1: The Reason by Hoobastank"
KIMBERLY LIM - INTERNATIONAL
RISE AGAINST - SAVIOR
Julie's twitter comment in my DM:
"Winner #2: Rise against by Savior."
Julie also had to say in my twitter DM:
"Also, I love Viva La Vida by Coldplay. It describes Kanin perfectly, just not Kanin and Allie together. Thanks for doing this. :)"
MASSIVE THANKYOU!!!!
to Julie Kagawa for being such a wonderful judge and taking the time to listen to all your music and pick the two winners of a paperback each of The Immortal Rules.
I shall email Ruby and Kimberly now, and ladies please respond within 72hours with your address details . Ruby I shall be passing your address details onto Morey Media company to organise your book and Kimberly your book will be coming from the Book Depository.
Big thankyou to Harlequin Teen for supplying Aussie winner with prize.
Huge thankyou to everybody who took the time to put their thinking caps on and help out Julie and complete my interview as we now have two songs for my question. Personally I loved The Reason as soon as I read the lyrics. I think you would all agree that it is a pretty awesome song choice. When I saw the lyrics for Rise Against I loved that choice too. So I think these are very fitting song choices. Well done ladies!!
I would like to welcome the mega talented JULIE KAGAWA to Novels On The Run and give her a WHOPPING HUGETHANKYOU for agreeing to answer my Musical Interview Q's and for agreeing to pick the 2 winners in my giveaway below. But you must read this interview to successfully be able to enter the giveaways.
Now I had a bit of a think and I wanted to try something a little different. I usually ask this as a bit of a signature question of mine as part of my interview Q’s when interviewing authors, and it is quite popular, so I thought I would make the whole interview around the music of characters and their relationships. Just to try and bring something a bit different to the table.
I love singing and can't sing to save myself. I sing like nobody is holding their hands over their ears and I sound like Beyonce...hehe!! So, I am not asking Julie anything other than the music that best expresses her characters and a special one at the end. ( Loved!! the answer)
LATEST NEWS!!! 23/5/12
The Giveaway below, Julie Kagawa has actually put this giveaway up on her page....yes I know!!! She liked the contest that much that she is throwing in a paperback, same question to be answered for US/CANADA only entrants. So once you have read and scrolled down to giveaway section of this posting and entered, if you are US/Canada ,pop over to Julie's Page ( click here) and bung a song down there and you have another chance. Don't put same song down as that would be a bit odd as Julie is judging this giveaway for Aussie and INTERNATIONAL winners ( same song on both my page and her page won't make sense , she can't choose it twice). US and Canada welcome to enter here as you come under umbrella of International. But you can be in with another chance to win on Julie's page.
Michelle: Could you please give me the song that expresses to you, the following characters/relationship in The Immortal Rules for each of the following and a little bit of the why? Allison Sekemoto, Kanin, Zeke, Sarren, Allison & Kanin's friendship, Allison & Zeke's friendship, Allison & Ruth's relationship and Jackal .
Allison Sekemoto:
Monster by Skillet.
Julie: Just listen to the lyrics. "I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin. I must confess that I feel like a monster. I hate what I've become, the nightmares' just begun. I must confess that I feel like a monster." It perfectly describes Allie's struggle with being a vampire.
Kanin:
Unknown Soldier by Breaking Benjamin.
Julie: I don't know why, this song just seems to fit Kanin.
Zeke:
Weight of the World by Framing Hanley.
Julie:Loyal and protective, Zeke is always trying to take the burden away from others, even Allison. Even if it means taking it on himself.
Sarren:
Sunshine in a Bag by Gorillaz.
Julie:Sarren is slightly crazy and a lot creepy, so this song I felt just fit.
Michelle: Ooo , Yes I do love this for Sarren * nods *
SUNSHINE IN A BAG - GORILLAZ (Lyrics incase of sing-a-long)
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
I ain't happy, I' m feelin glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless, but not for long the future is comin' on
I ain't happy, I' m feelin glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless, but not for long the future is comin' on
is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on
(poof)
Yeah, ha ha
Finally someone let me outa' my cage
Now time for me is nothin' cuz I'm countin' no age
Naw I couldn't be there, now you shouldn't be scared
I'm good at repairs (s'all simple), and I'm under each snare
Intangible (aww naw), bet you didn't think so I command you to
Panoramic view (you), look I'll make it all manageable
Pick and choose (hmph), sit and loose, all you different crews
Chicks and dudes, who you think is really kickin' tunes
Picture you gettin down in a picture too, like you lit the fuse
You think it's fictional, mystical, maybe
Spiritual, hear all who appears in you to clear your view when (yeah) your too crazy
Lifeless, to those a definition for what life is
Priceless, to you because I put you on the hype shit
Ya like it
Gun smokin', righteous with one, token psychic among
they'll posess you with one go
I ain't happy, I' m feelin glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless, but not for long the future is comin' on
I ain't happy, I' m feelin glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless, but not for long the future (that's right) is comin' on
is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on
The essence, the basics
Without it you make it
Allow me to make this childlike in nature
Rythm, you have it or you don't
That's a fallacy
I'm in them
Every sprouting tree, every child apiece
Every cloud at sea
You see with your eyes, I see destruction and demise
Corruption in the skies (that's right)
From this fuckin' enterprise, now I'm sucked into your lies
Through Russ so not his muscles but percussion he provides
With me as a (say what) guide
Y'all can see me now cuz you don't see with you eye
You percieve with your mind
Thats the end (fuck em)
So I'ma stick around with Russ and be a mentor
Bust a few rhymes (bah boom boom boom boom) so mother fuckers remember where the thought is
I brought all this, so you can survive when law is lawless(why here)
Feelings, sensations that you thought was dead (yup)
No squeeling, remember that it's all in your head
I ain't happy, I' m feelin glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless, but not for long the future is comin' on
I ain't happy, I' m feelin glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless, but not for long my future is comin' on
is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on
My future (future) is comin' on
is comin' on (future future future) is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on
My future is comin' on
is comin' on (future future future) is comin' on is comin' on is comin' on
My future is comin' on
is comin' on is comin' on
My future is comin' on
is comin' on is comin' on (future future future)
My future is comin' on
is comin' on is comin' on
My future
Allison and Kanin’s Friendship:
Julie: I honestly could not find a good song for Allie and Kanin, though I know there is probably a perfect one out there somewhere. They have such a complex relationship, not really father-daughter, although Kanin is her sire and teaches her everything she needs to know about being a vampire. Possibly their relationship could be classified as mentor-student, but if anyone has the perfect song, I'd love to hear it.
Michelle: Now because I stumped Julie on this Q, I thought why not have a giveaway and ask the people. Julie has wonderfully accepted the role of judge and will choose 2 winners for this question. What song best represents Allison and Kanin’s friendship? Keep reading this interview then enter and Julie may choose you? I think she is rather keen to hear what you all think?
Allison and Zeke’s Friendship:
Awake and Alive by Skillet.
Julie:My favorite Skillet song, this also tells Allie and Zeke's struggle with their faith, their friendship, and coming to terms with what they believe in a world that wants to tear them apart.
Another good one is Arms by Christina Perri, as Allie is always trying to distance herself from Zeke, and yet can't help but fall for him.
Allison and Ruth:
What is this Feeling? from the Wicked soundtrack.
Julie:Lol, basically this is a song describing how much they loathe each other.
Bahhhahahahhaaa!!
I did laugh when I heard this…….good choice!
Julie: Jackal
Ain't no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant.
Michelle: Could you also please tell me the song that would best express Julie Kagawa?
Julie:
Anything but Ordinary
by Avril Lavigne.
Michelle: I love this!! Wouldn't it be awesome if we could all be brave like this song and just be anything but ordinary?
Michelle: Thankyou Julie for playing along and giving us some wonderful music that expresses your characters.....and you! We wish you all the best with your writing and any movie deals. I think everybody who reads The Iron Fey series falls in love with it.
And, you are never to old to SquEeeeEeee over Ash ( looks in mirror)
NOW IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME
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2 AWESOME WINNERS
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ANSWER THIS Q: What song best expresses Kanin and Allison's friendship in The Immortal Rules? Upto 5 Song entries per entrant is allowed:)
Julie can't think of a song that expresses Kanin & Allison's friendship, so you guys can help her out.
Yes I know....how cool is that?
( I'M NOT SHOUTING WITH CAPS, I AM JUST EXCITED!!!)
SO THINK UP A SONG , WRITE IT IN COMMENTS
WHALLAH!
YOU ARE IN RUNNING TO WIN A PAPERBACK.
Even if you haven't read the book, Julie gives a short analysis of their friendship.
AUSSIES PLEASE WRITE 'AUSSIE' IN YOUR COMMENT
I need to be able to sift you from the overseas entries
GIVEAWAY COMMENCES NOW
GIVEAWAY ENDS - MIDNIGHT USA TIME 7TH JUNE 2012
GOOD LUCK!!
BIG THANKYOU TO JULIE FOR BEING THE JUDGE!
And a big thankyou to all the wonderful people who take the time to make the lyric vids on youtube, I love you guys.
By: Julie Kagawa
Published By : Harlequin Teen Released : May 2012 Details : Paperback , 451 Pages
Thankyou to Harlequin Teen for review copy. RATING: 5 HOPE FILLED STARS!
Book Blurb : Taken From Goodreads
In a future world, Vampires reign. Humans are blood cattle. And one girl will search for the key to save humanity. AllisonSekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.
Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die… or become one of the monsters.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.
BOOK
REVIEW by Michelle :
The Iron Fey series is a favourite faerie series of mine, by
Julie Kagawa. I adore Ash, and Puck is this great bff fun type character. Visually
her writing is spectacular, her imagination colourful. Kagawa has travelled a
different path with her new series, full of vampires, rabids, gangs, death,
raiders, and somewhere amongst the hunger and pain, there is hope. It is a
crumb on a map, but even a crumb is better than nothing. Humanity is still
fighting for existence.
Allison Sekemoto ( love her name) is a survivor. She has no
surviving family. Like all unregistereds, she must fend for herself daily.
Daytime is her friend. She is a
scavenger, trying to survive amongst a world that has gone to the vampires and
not get caught or die. The night is filled with vampires and rabids, who will
attack, tear you to pieces before you can save yourself. If caught out at
night, your chance of survival is greatly lowered.
Allison chose to be unregistered. She chose not to be ruled. Wise
choice?
To care, is hard. To trust is feared.
Allison and her group look out for each other, they survive
together, but survival is hard earned. Sometimes payment is high.
Allison found out the hard way.
I love how this book is split into the different parts of
Allison. Kagawa is tough on Allison and her feelings. She makes Allison work to
survive. Allison grits her teeth and bears the brunt of a life that she chose,
with little choice to begin with.
“You
will always be a monster - there is no turning back from it. But what type of
monster you become is entirely up to you.”
Sometimes words are more powerful than actions.
Kanin . Love this guy, a quiet strength, with a closet full
of skeletons. The rules he teaches swiftly, with a clear understanding, very
black or white, no shades of grey.
Kanin’s words of
wisdom ...... will haunt Allison.
A light moment in the book, I thought of Harry Potter when he
was choosing his wand , Allison too chose her weapon. I loved this scene, what
we covet now, so we don’t forget the past, so we have proof of a life, an
existence before our time, is lost to be rediscovered again..... one day.
Ezekiel aka Zeke, is an angel to some, a survivor who learnt
no matter how painful the consequences, to listen to his heart, and what it is
telling him. All that has been preached to him and his group, is questioned. He
is brave beyond his years, a big brother figure, a provider and a fighter.
He is also falling for what he fears.
I loved the scenes with Zeke and Allison. You know as the
reader their friendship is a ticking time bomb. I love Ruth, she is a walking
countdown widget to the time bomb, always jealous, suspicious, threatening to
expose what she does not understand.
The reader is on an ever evolving storyline. It doesn’t lag.
We meet groups of people that cross Allison’s path, survival for some, means
death for others.
Visually, the writing is running through your mind very
clearly. You see it, feel the desperation to survive. You can almost touch the
blood, the dirt you are surviving in.
We get pulled into this dark, tough, vampire, dystopian,
action, emotional world that has been written for these characters.The reader becomes a part of it.
Every man for himself.Power is within the grasp of some who are so desperate for it, they will
not hesitate to achieve their ultimate goal.
Kagawa is powerful with her words, grabbing hold of the
reader’s emotions. She gets us to like
and loathe characters in the setting of a cruel world she has built for us. She
hunts, attacks and slaughters her characters, filling the reader with fear as
they turn the pages.
The world building is awesome, fascinating, terrifying.
Kagawa drops seeds of story throughout the book that will grow in further
sequels.
The villains at every turn get more frightening and creepier.
I was gripping the pages in the latter part of the book holding my breath,
grabbing onto my ‘oh shit bar’.
Kagawa writes bad ass villains but an even more kickass girl.
Her heart may not beat but just remember......
“You will always be a monster - there is no turning back from it. But
what type of monster you become is entirely up to you.”
I will be reviewing The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa shortly.
In a future world, Vampires reign. Humans are blood cattle. And one girl will search for the key to save humanity.
Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.
Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die… or become one of the monsters.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.
