I like various genres of music and sometimes it influences my writing. It’s the reason I mentioned different songs my characters heard throughout my novels A Rose to the Fallen and The Howling Heart. The latest artwork in my deviantART gallery were inspired by songs. I used them to tell stories with my characters and show their emotions.

For Micah & Sybil in A Dark Scandal, I used the haunting love song “Be My Light” from the Camelot soundtrack. Sybil is protecting Micah from the sun. She is his light because he cannot face it or else he’d burn to death, and he is her light because he allowed her to be true to herself. I used Lily Cole as Sybil and Paddy Mitchell as Micah.

For Riley & Paige in The Howling Heart, I used Sia’s melodic and dramatic song “Moon”. Paige is conflicted because she wants to be with Riley, but their lives are too different. She wants to advance her career in the city, and he can’t leave his wolf pack in the mountains. I used Alexandra Daddario as Paige and Alex Pettyfer as Riley.

I’m on a poster high…more specifically a movie poster high. Hey, that’s what some writers who are graphic artists and dream of their work being adapted for film do. This latest mock movie poster is for my free unpublished short story A Dark Scandal. Once again, I had to include British model Paddy Mitchell in the cast credits because he inspired the story. He’s not an actor, but he would make his debut if my imaginary film came true. I used British model/actress Lily Cole on the poster as Sybil.

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope 2012 brings great things for me, specifically that The Howling Heart gets published. Lately, the fate of my second novel has been on my mind and I was inspired to create this mock movie poster. One of my dreams is to see one of my stories adapted for film. I know it will never happen, which is why I make stuff like this. This poster is the latest addition to my deviantART gallery. I used Alex Pettyfer (of course) as Riley, and Alexandra Daddario as Paige. I mentioned Sean Bean in the cast credits because he’s my #1 choice for Riley’s father Aidan, and he would have a major role in the imaginary movie.

Sometimes I surprise myself. I really didn’t think I’d start writing or creating artwork for my stories again. I hadn’t created new artwork in a long time, aside from little custom things for my website. Since designing the cover for my free unpublished short story A Dark Scandal, I made character posters of Micah & Sybil using models Paddy Mitchell and Lily Cole. I also made a mock movie poster for Alex Pettyfer’s upcoming film Magic Mike. If you have a dA account, you can leave comments on my work or favorite it if you like it.

If you’ve read my bio, then you know I do more than just write stories. I also enjoy creating graphic art. After lurking on deviantART for 7 years, I finally updated my profile and uploaded some artwork and poetry into my gallery. That’s the reason my pageviews, comments, watcher, and friend counts are ridiculously low. I haven’t created anything new in a long time, but I may get inspired one day. I’m more likely to create new artwork than write a new story.

I don’t know the official title of this lovely artwork. I happened to find it when I was searching for desktop wallpapers. It’s probably my favorite male angel artwork now. I especially like the subtle halo of smoke. It’s a very nice touch. The artist’s name is Nathie and he’s from Germany. His smoking blond angel reminds me a little of Tristan before he fell from heaven to be reborn. I never described what he looked like when he was a soldier fighting under Archangel Michael’s command. Maybe he was buff with long hair like this.

I received more lovely artwork reminiscent of The Howling Heart from my reader Ann who lives in Poland. She doesn’t create the art herself, but she sends me photos from other artists. The last photo Ann sent me had an unknown artist, but this one was created by Kay Igler. Both photos represent Riley’s ancestors Erik & Anya. I like this one because it looks like Anya is being protective of Erik. Maybe she heard hunters coming. Ann said she’s still looking for artwork that could represent Riley & Paige. She mentioned I should write a prequel to The Howling Heart centered around Erik and Anya, and about the beginnings of Varulv in Scandinavia. It would make an interesting story, but I’m not writing another novel. I’m sorry Ann, but thank you for sending me such beautiful artwork. I think you’re very kind and I’m happy you enjoyed The Howling Heart so much.

In my second novel The Howling Heart, Riley explains to Paige the history of his kind. He tells her the love story of Erik Ulfr and his human mate Anya. One of my readers named Ann who lives in Poland, was nice enough to send me the below picture after she read the story. I wanted to share it because I think it wonderfully illustrates the magical tale of Riley’s ancestors.