The Sage's War Playlist
I don’t usually listen to music while I write. It’s hard for me to get immersed in the world when I do. However, there are always songs that remind me of my story, and I use them to get inspired. Here is the playlist for book 3 of the Scholars of Elandria series, The Sage’s War. If you scroll to the bottom, there’s a Spotify playlist.
Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys
I can’t think of a better song to describe Amarice than this, but it’s especially true for the third book.
Next to Me by Emeli Sandé
This is the song that makes Amarice think of Quinn.
I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Okay, so my characters pretty much say something along these longs multiple times to Amarice.
Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran
It’s fall, and Quinn and Amarice are apart. Enough said.
All Alone by Fun.
Ruling is lonely, and our dear king finds this out pretty quickly.
Demons by Imagine Dragons
Everyone’s slaying demons, especially Amarice. (Not literal demons. Not that kind of fantasy novel.)
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
The world as they know it is ending. Elandria is in civil war.
In Her Eyes by Josh Groban
I don’t know how to describe this song without spoilers. So you can figure it out after you read the book.
I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons
Some people are worth waiting for.
After The Storm by Mumford & Sons
Many of the lyrics work both literally and figuratively for the plot of the book.
Inside Out by The Chainsmokers
Quinn’s song for Amarice as she slays her demons. Ever hear a song and wonder if they tapped into your brain and wrote it for you? That’s how I feel about this one. If there’s a theme song for this book, it’s probably this one.
Dark Side by Kelly Clarkson
“Everybody’s got a dark side. Do you love me? Can you love mine?” It speaks for itself.
I Need To Wake Up by Melissa Etheridge
Amarice, Raymond, and Quinn all learn that they can’t just hope for a better world like they did when they were younger. They actually need to do something about it, and that’s what this song is all about.
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
If you imagine Quinn and Amarice singing this, you’ve got a good chunk of the story figured out.