The Impossible Creation Playlist (plus a little patting myself on the back)

written by Betsy Flak on 2017-05-15

Woo! I finally finished the final readthrough of The Impossible Creation! There were times when I was ready to chuck the whole thing in the fireplace and when it seemed like I would never ever ever be free of it. But now I am!

I mean, sort of. I'll probably read over it one last time in a couple weeks, just to be 1000% sure there aren't any glaring typos. But the vast majority of the work is done, and now it's off in the hands of The Certain Cell (my advance readers group). For the rest of the month and into June, I'll focus on preparing the launch bonuses and working on the business-end of things. Although, I am itching to get back to book 1 (An Uncertain Death).

Me, super excited about being done! And also super tired.

Ok, enough about me. I don't want this to be a post about "Woo, look how awesome I am at finishing things!", so I'm pairing it with a bit of a reveal.

First, a little background: One of my biggest inspirations for writing--besides my dreams/nightmares when sleeping--is music. Some songs capture the essence of certain characters. Others remind me of particular events that happen in my books. Still others inspire those events. For each of my books, I make a playlist. Then, when I'm down on the book (e.g. ready to chuck it into the fireplace) or otherwise stuck on it, I listen and it helps me get un-stuck.

That brings us to now: revealing the playlist for The Impossible Creation. For whatever reason, I got a little stuck on certain artists for this one. After the launch (and after you've read The Impossible Creation), I'll add some notes that describe exactly how the songs relate to the events or characters in The Impossible Creation.

Note: I don't think the songs are obvious enough to be spoilers, but maybe don't read the rest if you hate any hint of spoilers.

Second Note: Scroll to the bottom for the blooper reel of the top photo. It turns out both my dogs and I are awkward. This surprises no one.

Without further ado, here's the playlist for The Impossible Creation:

1. I'm the Villain In My Own Story - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
2. Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
3. Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine
4. Take a Chance On Me - ABBA
5. I Want to Break Free - Queen
6. Style - Taylor Swift
7. You're My Best Friend - Queen
8. In da Club - 50 Cent
9. Let It Be - The Beatles
10. I Want It All - Queen
11. Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) - Florence + The Machine
12. Something's Coming - West Side Story
13. Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
14. Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
15. Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
16. Mamma Mia - ABBA
17. Cold As You - Taylor Swift
18. Dancing On My Own - Robyn
19. Who Am I? - Les Miserables
20. Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf
21. The Monster - Eminem feat. Rihanna

And now the promised blooper reel of awkward photos:

Me, staring into the camera with a weird look on my face. Dog #1 refusing to look cute and pose for the camera. Dog #2 looking for spots of light on the floor because a cell phone is out. Dog #1 continues to ignore me. Dog #2 does not. Dog #1 sniffs at what she's supposed to be excited about. Dog #2 is bored.