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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Over 60,000 Hits!!! Thank You All!
Thank you all for visiting the site so much to give me a total of over 60k in hits since the blog was started.
Don't forget to follow the blog to be eligible to win the monthly prizes and to tell all your friends about Demon Vampire the book and the whole Redgold Series.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Don't forget to follow the blog to be eligible to win the monthly prizes and to tell all your friends about Demon Vampire the book and the whole Redgold Series.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Monday, June 11, 2012
Remember To Remember
There are a great deal of people that I interact with on a weekly basis. The hundreds of people that make up my everyday experiences add little by little to the whole that is my perception of the world around me. Some more than others. It is those exceptional few that are worth remembrance.
Think about everyone you've meet today up until reading this post. Think hard, real hard on the conversations, body language, even facial expressions they gave off while interacting with you. Have you gathered all of those moments in your mind? Good, Now it's time to realize something.
- All of them got you to where you are now.
The way I mean this is literally and figuratively in the same thought. Each small gesture, smile, or nod is time you could have spent somewhere else, but ended up with a certain person instead. Whither or not the conversation, meeting, or general time logged was positive or negative, you experienced it non-the-less.
You may be wondering where I'm going with this, hold on, it's coming.
You may have had an argument with your neighbor, a fight with your spouse, or even an angry driver on the way home. The person next to you on the bus might have had on a pleasant perfume that you enjoyed, you got a letter from an old friend, or someone you didn't know thanked you for being so kind to them in their time of need. All those possible scenarios paint a memory that gives a lasting inpression on your over all mood, and eventually your personality.
You may be thankful for where you are today. That's good. Of all the people that you might want to thank for your success in life, did you ever once think about the fleeting smile a stranger gave you once upon a time year ago? It's things like that that can empower and motivate us all to do amazing things at ordinary times in our lives. In other words -
- Remember the moments that forged the path you now walk.
Without those millions of little interactions to pave the way, you wouldn't be on the road you're now on. Sometimes it's nice to look back and be glad you met so many on your way.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Think about everyone you've meet today up until reading this post. Think hard, real hard on the conversations, body language, even facial expressions they gave off while interacting with you. Have you gathered all of those moments in your mind? Good, Now it's time to realize something.
- All of them got you to where you are now.
The way I mean this is literally and figuratively in the same thought. Each small gesture, smile, or nod is time you could have spent somewhere else, but ended up with a certain person instead. Whither or not the conversation, meeting, or general time logged was positive or negative, you experienced it non-the-less.
You may be wondering where I'm going with this, hold on, it's coming.
You may have had an argument with your neighbor, a fight with your spouse, or even an angry driver on the way home. The person next to you on the bus might have had on a pleasant perfume that you enjoyed, you got a letter from an old friend, or someone you didn't know thanked you for being so kind to them in their time of need. All those possible scenarios paint a memory that gives a lasting inpression on your over all mood, and eventually your personality.
You may be thankful for where you are today. That's good. Of all the people that you might want to thank for your success in life, did you ever once think about the fleeting smile a stranger gave you once upon a time year ago? It's things like that that can empower and motivate us all to do amazing things at ordinary times in our lives. In other words -
- Remember the moments that forged the path you now walk.
Without those millions of little interactions to pave the way, you wouldn't be on the road you're now on. Sometimes it's nice to look back and be glad you met so many on your way.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Friday, June 8, 2012
Next Step, Radio
The next evolution of Demon Vampire will be getting on the radio.
I will be continuing my efforts to get onto live air either on an internet radio station, or local talk radio throughout the country. I am currently in talks with two radio stations. I won't announce who yet, I don't want to jinx anything too soon.
I know that I have yet to post any youtube videos or release any audio recording of my voice to date. This will be a first for my career, to allow everyone to hear the tones of my highly aesthetically capable voice.
Honestly, it has been a while since I did anything on air. I used to do small audio clips for contract audio commercials a few years ago under another name. As to what that was, I'm not telling yet;) The nature of the work was contrary to some of my current themes and I do not wish to illuminate the details of which as of this date. All I can say is that I had a lot of fun recording the short bits that I did for those companies. I ended up doing a few of my own for my resume at the time as well. If you all only knew what came out during those studio sessions, it was perfectly uncharacteristic for me at the time, but truly lip curling when heard.
In my search for radio stations, the long journey that will be my first opus, I am up for suggestions. I listen to only a handful of internet radio and local stations. Any advice as to where I should spend my efforts would be appreciated. Better yet, if you would be so bold to call them and tell them about me, that would be amazing. The idea of a radio station calling me up for an interview is arresting to say the least.
For now, be sure to follow the blog for monthly prizes.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
May 8th Blog Tour
I'll be at this site today to answer any questions.
http://www.vbtcafe.com/
Meet me there and say hello.
http://www.vbtcafe.com/
Meet me there and say hello.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Virgil Allen Moore Blog Tour
Starting on May 8th, my blog tour will begin. Here's the schedule:
Make sure to join me at each site for exclusive information on my unique world of vampires.
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
May
8 - Introduction at VBT
Cafe' Blog
May 10 - Guest Blogging at Beauty In Ruins
May 14 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
May 16 - Guest Blogging at From The TBR Pile
May 18 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
May 20 - Character Interview & Giveaway at This Author's Life
May 22 - Review & Giveaway at Ereading on the Cheap
May 24 - Review & Interview at A Book Lover's Library
May 26 - Guest Blogging at Natalie Nicole Bate's Blog
May 29 - Guest Blogging & Review at Waiting On Sunday to Drown
May 31 - Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Book Reader Addicts
June 1 - Reviewed at Behind the Scenes of an Unusual Mind
June 2 - Interviewed at Brenda & Steve's Blog
June 3 - Reviewed at Reviewers Helping Authors
May 10 - Guest Blogging at Beauty In Ruins
May 14 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
May 16 - Guest Blogging at From The TBR Pile
May 18 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
May 20 - Character Interview & Giveaway at This Author's Life
May 22 - Review & Giveaway at Ereading on the Cheap
May 24 - Review & Interview at A Book Lover's Library
May 26 - Guest Blogging at Natalie Nicole Bate's Blog
May 29 - Guest Blogging & Review at Waiting On Sunday to Drown
May 31 - Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Book Reader Addicts
June 1 - Reviewed at Behind the Scenes of an Unusual Mind
June 2 - Interviewed at Brenda & Steve's Blog
June 3 - Reviewed at Reviewers Helping Authors
Make sure to join me at each site for exclusive information on my unique world of vampires.
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Friday, March 2, 2012
March Follower Giveaway Winner Is MeliousMoon
The Winner of the March Follower Giveaway is
meliousmoon, you have until midnight tonight to comment on this post.
As with all Monthly Follower Giveaways, if the winner doesn't respond before midnight, the first person to comment on this post will win the prize.
And the Monthly Prize is: a Signed CD from Jagged Row.
PS: You might be wondering why there was no post yesterday... Sorry about that. Life happens, computers have issues, and sometimes there are a few more hours in the day that take priority over a given set of time.
PPS: If you haven't signed up for the Monthly Follower Giveaway, or you are having issues with signing up, email me at virgilallenmoore@live.com and I'll make sure you'll be able to be a part of the monthly giveaways. As always, tell your friends to sign up and support the blog. In the end, they might win as well.
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly.
Virgil Allen Moore
Sunday, February 26, 2012
What I've Been Up To
A great many things have happened lately. Things that have taxed my resolve momentarily to exciting responses to my inquiries that have revitalized the faith I hold in my will.
I have resisted the urge to pass on this negativity or other wise transfer it in any way to my following public beyond a simple mention. Besides that, my continued efforts have proven quite fruitful. I have written two more short stories that only need to be edited and then released. They will be testaments to the skill I have honed through these past months as a writer.
Neither short story is related to vampires however. They are pure creations delving into an experimental nature that I have spent far too long ignoring - General Fiction. At with one of them. The other is a surreal journey that has to be read to be understood. "Diffinity" is a path that has to be uncovered and deciphered rather than merely viewed. I believe I will spark a vast collection of hate mail through the symbolism intertwined with this installment of the blog. Regardless, it will be enjoyed by some and that I have learned is worth all the chatter in the world.
As to the other story, I haven't named it yet, or rather I haven't decided on a final title. The working name is "Seven Hours." It is about two young people and their insecurities that are shared over the course of one stranded night alone together. Although the main 'seven hour' referred to in the title contain no sex, there are of course sexual themes and romantic tones running through the tale. The content covers the hidden idiosyncrasies of a young high school senior boy (the 16 year old protagonist), and a popular senior girl (The romantic interest at 18 years old) on their final trip before the last week of school.
The two stories should be released on the blog in the next month or so.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
I have resisted the urge to pass on this negativity or other wise transfer it in any way to my following public beyond a simple mention. Besides that, my continued efforts have proven quite fruitful. I have written two more short stories that only need to be edited and then released. They will be testaments to the skill I have honed through these past months as a writer.
Neither short story is related to vampires however. They are pure creations delving into an experimental nature that I have spent far too long ignoring - General Fiction. At with one of them. The other is a surreal journey that has to be read to be understood. "Diffinity" is a path that has to be uncovered and deciphered rather than merely viewed. I believe I will spark a vast collection of hate mail through the symbolism intertwined with this installment of the blog. Regardless, it will be enjoyed by some and that I have learned is worth all the chatter in the world.
As to the other story, I haven't named it yet, or rather I haven't decided on a final title. The working name is "Seven Hours." It is about two young people and their insecurities that are shared over the course of one stranded night alone together. Although the main 'seven hour' referred to in the title contain no sex, there are of course sexual themes and romantic tones running through the tale. The content covers the hidden idiosyncrasies of a young high school senior boy (the 16 year old protagonist), and a popular senior girl (The romantic interest at 18 years old) on their final trip before the last week of school.
The two stories should be released on the blog in the next month or so.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
Virgil Allen Moore
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Jagged Row Interview
I first mentioned Jagged Row a little while ago as a band I noticed
through a friend. Since then, things have been going well. They agreed
to a full interview, and today I have the results of that effort.
Enjoy Jagged Row:
1. I'd like to start by asking how you came up with Jagged Row? It invokes a certain jaded feeling. Did something happen in your lives that made you come up with the name?
We actually came up with Jagged Row from a previous band name! Originally I (Jaci) was a solo artist singing and writing a pop-style of music, and the guys became a back-up band for me. Chad, (the rhythm guitarist at the time...now our bass player) suggested they be called "Those Guys". We thought it sounded kind of catchy, so when people asked, we were "Jaci Butler and Those Guys". Only a few months after we got together though, we decided we'd start to write together. Matt, (the lead guitarist) and I wrote one song and we instantly realized we had good chemistry! We wanted to become a band and write more music together. We shortened the name to Jaci & Those Guys so it sounded more like a band, but people still kept thinking we were a solo artist! We had to come up with another name. It took us nearly a year to come up with a name we actually liked. During that time we started writing heavier music that the guys liked to play and I fell in love with singing rock music! We went through hundreds of names and even gave up for awhile and decided to stick with Jaci & Those Guys to release our first album under. Just a little while after the release, we got to thinking more about names. Chad suggested we just go by JAG, a acronym for "Jaci And Guys". The military already had that though. I suggested Jagged, but too many bands all over the Internet had taken that. We needed something fresh! We kept the Jagged and thought about where we were all from: Rowlett, Royse City, and Rockwall. Those three cities are "the three Rs" of our area. Jagged Row was born! :)
2. It's nice to hear a full four piece band with a talented female singer. Did your band always have five people? Or did it begin with only a few?
Thank you! Yes, Jagged Row has always had five people. There's Trevor Quiett, our drummer, Chad Ragsdale, our bassist, Matt Venhaus is our first lead guitarist, and Chris Lee is basically a second lead guitarist. We've always felt that with the music we play, it just wouldn't be as full sounding with out that second guitar part! I sing lead and Matt and Chad sing back-up.
3. Jaci, this question is for you. On stage you seem pretty comfortable. When did you first sing in front of a group?
Ah, I love this question! When people ask me this, I always tell them, "Since I could talk!" and that answer is the full truth! I used to stand up on the kitchen table at family gatherings and sing my heart out! The first time I actually performed in front of a crowd besides my family, was my elementary school talent show in first grade. I sang "Sweet Nothin's". I have always loved the spotlight and singing is my passion. Always has been, always will be. Being onstage is the most incredible feeling in the world! I've never wanted to do anything else in life but perform and I plan to do that the rest of my life as the lead singer of Jagged Row! :)
4. You've done over 200 shows, that's impressive. What was your best night?
Wow! That's a hard question to answer. We'd have to say the State Fair of Texas this past year. On October 14th, 2011 we got to open for Finger Eleven on the Chevrolet Main Stage. It's probably our best show to date. There were around a thousand people just at the stage and even more walking around the whole fair. We got to play a set earlier in the evening then another one after dark. We remember so vividly right before we walked up the stairs and onto that stage hearing the whole crowd chant our name before that second set! The rush and feeling of that was mind-blowing! We got up on that stage and played and sang and performed our hearts out! By the end of the show people had thrown up notes and lucky bracelets, etc. that they wanted us to have! One of the notes read, "To Jagged Row, I love you! <3 Alvie!" (I have it stuck to my bedroom mirror still! -Jaci) After our set was over, and we played the last note, the crowd immediately started chanting to have us back. We threw picks and sticks and towels out to the crowd and had to apologize for not being able to play another song. (It was in our contract to stop at a certain time.) The best part about it was that the security guards backstage told us, "We've been working this fair for 25 years, and have never heard an encore for a band!" That night was the most adrenaline rushed, exhilarating show we've ever gotten to play! We just hope for many more in the near future!
5. Did you ever think you'd have such a track record after only a couple of years as a band?
We knew when we started this band that we wanted to take it all the way to the top. Did we think after only a few years, we'd be this far along? No. Are we happy we are? Yes! It's been a lot of hard work and there is just more to come but we're ready for it! :)
6. "Meant To Be" has such beautiful vocals and longing lyrics. Tell me, what heartache provoked these words?
I'm going to take this question! (Jaci) Matt wrote the music for this song and when I heard it for the first time, I fell in love. I knew this song needed passionate, strong lyrics. Trevor had just brought a poem to me that he had written. A line in it was "The distant thunder sings a quiet song to me...as my eyes close, I'm engulfed in a storm of dreams". Matt had originally envisioned there being rain at the beginning of this song since. I knew from the moment I read that poem, these words had to go in it. I took these lines of the poem and wrapped lyrics around it I had written. I based my lyrics off the words I was so mesmerized by in Trevor's poem. This was at a time early on when we first really grasped the fact that we all wanted the same goals, the same dreams, and we all wanted to accomplish them together. This song made me think of that. I knew that all of this was meant to be! Words just started flowing and the song became what it is today. I changed the words to "The distant thunder sings a quiet song to me and as my eyes close I'm engulfed with the fact, that this is meant to be". The bridge sings, "Lost in a storm of dreams, searching for anything". Storm of Dreams became the name of our debut album.
7. Your band reminds me of Flyleaf in their more lighter waves. Were they an inspiration for you?
We love Flyleaf! We've always liked that they were a hard rockin' band with female vocals fronting them. They were an inspiration to us in a way. Like you mentioned, in their more lighter waves. Jaci doesn't scream, but we do have a few songs where one of us screams along with Jaci's vocals. Bands like Flyleaf, Evanescence, and Paramore are wonderful and we'd love to be where they are at one day!
8. The band has so much presence behind it, a full sound that dominates the ear. Have you ever been told to tune it down during practice?
Haha, thank you Virgil! We actually practice at Jaci's house. The living room over there is our "rehearsal hall". Luckily, her house is in a neighborhood where the houses are pretty far spread, so that the neighbors don't complain. Although, the neighbors next door to her had a son that played the trumpet and the neighbors across from her had a drummer for a son, so no one really says anything about it! Jaci does have to sometimes ask us to turn down our amps though! We get a little loud every now in then! Hahaha
9. That's Great! (Laughs) I'm noticed you take great pride in writing the lyrics for your songs. Is it a collaborative effort, letting the whole band in on the feel of each song?
We do. What usually happens with the way we write, is Matt will bring us a song he's been working on and has recorded the music for in his home studio. Jaci starts working on the lyrics. When we start working on it, Trevor might put his touch on the drums, Chad will do the same for the bass and so on. Like we said though, Matt usually starts the ball rolling by bringing a song that he's already started arranging. When working on new music, we all throw out ideas and see which works best. We all have a really good chemistry together and usually can bounce our ideas off of one another. It's definitely a full collaborative effort.
10. Five years from now, who do you see yourselves touring with? Or should I say, touring with you.
We love this question! Well, five years from now we definitely hope to see ourselves at the Grammy Awards! ;) We'd love to be touring with bands such as Bon Jovi, No Doubt, Maroon 5, Foo Fighters and so on! We'd definitely like to be as successful as those bands for sure! We have fellow bands around the same level as we are from around the same area as we are as well! We'd love for them to go to the top with us and get to tour with them. Bands including The Lasting Effect, Crel, and This City Awaits!
If you'd like to buy Jagged Row's music, visit these sites:
www.jaggedrow.com,
www.facebook.com/jaggedrow,
www.reverbnation.com/jaggedrow,
www.twitter.com/jaggedrow
Their music is also music is available on itunes and most music download sites!
I hope you enjoyed this candid interview. There will be more of Jagged Row in the coming months. So make sure to follow the blog using the link below.
This interview brought to you be Virgil Allen Moore, author of Demon Vampire, SSR 1192, Diffinity, and many other stories to come.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
Enjoy Jagged Row:
1. I'd like to start by asking how you came up with Jagged Row? It invokes a certain jaded feeling. Did something happen in your lives that made you come up with the name?
We actually came up with Jagged Row from a previous band name! Originally I (Jaci) was a solo artist singing and writing a pop-style of music, and the guys became a back-up band for me. Chad, (the rhythm guitarist at the time...now our bass player) suggested they be called "Those Guys". We thought it sounded kind of catchy, so when people asked, we were "Jaci Butler and Those Guys". Only a few months after we got together though, we decided we'd start to write together. Matt, (the lead guitarist) and I wrote one song and we instantly realized we had good chemistry! We wanted to become a band and write more music together. We shortened the name to Jaci & Those Guys so it sounded more like a band, but people still kept thinking we were a solo artist! We had to come up with another name. It took us nearly a year to come up with a name we actually liked. During that time we started writing heavier music that the guys liked to play and I fell in love with singing rock music! We went through hundreds of names and even gave up for awhile and decided to stick with Jaci & Those Guys to release our first album under. Just a little while after the release, we got to thinking more about names. Chad suggested we just go by JAG, a acronym for "Jaci And Guys". The military already had that though. I suggested Jagged, but too many bands all over the Internet had taken that. We needed something fresh! We kept the Jagged and thought about where we were all from: Rowlett, Royse City, and Rockwall. Those three cities are "the three Rs" of our area. Jagged Row was born! :)
2. It's nice to hear a full four piece band with a talented female singer. Did your band always have five people? Or did it begin with only a few?
Thank you! Yes, Jagged Row has always had five people. There's Trevor Quiett, our drummer, Chad Ragsdale, our bassist, Matt Venhaus is our first lead guitarist, and Chris Lee is basically a second lead guitarist. We've always felt that with the music we play, it just wouldn't be as full sounding with out that second guitar part! I sing lead and Matt and Chad sing back-up.
3. Jaci, this question is for you. On stage you seem pretty comfortable. When did you first sing in front of a group?
Ah, I love this question! When people ask me this, I always tell them, "Since I could talk!" and that answer is the full truth! I used to stand up on the kitchen table at family gatherings and sing my heart out! The first time I actually performed in front of a crowd besides my family, was my elementary school talent show in first grade. I sang "Sweet Nothin's". I have always loved the spotlight and singing is my passion. Always has been, always will be. Being onstage is the most incredible feeling in the world! I've never wanted to do anything else in life but perform and I plan to do that the rest of my life as the lead singer of Jagged Row! :)
Wow! That's a hard question to answer. We'd have to say the State Fair of Texas this past year. On October 14th, 2011 we got to open for Finger Eleven on the Chevrolet Main Stage. It's probably our best show to date. There were around a thousand people just at the stage and even more walking around the whole fair. We got to play a set earlier in the evening then another one after dark. We remember so vividly right before we walked up the stairs and onto that stage hearing the whole crowd chant our name before that second set! The rush and feeling of that was mind-blowing! We got up on that stage and played and sang and performed our hearts out! By the end of the show people had thrown up notes and lucky bracelets, etc. that they wanted us to have! One of the notes read, "To Jagged Row, I love you! <3 Alvie!" (I have it stuck to my bedroom mirror still! -Jaci) After our set was over, and we played the last note, the crowd immediately started chanting to have us back. We threw picks and sticks and towels out to the crowd and had to apologize for not being able to play another song. (It was in our contract to stop at a certain time.) The best part about it was that the security guards backstage told us, "We've been working this fair for 25 years, and have never heard an encore for a band!" That night was the most adrenaline rushed, exhilarating show we've ever gotten to play! We just hope for many more in the near future!
5. Did you ever think you'd have such a track record after only a couple of years as a band?
We knew when we started this band that we wanted to take it all the way to the top. Did we think after only a few years, we'd be this far along? No. Are we happy we are? Yes! It's been a lot of hard work and there is just more to come but we're ready for it! :)
6. "Meant To Be" has such beautiful vocals and longing lyrics. Tell me, what heartache provoked these words?
I'm going to take this question! (Jaci) Matt wrote the music for this song and when I heard it for the first time, I fell in love. I knew this song needed passionate, strong lyrics. Trevor had just brought a poem to me that he had written. A line in it was "The distant thunder sings a quiet song to me...as my eyes close, I'm engulfed in a storm of dreams". Matt had originally envisioned there being rain at the beginning of this song since. I knew from the moment I read that poem, these words had to go in it. I took these lines of the poem and wrapped lyrics around it I had written. I based my lyrics off the words I was so mesmerized by in Trevor's poem. This was at a time early on when we first really grasped the fact that we all wanted the same goals, the same dreams, and we all wanted to accomplish them together. This song made me think of that. I knew that all of this was meant to be! Words just started flowing and the song became what it is today. I changed the words to "The distant thunder sings a quiet song to me and as my eyes close I'm engulfed with the fact, that this is meant to be". The bridge sings, "Lost in a storm of dreams, searching for anything". Storm of Dreams became the name of our debut album.
7. Your band reminds me of Flyleaf in their more lighter waves. Were they an inspiration for you?
We love Flyleaf! We've always liked that they were a hard rockin' band with female vocals fronting them. They were an inspiration to us in a way. Like you mentioned, in their more lighter waves. Jaci doesn't scream, but we do have a few songs where one of us screams along with Jaci's vocals. Bands like Flyleaf, Evanescence, and Paramore are wonderful and we'd love to be where they are at one day!
8. The band has so much presence behind it, a full sound that dominates the ear. Have you ever been told to tune it down during practice?
Haha, thank you Virgil! We actually practice at Jaci's house. The living room over there is our "rehearsal hall". Luckily, her house is in a neighborhood where the houses are pretty far spread, so that the neighbors don't complain. Although, the neighbors next door to her had a son that played the trumpet and the neighbors across from her had a drummer for a son, so no one really says anything about it! Jaci does have to sometimes ask us to turn down our amps though! We get a little loud every now in then! Hahaha
9. That's Great! (Laughs) I'm noticed you take great pride in writing the lyrics for your songs. Is it a collaborative effort, letting the whole band in on the feel of each song?
We do. What usually happens with the way we write, is Matt will bring us a song he's been working on and has recorded the music for in his home studio. Jaci starts working on the lyrics. When we start working on it, Trevor might put his touch on the drums, Chad will do the same for the bass and so on. Like we said though, Matt usually starts the ball rolling by bringing a song that he's already started arranging. When working on new music, we all throw out ideas and see which works best. We all have a really good chemistry together and usually can bounce our ideas off of one another. It's definitely a full collaborative effort.
10. Five years from now, who do you see yourselves touring with? Or should I say, touring with you.
We love this question! Well, five years from now we definitely hope to see ourselves at the Grammy Awards! ;) We'd love to be touring with bands such as Bon Jovi, No Doubt, Maroon 5, Foo Fighters and so on! We'd definitely like to be as successful as those bands for sure! We have fellow bands around the same level as we are from around the same area as we are as well! We'd love for them to go to the top with us and get to tour with them. Bands including The Lasting Effect, Crel, and This City Awaits!
If you'd like to buy Jagged Row's music, visit these sites:
www.jaggedrow.com,
www.facebook.com/jaggedrow,
www.reverbnation.com/jaggedrow,
www.twitter.com/jaggedrow
Their music is also music is available on itunes and most music download sites!
I hope you enjoyed this candid interview. There will be more of Jagged Row in the coming months. So make sure to follow the blog using the link below.
This interview brought to you be Virgil Allen Moore, author of Demon Vampire, SSR 1192, Diffinity, and many other stories to come.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
Virgil Allen Moore
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Short Stories
To those that have enjoyed my style, but not my content, This is for you.
I have recently been going through my old story ideas. A large folder with over 16 different novel concepts that I came up with over the course of around 17 years of writing. Things that at the time I didn't value with much credit as they were half thought out plans for books that didn't have any real impact on the reader. Years later however, I now see the holes in those ramblings and an aiming to fill them. Although I will still be continuing work on Demon Vampire: Redgold, I am announcing that as of this week I will be pumping out short stories based on those initial concepts. Some of them will be posted on Kindle to download for $0.99 and the rest will be up here on the blog, completely free to read and share. I should be able to put out out a month and keep this pace through the year.
In the mean time, as I am finishing the second half of my first short story outside the vampire world. Yes, all of the mentioned stories to be released each month will be non-vampire related to build and display my words in another setting to which I and you have not seen before.
It is called Diffinity. It is the story of the a man and his search to understand what has happened to him. It promises to be a truly gripping story and well worth the $0.99 download via Kindle.
Make sure to note this story will be out by late March, just a few weeks after my Birthday.
I have recently been going through my old story ideas. A large folder with over 16 different novel concepts that I came up with over the course of around 17 years of writing. Things that at the time I didn't value with much credit as they were half thought out plans for books that didn't have any real impact on the reader. Years later however, I now see the holes in those ramblings and an aiming to fill them. Although I will still be continuing work on Demon Vampire: Redgold, I am announcing that as of this week I will be pumping out short stories based on those initial concepts. Some of them will be posted on Kindle to download for $0.99 and the rest will be up here on the blog, completely free to read and share. I should be able to put out out a month and keep this pace through the year.
In the mean time, as I am finishing the second half of my first short story outside the vampire world. Yes, all of the mentioned stories to be released each month will be non-vampire related to build and display my words in another setting to which I and you have not seen before.
It is called Diffinity. It is the story of the a man and his search to understand what has happened to him. It promises to be a truly gripping story and well worth the $0.99 download via Kindle.
Make sure to note this story will be out by late March, just a few weeks after my Birthday.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
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Virgil Allen Moore
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Over 45,000 Hits!!!
The site is doing well. It seems like just last week I was happy the site was over 42,000 hits. It's great news to celebrate. Make sure to Follow, the prizes come each month and you have to be an open follow and appear on the side bar's following list to be eligible.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
Demon Vampire on UK Kindle
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Update On Demon Vampire: Redgold
I'm about 24,000+ words into writing Demon Vampire: Redgold, which is book two in the main series. It is a direct sequel to the first novel and picks up seconds after the life changing cliff hanger at the end of book one. This book covers the same time line as the side novella Special Science Report 1192.
This book will be near the same length as book one and should be out late 2014. Make sure to sign up and follow the blog to win a copy of the first book. So far there are only 62 direct followers of the blog. Make sure to openly follow the blog to be eligible for the Monthly Follower Giveaway.
This book will be near the same length as book one and should be out late 2014. Make sure to sign up and follow the blog to win a copy of the first book. So far there are only 62 direct followers of the blog. Make sure to openly follow the blog to be eligible for the Monthly Follower Giveaway.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. There's a prize each month and all you have to do is follow the blog openly. Click Here to Follow Directly.
Demon Vampire on UK Kindle
Mark March 4th on your calendar. At 12pm EST, there will be a mass book buy scheduled to boost the sales of Demon Vampire on Amazon.com in the USA & the UK. Click below to add Demon Vampire to your cart tonight as a reminder.
United States Demon Vampire Hardcopy Fans Click Here.
United Kingdom Demon Vampire Hardcopy Fans (link coming soon.)
Virgil Allen Moore
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Calling All Artists!!!
Demon Vampire has hit well over 40,000+ hits. I know this post should have come sooner, but time willing, it's here now.
I wanted to announce a new project for the coming year.
I will be searching for an artist to illustrate three scenes from Demon Vampire. It will be a promotional tool to showcase the artist's abilities and to display some of the best scenes of Demon Vampire.
This is an open call project, but all entries must submit three images or panels showing their style and technique. To give a better direction of the type of art work I am aiming for, look up any Top Cow comic book, that is the type of art I am searching for. It is easy and quick to draw, but still requires talent to pull off correctly.
If you are interested in this project, contact me directly at virgilallenmoore@live.com and we will talk.
I wanted to announce a new project for the coming year.
I will be searching for an artist to illustrate three scenes from Demon Vampire. It will be a promotional tool to showcase the artist's abilities and to display some of the best scenes of Demon Vampire.
This is an open call project, but all entries must submit three images or panels showing their style and technique. To give a better direction of the type of art work I am aiming for, look up any Top Cow comic book, that is the type of art I am searching for. It is easy and quick to draw, but still requires talent to pull off correctly.
If you are interested in this project, contact me directly at virgilallenmoore@live.com and we will talk.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. It's Free.
Demon Vampire on UK Kindle
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United States Demon Vampire Hardcopy Fans Click Here.
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Virgil Allen Moore
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
September Mourning Videos
There are two more September Mourning videos that I wanted to post. The quality of these gives a better feel for the band than the ones previously listed. You will enjoy.
This second video is from a friend that interviewed her on the west coast. Make sure to visit her youtube page and subscribe to show your support.
This second video is from a friend that interviewed her on the west coast. Make sure to visit her youtube page and subscribe to show your support.
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Find Me on Twitter
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Up And Coming About Demon Vampire
There has been a few things in development lately. Four more video book reviews, a possible interview with a known vampire, and a little secret I am keeping quiet about until it's actually completed.
By now, you all have seen the first video book review of Demon Vampire.
Soon, there will be a video book review of Demon Vampire: Special Science Report 1192 (SSR 1192). As well as three additional video book reviews of Demon Vampire by three other youtube reviewers.
I am in talks with several public vampires to conduct an interview of what they think about the current mediocrity of the social trend of non-goth readers into the softer vampire slush that has been released in the last decade. Depending on who takes accepts the interview, the results should be entertaining.
I am in the beginning stages of appearing on an internet show. Yes, this means you will be able to finally hear my voice and see the mannerisms to which I am sure you have all thought about in reading my verbose blogging. As well as another book giveaway to be done on that show. As to which show and what time, everything is working itself out quite well for now and I will keep you all posted.
By now, you all have seen the first video book review of Demon Vampire.
Soon, there will be a video book review of Demon Vampire: Special Science Report 1192 (SSR 1192). As well as three additional video book reviews of Demon Vampire by three other youtube reviewers.
I am in talks with several public vampires to conduct an interview of what they think about the current mediocrity of the social trend of non-goth readers into the softer vampire slush that has been released in the last decade. Depending on who takes accepts the interview, the results should be entertaining.
I am in the beginning stages of appearing on an internet show. Yes, this means you will be able to finally hear my voice and see the mannerisms to which I am sure you have all thought about in reading my verbose blogging. As well as another book giveaway to be done on that show. As to which show and what time, everything is working itself out quite well for now and I will keep you all posted.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. It's Free.
Find Me on Twitter
Mark March 4th on your calendar. At 12pm EST, there will be a mass book buy scheduled to boost the sales of Demon Vampire on Amazon.com in the USA & the UK. Click below to add Demon Vampire to your cart tonight as a reminder. (In the mean time, the link to the UK kindle version of Demon Vampire is here.)
United States Fans Click Here.
United Kingdom Fans (link coming soon.)
Find Me on Twitter
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Kindle Lovers Rejoice! Demon Vampire Is Free
Demon Vampire on Kindle is now free to Amazon Prime Members.
Yes, if it wasn't easy enough already to read Demon Vampire, it's now free to Amazon Prime Members.
Don't have a Kindle? I doubt that. You have a smart phone? I'm sure you do. There is a Kindle App for every smart phone out there. Android? = Got it. iPhone 4S? = Got it. A tablet that doesn't have a name on it because you decided you needed one and thought that just maybe eating that night was a little more important than having an iPad2? = Got it.
There's a Kindle App for most devices out there, including the desktop, laptop, or netbook you're on now. Visit the Amazon Marketplace here. They will allow you to download the correct application for your device.
Then after you have the Kindle App, download Demon Vampire on it.
For those in the USA, click here for Demon Vampire
For those in the UK, click here for Demon Vampire
Either way, enjoy and don't forget to follow the blog openly to win the signed book.
Yes, if it wasn't easy enough already to read Demon Vampire, it's now free to Amazon Prime Members.
Don't have a Kindle? I doubt that. You have a smart phone? I'm sure you do. There is a Kindle App for every smart phone out there. Android? = Got it. iPhone 4S? = Got it. A tablet that doesn't have a name on it because you decided you needed one and thought that just maybe eating that night was a little more important than having an iPad2? = Got it.
There's a Kindle App for most devices out there, including the desktop, laptop, or netbook you're on now. Visit the Amazon Marketplace here. They will allow you to download the correct application for your device.
Then after you have the Kindle App, download Demon Vampire on it.
For those in the USA, click here for Demon Vampire
For those in the UK, click here for Demon Vampire
Either way, enjoy and don't forget to follow the blog openly to win the signed book.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. It's Free.
Demon Vampire on UK Kindle
Mark March 4th on your calendar. At 12pm EST, there will be a mass book buy scheduled to boost the sales of Demon Vampire on Amazon.com in the USA & the UK. Click below to add Demon Vampire to your cart tonight as a reminder. (In the mean time, the link to the UK kindle version of Demon Vampire is here.)
United States Demon Vampire Hardcopy Fans Click Here.
United Kingdom Demon Vampire Hardcopy Fans (link coming soon.)
Virgil Allen Moore
Demon Vampire on US KindleDemon Vampire on UK Kindle
Mark March 4th on your calendar. At 12pm EST, there will be a mass book buy scheduled to boost the sales of Demon Vampire on Amazon.com in the USA & the UK. Click below to add Demon Vampire to your cart tonight as a reminder. (In the mean time, the link to the UK kindle version of Demon Vampire is here.)
United States Demon Vampire Hardcopy Fans Click Here.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Rebound Time
Lein, you disappoint me.
Now it's anyone's prize. That's right, the first one to comment on this blog post will receive a signed copy of Fangs Rule by Amy Mah: Vampire.
That means Lein's loss is your gain. If you're reading this now, comment on this post immediately to claim your prize.
I will be checking for comments later on in the day. Make sure to act quickly, Lein's lethargy is not as common as you think. Others will swoop at this chance, but for a short time, you will have this moment of clarity to obtain a novel that is fun and entertaining. Amy Mah as done a fine job of mixing outlandish humor with practical matters that are addressed in her novel. You will enjoy it.
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January Follower Giveaway Winner: Lien Persyn
The January Winner for the Monthly Follower Giveaway is:
Lien Persyn
Lien Persyn, you have until midnight tonight to comment on this blog post or send me your mailing address to virgilallenmoore@live.com to receive your copy of Fangs Rule by Amy Mah: Vampire.
However, if you do not... The first person to comment on this post will claim the right to your prize. So respond quickly and before the midnight deadline. Time is of the essence.
Respond Quickly To This!
As a side note, if you are the previous month's winner, you are not eligible to win a consecutive month. Yes, that means you Andrea. However, starting next month, you, and all future winners will be able to win again. (As long as you don't win the prior month. Can't have one person win two months in a row, there needs to be an equal chance for all followers.)
As a side note to future winners of the Monthly Follower Giveaway:
If you are selected as the winner and already have the prize mentioned, all you have to do is email me about it and I will give you another prize. Availability is dependent on the time of year of course, as different books and other things come my way. Either way, I will work with you on making it a prize you will be able to read freshly and enjoy.
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. It's Free.
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United States Fans Click Here.
United Kingdom Fans (link coming soon.)
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
January Prize = Fangs Rule By Amy Mah: Vampire
Announcing the prize for January's Monthly Book Giveaway!!!
Amy Mah's Fangs Rule
The winner will be chosen in the same way as last.
On Jan 1st, Read the name of the winner and make sure to comment on the post.
The winner will have until midnight to comment on the post to confirm they read it that day. If they don't, the first person to comment on the post will take the prize! That's why it's important to pay attention to the giveaway on day one. If the announced winner is too slow to respond, you might win! So be the first to comment on the Monthly Announcement and you might win Amy Mah's Fangs Rule.
You can find Amy Mah: Vampire
http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Mah/e/B004SYA8JM/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
http://amymahvampire.blogspot.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Fangs-Rule_-Girls-Vampire-ebook/dp/B0058ODPFK/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1
http://www.amazon.com/Fangs-Rule-Girls-Guide-Vampire/dp/1874192480/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325059503&sr=1-1
http://www.facebook.com/ladyameliamah
And you can find me here:
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
@demongift
@demon_vampire
@demon__vampire
http://facebook.com/virgilallenmoore/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Demon-Vampire/126728070744115
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12717990-demon-vampire
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1937438066
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062F60O2
Amy Mah's Fangs Rule
The winner will be chosen in the same way as last.
On Jan 1st, Read the name of the winner and make sure to comment on the post.
The winner will have until midnight to comment on the post to confirm they read it that day. If they don't, the first person to comment on the post will take the prize! That's why it's important to pay attention to the giveaway on day one. If the announced winner is too slow to respond, you might win! So be the first to comment on the Monthly Announcement and you might win Amy Mah's Fangs Rule.
You can find Amy Mah: Vampire
http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Mah/e/B004SYA8JM/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
http://amymahvampire.blogspot.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Fangs-Rule_-Girls-Vampire-ebook/dp/B0058ODPFK/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1
http://www.amazon.com/Fangs-Rule-Girls-Guide-Vampire/dp/1874192480/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325059503&sr=1-1
http://www.facebook.com/ladyameliamah
And you can find me here:
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
@demongift
@demon_vampire
@demon__vampire
http://facebook.com/virgilallenmoore/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Demon-Vampire/126728070744115
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12717990-demon-vampire
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1937438066
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062F60O2
Thank you for all your support. Please Comment & Subscribe to my blog. It's Free.
Find Me on Twitter
Mark March 4th on your calendar. At 12pm EST, there will be a mass book buy scheduled to boost the sales of Demon Vampire on Amazon.com in the USA & the UK. Click below to add Demon Vampire to your cart tonight as a reminder.
United States Fans Click Here.
United Kingdom Fan (link coming soon.)
Find Me on Twitter
Mark March 4th on your calendar. At 12pm EST, there will be a mass book buy scheduled to boost the sales of Demon Vampire on Amazon.com in the USA & the UK. Click below to add Demon Vampire to your cart tonight as a reminder.
United States Fans Click Here.
United Kingdom Fan (link coming soon.)
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