Stefne Miller's Blog
September 26, 2013
September 16, 2013
Salvaged Web Series
Check out the trailer for the web series based on Salvaged and then, please pass it on to your circle of influence!
Our hope is for the series to do well, and then be picked up by a distributor so that we can develop it in to an entire series either on TV, Netflix, or even YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV6b04...
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions or comments.
You can also subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any episodes or behind the scenes interviews or footage. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
I know you are going to love the series!
Blessings,
Stefne
Our hope is for the series to do well, and then be picked up by a distributor so that we can develop it in to an entire series either on TV, Netflix, or even YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV6b04...
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions or comments.
You can also subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any episodes or behind the scenes interviews or footage. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
I know you are going to love the series!
Blessings,
Stefne
April 1, 2013
Casting Call
A new reality show inspired by Collision, is now seeking video submissions so that it can find it’s subjects for each episode!
Are you an everyday hero, do you know one or have you seen one at work? If so, please share your story with us by going to: www.searchingforahero.com, AND please spread the word to your friends and family!
We know there are many stories of people doing amazing things to change the world for the better – and we hope to bring those stories into the spotlight. No story is too small… or big.
How do you make a difference in the world?
Who inspires you?
Let us know!
Blessings,
Stefne
Are you an everyday hero, do you know one or have you seen one at work? If so, please share your story with us by going to: www.searchingforahero.com, AND please spread the word to your friends and family!
We know there are many stories of people doing amazing things to change the world for the better – and we hope to bring those stories into the spotlight. No story is too small… or big.
How do you make a difference in the world?
Who inspires you?
Let us know!
Blessings,
Stefne
March 25, 2013
Collision Movie Update
As of today, the director and I received the final draft of the Collision script!
The project is moving right along.
Go check it out!
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The project is moving right along.
Go check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
August 23, 2011
What the Text?
One of the things I'm asked most often about Salvaged, is about the texting scenes and why they are written the way they are. So, I thought I'd answer!
The publishing process takes time. Between writing, getting a publisher, finally going to production and then on to the book's release, it can be years! When Salvaged was written, we didn't have Smart Phones like Blackberry's or iPhones with full keyboards, so people created a text language. It allowed people to send texts more quickly. There was even a special online dictionary so you could interpret or find new ways to "spell" words. I wrote the scenes as people were texting at the time - not how they do it now.
One day I hope to change the scenes to regular words, but that's an expensive and time consuming process - so for now, we're stuck with the old way! I can always interpret for you - just ask! ;-)
-- Check out my website: www.stefnemiller.com. Every Monday, is Behind the Scenes Monday - where I share information about my books, answer questions, etc. Every Friday is Fan Friday!
The publishing process takes time. Between writing, getting a publisher, finally going to production and then on to the book's release, it can be years! When Salvaged was written, we didn't have Smart Phones like Blackberry's or iPhones with full keyboards, so people created a text language. It allowed people to send texts more quickly. There was even a special online dictionary so you could interpret or find new ways to "spell" words. I wrote the scenes as people were texting at the time - not how they do it now.
One day I hope to change the scenes to regular words, but that's an expensive and time consuming process - so for now, we're stuck with the old way! I can always interpret for you - just ask! ;-)
-- Check out my website: www.stefnemiller.com. Every Monday, is Behind the Scenes Monday - where I share information about my books, answer questions, etc. Every Friday is Fan Friday!
True Inspiration
Last week I shared photos of my dreamcasts, should any of my novels ever become movies [hey, a little dreaming never hurt anyone]. Today, I want to share the true inspirations behind some of my characters.
From Salvaged and Rise, "Tammy", "Anne" and "Jennifer" are all my true world best friends. So, I took their personalities and their descriptions (and aged them down quite a bit, lol) to create "Attie's" friends.
(For photos of these people from my life, go to the post on my website, here: http://wp.me/pFinG-uk)
Now, for Rise, I wanted to thank some special supporters, so I added their names as cheerleaders - sort of a secret shout out! Mandi, Brandi, Jina, Blair, Trish... all named. None of them knew it until they read the book.
And last but certainly not least. The character of "Cabot" from Collision is loosely, loosely, loosely based on Robert Pattinson. I used his overnight rise to massive celebrity and what I imagine his life to be like - as the jumping off point for "Cabot/Cab".
From Salvaged and Rise, "Tammy", "Anne" and "Jennifer" are all my true world best friends. So, I took their personalities and their descriptions (and aged them down quite a bit, lol) to create "Attie's" friends.
(For photos of these people from my life, go to the post on my website, here: http://wp.me/pFinG-uk)
Now, for Rise, I wanted to thank some special supporters, so I added their names as cheerleaders - sort of a secret shout out! Mandi, Brandi, Jina, Blair, Trish... all named. None of them knew it until they read the book.
And last but certainly not least. The character of "Cabot" from Collision is loosely, loosely, loosely based on Robert Pattinson. I used his overnight rise to massive celebrity and what I imagine his life to be like - as the jumping off point for "Cabot/Cab".
Dream Cast
One of my most frequently asked questions is: “Who would play Riley if Salvaged were a movie?”
Riley Bennet (of Salvaged and Rise) is one of the hardest characters I could “cast”. I’ve tried and tried to find the perfect Riley but he’s just so darned wonderful, he’s hard to find!
For today’s post, I thought I’d post photos [to see photos go to the actual post on my website here: http://stefnemiller.com/2011/08/08/be...] of actors that I picture as I write characters. Some of them might be too old or young to actually play the character, but they’re still a great inspiration.
Salvaged and Rise – Now Available
Attie Reed = AnnaSophia Robb
Riley Bennett = Charlie McDermott
Marme (Mrs. Bennett) = Patricia Heaton
Pops (Mr. Bennett) = Dennis Quaid
Cooper = Chris Egan
AnnaSophia in my opinion, is the perfect “Attie”. Seeing her in Soul Surfer sealed it for me. She’s got the innocence, yet strength that defines who “Attie” is as a character.
Charlie, who currently plays in my favorite TV show, The Middle, would be an amazing “Riley”. Not only does he have the looks (and Lord knows, “Riley” has to be hot), he can play serious or hysterical. Because “Riley” plays so much off of “Attie’s” ever changing frame of mind, this leading male needs to be able to keep up. I think these two together would be opposites that could prove to be a very powerful combination – just like “Attie and “Riley” are in the books.
Patricia as “Marme”… well, I couldn’t wish for more. She’s small and spunky just like our favorite mother of the books. She’s got a fun, yet loving motherly appeal and she’s my favorite actress on television, so I had to pick her! Not to mention, she plays Charlie’s mom on The Middle – so they already have a mother/son/love/antagonistic relationship that’s priceless.
Dennis as “Pops”, would be amazing. He’s got the calm, loving, gentle and comforting characteristics that “Mr. Bennett” shows all through the novels. And, I think he and Patricia would make a perfect odd couple.
As I sat in the theater to see Letters to Juliet and Chris popped up on the screen, I shouted “That’s my Cooper!” I’m crazy about “Cooper” (although I know many fans don’t agree) and Chris is exactly how I picture him to be. Love, love, love him.
Collision – Release date: Feb/Mar 2012 (Check out the first few chapters by clicking on the link above)
Kei Sallee = Emma Stone
Cabbot "Cab" Stone = Kellan Lutz
Kellan has a heart for Uganda. Much of this story takes place in Uganda and “Cabot’s” realization of a life that exists outside of his Hollywood world. So, I used Kellan as my inspiration for “Cabot”. I feel like Kellan has a heart for missions (although I don’t know him personally), so to picture him in a story where the character learns about a life in Uganda and finds some purpose in it, it just seems to fit.
Emma Stone – has the red hair and spunk that anyone would need to play “Kei”. “Kei” and “Cabot” spend the first half of the book alone, so it would take very strong actors to carry the scenes and keep people enthralled. These two would do it! I think there would fireworks, no doubt about it!
Brave – Completed and seeking a contract. (Check out the first few chapters by clicking on the link above)
Pollyanna "Poe" Brave = Georgie Henley
Tillman "Till" Rhoades = Lucas Till
1972 Winnebago Brave = Winnie Brave
Georgie is the youngest sibling in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe films.
Lucas was in the Hannah Montana Movie.
From her pictures, Georgie seems to have a quirkiness about her – and “Poe” is certainly quirky… and independent.
And Lucas? He’s got a leading man innocence to him that I see in “Till”.
Winnie is a major part of this story – so I had to share her with you. Coming across this picture is where the entire story of Brave was born.
Gifted – Currently 60% complete. (Check out the first few several chapters by clicking on the link above)
Ashling Declan = AnnaSophia Robb
Skyler Preman = Cam Gigandet
Jayson Coy = Bailee Madison
Sofie Ayo - Selena Gomez
Milo Halim = Quinton Aaron
Brand Fredrick = Nick Jonas
Ethan Truman = Taylor Lautner
Gifted is an action and drama packed story that reaches into the spiritual realm. The story centers around a young team of seven “Gifted” individuals. While “Ashling” and “Skyler” are the main characters – the entire ensemble is important and the team wouldn’t work without each and every one of them. All seven characters are strong on their own – but together, they’re amazing.
Here’s AnnaSophia again. Can you tell I’m sort of obsessed with her right now? I chose her as my “Ashling” over two years ago when I started writing the novel. Why? Her eyes. Two years ago she was too young for the character, but now, she’s perfect. “Ashling” has no physical sight, but can see in the spiritual realm – she’s known as “The Visionary” so the person I pictured as “Ashling” had to have amazing eyes. Not only is AnnaSophia beautiful, but she’s got the most intense eyes I’ve ever seen. She would be perfect as this character.
I think Cam is the ultimate hero-esq guy. He’d be perfect for “Skyler”, “The Shield”. Very protective, but a sensitive side.
I love the young, Bailee Madison as “Jayson” (although the character is about sixteen). She’s got an innocence to her and seems to be a positive personality. She’d be perfect to play the sweet, caring, dutiful, yet hysterical, “Jayson” who carries the gift of “Healing”.
I love Selena Gomez as “Sofie”. “Sofie” is one of the strongest characters of the team. She carries the weight as the team member who has the gift of “Wisdom”. She speaks truth, sometimes harshly, but is also extremely sarcastic – just how I like my spunky characters to be.
Quinton is the big teddy bear I needed to play “Milo”. He can be strong when he needs to be, he’s known as “The Soldier” but brings much of the comic relief to the team.
I chose Nick as “Brand”, aka “The Sword” because the character has an intelligence and musicality to him.
And last but not least, Taylor as “Ethan”. Ethan is the athletic character, aka “The Strong One”, but also carries qualities of being assured in himself and his team, as well as a constant optimist.
In my mind, these young actors make up the perfect team for the characters of Gifted.
So, there are the dream casts for my novels.
Do you agree or disagree with some of my choices for Salvaged and Rise? Who did you see in the roles as you read them? And, who would you cast in the roles of Tammy, Anne, Tess, Jenn – or other characters of the book? Share your thoughts and photos with me!
Every Monday I’ll give new behind the scenes info on the books, so be sure to subscribe to the blog. There is a “Sign Me Up” option on the left of the screen.
Love and Blessings,
Stefne
Riley Bennet (of Salvaged and Rise) is one of the hardest characters I could “cast”. I’ve tried and tried to find the perfect Riley but he’s just so darned wonderful, he’s hard to find!
For today’s post, I thought I’d post photos [to see photos go to the actual post on my website here: http://stefnemiller.com/2011/08/08/be...] of actors that I picture as I write characters. Some of them might be too old or young to actually play the character, but they’re still a great inspiration.
Salvaged and Rise – Now Available
Attie Reed = AnnaSophia Robb
Riley Bennett = Charlie McDermott
Marme (Mrs. Bennett) = Patricia Heaton
Pops (Mr. Bennett) = Dennis Quaid
Cooper = Chris Egan
AnnaSophia in my opinion, is the perfect “Attie”. Seeing her in Soul Surfer sealed it for me. She’s got the innocence, yet strength that defines who “Attie” is as a character.
Charlie, who currently plays in my favorite TV show, The Middle, would be an amazing “Riley”. Not only does he have the looks (and Lord knows, “Riley” has to be hot), he can play serious or hysterical. Because “Riley” plays so much off of “Attie’s” ever changing frame of mind, this leading male needs to be able to keep up. I think these two together would be opposites that could prove to be a very powerful combination – just like “Attie and “Riley” are in the books.
Patricia as “Marme”… well, I couldn’t wish for more. She’s small and spunky just like our favorite mother of the books. She’s got a fun, yet loving motherly appeal and she’s my favorite actress on television, so I had to pick her! Not to mention, she plays Charlie’s mom on The Middle – so they already have a mother/son/love/antagonistic relationship that’s priceless.
Dennis as “Pops”, would be amazing. He’s got the calm, loving, gentle and comforting characteristics that “Mr. Bennett” shows all through the novels. And, I think he and Patricia would make a perfect odd couple.
As I sat in the theater to see Letters to Juliet and Chris popped up on the screen, I shouted “That’s my Cooper!” I’m crazy about “Cooper” (although I know many fans don’t agree) and Chris is exactly how I picture him to be. Love, love, love him.
Collision – Release date: Feb/Mar 2012 (Check out the first few chapters by clicking on the link above)
Kei Sallee = Emma Stone
Cabbot "Cab" Stone = Kellan Lutz
Kellan has a heart for Uganda. Much of this story takes place in Uganda and “Cabot’s” realization of a life that exists outside of his Hollywood world. So, I used Kellan as my inspiration for “Cabot”. I feel like Kellan has a heart for missions (although I don’t know him personally), so to picture him in a story where the character learns about a life in Uganda and finds some purpose in it, it just seems to fit.
Emma Stone – has the red hair and spunk that anyone would need to play “Kei”. “Kei” and “Cabot” spend the first half of the book alone, so it would take very strong actors to carry the scenes and keep people enthralled. These two would do it! I think there would fireworks, no doubt about it!
Brave – Completed and seeking a contract. (Check out the first few chapters by clicking on the link above)
Pollyanna "Poe" Brave = Georgie Henley
Tillman "Till" Rhoades = Lucas Till
1972 Winnebago Brave = Winnie Brave
Georgie is the youngest sibling in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe films.
Lucas was in the Hannah Montana Movie.
From her pictures, Georgie seems to have a quirkiness about her – and “Poe” is certainly quirky… and independent.
And Lucas? He’s got a leading man innocence to him that I see in “Till”.
Winnie is a major part of this story – so I had to share her with you. Coming across this picture is where the entire story of Brave was born.
Gifted – Currently 60% complete. (Check out the first few several chapters by clicking on the link above)
Ashling Declan = AnnaSophia Robb
Skyler Preman = Cam Gigandet
Jayson Coy = Bailee Madison
Sofie Ayo - Selena Gomez
Milo Halim = Quinton Aaron
Brand Fredrick = Nick Jonas
Ethan Truman = Taylor Lautner
Gifted is an action and drama packed story that reaches into the spiritual realm. The story centers around a young team of seven “Gifted” individuals. While “Ashling” and “Skyler” are the main characters – the entire ensemble is important and the team wouldn’t work without each and every one of them. All seven characters are strong on their own – but together, they’re amazing.
Here’s AnnaSophia again. Can you tell I’m sort of obsessed with her right now? I chose her as my “Ashling” over two years ago when I started writing the novel. Why? Her eyes. Two years ago she was too young for the character, but now, she’s perfect. “Ashling” has no physical sight, but can see in the spiritual realm – she’s known as “The Visionary” so the person I pictured as “Ashling” had to have amazing eyes. Not only is AnnaSophia beautiful, but she’s got the most intense eyes I’ve ever seen. She would be perfect as this character.
I think Cam is the ultimate hero-esq guy. He’d be perfect for “Skyler”, “The Shield”. Very protective, but a sensitive side.
I love the young, Bailee Madison as “Jayson” (although the character is about sixteen). She’s got an innocence to her and seems to be a positive personality. She’d be perfect to play the sweet, caring, dutiful, yet hysterical, “Jayson” who carries the gift of “Healing”.
I love Selena Gomez as “Sofie”. “Sofie” is one of the strongest characters of the team. She carries the weight as the team member who has the gift of “Wisdom”. She speaks truth, sometimes harshly, but is also extremely sarcastic – just how I like my spunky characters to be.
Quinton is the big teddy bear I needed to play “Milo”. He can be strong when he needs to be, he’s known as “The Soldier” but brings much of the comic relief to the team.
I chose Nick as “Brand”, aka “The Sword” because the character has an intelligence and musicality to him.
And last but not least, Taylor as “Ethan”. Ethan is the athletic character, aka “The Strong One”, but also carries qualities of being assured in himself and his team, as well as a constant optimist.
In my mind, these young actors make up the perfect team for the characters of Gifted.
So, there are the dream casts for my novels.
Do you agree or disagree with some of my choices for Salvaged and Rise? Who did you see in the roles as you read them? And, who would you cast in the roles of Tammy, Anne, Tess, Jenn – or other characters of the book? Share your thoughts and photos with me!
Every Monday I’ll give new behind the scenes info on the books, so be sure to subscribe to the blog. There is a “Sign Me Up” option on the left of the screen.
Love and Blessings,
Stefne
February 7, 2011
'Rise'
Pre-orders to the sequel of 'Salvaged' is now available for pre-order!
I am accepting orders through March 1st and hope to send out the SIGNED books in the first week or so of April.
Go to: www.stefnemiller.com to order your copy. You can purchase a copy of 'Rise' as well as a bundle of 'Salvaged' and 'Rise'.
E-mail me at stefnemiller@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Stefne
I am accepting orders through March 1st and hope to send out the SIGNED books in the first week or so of April.
Go to: www.stefnemiller.com to order your copy. You can purchase a copy of 'Rise' as well as a bundle of 'Salvaged' and 'Rise'.
E-mail me at stefnemiller@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Stefne
October 16, 2010
Wonderful Give-Away!
Several incredible book bloggers have joined in to help spread the word about Salvaged!
Check out this amazing give-away and make sure to pass it on to anyone that hasn't bought their copy of the book yet!
http://www.katiesbookblog.com/2010/10...
Check out this amazing give-away and make sure to pass it on to anyone that hasn't bought their copy of the book yet!
http://www.katiesbookblog.com/2010/10...
