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Love and Loss

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There is always a behind-the-music story about how a track comes to be. It is not always as simple as pricking a finger and bleeding on the page. In this case, it is truly diving into the soul and creating from nothing more than a feeling.

One of my favorite tracks from The Rebirth EP is ‘Love and Loss.’

This song came to me one Sunday, and I couldn’t get it out of my head. It was as if the universe was speaking to me. I found myself humming it.

Creating it took me on this emotional journey.

I, however, require what I call the spark!

Everyone has a process to create. For me, the true test is whether the idea sticks. If it isn’t a fleeting idea but continues to show up, that is the spark.

As a creative soul, I create daily, be it while writing my personal books, plot doctoring, marketing and copywriting, or songwriting. Everything has to have a hook to take flight or come crashing back to the ground. It has to compel me, cause me to feel someone, or even see something.

This one was very different from other songs, even the process because it all came together in indescribable ways. I sang it so much around the house before recording that it became a constant. Humming it while cooking dinner, recalling the lyrics while singing in the shower.

But this is just the beginning.

We’ve been on this creative journey and I’m not ready to quit anytime soon.

So, if you haven’t downloaded, saved, or streamed The Rebirth, give it a listen and feel the raw emotions.


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The Rebirth is LIVE

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Don’t Miss Out on Tina Glasneck’s Highly Anticipated New Release

This morning I cried… but they were tears of joy.

I headed over to Amazon music, typed in my name, and my EP popped up.

Yep, The Rebirth is now live and streaming!

This project means so much to me. I never thought it possible, but that is the thing about change. When life provides us with opportunities to create beauty, we have to leap, believing that, which is on the other side, will catch us. Even if no one else gets the vision, the dream, the purpose.

It is the hours of tears, sweat, and self-doubt, and despite it all, pushing through.

It is the time and resources.

It is the staying the course, the persistence.

It is the undeniable creative force bringing into this reality what was only a dream.

Each of the tracks on this EP contains a piece of my creative soul.

Thank you, everyone, who has supported me on this journey, as I pursue different creative avenues, find new ways to express myself, and truly find my voice!

My heart is full.

Over the next couple of days, I’m sure I’ll reveal more about the music. Go listen! Share. Like. Stream. Thanks so much for your support in this endeavor!

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Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.com/artists/B09R3ZC9X4/tina-glasneck
Itunes – http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1655461745?ls=1&app=itunes
Apple Music – http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1655461745
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0hGvDEDR22Y5ZptVCe7CEF?si=C9183Oe6TjWRL5T19WR0nQ
Pandoa – https://www.pandora.com/artist/tina-glasneck/ARPX9tfbdhfkh5w
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l5eOKPEw2uwriUjjkD59rjRZkyHx-iCP4

Understanding Urban Fantasy Fiction & the Importance of Diversity

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What if magic existed, as well as the supernatural and paranormal, only hidden?

Welcome to Urban Fantasy, a genre that has it all.

When I say Urban Fantasy, you might think of The Chicagoland Vampire series by Chloe Neill or the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. It’s where the supernatural is real, in the shadows, and fantasy collides with a contemporary setting.

Urban Fantasy, though, also offers so much more.

What is Urban Fantasy?

But first, what is Urban Fantasy?

Urban fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy that is set in a contemporary, urban setting. This type of fiction often features supernatural elements, such as vampires, werewolves, and other creatures hidden among the human population. The stories often revolve around the conflict between these supernatural beings and humans and may explore themes of good vs. evil, the supernatural in everyday life, and the power of belief.

Diversity in Urban Fantasy

I like to think of it as we find the magic into “the every day,” along with the problems of what it might mean if that secret is revealed to the mass population. Although Urban Fantasy is similar to paranormal romance, paranormal romance focuses on the romance of the couple, while Urban Fantasy spotlights more of the mystery, suspense, and horror elements of the genre.

Representation Matters

Representation in fiction is important, as we all wish to see ourselves in the worlds we read about.

I choose to write diverse characters, as the characters that come forth often appear as a part of my life. It is me, seeing myself as a black woman in an urban setting with magic being real and everything possible. Sure, in fiction, this evil can be metaphorical, but writing urban fantasy also gives me the power to come up with applicable solutions to defeat a big bad in a book that might not be as conquered in my reality.

I write a world in which I am a part, one that is filled with diverse and interesting characters.

Diversity is not a monolith

No culture or people group is a monolith. I write from my experiences, my joy, and my happiness. You might even say, it’s my divine magical spark. Life peppers my fiction (but fiction the stories remain).

There is another reason that diversity is so important. It allows readers an opportunity to see also themselves, their worldviews, and their experiences reflected in the stories they read. Even more, we can learn about others by reading stories outside our everyday purview. Therefore, such reading can also help to broaden readers’ understanding of the world and promote empathy and understanding. When diverse characters are included in urban fantasy stories, it can add depth and richness to the narrative and make the story more relatable and engaging for a wider range of readers.

Urban Fantasy casts spells on us daily. Through those tales, we find magic, conjure up a bit of magic, and come to terms with ways to defeat the threat of evil. We can take strength. We hold onto the beauty of these tales, the passions they stir, and the calls to an adventure we hear. Through the lessons, we learn to live authentically, never cowering to the threat of evil in this reality, even if we can’t all be drafted into a werewolf v. vampire war.

For Authors

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Hi, I'm USA Today best selling author Tina Glasneck.

If you are anything like me, then you know that there is never enough time in the day to do it all! As writers we have to write, market, engage with our readers, and that often means finding time to search for graphic to use for marketing, in our reader groups, and helping to build community with our readers. It can take hours to find that perfect image.

But what if there was a way to save you time, and all you'd have to do would be to personalize the image for your needs?

Now there is with my Social Media Templates.

SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

I created these sets, at first, to help myself. My thought was if I created templates, then I'd be able to plug and play easily. No more spending hours searching for "just the right" image. Even more, I wouldn't have to wonder about what I should be posting. Instead, I'd have it all there, ready.

Then the idea hit. Well, if I need this help, maybe some of my dear author friends do too.

 

And that is how I came up with this wonderful idea to create these bundles. Each one is different. The multi-genre pack includes several genres, including general templates, as well as special holiday bonus templates.

 

The Steamy Contemporary Set is all about steam and innuendo! And I'm sure if you write steam, these will hit that spot!!

 

Lastly, when it comes to celebrating black love, it is hard to find images. It is like pulling teeth, but NO MORE! The Black Love bundle includes over 100 images that feature black couples and black men for that much-needed man-chests look we often need for our promos.

 

I hope you will give these a try while they are on special.

 

If you have a genre/niche you'd like me to create a bundle for, let me know, and I will add it to the list of forthcoming sets.

 

Now, instead of spending hours searching, you'll do what you want to do -- get back to writing. Yes, I did all of the searching and all you will need to do is plug in your book cover, your tagline/hook, and your social media handle!

BLACK LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA PACK
100+ IMAGES

Do you write Black Love romance? Are you tired of spending valuable time searching for images to use on your social media but coming up with only a handful of useful pictures? Save time and money with this done-for-you African American Romance Social Media Template pack!
These are designed to be used with CANVA Pro.

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STEAMY ROMANCE SOCIAL MEDIA PACK
100+ IMAGES

Do you write steamy romance? Are you tired of taking up valuable time searching for images to use on your social media? Save time and money with this done-for-you Steamy Romance Social Media Template pack!

These are designed to be used with CANVA Pro.

Learn more. 

MULTI-GENRE SOCIAL MEDIA PACK
100+ IMAGES

Save time and money with this done-for-you Social Media Template pack created with the multi-genre author in mind or for those who wanted to test out the templates without specializing in one niche.

Yes, it's time to make your life easier by creating social media graphics that not only highlight your book, message, and genre but also will help you have more time to get other things done.

These are designed to be used with CANVA Pro.

Learn more

Darkest of Dreams Anthology!

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I’m so happy to share that The Darkest of Dreams anthology (a horror cryptid anthology) received the coveted Projects We love badge!!!

This is huge, and we’re so happy that you are jumping in to support this supernatural horror anthology (think more Stephen King than Texas Chainsaw Massacre).

So, are you using Kickstarter? Are you aware of what it is?

Kickstarter is a funding platform that helps creative projects get “started” and off the ground. 

For publishing, Kickstarter is another way for independent and small press authors to gear up their releases, but also a way to offer an entire experience around their books.

There are tons of ways that you can support a Kickstarter campaign, too, from backing the project to even just sharing about it with your circle of friends. With the holiday season approaching, Kickstarter will be a great way to find one-of-a-kind gifts for those on your list too. 

Thank you for believing in this project! We’re in the final 6 days of this Kickstarter campaign and are closing in on $10k for this anthology. We are ecstatic about the massive outpouring of support that we’ve received. Thank you so very much!

Now is your chance to back so you can get in on these wonderful creature art prints. Yes! Here is a preview of the art being created for the Darkest of Dreams for a stretch goal. Aren’t these wonderful? There will be 17 of them too! 

When you support authors, it doesn’t just help us but also the great creatives we collaborate with to create content. Physical art prints mean you can also have a collectible connected to this limited campaign. So, don’t miss your chance for a unique gift for the holiday season and your personal collection! Learn more and go back the campaign!