FIRE & ICE / BITTERSWEET Dream Cast
This
was so much fun to envision, especially now that the series has been
optioned for a movie by Khando Entertainment!
Here
are some of the actors I picture to play the main characters from the
series:
Aimee Teegarden as Lorelei | Avan Jogia as Adrius | Nick Roux as Zantheil
Morgan Freeman as the wizard Hawthrin | Eva Green as the ice witch Octahvia
Effy Stonem as Venus | Zoe Kravitz as Abby | Predrag Bjelac as King Etienne (Adrius’ father)
Amy Brenneman as Mab- Queen of Air & Darkness (Zanthiel’s mother) | Idina Menzel as Vivianne (Lorelei’s mom)
There
are of course a whole host of other characters real and imagined, and
I have a ton of images posted on my Fire & Ice printrest page,
for anyone who’s curious to see how I picture the settings,
clothing, the Faerie realm and everything associated with the books.
(keep any eye out for www.MYTHLANDRIA.com
for a lot more info!)
Now
it’s your turn, for nyone who’s read the series, I’d love to
hear your ideas! Who would you like to see play Lorelei, Adrius and
Zanthiel on the big screen?
Bittersweet by Michele Barrow-Belisle
(Faerie Song Trilogy #2)Publication date: March 24th 2015
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
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To save the Faery world and her mother’s life, seventeen year old Lorelei sacrificed everything, and the dangerous bargains she made in Nevermore had lasting repercussions. Now safely back in her own world, Lorelei seems the same to her high school friends and her supernatural boyfriend, despite the dark magic growing within her. Love across dimensions is complicated, especially when an invisible veil between the two worlds is sealing, threatening to separate Lorelei and Adrius forever.
Determined to find a solution, Lorelei resorts to exploring her new found powers. But when her friends fall ill, and her healing touch only makes things worse, Lorelei can’t help but wonder if she's responsible.
Nightmares from the Nevermore tighten their icy hold when someone arrives determined to destroy Lorelei’s world, starting with those closest to her. Once again she’s forced to choose between her family… her friends… and a love that was ill-fated from the start.
Determined to find a solution, Lorelei resorts to exploring her new found powers. But when her friends fall ill, and her healing touch only makes things worse, Lorelei can’t help but wonder if she's responsible.
Nightmares from the Nevermore tighten their icy hold when someone arrives determined to destroy Lorelei’s world, starting with those closest to her. Once again she’s forced to choose between her family… her friends… and a love that was ill-fated from the start.
“Stay.
Just…. Stay.” The second I said it I felt awful. What was I
asking? I knew he couldn’t stay, that he needed to return to his
world to stay alive in mind.
Since
the night of the dance we’d carefully stayed away from discussing
our little predicament. We were still at a standoff. He couldn’t
live in my world without magical aids to keep him alive, because of
the toxic nature of our polluted air, and I couldn’t go back to his
world, because of a bunch of angry beings trying to kill me. That
left us here. He would have to return to his world and refuel, to
come back to mine. How long the potions lasted depended upon how much
stress he was under. Physical exertion, extreme emotions all used up
the reserve more quickly. Then there was the issue of his still being
tied to Venus, the daughter of the ice witch I killed. A curse had
caused his forced fealty to her. Killing the witch was not only
supposed to save Mythlandria from her destructive wrath, it was also
supposed to free Adrius of the curse that bound him to the ice
witch’s commands. Who knew there was a daughter who would take over
the bonds, and that she was also his ex-girlfriend.
Now
she wants me dead in payment for killing her mother, and as a bonus,
I’d be out of the way so she could get Adrius back in her life.
That he could come here at all means the curse is weakening. I want
his freedom, but at which price? Was I willing to kill for it? I’d
have to end her life as well if I was going to destroy the bonds. And
I wasn’t a killer. Even OctÄhvia’s death was more of an accident
than intended. I had no idea what awakening the magic would do, or
how to wield it. This arrangement seemed like our only option, for
now. And while I hated to see him leave, there was something
comforting in being able to pretend that my life was normal again. As
normal as it ever was. I could enjoy being back home with friends and
back at school which surprisingly enough, I’d missed. It’s
amazing how coming to the edge of your life multiple times will make
even the most mundane routines a welcomed change.
“Think
about what you’re asking me,” he said. “You know why I have to
leave.”
He
watched me suck in a breath of regret, as I wished I could take back
my self-serving plea.
Pain
creased his eyes. “Sleep soundly, Lorelei,” was all he said. He
kissed the top of my head and turned to go.
The
tense set of his jaw revealed the effort it took to leave. I watched
him walk away, biting down on my lower lip until he reached the
driveway.
“How
am I supposed to sleep?” My voice was almost too quiet to be heard
over the howling wind. But his hearing surpassed most mortal’s.
“Warm
milk with honey works well,” he answered my whisper, his back still
facing me. “It helps with the night terrors too,” he added.
“You
know that’s not what I meant.” I moved closer, descending one
step at a time until my bare feet hit the cold of the pavement.
Adrius
froze. Electric pulses crackled between us.
“I
was talking about sleeping without you. Here.”
“You’ve
managed to do it before,” he said cautiously, the strain of his
resolve vibrating in his voice.
“I
know. But—“
This
was wrong. It was selfish. How could I ask him to stay, when I know
that leaving is what would keep him alive to return to me?
“I’m
sorry. I’m being silly. It’s just I can’t—“
With
whipcrack intensity, his resolve burned away and he rushed toward me
and pulled me into his arms. His touch burned though my shirt as his
hands splayed against my back, pressing us closer. He kissed me,
hungrily at first, then it quickly deepened to ravenous. Matching his
fervor, I tangled my fingers in his hair. Every inch of me was on
fire. He gasped, his lips slowing against mine. By the time we
separated, we were both breathless. He leaned his forehead against
mine for a few rapid heartbeats, then pulled back. Our eyes remained
locked in a palpitating stretch of silence that spoke volumes. My
head swirled, and all I wanted was more of where we’d left off.
But
he read my intentions. The corners of his lips quirked and he shook
his head. Warm hands slid down my arms with one last caress, before
he disappeared. Gone so quickly I didn’t actually see him leave.
Swallowed by the darkness of the night and the forest that held the
secret doorway into Mythlandria.
Q&A
So
Fire & Ice was optioned for a Movie! Exciting! What can you tell
us about that?
Well,
as you can imagine we’re all super excited about it! And I’ve had
a lot of conversations with the producer, who fortunately wants to
keep me on board in adapting the book to a screenplay. That doesn’t
always happen, so I’m very grateful. I think it’s a dream most
writers have, but it was equally important to me that my stories
remain as true to the book series as possible. Hopefully we’ll be
able to release more info soon! It’s so hard keeping things secret,
lol.
Do
you have dream cast in mind?
From
the very beginning I pictured Morgan Freeman as the wizard Hawthrin.
That would be amazing! Other than him the other characters have
varied over the years. I can see Aimee Teegarden as Lorelei, and Avan
Jogia as Adrius and Nick Roux as Zantheil, Zoe Kravitz as Abby,
Predrag Bjelac as King Etienne, Eva Green as the ice
witch-Octahvia, Effy Stonem as Venus, and Idina Menzel as Vivianne,
Lorelei’s mom.
Your
favorite childhood books & authors?
There
were so many stories and authors I adored. From Dr. Seuss to Judy
Blume there were countless stories I got lost in. The Narnia series,
and several others by C.S. Lewis, The
Hobbit
and The
Lord of The Ring
by Tolkien, Little
Women
by Louisa May Alcott, Lord
of The Flies
by William Gerald Golding, Christy
by
Catherine Marshall, The
Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton, Flowers
in the Attic
by Virginia Andrews,
Diary
of Anne Frank,
Jane Austins books, Beverly Cleary books, everything Nancy Drew, not
to mention a ton of sweetheart romances read in my teen years... too
much information?
When
did you first consider yourself a writer?
I’d
self-published four books on my own and published two books with
different publishing houses, but I still hadn’t given myself that
label. In the back of my mind I had some lofty expectation that when
I officially became a writer, I’d know... like the skies would open
up and pour out rainbows and fireworks and stuff. Needless to say
that didn’t happen. And it wasn’t until someone very casually and
matter-of-factly said to me, “oh, so you’re a writer” that I
gave it some thought and realized yes, I guess I really am.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
Well,
my very first book was so long ago that I can’t remember what it
was about much less what inspired me. But this book came from the
characters in it. I woke up to ideas and dialog and scenes playing in
my mind in the middle of the night and they wouldn’t stop until I
began writing them down. I started, and I’m re-inspired every day
to keep going.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
J.K.
Rowling. I love not only her books but also her story. It’s so
inspiring. I confess, I’ve watched every interview, read every
biography and even watched the unauthorized biography movie… more
than once. ;)
What
book are you reading now?
Between
paperbacks and what’s loaded on my Kobo, I’m reading the The
Evolution of Mara Dyer
by Michelle Hodkin (Loving this series!), also NeverNever
by Colleen Hoover and , and in non-fiction: How
to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by
Dr Joe Dispenza and
E-Cubed
by Pam Grout.
Playlists
for books is becoming very popular….do you have a playlist with
your books? And what is your favorite type of music?
Here’s the playlist for Fire & Ice series (I’m working on the youtube playlist)
Here’s the playlist for Fire & Ice series (I’m working on the youtube playlist)
My
Immortal - Evanesence
Forever
and A Day - Jewel
Snowblind
Bittersweet
Again
- Flylead
Loreena
McKennitt- The Mystic's Dream
Ce
he mise le ulaingt (The Two Trees) - Loreena McKennitt
Whispers
in the Dark - Skillet
Before
We Come Undone - Kris Allen
The
Secret Forest - John Kelly
Sweet
Dreams - Jewel
The
Magic of The Wizard's Dream - Rhapsody
Bring
It Back - Kris Allen
Never
Ending Road - Loreena McKennitt
A
Dangerous Mind
Angel
Stading By - Jewel
Tears
-
Breakaway
- Kelly Clarkson
Fire
& Ice - Pat Benatar
I
create playlists for every story I write and I find music a very
powerful catalyst in transporting me into the heart of a story or
scene. Personally, I love eighties music, dance music, soundtracks
and classic rock, but my playlists consists of a huge range of music,
depending on my mood.
A dreamer at heart, Michele Barrow-Belisle has always lived with one foot in this reality and one foot in another, one of her own imagining. So it follows that she would grow up to write about the characters from those enchanting worlds she knows and loves so well. A fan of all things romantic, her young adult novels are populated with scintillating witches, vampires and fey. Her bestselling debut book series Fire and Ice (Faerie Song Trilogy) was optioned for a major motion picture this year. Michele resides in southern Canada with her hubby and son who indulge her never-ending obsession with reading, writing and most importantly… chocolate.She also loves shoes.
Did we mention the chocolate?
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