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Included with these fabulous authors and titles is my YA mystery, Football Sweetheart!
High School Football can be MURDER…
Aimee Freeman is looking forward to the start of her senior year. She knows her best friend Ella has been keeping secrets from her all summer long, but with football season right around the corner, the student trainer decides not to worry about it-they’ll have plenty of time to catch up on the field.
Then Ella goes missing, and Aimee realizes those secrets might be the key to finding her. As the case unfolds, Aimee discovers more than one person may have wanted to harm Ella. Was it Ella’s current boyfriend, a social outcast the entire city seems intent on blaming for her disappearance? Or her ex-boyfriend, the beloved star quarterback who has harassed Ella since their breakup? The list of potential suspects continues to grow after Aimee reads Ella’s journal, but she must break her best friend’s secret code to reveal their identities.
Unbeknownst to Aimee, her investigation has not gone unnoticed. Ella’s abductor is watching and waiting. Will he decide Aimee needs to be silenced-making her the next target?
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Readers agree that Football Sweetheart is hard to put down and perfect reading for adults and teens alike! Take advantage of this weekend’s sale spectacular and buy a copy for under a dollar!
Tiffany A. White is the author of the YA mystery Football Sweetheart series available onKindle and Nook. She is available for contact via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or via email at tiffany {at} tiffanyawhite {dot} com.
It’s the biggest sales weekend of the year! So, in honor of all the discounted prices at our favorite stores, I’ve decided to offer Football Sweetheart at a special holiday price for a limited time only!
Be sure to take advantage of the lower price while it lasts!
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Tiffany A. White is the author of the YA mystery Football Sweetheart series available on Kindle and Nook. She is available for contact via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or via email at tiffany {at} tiffanyawhite {dot} com.
The events this week have reminded me of what really matters. My heart is with all, from Boston, Massachusetts, all the way to West, Texas just outside DFW.
Regardless of what or who caused these events, the tragedy still occurred and there are hundreds, if not thousands of people displaced and in need of something.
I want to do my part to help. So this weekend, starting today (Thursday, April 18th) through Monday (Monday, April 22nd), I’ve decided to donate all of the Football Sweetheart proceeds to the American Red Cross and to the Salvation Army.
All proceeds from every Football Sweetheart e-book purchased, whether via Amazon or Barnes & Noble, will go to these two charities to help with the recovery process in both Boston and West.
Please keep all those affected in your thoughts and let’s hope the devastation ends here.
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I love high school football. Growing up in West Texas, I lived the real Friday night lights. Everyone in the community either plays, cheers, or supports the local teams. It was this atmosphere that gave me the idea for my Football Sweetheart series. I took two things I loved—high school football and mysteries—and twisted them into stories of my own.
But enough about that. Today’s post is the second installment of the High School Movie Showdown, and we’re featuring two of my favorite high school football movies—Varsity Blues and Friday Night Lights.
First up, Varsity Blues…
Varsity Blues follows a group of high school football players in the fictional town of West Canaan, Texas. Anybody who’s anybody plays their part for the team. Training begins at a very early age—girls perfect their toe-touches as soon as they can jump, and boys practice tossing the pigskin through a tire hanging from a tree as soon as they can stand.
Everything comes crashing down around the boys in West Canaan when the star quarterback (Lance Harbor, played by Paul Walker from the Fast and the Furious franchise) injures his knee during a game and his good friend and backup (Jonathan “Mox” Moxon, played by James Van Der Beek from Dawson’s Creek) is thrown onto the field and thrust into the spotlight.
James Van Der Beek (Jonathan “Mox” Moxon) and Paul Walker (Lance Harbor)
Varsity Blues isn’t just about football, but more about teens finding their way in spite of what they have been conditioned to do. This film is about as realistic as it gets when talking about high school football in West Texas, without actually claiming to be inspired by actual events: the coach’s win-at-all-costs attitude; the quarterback’s celebrity (everyone remembers the whipped cream bikini, right?); the realization that great moments are oftentimes the most painful; and the understanding that character is built by going against the norm.
Oh, and the ending can make even the toughest man cry.
Next up, Friday Night Lights…
Two things come to mind when people outside the state of Texas think about West Texas—high school football and oil. So, if everyone outside the state knows about the teenage pigskin programs, what do the people inside the state think?
Football is life. Win at all costs.
By now, everyone has heard of Friday Night Lights—whether it is the book by H.G. Bissinger published in 1990, the motion picture produced by Brian Grazer in 2004, or the television series starring Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton that aired from 2006 until 2011.
But today we’re focusing on the film.
Friday Night Lights follows Coach Gary Gaines (Hollywood great, Billy Bob Thornton) and his Odessa Permian football team. Everything seems to be right on schedule and the boys are well on their way to accomplishing their one goal—win the Texas state championship. That is until their star running back tears ligaments in his knee.
Coach Gary Gaines (Billy Bob Thornton) MUST win to save his job…
Coach Gaines is immediately under fire in the media and around town; a head football coach’s job is never safe in West Texas without wins. And when a star player goes down, people panic.
And his players? They’re faced with a mound of obstacles—a coach that pushes them too far, parents living vicariously through their teenage lives, and the societal pressures of the Odessa community.
The team pushes through and the season ends with a three-way tie in the district between Permian, their arch-rival Midland Lee Rebels, and Abilene Cooper. With a flip of a coin, Permian and Lee move on (yes, they really flipped coins in the ’80s to break a three-way tie in conference when determining playoff spots). And of course, Permian rolls through the playoffs and meets a Dallas team (Carter High School) in the state championship.
But you have to watch the movie to find out what happens next….
The Permian Panthers…
So, when paired up side-by-side, which of these films would win—Varsity Blues or Friday Night Lights?
Look, like I said earlier, I grew up in West Texas. I served my football team as an athletic trainer and have first-hand knowledge what it’s like “behind the scenes” on the practice field, in the locker room, and on the sidelines.
These movies take me back—whether I’m watching Friday Night Lights and remembering the rivalry games between Midland Lee and Odessa Permian that I, myself attended since childhood; or I’m watching Varsity Blues and vividly recalling the blood, sweat, and tears I felt with the players on my team as they struggled to maintain greatness and take it to the next level.
Bottom line: Both films are fantastic and portray what high school football is really like in West Texas. I truly believe that both movies will achieve cult classic status and live on through their fans year after year.
But which one would win in a head to head battle? The fictional West Canaan High Coyotes, or the loosely accurate portrayals of the real Odessa High School Permian Panthers?
I say Varsity Blues.
Regardless of how many times I have watched this movie, I still bawl my eyes out at the end of this film. Yes, it’s fictional; but man, does it bring back memories of my senior year and our final football game.
Yes, Mox… you are the winner!!
Oh, and the music rocks! Collective Soul, Loudmouth, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind, and Van Halen are just a few of the artists featured on the soundtrack. Even though these artists and their featured songs are popular in their own right, I still can’t hear one of these tunes without thinking of Varsity Blues.
How about you? Varsity Blues or Friday Night Lights? Leave your pick in the comments… I’d love to hear from you!
For all the sweethearts out there, I’ve decided to offer Football Sweetheart at a special Valentine price for a limited time only… Starting today and running through the weekend, Football Sweetheart is on sale for ninety-nine cents!
That’s right! You can buy Football Sweetheart for under a $1 all weekend long!
Who doesn’t love buying a book for under $1? Be sure to take advantage of the lower price while it lasts!
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High School Football can be MURDER
Aimee Freeman is looking forward to the start of her senior year. She knows her best friend Ella has been keeping secrets from her all summer long, but with football season right around the corner, the student trainer decides not to worry about it—they’ll have plenty of time to catch up on the field.
Then Ella goes missing, and Aimee realizes those secrets might be the key to finding her. As the case unfolds, Aimee discovers more than one person may have wanted to harm Ella. Was it Ella’s current boyfriend, a social outcast the entire city seems intent on blaming for her disappearance? Or her ex-boyfriend, the beloved star quarterback who has harassed Ella since their breakup? The list of potential suspects continues to grow after Aimee reads Ella’s journal, but she must first break her best friend’s secret code to reveal their identities.
Unbeknownst to Aimee, her investigation has not gone unnoticed. Ella’s abductor is watching and waiting. Will he decide Aimee needs to be silenced—making her the next target?
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And remember, Amazon makes it easy to give as a gift!
So to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, I’ve decided to donate all of the Football Sweetheart proceeds for the day to Kids Need to Read.
Mission Statement: Kids Need to Read works to create a culture of reading for children by providing inspiring books to underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy programs across the United States, especially those serving disadvantaged children.
All proceeds from every Football Sweetheart e-book purchased Sunday, February 3, 2013, whether via Amazon or Barnes & Noble, will go to Kids Need to Read.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a Cowboy, Patriot, Colt, Falcon, Raven, or a 49er; for the next twenty-four hours, take advantage of the Football Sweetheart discounted price and grab a copy for charity.
And before I go, I want to send a special thank you to Amber West for introducing me to this wonderful charity.
High School Football can be MURDER
Aimee Freeman is looking forward to the start of her senior year. She knows her best friend Ella has been keeping secrets from her all summer long, but with football season right around the corner, the student trainer decides not to worry about it—they’ll have plenty of time to catch up on the field.
Then Ella goes missing, and Aimee realizes those secrets might be the key to finding her. As the case unfolds, Aimee discovers more than one person may have wanted to harm Ella. Was it Ella’s current boyfriend, a social outcast the entire city seems intent on blaming for her disappearance? Or her ex-boyfriend, the beloved star quarterback who has harassed Ella since their breakup? The list of potential suspects continues to grow after Aimee reads Ella’s journal, but she must first break her best friend’s secret code to reveal their identities.
Unbeknownst to Aimee, her investigation has not gone unnoticed. Ella’s abductor is watching and waiting. Will he decide Aimee needs to be silenced—making her the next target?
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Happy Super Bowl Sunday 2013! May the best team win!
The year is rapidly coming to an end… in just a few days we’ll say goodbye to 2012 and welcome in 2013.
These past twelve months have been special—one of the best years of my life.
Every January 1st, I set New Year’s Resolutions like most people I know. Usually, I fail those resolutions before my birthday rolls around in February. Pathetic, I know.
But not this year. While I didn’t accomplish my goal in its entirety, I got closer than I’ve ever been before…
I published my first novel!!
To celebrate, I feel like giving…
Leave a comment below and you could win an e-book copy of my YA mystery Football Sweetheart!
Everyone has the rest of the year to enter! I will assign numbers to every comment (one entry per person) and select a winner via Random.org on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Be sure to include an email address so I can contact the winner directly.
Now, being that January 1st is New Year’s Day and I will undoubtedly be cooking a big lunch/dinner and watching a ton of football, please be patient with me. I will log in and give away a copy of my book before the end of the day.
I truly hope that everyone had a wonderful 2012 and I wish you the absolute best in the New Year. Until then… Happy Commenting!
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Congratulations to….
Lucky #002!
That would be you, Lysa Lessieur!
Please email me directly at tiffanyannewhite (at) yahoo (dot) com for your winnings!
For the first time since The Ooo Factor launched back in 2011, today’s Tele-Tuesday post is not about television. Why?
Because it’s December 25th!
Today, I feel like giving…
Leave a comment below and you could win an e-book copy of my YA mystery Football Sweetheart!
Everyone has all day to enter! I will assign numbers to every comment (one entry per person) and select a winner via Random.org tomorrow, December 26th. Be sure to include an email address so I can contact the winner directly.
Merry Christmas from Football Sweetheart and Happy Commenting!
For a listing of books offered & a chance to win one of the prizes, click here!!
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Included with these fabOoolous authors and titles is my YA mystery, Football Sweetheart!
High School Football can be MURDER…
Aimee Freeman is looking forward to the start of her senior year. She knows her best friend Ella has been keeping secrets from her all summer long, but with football season right around the corner, the student trainer decides not to worry about it-they’ll have plenty of time to catch up on the field.
Then Ella goes missing, and Aimee realizes those secrets might be the key to finding her. As the case unfolds, Aimee discovers more than one person may have wanted to harm Ella. Was it Ella’s current boyfriend, a social outcast the entire city seems intent on blaming for her disappearance? Or her ex-boyfriend, the beloved star quarterback who has harassed Ella since their breakup? The list of potential suspects continues to grow after Aimee reads Ella’s journal, but she must break her best friend’s secret code to reveal their identities.
Unbeknownst to Aimee, her investigation has not gone unnoticed. Ella’s abductor is watching and waiting. Will he decide Aimee needs to be silenced-making her the next target?
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Readers agree that Football Sweetheart is perfect reading for adults and teens alike! Take advantage of today’s sale spectacular and buy a copy for under a dollar!
And remember, gifting an e-book on Amazon is easy and today’s sale would be a great time to get some last-minute holiday shopping done!
It’s the biggest sales weekend of the year! So, in honor of all the discounted prices at our favorite stores, I’ve decided to offer Football Sweetheart at a special holiday price for a limited time only!
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