Thursday, October 21, 2010

Jace's Photo Essay (Split Blog Tour)

Today I'm thrilled to have Swati Avasthi here with a photo essay from Jace (the main character in her debut novel Split) as a part of the Before The Split Blog TourFor every comment Swati receives on the tour stops, she will donate $1 to the Family Violence Prevention Fund, and all proceeds from the auction will go to FVPF.

Be sure to check out the auction site where you can bid on items such as a signed/personalized copy of Mistwood by Leah Cypress, a first chapter critique from Michele Corriel AND a signed/personalized copy of Fairview Felines, and so much more!

And without further ado...


Jace’s Photo Essay:  Change in Perspective

My life in Chicago…




…where I was always looking for a way up



…or a way out.



But now, in Albuquerque, my vantage seems to have changed:


And, by seeing things in a different light, …


… possibilities lay out before me.


These beautiful photographs were provided by John Magruder.  They, plus loads more, are available for purchase.  And the penultimate shot in this essay is available to bid on at the Split Charity Auction via John’s generous donation. 

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Absolutely stunning! 

Don't forget to check out a copy of Split by Swati Avashti, whether at your library or at the bookstore (and trust me, this book is worth reading)

Also don't forget to leave a comment! Comment = $1 for donation!!

-Lea

18 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh - I freaking love those pictures - all of them! Great photo essay and feature :)

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  2. This is a beautiful photo essay! Living in Chicago I love seeing what I see everyday in a different medium. This is a great cause as well so kudos!

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  3. Awesome photo essay. John Magruder's photos are stunning. They match Jace's journey beautifully.

    -LaWanica W.

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  4. This was a brilliant post. Thanks so much. I loved SPLIT-- very powerful.

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  5. Wow! A photo essay by a character. I have some photos on my book pages that relate to the books, but I never thought of doing a photo essay. What a great idea!

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  6. Gorgeous photos and so fitting for the novel.

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  7. wow all these photos are stunning.

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  8. What a creative way to bring Jace to life. And the photos are fantastic!

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  9. Such lovely pictures! I really felt Jace's character through those images... :)

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  10. Those were amazing! Thank you so much for sharing them!

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  11. Great photo's. Loved looking at them. :)

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  12. love the photos!! cool way to do some charity too!!

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  13. I love photography, this is a great post!

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  14. What a beautiful photo essay--I can feel Jace's character really come through. Sigh...I love both Chicago and New Mexico, and these pictures really make me want to get back to both soon.

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  15. What a cool, cool post! I'm so glad I stopped by!

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  16. What a great and wonderful idea. Being very familiar with both Chicago and Albuquerque they have that extra special meaning. Awesome!

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  17. Gorgeous pictures, such a wonderful way to bring Jace to life. I think it's wonderful that Swati is donating money to such an important cause, as well.

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  18. I'm a week too late but I just heard about the Split tour. I still want to read the book and will promote it in my library.
    -Anne
    http://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com

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