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Shadow World Inspiration

Locations, people, and animals that inspired the "look" of the Shadow World. They're not meant to be exact - sometimes it's just an eye color or an attitude that feels right.

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Not sure who this is. He's just pretty.

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You know, Chris Hemsworth might make a good Jonathan too. I picture J a little older, but depending on everyone else's ages, it could work.

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Raven tattoo sleeve - absolutely amazing. There's going to be some important raven imagery in book 4, so stuff like this is quite an inspiration.

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Medusa's Muse Totally thought of David when I saw that tattoo. :)

Brett Tucker, who was on last week's ep of Castle; Laura pointed out he'd make a very tasty Jonathan, and I'm inclined to agree.

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I'm pretty sure that if David had a dog he'd have this one: Belgian Sheepdog a.k.a. Belgian Groenendael. Just imagine one of these gorgeous puppers next to the Friesians.

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Laura Borealis I've always thought Raven might be part Belgian. Every single difference between him and a full Border Collie seems to be explained by this one breed.

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Dianne Sylvan Now I'm picturing Raven as David's dog. "Damn it, he barfed AGAIN!"

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Laura Borealis Human, vampire, immortal, what have you: dogshitpuke is the great equalizer.

Hmm, that looks like the sort of tattoo David should have. (the arm)

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Another possible Signet look (although it would be on a chain, not velvet).

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Sara Hemenway Based on this board I think I need to read your books!

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Abby Baldwin For some reason even though they're on chains I'm always picturing them on velvet anyways lol

If you've read the books you'll get it. :)

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Official cover art for Shadow's Fall; also by Gene Mollica.

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Of Shadow Born - Olivia

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Shadow's Fall - Hmm...I think he might just be Jeremy Hayes.

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Dianne Sylvan You know, I didn't really either until I saw this pic, and my brain said, "Ding ding ding!"

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Laura Borealis Whoa, perfect! :D

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Sofiela Well, I can certainly understand Faith going all gimme-gimme-gotta-have-it based on this.

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Sofiela I'm sure you know, but I have to ask. You realize that is Draco Malfoy, right?

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Dianne Sylvan *laugh* Yeah, I know. Tom Felton. He grew up pretty, didn't he?

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I have no idea who Oded Fehr would play in the Shadow World, but that intense stare of his makes me think he'd make a lovely Prime. He's Israeli, so maybe I should write in a Signet for Israel. :)

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Ellie Di Julio Can he be Hart's second? That'd make some HOT ACTION in book three.

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Dianne Sylvan Nope, Jeremy's a hazel-eyed blonde - and I think it would be a crime to make Oded speak in an Australian accent.

Togo Igawa - I think he'd make an excellent Prime Tanaka, who is an older, sophisticated gentleman vamp.

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(Shadow's Fall) This is more like the gown I imagine Miranda wearing.

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Laura Borealis That's what I thought when I saw this! I was gonna send it to you, but you beat me to it, hehe.

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Sofiela Wow. Love it!

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Abby Baldwin LOVE THIS!!

Isis and Osiris, David's two Friesians. (Queen of Shadows)

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One more possible example, with a larger stone and less filigree. I like the thicker chain.

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Another possibility for the Southern Signet; there are two of each, with the Prime's slightly heavier and larger. The Signets are not all identical, but do have the same overall style since they were all made by the same hands.

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Laura Borealis This is GORGEOUS!

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Laura Borealis Ah - this has been bugging me. I knew I'd seen this somewhere...the setting is on FireMountainGems. :D http://tinyurl.com/3r3...

This is the general idea of what a Signet would look like: an oval stone in an antique setting. Each territory has its own stone: Baltic amber, as in this pic, is worn by the Prime of Eastern Europe, while the Southern US has a ruby, the Western US an emerald, and so forth. The chain would be much heavier and more durable, since they are only taken off when the bearer dies.

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One of David Solomon's geeky t-shirts. He wears this one in Shadow's Fall underneath a lab coat. Reference: Firefly.

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One of David Solomon's geeky t-shirts. (Reference: Captain Hammer from Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. David's a huge Joss Whedon fan.)

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One of David Solomon's geeky t-shirts - he actually wears this one in Shadowflame.

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One of Prime David's geeky t-shirts.

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(Shadowflame) Heath Ledger - The more I think about it the more I think he looks like Jonathan.

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Laura Borealis Hamanahamana.

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Dianne Sylvan I know, right? I always pictured J as older and a little less pretty, but when Heath was all rugged and manly, he was perfect for the role.

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Mimi Baker oh I miss that face

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Ellie Di Julio That's SO not how I pictured Jonathan, but I think you've successfully overwritten my brain. (It's much prettier now)

(Shadow's Fall) This looks so much like I envision Stella, except that Stella is chubby--but the glasses, the freckles, they're perfect.

(Shadow's Fall) This is basically the color I had in mind for Miranda's ball gown (not the style; the Queen doesn't do ruffles).

The official cover of Shadowflame, designed by Gene Mollica.

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Dianne Sylvan I have no idea why this keeps showing up as some ugly ass fish tank. If you click on it, the link goes to the real image.

The official cover of Queen of Shadows, designed by Gene Mollica.

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(Queen of Shadows) Amy's Ice Cream.

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(Shadowflame) Close-up of Miranda's Martin.

(Shadowflame) Miranda's guitar, a Martin 000CXE acoustic electric.

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Laura Borealis NOM NOM NOM

(QoS) A close-up of the Imperial Grand's black keys.

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(Queen of Shadows) A small but evocative pic of Tori and her Bosendorfer.

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(Queen of Shadows) Another pic of Tori, or, Miranda as I imagine her playing.

(Queen of Shadows) Watching Tori play on her Bosendorfer was the single biggest inspiration for Miranda's character.

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The Congress Ave. bridge, where the Austin bats fly out; the bridge Miranda is thrown from in Queen of Shadows.

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(Shadowflame) This is how I picture Prime Jacob Janousek. Yes, that's Jared Leto. :)

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Mimi Baker YUM!!!!!

(Shadowflame) I got the idea for Prime Deven's look from Adam Lambert's "For Your Entertainment" video - except instead of a pimp cane Deven carries a katana. It's not so much that they look alike physically; it's the energy and overall style.

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Susan H Oh, wow. It's not until I saw this that I realized I pictured Deven as the Glambert.

(Shadowflame) Isis and Osiris, David's two horses, are Friesians. This pic gives a really good idea of their size and strength.

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(Shadow's Fall) Vrana - Cora's Nighthound (a breed created out of the Scottish deerhound to act as guardians for vampires).

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Kathryn Threadgold my dream dog, although i'm not sure how many vampires we have in north dakota.

(Shadowflame) Liv Tyler - Cora

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(Queen of Shadows) Poss. for Sophie.

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(Queen of Shadows) Another of Aya Ueto, showing a more emotional sort of intensity.

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(Queen of Shadows) Aya Ueto - poss. for Faith

This is the same sort of theme that Deven's tattoos have: angel vs. demon - but his are full sleeves, and done to look like stained glass. Still, this is awesome.

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Jamie Jordan i know this kid

(Shadowflame) Warrior Miranda. ScarJo in Iron Man 2.

(Queen of Shadows) "Any questions?" Miranda.

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