Something Fun: A Playlist!

 Hi Everyone!

Amid all the preparation for Christmas and other holidays, sometimes we need a minute to just relax. Don't worry, I've got a regular post scheduled to go up on this blog on Monday (Dec. 22, 2025), but I thought for the weekend, how about something a little different? So, to that end, I thought I'd share the playlist for Sugar & Frost.

Sugar & Frost is a YA Fantasy I'm currently querying. It features the cold and aloof Chase Frost, and the sweet and new-to-town Kalea "Kallie" Sugar (whose family used to be residents of North Pole Village, but Kallie was born in Hawaii, so this is a switch for her!) It's a book near and dear to my heart.

Funny thing is, while the story itself has a contemporary time period setting, I got the idea that most of the songs on the playlist would be ones from the 1980s. Why? I suppose in part because I thought it would be funny and fun; but maybe also because the story is dedicated to my seven (yes, 7) siblings (Yes, I'm one of 8 kids). So, here you go:

SUGAR & FROST

Playlist (Mostly 80s, even though it’s a contemporary—current time period—setting)

Take On Me – Ah-Ha

Opposites Attract – Paula Abdul

Invisible Touch – Phil Collins

Tell Her About It – Billy Joel

Lost In Your Eyes – Debbie Gibson

The Search Is Over – Survivor

The Longest Time – Billy Joel

Like The Weather – 10,000 Maniacs

Lonely Is The Night – Air Supply

I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany

In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins

Dis-moi Si Je T'aime – Celine Dion

Only You – Yaz

The Promise – When In Rome

Baby, I Love You – The Ramones version

Stuck With You – Huey Lewis & The News

You’re The Inspiration – Chicago 

NOT actually from the 1980s, but referenced in the story itself:

The Christmas Waltz Frank Sinatra’s version

Have a wonderful weekend!