The best beach vacation music!
A truly essential part of my writing method is that I create a playlist for each book. Sometimes, it’s just about a certain vibe or a rhythm. Sometimes it’s the lyrics. But it’s always a collection of songs that will signal to my brain to get back into the world, get in sync with the story and let the characters dance and sing.
I think the playlist for my book THE MYSTERY IN MOONSHINE is terrific for anyone who wants to be in an easy breezy relaxed beach vibe. Which… also describes the book well, I think.
I’ve been sharing some of the songs on the playlist on my Instagram stories, but here is the complete list, along with a Spotify download code if you’re a subscriber there! (scroll down for the code)
Enjoy!
Somewhere on a Beach - Dierks Bentley
American Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
Written in the Sand - Old Dominion
You Broke Up with Me - Walker Hayes
Hell No - Ingrid Michaelson
Someday - Michael Buble & Meghan Trainor
Everything - Michael Buble
Afterlife - Ingrid Michaelson
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - Tony Bennett, Michael Buble
Celebrate - Ingrid Michaelson
Crazy for Now - Jason Jones
Cup of Tea - Kacey Musgraves
Unforgettable - Thomas Rhett
No Such Thing as a Broken Heart - Old Dominion
Carolina - Eric Church
Rich - Maren Morris
All On Me - Devin Dawson
Second Wind - Maren Morris
Whole Lotta Woman - Kelly Clarkson
Baby - Michael Buble w/ Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Hold On - Wilson Phillips
Just Another Thing - Maren Morris
Let Em Talk - Kesha
Company you Keep - Maren Morris
Something to Talk About - Bonnie Raitt
Southern Girl - Amos Lee
Follow Your Arrow - Kacey Musgraves
Shut Me Up - Old Dominion
Save it for a Rainy Day - Kenny Chesney
Gettin Down in a Pirate Town - Jesse Rice
Toes - Zac Brown Band >
Tan Lines - Love and Theft
Doin’ Fine - Lauren Alaina
(Kissed You) Good Night - Gloriana
Wild at Heart - Gloriana
Carolina - Parmalee
Heads Carolina, Tails California - Jo Dee Messina
Good Vibes - Chris Janson
Six-Pack Summer - Phil Vassar
Drinkin’ Problem - Midland
Whiskey Glasses - Morgan Wallen
We Do - Kenny Chesney
Everyone She Knows - Kenny Chesney
Testing the Water - Thompson Square
Girls Like Me - Martina McBride
Down at the Lah De Dah - Jimmy Buffett
Fix a Drink - Chris Janson
Crazy - Patsy Cline
Sand - Thomas Rhett
The Day You Stop Looking Back - Thomas Rhett
Dancing in the Moonlight - King Harvest
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
Beachin’ - Jake Owen
Flavor - Maren Morris
Sunshine & Whiskey - Frankie Ballard
Do you Believe in Magic - The Lovin’ Spoonful
Saltwater Gospel - Eli Young Band
Sway - Danielle Bradberry
Coast - Ryan Hurd
Go into your spotify and hit the camera icon. Take a pic of this code and get the playlist!