A Winter Story
A “meet-cute” set in Nashville, Tennessee on the first day of winter 2022.
Violet Brie Donnelly is an 18-year-old college freshman studying fashion design at Indiana University, her mom’s alma mater. Home for the holidays, she realizes she is no longer her brother’s best friend because he met someone during his first semester in college. When she is not studying, she enjoys pilates, swimming, and water polo.
Wei-jen Peter Pan (Peter) is a 20-year-old college junior studying entrepreneurship and web programming & development at Belmont University. Born in Seattle, his family is eagerly awaiting his return for the holidays. He delayed his return home because he wanted a few extra shifts at his part-time job. When he is not studying or working, he enjoys swimming and playing guitar.
Music helps set the mood while I write. That is why the inspiration playlists play such a vital role in my writing process. These are the songs that inspired the First Day of Winter short story A Winter Story:
Peppermint Winter - by Owl City
This is a fun song. I laugh every time I listen to it. I chose it to kick off the playlist.
Winter Wind - by The Piano Guys
I went through my Christmas albums looking for songs that had winter or snow in the title.
Levitating - by Dua Lipa
This is one of Violet’s theme songs.
Can I Get Your Number - by Anne-Marie
This Violet’s brother’s girlfriend’s theme song.
Winter Weather - by Vanessa Williams
I picked this song because it has winter in the title.
Snow - by Voctave
I will pick an a cappella song when I can. This one is a gem.
Sucker - by Jonas Brothers
This is one of Peter’s theme songs.
Say You Won’t Let Go - by James Arthur
This is Violet’s brother’s theme song.
On This Winter’s Night - by Lady Antebellum
I loved this song the first time I heard it about a decade ago. And it has winter in the title, making it a perfect fit for this playlist
Snowlight - by Jessie James Decker
This was a fun song I found listening to songs with snow in the title.
Kiss Me - by Ed Sheeran
This is Peter’s other theme song.
Only Girl (In the World) - by Rihanna
This is Violet’s other theme song.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - by Chely Wright
I think I have this song by dozens of artists. But this older version by Chely Wright is my favorite.
Winter Wonderland - by Laura Osnes & Aaron Tveit
I wanted to end this playlist with a version of this song. I picked this version because it was a duet.