One of the things people are the most surprised about when they ask me about traditional publishing is that the author doesn’t select the title. The author can SUGGEST a title, and is usually asked to suggest more than one, but ultimately–with most publishers, that is–the title is a marketing decision.
When it was time to pick a name for my first novel, they picked the title for the sequel at the same time. Like this:
The End Begins: Sudden Darkness
The End Begins: Glimmer of Light
Apparently they can also change their minds. They’ve named the sequel The End Begins: Glimmering Light. I don’t like it as well but it’s okay. Best part of all is that the book is turned in and it’s out of my hands. Whew!
I had a little book signing for the Christmas anthology (With Wondering Awe) that I’m a part of. Krista Jensen was there with me and it was way fun. One of the favorite parts was meeting an internet friend in real life…Annette Jensen, who drove all the way down from Tremonton to meet me. I was so touched.
Thanks for the heads up about traditional publishing.
I am reconnecting to a beautiful woman, who was introduced to me through our precious sons serving a mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They have become very close and I want to share that bond they have developed with my new friend Margot Hovley.