tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post586596507794016289..comments2023-10-20T10:33:45.225-05:00Comments on Annie's World: A Rose Is A Rose Is A...Annie Solomonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18439330900730765487noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-6439787640965687852008-10-17T13:31:00.000-05:002008-10-17T13:31:00.000-05:00well thanks for that encouragement, Cassondra! And...well thanks for that encouragement, Cassondra! And if you sell your book and want to use the same title, I say, go for it. As for the marketing dpt, I don't know. I used to think they knew what they were doing, but if they did, we'd all be best sellers, right? I'm coming to believe that they don't know any more than we do. It's like trying to predict the stock market--and you know how crazy that is. No one knows. Which is why they should just let us use the titles we want. But I'm weak, so I caved. Frankly, I don't know how far I could have taken any kind of protest anyway. You reach a point where you have to pick your battles. Didn't seem like it was worth falling on my sword for this one. And WTF--I'm getting used to it.Annie Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439330900730765487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-75080287157445276862008-10-17T13:21:00.000-05:002008-10-17T13:21:00.000-05:00Well, I have one by that title, but no worries, it...Well, I have one by that title, but no worries, it's not anywhere NEAR being published, and I had no illusions the title would make it through the marketing department anyhow. (grin).<BR/><BR/>I think One Deadly Sin is a great title actually. I dunno that I would think Black Angel is paranormal, but I'm not a huge paranormal reader either, so maybe...I always figure the marketing people have a lot more experience selling books than I do, although sometimes I look at their decisions and go "WHAT?" <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, glad you finally have a title. I don't think there's a title out there that hasn't been used before, so unless it's the same as one on the shelf at the moment, or some mega bazillion seller, I figure we shouldn't sweat it.<BR/><BR/>I think it'll sell books!Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-31294497703265687212008-10-16T12:11:00.000-05:002008-10-16T12:11:00.000-05:00I already have First Deadly Sin in the wonderful s...I already have First Deadly Sin in the wonderful series featuring Lawrence Sanders' character, Edward X. Delaney. Very scary book, too, with a creepy, creepy serial killer. He committed a sin or two, too.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-50746294802533421092008-10-15T10:52:00.000-05:002008-10-15T10:52:00.000-05:00Cat, I'll bet you could come up with a million fun...Cat, I'll bet you could come up with a million funny takes on any title. And I agree with you on the "angel" thing. Doesn't automatically say paranormal to me. But all that's by the wayside now. I've gotten used to One Deadly Sin. Now if I can only title my next book, Two Lethal Lies...Annie Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439330900730765487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-71981244450221951472008-10-15T10:50:00.000-05:002008-10-15T10:50:00.000-05:00Yes, Lucy, your father's rationalizing gene is wel...Yes, Lucy, your father's rationalizing gene is well placed. And I love your poetic take on the title.Annie Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439330900730765487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-46434145757201905772008-10-15T10:00:00.000-05:002008-10-15T10:00:00.000-05:00I liked all the titles just fine. I wouldn't auto...I liked all the titles just fine. I wouldn't automatically think paranormal if I read "angel". Maybe if I read vampire or witch or gnome :). But it should be noted I'm title deficient.Jody W. and Meankittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733607365443126784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-37220537786707170942008-10-15T09:58:00.000-05:002008-10-15T09:58:00.000-05:00what about: deadly sin, one. that would be its po...what about: deadly sin, one. <BR/><BR/>that would be its poetry title at least. i don't know how you put up with all that. it's enough to make someone never want to be published. so now when i never find a publisher, i'll pretend it was actually MY choice. you know, not wanting to compromise and all. that'll teach them.lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13638432469026370829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-20167391298811485262008-10-13T17:15:00.000-05:002008-10-13T17:15:00.000-05:00Thanks, Anna. Yeah, I liked the original title, to...Thanks, Anna. Yeah, I liked the original title, too. But the paranormal thing reared its ugly head. I don't see why those guys get to have all the good words!!Annie Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439330900730765487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404696372103409860.post-78242627973656232662008-10-13T15:27:00.000-05:002008-10-13T15:27:00.000-05:00Actually I really like the original title. So shoo...Actually I really like the original title. So shoot me! One Deadly Sin is catchy though and will look great on a cover. I'm currently going through something similar trying to come up with an acceptable title for my fourth book. The problem with writing dark historicals is that a lot of really great titles that really fit the story sound like paranormals (anything with shadow or dark in it, for a start!). Good luck with the new book! Sounds great!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.com