Romance

A bit about book titles…

Posted in Romance on June 3rd, 2008 by Cynthia Eden

Some writers start their books because they think of a fabulous, wonderful, awe-inspiring title that stimulates their minds. Some writers get this gem of a title idea–and they can create entire books just from the whispers of their titles.

I am not such a writer. In fact, when it comes to titles, I blank.

Titles are hard for me. Really hard. I have a particularly hard time coming up with novel titles. Now, for some reason, novella titles come easier to me–please don’t ask why. That “some reason” I mentioned–I don’t know what it is. And, of the eight novellas that I have sold (two will be released later this year), I’ve been able to keep all of the original titles for those stories. Notice that I’m talking about novella titles–not the anthology titles. The editors generally come up with those. I think that perhaps, since the editors do create the overall anthology name, authors are given a bit more freedom in selecting the titles for their novellas. (That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it!)

But names for single-title books…ah, those do cause me to stress. Because titles–they’re so dang important. So many times, I’ve been in a book store and I pick up a book because the title amuses me or intrigues me. Sure, the covers are VERY important to me, but I’m a sucker for a title. I think the title is one of the absolute most important means of marketing a book.

I’ve seen some wonderful titles in my time. And some not-so-wonderful ones. I absolutely LOVE Kim Harrison’s titles: For a Few Demons More, The Outlaw Demon Wails, Dead Witch Walking–I think these are brilliant! The first time I saw one of these in the store, I froze–then immediately snagged up the book. Great titles.

What’s the best book title you’ve come across? Come on, share–the title might make me go and purchase the book!

(And, yay–I’m feeling better today!!)

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Links

Posted in Romance on June 2nd, 2008 by Cynthia Eden

I’m feeling a bit under the weather today–caught one of those summer cold/flu bugs that is as annoying as it is miserable. To make the situation even worse, my two-year-old caught the bug, too. Grr…but we’re both feeling better today than we were yesterday.

So, I thought I’d blog briefly today and post a few links.

I found (okay, I was told about) this cool site that posts blurbs of books and book covers–I added several to my TBR list. 🙂

Liz Kreger is blogging about villains over at Magical Musings.

If you want to learn how to make your own hell, hop over to Larissa’s site.

Amber Leigh Williams has help for those researching private investigators.

Hopefully, I’ll be back to feeling perky tomorrow–and I’ll have a longer, writing-type post.

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Jeri Smith-Ready

Posted in Romance on May 31st, 2008 by Cynthia Eden

Jeri Smith-Ready, author of the absolutely wonderful WICKED GAME (a great new take on vampires!) is guest-blogging over at The Bradford Bunch today–and she’s going to give away a copy of WICKED GAME to one commenter.  Get thee over for commenting!

And have a lovely Saturday!

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Fresh Fiction

Posted in Romance on May 30th, 2008 by Cynthia Eden

I’m blogging over at Fresh Fiction today–talking about just how easy it is to get lost in a book.  Have you gotten lost in any good books lately?

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

(And, psst–happy birthday, Nick!)

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Affaire de Coeur

Posted in Romance on May 28th, 2008 by Cynthia Eden

Wow–Affaire de Coeur gave HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT five stars!  Lani Roberts said the book was, “”A page-turning erotic adventure that you won’t want to put down until the end.”   I will consider this review a most awesome early birthday present!  🙂

(Thank you so much, Lani!)

And, speaking of Affaire de Coeur…there is a fantastic article up on their website about creating a romance book club.  Now I’ve been wanting to create a romance book club for quite a while.  I just can’t get into the “Oprah Book Club” type books.  I like my romance.  Give me historicals, give me funny contemporaries, or give me my dark paranormals–but I need my romance and I have to get my happy ending in order to be a, well, happy woman.

I’m going to try following the guidelines for the romance club–I’ll keep you posted and let you know how things work out.

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