Sunday, November 13, 2011

My Sparkly New Title!


I just wanted to give an update on what’s happening with my novel. I’ve had several conversations with Rhemalda, via phone, Instant Messaging, and—new to me—Skype. After the initial awkwardness of seeing and being seen, Skyping wasn’t as scary as I imagined—turned out that the folks at Rhemalda look like my own species (though my face kept doing stupid things in the corner)!

Then there was choosing an author photo, almost as dreaded as the author bio. I have that stuff on my About J.B. Chicoine page right above, but, I don’t know, it just feels different putting that on an Author Page with a publisher. Suddenly all my potential photos look too goofy or too come-hitherish. When I read the bio for my blog, it seems silly, but the one I’ve submitted for my ‘official’ page sounds flat an uncompelling—or maybe it’s just me!

The real fun was picking out my official title! After an intensive, late night IM-ing session between me, the publisher, my editor (love how that sounds) and cover designer, we came up with some strong possibilities. The next morning none of them felt right—then I had an epiphany! Okay, it was more like my husband saying, “What about that one on the original list—but just the first word?—you know, Uncharted. It fits so many aspects of the story and it’s nautical. It’s got punch” to which I said, “Yay Todd!”

So, there it is, officially, the name of my debut novel, to be published on October 1, 2012.

Uncharted
Story for a Shipwright

22 comments:

  1. LOVE IT! Looks so formal there in black and white. Congratulations again!

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  2. I like it.....a lot. Sometimes a single word carries more weight than several. Congratulations!

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  3. Love it! Again, so happy for you. All of your hard work is finally paying off. You deserve this more than anyone I know.

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  4. Perfect title for your book. Congratulations! :)

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  5. That's an excellent title! It captures conflict and the setting at the same time and in a really good way, I think. :)

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  6. Exciting and congrats on the big news. Rhemalda seems to be on fire of late with great new writers so yeah!!! :O)

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  7. Thank you all for your kind and supportive comments! :)
    I'm really excited about my new title--I just have to get used to typing UNCHARTED, rather than SfaS--no abbreviation necessary anymore!

    I can't wait till you can all see the cover and how well it fits the title...so much fun.

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  8. SQUEE!!!!!!! When Emmaline told me the title, I seriously died. I adore it, Bridget. ADORE. I'm so excited for you. :) I need to call you again to talk over all this excitement again!

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  9. Very nice.

    I like both your bio's too. That picture on your about me page is lovely.

    I didn't like writing a bio for either of my published stories, and I always hate pictures of me. But I like my final, under 100 words bio. Took forever to write it though :)

    ......dhole

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  10. Thanks Michelle and Donna! I love my title! and hating my bio and pictures less :)

    ...and Donna, writing up a bio seems harder than writing a synopsis--maybe shorter really is better in this case!

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  11. CONGRATS!!! And your title sounds perfect (and so fashionable, since most titles seem to be one-word titles these days). Best wishes on your journey ahead, and rah for this BIG milestone!!

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  12. I'm a little late to the party, but congratulations on the book deal, Bridget! And the new title, too. I wish you all the best with your photo and bio (and edits and cover) as you inch toward publication.

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  13. Lydia, It is pretty exciting--just trying to enjoy the hi while not getting burnt out!

    Carol, Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind wishes! I think with the long subtitle, the shorter the main title the better.

    Thanks Nate, You're not really late--if you posted this a year from now, well maybe :)...besides, you're probably still playing catch up from the big Autumn '11 Nor'Easter!

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  14. Your husband's a genius! Great, great title. I know what you mean about the bio's/ pictures. Too come hitherish...heehee. Best wishes for getting it all pulled together!

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  15. Nicki, yeah, my husband is kind of a genius! He also took the pictures of me which probably explains the 'come hitherish', lol!

    Thanks for stopping by--I'm so glad you like the title, too! :)

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  16. Fabulous blog...your books title sounds very intriguing as well.

    Love your colors...nice and simple and calming.

    NEW FOLLOWER

    Elizabeth

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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  17. Elizabeth, Welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by :) I'm glad you find my colors "nice and simple and calming." That's kinda what I was hoping for!
    ...and thanks for following! :)

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