Monday, May 30, 2011

The New Title

The title of my book is going to be changed. (I know. I had the same reaction.)

The sales department at Bloomsbury thought THE NEW NORMAL sounded a little self-helpish and they might have a point. When I did a search on Amazon and B&N, there are books with the same title about the economy, green living, death & grieving...there's even a self-published gay romance about a Marine. So...yeah. Additionally, sales likes the emotional angle of the book (which includes the romance) so they might be looking for something with a little more girl appeal.

The problem isn't really wrapping my head around the idea that the title I love is going to change; it's coming up with a new one. It's so hard when all of the good ones are taken! However, I have something in mind that I will be sharing with my editor tomorrow. If it's met with approval, I'll share it with you. Otherwise, I'll go back to the drawing board and share when I can.

6 comments:

Khy said...

Title: ALL YOUR HEARTS BELONG TO TRAVIS.

Trish Doller said...

Khy, that title is WIN!

Kelley Vitollo said...

My friend had to help come up with a new title for her book. It was hard for me! LOL. I can't imagine if I was her!

Good luck. I hope the new one works out.

Trish Doller said...

Thanks, Kelley. I've found the name change has been harder on other people than me. I think TNN fits perfectly, but I'm flexible..and if the change will grab more attention, I'm all over it.

Alexis Salcido said...

aww, I'm so sad that the title is being changed! I loved "The New Normal" it seemed perfect. But definitely, if it works, then go for it! Wish you the best, Trish! :)

Trish Doller said...

Thanks, Alexis!