You know what I’m tired of saying? “The companion novel to Something Like Summer.” Or even worse: “The book from Tim’s perspective that sheds new light on the story while revealing what he gets up to when away from Ben.” *Whew!* I think it’s high time we finally have a title for this sucker, don’t you? From now on, all we need is five simple syllables. Something Like Winter.
Continuing the seasonal theme seems obvious, which might be why I fought against it for so long. I had a million working titles for Something Like Winter, but none of them were quite right. Having read through the new book, the winter theme is very appropriate. If summer in the first novel refers to an eternal feeling of love, what in the world could winter symbolize? I hope you’ll discover that on your own once you read the book. Easy now! Put those credit cards down, because Something Like Winter won’t be out until… well, winter.
In other news, I’ve packed my bags and am heading to New York this weekend to represent Something Like Summer in the Lambda Literary Awards. Writing is such a solitary job that the idea of suddenly being around tons of other authors, publishers, book lovers, editors, press agents, and hopefully a very generous bartender, is a little intimidating. If you hear a report of some guy breaking down in the middle of the Lambdas screaming “DON’T LOOK AT ME! WHAT IS EVERYONE STARING AT? AAAAAAH!” That’ll be me. I’ve lived as a happy hermit for far too long. Andreas will be with me though, and he makes everything okay. I’ll probably ride around on his shoulders all night—nice and high where I’ll be safe.
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I don't want to put my credit card away! I want an Oompa Loompa now! So excited!
Lara wrote: "I don't want to put my credit card away! I want an Oompa Loompa now! So excited!"LOL I'm always singing the Veruca Salt song myself.
Anke wrote: "Can't wait for the book and have fun in New York!"Thanks, Anke! I'm not much of a big city guy, but I have to see the Big Apple at least once in my life! :)
Must admit it's one of those books where you finish and think that's all. Where is the sequel? Can't wait! My sister read it and loved it as well.
So, if we have Something like summer and Something like winter, one wonders if there will be two moe books: Something like fall/autumn and Something like spring. I wouldn't mind. Not at all. ;-) Good luck at the awards ceremony.
Fundamellie wrote: "So, if we have Something like summer and Something like winter, one wonders if there will be two moe books: Something like fall/autumn and Something like spring. I wouldn't mind. Not at all. ;-) Go..." I like this idea! :)
Fundamellie wrote: "So, if we have Something like summer and Something like winter, one wonders if there will be two moe books: Something like fall/autumn and Something like spring. I wouldn't mind. Not at all. ;-) Go..."SCORE! Plus we would get to see more of Andreas's cover art. ;)
Fundamellie wrote: "So, if we have Something like summer and Something like winter, one wonders if there will be two moe books: Something like fall/autumn and Something like spring. I wouldn't mind. Not at all. ;-) Go..."I'll probably regret saying this, but if there was a Something Like Autumn, it would be Jace's story. I have absolutely zero plans to write such a book though. Something Like Spring could be the story of Ben and Tim's kids. LOL
Jay wrote: "Fundamellie wrote: "So, if we have Something like summer and Something like winter, one wonders if there will be two moe books: Something like fall/autumn and Something like spring. I wouldn't mind..."I still say your better half should make a seasonal poster like that cover I showed you forever ago. Scrumtrulescent!
