Did I Flub?
We all have moments of doubt where we question if we did the right thing. I'm faced with a particular self-inquiry right now. It's regarding the title and cover art for my latest release, CHARRED SNAKE FOR TWO. The interest has been low since I launched it in the early part of August, so I had to take a step back and examine why. Is the title off-putting? After all, it's a romance. But it's also about danger, survival, and conquering your fears. I posted this question on social media:
"I've gotten mixed reactions for the title of my latest book -- CHARRED SNAKE FOR TWO. Some have said it 'would' scare people away. Some have said it 'might' scare people away. Others have said, it was a cool title. I've given serious thought to changing it, but the rebel in me wants to keep it. Any thoughts?"
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So far, the comments are split 50/50. Half think the title and cover are intriguing. (Some who read the story think I'm spot-on) The other half think I should make changes because the title and cover don't fit the genre. ♥
All the comments were great, regardless if they were for or against the title and cover. I appreciated the input so much. What's an author to do? Heed the candid advice of those who feel I missed the mark? Acknowledge my flub and give my book a makeover? Or let the rebel inside reign for a while longer and see what happens?
Here's the blurb...
Unable to get her head and heart back on track after her marriage crumbled, Alexandra Henry signed up to take part in an expensive, radical self-help, self-esteem program that would put her on a secluded island for seven days with someone just as broken. Together they would team-up to survive, renew trust in the opposite sex, and grow mentally stronger through candid conversation, while taking on nature at the same time.
Expecting someone tired and downtrodden, Alexandra was shocked when they delivered energetic, dark-haired, cocky, Adonis - Carson Jack.
How could someone like him know about heartache? Hope fizzled on the spot. She wouldn't come out of the experience any better than when she went in. Or would she?
Which side of the debate would you choose? Keep things as they are? Or revamp?
(I just enjoyed a piece of Dove dark chocolate and here's what the wrapper had to say. 'Give them something to talk about and Choose less ordinary.' Is it a sign? *grins*)
"I've gotten mixed reactions for the title of my latest book -- CHARRED SNAKE FOR TWO. Some have said it 'would' scare people away. Some have said it 'might' scare people away. Others have said, it was a cool title. I've given serious thought to changing it, but the rebel in me wants to keep it. Any thoughts?"
Amazon
So far, the comments are split 50/50. Half think the title and cover are intriguing. (Some who read the story think I'm spot-on) The other half think I should make changes because the title and cover don't fit the genre. ♥
All the comments were great, regardless if they were for or against the title and cover. I appreciated the input so much. What's an author to do? Heed the candid advice of those who feel I missed the mark? Acknowledge my flub and give my book a makeover? Or let the rebel inside reign for a while longer and see what happens?
Here's the blurb...
Unable to get her head and heart back on track after her marriage crumbled, Alexandra Henry signed up to take part in an expensive, radical self-help, self-esteem program that would put her on a secluded island for seven days with someone just as broken. Together they would team-up to survive, renew trust in the opposite sex, and grow mentally stronger through candid conversation, while taking on nature at the same time.
Expecting someone tired and downtrodden, Alexandra was shocked when they delivered energetic, dark-haired, cocky, Adonis - Carson Jack.
How could someone like him know about heartache? Hope fizzled on the spot. She wouldn't come out of the experience any better than when she went in. Or would she?
Which side of the debate would you choose? Keep things as they are? Or revamp?
(I just enjoyed a piece of Dove dark chocolate and here's what the wrapper had to say. 'Give them something to talk about and Choose less ordinary.' Is it a sign? *grins*)
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