Does this help?
Yup. I just opened a new Word document and created the title page for IF I DIE, the fifth Soul Screamers book. So far, this is the sum of the words I've written on it so far, though I've been finalizing the outline and doing some preliminary research this morning.
After lunch, I start the first chapter, and I won't go to bed until it's finished. I have a tight deadline on this one, which means I'll probably be working most weekends. But, I have to say, I've REALLY been looking forward to starting this particular book. So the work should be fun. ;-)
On the adult side of things, as soon as I finish IF I DIE, I'll be writing the first in my new adult series. But at the moment, one of the main characters is nameless. If you have a suggestion for me, go leave it in the comments of yesterday's Deadline Dames post. But please read the restrictions first. They're in that post, but here they are again:
Because that series already has characters whose names start with L and K sounds (which includes a hard C sound), the new name can't start with either of those. And because of a rhythmic name pattern I'm trying to avoid repeating, the name can't end in either a long E sound or a short A sound. That includes endings like -y, -ey, -i, -ie, -ee, and -a. So... no Emilys, Danas, Tiffanies, etc... And yes, I know, those are the most common endings for girls' names. That's the whole problem. ;)
Some names that have already been suggested multiple times: Elizabeth, Robyn, Alexis, Alice, Devon, Morgan, Madeline, Anne, Heather, Charlotte, and Juliette. (Though there are more...)
Some names that have been suggested and would be awesome, if I hadn't already used them: Eden, Addison, Emma, Sabine, Kathryn, Regan, Noelle, and Meredeth.
Yes, I know. It's complicated. And to add to that, I'm not really the final say on the name either. My editor gets some input--together, we manage to catch most repeated sounds, patterns, and confusing spellings. ;-)
So, anyway, if you're the first to suggest the name I choose (and my editor supports), you'll be thanked in the acknowledgements page of the first book in the series. So if you have an idea, lave it in the Deadline Dames post please!
Okay, I'm off to eat some lunch, then start this new book!
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8 comments:
Ohh I like naming things. I'll head over there in a minute. :D
Yay!! for starting a new book! Hope everything goes smoothly!
Wow. It's like naming a kid. :) I think I'll head over and give it a shot.
You go girl. I can not write to save my life in front of a blank computer screen. I kick it old school and use paper and bic stick pens. I suggested some names over on deadline dames. Best of luck to you!
You have just made my entire rest of the summer. Happy writing!
Will the chosen be announced before the release or it will be a surprise?
I will announce the name once it's final. But this isn't a contest. There's no prize, other than the thanks/acknowledgements. ;-)
Oh I know it's not a contest, I'm just very curious haha
I'm comment # 83 but I made some suggestions! :) I'm hoping my -ce names don't go against your restrictions.
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