Saturday, May 26, 2007

Beyond the Reflection's Edge

I have finished a second draft for the new book I'm writing for Zondervan. It's at about 103,000 words now, and I suspect it will probably finish at around 105,000 when I complete a third polishing.

Zondervan settled on a completely new series and book title. These aren't my first choices, but I think they're pretty good:

Series Title: Echoes from the Edge
Book #1 Title: Beyond the Reflection's Edge

Since I know the story, it's easy for me to see that these titles fit. I hope they attract browsers who don't know the story at all.

I have just a few days to do a final polish. The book is due at the end of the month. I appreciate your prayers.

9 comments:

Astral Pen said...

I'm in a similar polishing stage with my novel. Interesting how, in going through the words, you find sentences you discover you don't need, and conversely, you also find you need to add a tag or a brief description to clarify something.

Your new titles are very good. I notice the common word in your series title and book title is "Edge" rather than "Time." Very intriguing. I'm eager to see how both words relate to the story.

- Jason

Pam Halter said...

One thing we writers must learn is that the editor has the last say in our titles. We can only trust it's a good one.

I agree with Jason. Your titles sound intriging. I'm looking foward to the book.

How was Colorado?

Anonymous said...

As you know, Mr. Davis, I can't wait to read the rest of this book!! Having only the first four chapters was torture :P I await publication :D

Roheryn said...

Sounds intriguing... and I'm with ILHY, I can't wait to read the rest of it!

I rather like the new titles...

WayneThomasBatson said...

Coolness, Bryan!

One month til the Tour. I'm prayin' for you, Bro!

Holli said...

I'm with both Connie and CJ.

Its a good way to torture someone, though. Give them enough of a book to get them hooked, then snatch it away and tell them no more. :P

Anonymous said...

Fun ^^

I can't wait for Enoch's Ghost let alone this book!

M. C. Pearson said...

I'll be praying, Bryan! Thanks for the comment on my blog. I hope I can join the AMG team too! Thanks for all your help.

Mimi

Anonymous said...

You're right, Kare... that's exactly what he did, too.

What a tease, I tell you, what a tease :P