I have a quick question, one that was brought up to me by a trusted friend and beta reader.
When you hear the title, Empty Spaces, what do you think of?
Does it remind you of the Pink Floyd song?
A chick lit book?
A book about home redecorating?
Something else?
I'm seriously considering a title change for my new novel.
Anyone?
I would think either a book about personal loss, or maybe a reflective literary novel.
ReplyDeleteIf I saw it on a book I would think the cover image would also give a hint. Without any cues, I think chick lit.
ReplyDeleteWhat does "A Farewell to Arms" tell you about Hemingway's novel? Well, arms could mean weapons or a lover's arms. As it turns out, the book is about both, but at least I knew it was one or the other. I have no guesses why you called your novel Empty Spaces. I have only read your blog's little summary. I can't even guess why it would be called Empty Spaces, nor am I intrigued as to why it might be called Empty Spaces. I am intrigued by the Hemingway title...especially once I've started the book, and the dual meaning gives me a sense of foreboding. There may be text specific reasons why you chose Empty Spaces. If so, it may be a good title. If not, then no, it's not particularly eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteI'm w/ Josin.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of the title against the blurb on your website, I think of empty seats in a classroom after the shooting left by the deceased. I don't think it is a poor title choice... I think it all depends on why...
ReplyDeletewithout the blurb i would have thought contemporary ya or chick lit.
ReplyDeletewith the blurb i assume it refers to the vacancies in the classroom, in the people left behind's hearts. i would expect the story to be quite solemn, full of longing- a need to fill those spaces, although they can never be truly filled again. i would expect to need a box of kleenex to read this story.
i wouldn't have thought thriller, though.
but i find it a striking and emotive title.
I'm a huge Floyd fan, so naturally that's what I think of. I'm not part of your target audience, though, so I wouldn't worry too much about my opinion.
ReplyDeleteFirst thought? The darkness within.
ReplyDeleteIf I already know it's a novel, I'd think Western. If not I would probably be thinking something about design or architecture.
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