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For what it's worth (since I obviously don't know the content of this next book) I wholeheartedly agree with your arguments. The best argument for this title (imho) being that the word 'disappearance' definitely implies some mystery and/or investigation, which I think will certainly appeal to a lot of people - at least I believe more so than a title that doesn't give anything away at all.
Yes, agree. This is what is great about MJS, not only a brilliant author but his willingness to share his creative process and reasoning I really enjoy
I was going to go for "Winter's Daughter"... but after your explanation, and the tie in with the title for "Death of Dulgath", I can understand where you are going with it.
I would try and find something that is similar to "The Disappearance of..." and include it in the title with "Winder's Daughter", something that both shortens it and flows better on the tongue. "Death of Dulgath" was smooth, perfect as a title, yet not too long.
That said, if it remains "The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter" I will still buy it and most certainly enjoy it.
It is a great title, and it seems the only issue most people are worried about is the length. I can't understand why the title being a bit longer is perceived as such a big problem though. :/
Who goes into a several hundred page book worrying about a few extra words in the title? lol
Exactly, Dave. I seriously don't get it why people whine so much about the length of the title... :/
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For what it's worth (since I obviously don't know the content of this next book) I wholeheartedly agree with your arguments. The best argument for this title (imho) being that the word 'disappearance' definitely implies some mystery and/or investigation, which I think will certainly appeal to a lot of people - at least I believe more so than a title that doesn't give anything away at all.
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Yes, agree. This is what is great about MJS, not only a brilliant author but his willingness to share his creative process and reasoning I really enjoy
I was going to go for "Winter's Daughter"... but after your explanation, and the tie in with the title for "Death of Dulgath", I can understand where you are going with it.I would try and find something that is similar to "The Disappearance of..." and include it in the title with "Winder's Daughter", something that both shortens it and flows better on the tongue. "Death of Dulgath" was smooth, perfect as a title, yet not too long.
That said, if it remains "The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter" I will still buy it and most certainly enjoy it.
It is a great title, and it seems the only issue most people are worried about is the length. I can't understand why the title being a bit longer is perceived as such a big problem though. :/
Who goes into a several hundred page book worrying about a few extra words in the title? lol
Exactly, Dave. I seriously don't get it why people whine so much about the length of the title... :/
