tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post9010954078486978383..comments2024-03-28T22:25:23.698-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: WHY DID YOU NAME IT THAT? BY CHERYL PIERSONWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-35137549067122870872016-09-25T18:11:42.591-05:002016-09-25T18:11:42.591-05:00Vonn, I did that with Time Plains Drifter (High Pl...Vonn, I did that with Time Plains Drifter (High Plains Drifter, of course!) It was one of the few novels/stories I've written that I actually KNEW what the title was going to be before I wrote the entire story. Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-85474071430212438872016-09-23T16:57:42.546-05:002016-09-23T16:57:42.546-05:00I agree that choosing a title is like naming a chi...I agree that choosing a title is like naming a child. I put quite a bit of thought into it. My short story, "The Songbird of Seville," was, of course, a play on "The Barber of Seville." My female protag is an opera singer and it seemed like a natural. Enjoyed your post!Vonn McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02271500340284234767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-26060281009146144932016-09-22T11:22:27.195-05:002016-09-22T11:22:27.195-05:00Isabella, those are good--I love those titles that...Isabella, those are good--I love those titles that play on words. Livia Reasoner's cozy Fresh Baked mysteries are excellent at that. Her latest was Black and Blueberry Die. <br /><br />And of course, I love your title "DIAL V FOR VAMPIRE"--that is really catchy! Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-10607413497710751372016-09-22T11:18:52.813-05:002016-09-22T11:18:52.813-05:00I love titles! Coming up with titles is one of my ...I love titles! Coming up with titles is one of my favorite parts of the writing process. I actually have a hard time working on a story if it doesn't have a title, LOL!<br /><br />Some of my favorite titles are the ones that Jim Butcher chose for his Harry Dresden novels such as Fool Moon and Summer Knight.Isabella Norsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392971104687962434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-86839906570660499362016-09-21T17:48:08.998-05:002016-09-21T17:48:08.998-05:00Louis, those are all good titles! I remember when ...Louis, those are all good titles! I remember when the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books was a series for a while on HBO, I think. Loved those titles! Thanks for coming by!Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-74811727944418062016-09-21T16:06:21.897-05:002016-09-21T16:06:21.897-05:00I like titles that are a bit lyrical. Son of the M...I like titles that are a bit lyrical. Son of the Morning Star, about Custer and the Little Bighorn, is a good example. I also love the titles of each of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books (my favorite is Blue Shoes and Happiness). There's a movie from the 1930s called The Trail of the Lonesome Pine - the movie is OK but that title is great.Louis Burklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105879183637623203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-59127166890419161192016-09-21T15:02:31.873-05:002016-09-21T15:02:31.873-05:00So true, Charlie. I've noticed a trend on Amaz...So true, Charlie. I've noticed a trend on Amazon for some really long, long titles that make me wonder, "How in the heck would anyone even remember that?" LOL That's one thing I try to stick with--shorter is better. Usually.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-24011084688015739052016-09-21T15:01:17.696-05:002016-09-21T15:01:17.696-05:00Did you know, in the book, the little boy does not...Did you know, in the book, the little boy does not run after Shane like he does in the movie where he calls the classic line, "Shane! Come back!" This is one thing that's so important that was odd--it worked in the movie, but in the book, if he'd done that it would have negated the "growing up" that he'd done while Shane was there. <br /><br />Love both the movie and the book. And I love that name, too!Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-4933426507116966692016-09-21T14:59:11.739-05:002016-09-21T14:59:11.739-05:00Jacquie, you are so right about Wolf Creek. I love...Jacquie, you are so right about Wolf Creek. I love everything about that series--you know what you're getting, and it's always like going back to revisit old friends. Kind of like why we continue to watch Gunsmoke, and Star Trek. LOL <br /><br />Oh, yes. I've always loved THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. That was a fantastic title. Another one I think is so perfect is TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today!Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-68367947508813948402016-09-21T14:25:47.877-05:002016-09-21T14:25:47.877-05:00Sometimes a writer gets lucky and picks a good one...Sometimes a writer gets lucky and picks a good one.Charlie Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992330591519249699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-36005878862402745552016-09-21T13:13:43.697-05:002016-09-21T13:13:43.697-05:00Ah, Shane. My first husband loved that movie. My t...Ah, Shane. My first husband loved that movie. My third son was named after the movie. Yep, some titles stick.....Zina Abbott Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514497895329220725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-57504656059661073882016-09-21T12:57:20.201-05:002016-09-21T12:57:20.201-05:00And who knows what makes a good title? The Wolf C...And who knows what makes a good title? The Wolf Creek books all have good titles--you know exactly what to expect and you want to know more. And you know they're about Wolf Creek characters because that's the series name. I think my favorite title of all time is a movie, though. The Magnificent Seven. Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-17838033426955109472016-09-21T12:38:57.472-05:002016-09-21T12:38:57.472-05:00Hi Doris! I love titles, too. Some titles are just...Hi Doris! I love titles, too. Some titles are just so perfect--you can't imagine anything being any better for that work. Others...you think, "Why?" LOL Now I will have to find Tea With the Black Dragon"! <br /><br />I think so many titles from years past are wonderful--they say so much and have more than one meaning when you read the book. The Age of Innocence is one that comes to mind, by Edith Wharton. Like you, I'd be filling up a ton of space if I listed all the ones I love. Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-61044737570118512222016-09-21T10:58:11.037-05:002016-09-21T10:58:11.037-05:00I confess, I've always loved the title "T...I confess, I've always loved the title "Tea with the Black Dragon" (and it's a wonderful book). There are so mamy others, but space doesn't allow the 100s I would be adding. <br /><br />Titles are the hardest part of the writing process for me. Maybe I should try the generator.(Smile) Thank you for getting the grey matter working. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.com