It's a little known fact that book titles change all the time.  Typically, the author will decide on a title while writing a book or a  book proposal. In some cases, the title will come to an author before  the rest of the book. That happens to me a lot. A title will pop into my  head and introduce a situation that makes me want to write.
Still,  every author knows not to get too attached because upwards of around  seventy-percent of book titles are changed by the publishing house.  Either they don't fit the finished book, or maybe they don't say what  the marketing department wants to say. They could be too long, too  short, or just not it.
I've  been unusual in that I've gotten to keep my titles. Well, until now.  This latest book is going to  get a new title. I originally named it The  Monster MASH because I'm writing about a group of offbeat  paranormal MASH surgeons. And while my publisher is on board with the  drama and zaniness inside the book, they want a grabby-er title (And  yes, I'm making up a word. I like to do that.)
Anyhow, I've been  thinking and thinking of a new title. But then it hit me: Why not ask  for a bit of help? So I'm holding a contest. Help me re-name The Monster MASH. I'm open to any and  all suggestions. If your title is one of the ones I present to my  editor, I'll thank you in the book. If your title is the one we go with,  I'll name a character after you.
Post any and all suggestions  below.
A bit of background: The monster MASH is located down in  limbo during a big immortal war. There are vampires, werewolves,  demi-gods, sphinxes and about every other creature you can think of. The  protagonist is a half-fairy surgeon who was drafted away from her  paranormal medical clinic in New Orleans. Oh and she can see dead  people.
One of my re-title suggestions was The Truth About Cats and Demi-Gods.  My editor said close, but not it. So think of that kind of vibe. Thanks  and good luck!
Not the best at this, but I'll try.
ReplyDeleteKEEPING THE UNDEAD THAT WAY (bad)
BY ALL THAT'S UNHOLY
LIFE AND DEATH WITH THE UNDEAD
BANDAGES SCHMADAGES (really bad)
DEMI-GODS NEED SAVING TOO
IMMORTALS INCOMING
Okay, I'm just going to stop now.
How about Grrr's Anatomy
ReplyDeleteThe Mobile Monster Reparium?
ReplyDeleteI know, Have Scalpel, Will Travel
ReplyDeleteThese are great. Keep 'em coming. :)
ReplyDeleteHow about:
ReplyDeleteCitizen Bane
Beauty and the Beastly
The Good, the Bad and the Immortal.
I have the song "Suicide is painless" in my head now.
ReplyDeleteCan you make a riff off that line? :) Something Zombie or Fairy-esque?
BEING DEAD IS PAINLESS
SEEING DEAD IS PAINLESS