tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post387780349230211093..comments2023-10-02T08:53:04.874-05:00Comments on The Book Boost Blog: Get EnTITLED with Guest Blogger Z.A. MaxfieldThe Book Boosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11453163420641824429noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-11969504564028838282011-01-13T10:27:17.060-06:002011-01-13T10:27:17.060-06:00Whoo Hoo!! Thank you, ZA. This made my morning. :)...Whoo Hoo!! Thank you, ZA. This made my morning. :) I'll shoot you an email right away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-48155008156537661542011-01-13T09:53:37.190-06:002011-01-13T09:53:37.190-06:00Melissa, if you could just send me your email addy...Melissa, if you could just send me your email addy to zamaxfield at yahoo dot com, I'll get you a copy of PC right away, and thank you so much!Lauralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892461646062579712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-5397625034229016602011-01-13T09:50:38.172-06:002011-01-13T09:50:38.172-06:00*****YAY!*****
Congratulations to Melissa Bradley...*****YAY!*****<br /><br />Congratulations to Melissa Bradley, your name was chosen using random line picker. YOU WIN! <br /><br />I'll be emailing you to send you a copy of The Pharaoh's Concubine in whatever format you like, and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for joining me here at The Book Boost Blog!Lauralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892461646062579712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-51025101541530174762011-01-13T09:40:51.792-06:002011-01-13T09:40:51.792-06:00@CJ Yes! Chicago. Wow! I was so excited. Let me kn...@CJ Yes! Chicago. Wow! I was so excited. Let me know if you find me, will you? I can't imagine you would but maybe... :DLauralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892461646062579712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-55412364087708404652011-01-13T09:38:54.550-06:002011-01-13T09:38:54.550-06:00@bananakers it is serendipity when a title comes a...@bananakers it is serendipity when a title comes along that really fits, even if it's a little oblique from the outside. When people see where I was going with the title after they read the book, I feel really good about it!Lauralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892461646062579712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-75476806553946220432011-01-11T21:17:19.754-06:002011-01-11T21:17:19.754-06:00@ZAM Chicago Public Library!! Congratulations!!! T...@ZAM Chicago Public Library!! Congratulations!!! That's very cool!! I think I'll check to see if you're in my neck of the woods the next time I go to the library. :)CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860223037310569424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-65186169248601902872011-01-11T17:13:54.162-06:002011-01-11T17:13:54.162-06:00Titles tend to catch my eye, but it's usually ...Titles tend to catch my eye, but it's usually the blurb that halps me decide. Unless of course it's one of my autobuy authors (like you!), in which case the blurb is icing. :)<br /><br />What I really like about your titles is that they have been very catchy representations of the story as a whole. (Titles that have no relevance to the book even after reading the book is a bit of a pet peeve of mine.)<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your latest!<br /><br />bananakers(at)aol(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-25959315041210866632011-01-10T09:22:57.560-06:002011-01-10T09:22:57.560-06:00@CJ That was probably my favorite cover. I LOVE P....@CJ That was probably my favorite cover. I LOVE P.L. Nunn. I've been very lucky. <br /><br />Incidentally, I was at the Americal Library(ians?) Association convention last weekend in San Diego and I met a librarian from the Chicago Public Library, who not only KNEW WHO I WAS (oh, squee) but they have copies of Drawn Together and the St. Nacho's series in the LIBRARY!!!!<br /><br />If ever there has been anything that's given me chills, its not book signings (those are fun though) or even knowing my book is on the shelf in a brick and mortar books store. It's that my book is at the Chicago Public Library. :D OMG! That totally made my day.Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-48971144993453948912011-01-10T09:17:37.931-06:002011-01-10T09:17:37.931-06:00@Antonella Yes! I knew I'd have to do some pre...@Antonella Yes! I knew I'd have to do some pretty fast talking with regard to that title. Once you see the cover it's pretty clear that it's not about ancient Egypt, but I hope people give it a chance. It's a complex story too, one that's hard to fit into a blurb. <br /><br />I have been having a few "What was I thinking" moments! :D<br /><br />Thanks for the vote of confidence though! Lotsa Spanish in this one, but it's California street Spanish this time.Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-36952682977607327822011-01-10T09:12:49.615-06:002011-01-10T09:12:49.615-06:00@Sosj99 HA! I saw that on the ARE newsletter, and ...@Sosj99 HA! I saw that on the ARE newsletter, and I sent in the answer... :D <br /><br />Yeah. There's a lot that goes into the science of getting a reader to pick up a book, which is why, in the normal course of things, I don't argue with the art department. I admit that I fought for a title once, and I have a peculiar kink about hair. It bothers me if I don't like a models hair. Is that weird? I am all about hair, and I've probably bought more than one book because of it.Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-27848616002031464472011-01-05T17:59:23.510-06:002011-01-05T17:59:23.510-06:00Hi ZAM!
As long as a title makes sense to the sto...Hi ZAM!<br /><br />As long as a title makes sense to the story I'm happy. :D But when I go book hunting (which is an everyday event) I think the cover draws me in first. One of my all time fav books ever is one of yours and the cover art (go P.L Nunn!)drew me in. That was one hot sexy kiss! Then the title, Drawn Together, caught my eye. After I read the blurb I realized just how cleaver and perfect that title was! Two people drawn to each other but somewhat unwillingly because one fell in love with the other drawings. I honestly don't think I've ever seen a more perfect title.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860223037310569424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-621407230226884602011-01-05T10:36:52.911-06:002011-01-05T10:36:52.911-06:00Hi, ZAM!
I'm glad you explained the concept b...Hi, ZAM!<br /><br />I'm glad you explained the concept behind the title. I was at first a bit disappointed because I thought a story about ancient Egypt is not exactly a top priority for me... I would have bought it anyway because it is from you, still, I'm happy it is a different story ;-).<br /><br />I'm looking forward to it: from the blurb it sounds quite gripping!<br /><br />Best Wishes<br /><br />AntonellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-74772653863153297122011-01-05T10:15:20.130-06:002011-01-05T10:15:20.130-06:00A title and cover catch me and then I read the blu...A title and cover catch me and then I read the blurb and that decides me. Lately I have been only reading my favorite authors. I also like to reread my favorites. Old age has given me a bad memory so sometimes it is harder to find these books. For instance I wanted to reread a favorite book about Kevin and Conner and could only remember that Kevin was a sort of psychic who did yoga and Conner was a cop and adorable. Could not remember the title or the author! I put it out to All Romance and thankfully someone with a better memory than me remembered it was your book The Long Way Home and I am now happily half way through. I have over 300 books on my Kindle and it is a pain in the ass trying to look back at all of them. I guess I am saying titles catch my eye but it doesn't make or break reading the book because I will probably forget it!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-77400400259124425722011-01-05T09:34:15.583-06:002011-01-05T09:34:15.583-06:00@Jam So far, I've only had one minor problem w...@Jam So far, I've only had one minor problem with management and even then we couldn't come up with anything better. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by Jam...Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-75962316632760826262011-01-05T09:27:43.498-06:002011-01-05T09:27:43.498-06:00@Jules I do enjoy naming things. Just when I think...@Jules I do enjoy naming things. Just when I think I don't have a title or a name, (In the case of kids) One pops into my head. I think I careened into the maternity ward with my middle child unnamed, but Alexander Ian just came to me and it totally fits him. <br /><br />I like puns. My real name has been made into many a pun, if you know it, you'll know why my ex-boyfriend gave one of his characters my first name and the last name Hardy. LOL<br /><br />No worries, write when you can, I know how busy you young folks are... :DZ.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-83205253050060392162011-01-05T09:19:13.895-06:002011-01-05T09:19:13.895-06:00@Margaret Aw, thanks so much! I admit I like a sna...@Margaret Aw, thanks so much! I admit I like a snappy title and I will buy a book for it's cover. *blush*<br /><br />But the marketing department of my publishers have liked my titles and I have had little input into covers, I hope for the best, as always, and got lucky this time!Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-76892012819126380482011-01-05T09:05:27.800-06:002011-01-05T09:05:27.800-06:00@Jennifer Yeah... LOL Or maybe if it was the Curse...@Jennifer Yeah... LOL Or maybe if it was the Curse of the Pharaoh's Concubine... The Lost Treasure of the Pharaoh's Concubne. If it was HQ it would probably be The Pharaoh's Concubine's Baby Surprise...<br /><br />:D<br /><br />What can I say. Titles aren't easy, they're a major marketing thing and most of us are simply writers...Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-74097106128791885232011-01-05T09:02:40.209-06:002011-01-05T09:02:40.209-06:00@Noly, thanks, I'm glad you like that title. I...@Noly, thanks, I'm glad you like that title. I really did at first, but then... I dunno. You get a little nervous as the date looms, you know?<br /><br />I do love that cover though. Wow.They don't look too much like my characters but it's sure pretty!Z.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-82778022909176178402011-01-05T09:00:57.582-06:002011-01-05T09:00:57.582-06:00@Indigene, SEE! I was afraid that might happen, ev...@Indigene, SEE! I was afraid that might happen, even though there are very definitely two men on the cover, :D<br /><br />I wondered briefly about calling it the Pharaoh's Concubinus, which is the male term, but... that was even worse... Scholarly almost. I could picture pinc nez glasses dropping off noses all over the academic world... <br /><br />As it is, cover aside, blurb aside, someone, somewhere is going to write me to tell me off because they expected a m/f book set in Egypt's golden age. :DZ.A. Maxfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573777376812317486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-78876169855416205482011-01-05T06:02:39.663-06:002011-01-05T06:02:39.663-06:00Hmmm...titles. I love ones that stand out and make...Hmmm...titles. I love ones that stand out and make me think...man I need to read this book. lol Of course...I've come up with some really silly titles and been told...You can't name your book that. heehee <br /><br />Great post ZAM!Jambreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412754753045093243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-4346289515491302772011-01-05T00:54:19.863-06:002011-01-05T00:54:19.863-06:00Awesome blog, ZAM. :) I love names and naming - na...Awesome blog, ZAM. :) I love names and naming - naming characters, I should blog about that some time - and yeah, there just comes a point where the name sticks and you can't change it.<br /><br />What turns me off most to a title is really, really bad puns. I love really good puns, though, so it's all subjective! <br /><br />Anyway, great blog, and I still owe you an email, and it's not you it's me and ILU. :)M Jules Aedinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820733413519409884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-29456403102056264532011-01-04T23:20:37.679-06:002011-01-04T23:20:37.679-06:00I must admit, the title means very little to me &a...I must admit, the title means very little to me & the cover art even less. I base my choices on whether I have enjoyed previous books by an author, the blurb or recommendations on various lists or blogs. I love ZAM's books, from the first I read, about Sparky & Officer Helmet, to this Christmas' follow-up :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479639516684657882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-66953216331280502452011-01-04T21:56:08.970-06:002011-01-04T21:56:08.970-06:00LOL. It sounds like the title of a Harelequin roma...LOL. It sounds like the title of a Harelequin romance you might find on the shelves in a drugstore (:<br />But the premise sounds like a good, suspenseful romp. I can't wait to see how it turns out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-47786638208712976272011-01-04T21:40:20.965-06:002011-01-04T21:40:20.965-06:00What an amazing concept for a title! As usual, you...What an amazing concept for a title! As usual, you have outdone yourself. I love different titles and beautiful covers. This one has both, I can't wait to read it.Nolyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06688772861589088132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090034241516458003.post-82234223103147379582011-01-04T21:01:30.205-06:002011-01-04T21:01:30.205-06:00Hi ZAM Happy New Year!
I do recall you mentioning...Hi ZAM Happy New Year!<br /><br />I do recall you mentioning this title before, can't remember where now, but I guess I wasn't paying enough attention to what I was reading and for some strange reason I connected the title <i>The Pharoah's Concubine</i> to m/f and I thought you had started writing het historical romance! *Head-desk* Looks like I was the one smoking stuff not you. LOL.<br /><br />I'm sure glad I followed the link you posted on your Twitter to this blog and read your post on the title and the book blurb. And now that I'm clear on things *blush* I think the title is quite clever given the story premise.<br /><br />BTW contrary to my above snafu titles do catch my attention and I've always loved the titles you've chosen for your books because they are different from the regular fare out there. <br /><br />IndigeneIndigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027836086454137724noreply@blogger.com