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The Flaming-Jen [Jenna]'s avatar

Hi,

I am interested to know about the other titles you came up with over your writing timeline for Bloodbird?

Thank you for sharing your process.

I have added a few things to my research list as well.

I am guessing that all these rejections make this "one acception" all the more sweeter! ( especially for a rare moonlit charged incantation of celebration).

I look forward to reading BloodBird.

All the best as always.

Erica Livingston's avatar

"I am guessing that all these rejections make this "one acception" all the more sweeter! ( especially for a rare moonlit charged incantation of celebration)" - YES!! BUT, would you believe, it feels strange too, unnatural even. When you finally catch that big thing you've been chasing all your life, it can leave one feeling out of sorts. Like, is this even real?

The other three titles I played with were 1. Maps, 2. Scatterlings, and 3. Wildlings. It was after someone on Twitter during a #PitchWars jol commented that Bloodbird was such a cool title for a book that sealed the deal, and my fate as it were. I value your comments, thank you, Jen.

The Flaming-Jen [Jenna]'s avatar

I am sure everything is pretty surreal. I do believe you. This is where I believe "magic exists", in breaking such realities by making such dreams come to the surface.

This is also one of my dreams, and therefore, I get so excited when I come across people at different stages in such a journey; it is encouraging!

Interesting Title options! "Bloodbird" does stand out by depicting a mystical depth, though!

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