When I say, "working title," it doesn't have to be what you'll eventually end up calling your novel. I think I must have used several working titles...
Mark and Genie
Sweet Revenge
The Bridge Beckons
Vengeance or Vindication
Bridge to Destiny
Retribution or Vindication
... and maybe a couple others I can't recall right off.
The point is, you don't need to decide on a title right now, and there's a strong possibility that if you go with a traditional publisher, your publisher will change it anyway. I guess I was fortunate. My publisher "Limitless Publishing" didn't change my title.
Hey, I got another great review. What do you think?
Review for Bridge Town High by Paul W. West
Well-drawn characters and exciting. I
enjoyed getting to know the characters in this book. We meet seventeen
year old Mark Wilkerson attending the funeral of his parents and little
sister and learn they were killed in a car accident on Christmas eve
that he and his other younger sister survived. The story follows him as
he deals with this immense tragedy by trying to find out exactly what
happened and who was responsible. There is a message about forgiveness
and healing in this book.
This
is a good novel in the young adult genre and the author has a great
understanding of the teenage years with all their complicated emotions
involving friendships, love interests, and learning where one belongs in
the swirling sea of on again-off again romances. I found the minute
details of who was going to the Junior Prom with whom somewhat tiring,
but I understand the method behind the madness
I
liked the emphasis on forgiveness from a Christian standpoint. I
enjoyed the parental wisdom of Mark’s grandmother, who courageously
takes over the care of Mark and his sister while dealing with the death
of her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchild. She often quotes her mother
and one of the best is “’what we see today as a tragedy, we may look
back at tomorrow as a blessing’”. Of course Mark balks at this advice,
but the reader hopes he will one day accept what has happened and begin
to enjoy life again. He does, and the reader gets to go along for the
ride.
The book is enjoyable
and exciting. This book is worth the read and stays true
to the genre with no profanity or sexual content, though some of the
characters use alcohol and drugs. There is some violence, but no more
than is seen in any television program. I highly recommend it for adults
and young people alike.
So, how does that sound? I hope that will help sell a few hundred copies, maybe a thousand or more (just kidding)
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about Bridgetown High. In fact I just got another great review from a follower that should be posted in the next few days.
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