February 21, 2008
Lots of you have asked how I get the titles for my books. The simple answer is: brainstorming.
So, here's your chance to be in on the ground floor!
My editor let me know we need to come up with a title for the fifth and final book about Victoria Gardella. I'm thinking it ought to have something more…optimistic…in the title than some of the past ones, since it's the end of the series.
Something maybe with "moon" or "dawn" or "light" or something.
Any ideas?
Here's what we've had in the series so far:
THE REST FALLS AWAY
RISES THE NIGHT (my favorite title)
THE BLEEDING DUSK
WHEN TWILIGHT BURNS
Okay, lay'em on me.
The second installment of the Gardella Vampire Chronicles takes Victoria to Venice and Rome.
My novel, 
February 21st, 2008 at 11:34 am
Wasn’t the first one a quote from something? Do we need to stick with literary references?
Choose the Dawn
Choosing the Dawn
I’m thinking of the poem from which you got the first title.
February 21st, 2008 at 11:49 am
Red Dawn? Just kidding. I suck at this.
I do love your titles so far!
(I finished Rises! Oh MAX! You’re KILLING me here, Colleen! I’ll get my review up as soon as I get the chance!!)
February 21st, 2008 at 11:53 am
Love those, Esri. Thanks!
Zeek, I suck at this too. That’s why I’m asking for help.
Glad you finished RISES. I’ll look forward to the review.
February 21st, 2008 at 11:55 am
Team Max all the way, Baby!
February 21st, 2008 at 11:56 am
And I’m very much looking forward to Bleeding Dusk!
February 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I am possibly the least creative person on the planet. But I’m a really good “oooh-er” so I’m sure I’ll have a reaction for you when you come up with something!
Somehow my spam foiler is now ALWAYS MaxBaby. I love that!
February 21st, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Okay, here’s a first “stab” at it:
“Where Light in Darkness Lies”
From William Shakespeare’s LOVE’S LABOR”S LOST:
“Light, seeking light, doth light of light beguile;
So ere you find where light in darkness lies,
Your light grows dark by losing of your eyes.”
February 21st, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Ooooh! Lynn, that’s awesome!
See? Told ya, I’m only good for cheering!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I know that Stephenie Meyer’s last book in her Twilight series is called “Breaking Dawn” - just thought I would throw that out there. Lynn’s idea is awesome. As I’m lying around sick today(my third day home with bronchitis/flu) I’ll try to think of ideas - though my brain is feeling more than a little fuzzy!
I enjoyed reading all the comments on Romance Novel TV yesterday. I love all the Max/Sebastian discussion. As I’ve said before I was always Max all the way, but was really drawn to Sebastian, but I think I might just be the one that TBD made me move toward Sebastian!(MaryKate isn’t going to like that!):)
February 21st, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Traces of MoonLight
In the Braking Dawn….He waits
Where the Moonlight ends.
Moonlight without Judement
February 21st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
While bored at work, here’s what I’ve come up with…
The Awakening Dawn
The Awakening Light
Dawn Light Awakening
High Stakes at Dawn (I think this one is kind of funny)
Silence by the Light
The Ardent Dawn
In Pursuit of Dawn
Undertaking Before Dawn
Crossing the Light
Origin of Light
The Sharp Dawn
The Promising Light
I really like Lynn’s!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I like Amanda’s “The Ardent Dawn” and “The Sharp Dawn,” particularly the latter. Colleen, I’m guessing you’re not going to go for anything over three words unless it REALLY wows you. And even then, your publisher might not go for it. Is that correct?
February 21st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
These are all great! I’m compiling a list of my favorites and will send them to my editor on Monday, so suggestions are welcome until then.
Esri, you’re right in that we’d probably keep the title within three/four words, just for consistency.
February 21st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I love the first title ‘The Rest Falls Away”. I love how the title and the quote is absolutely dead on for the book.
February 21st, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Ok here’s my “stab” at it:
Wager the Dawn
Dawn of new Light
Fracture of Light
Dawns a new day
I’ll keep thinking after work:-)
February 21st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Okay, now that I’ve gotten to know you a little over at RNTV, Colleeen, I’ve followed you “home”–so to speak! My creativity may be lacking, but I’ll give it a go.
How about:
Awakened By The Dawn
Claiming The Light
When Dawn Claims The Night
I love Lynn’s title!
February 21st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
In honor of the eclipse last night, “Red Moon Rising”.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:33 pm
When Moonlight Falls
When Dawn Arises
Dawn Victorious
February 21st, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Love Lynn’s suggestion, too! Fits perfectly into the series, I think!
I like the idea of dawn or morning, to round off the series. How about:
The Edge of Morning,
Victoria is coming to the end of her quest and we get to see the outcome of her Max/ Sebastian relationship triangle. I for one can’t wait but am also a bit disappointed there is an end.
*Goes off in a huff!*
David
February 21st, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I have a horrible time coming up with titles. There’s a reason why mine get called by the hero/heroine’s names for the longest time.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Wow! You guys are good! I’m glad my editor will be the one picking from the list…there are too many here that I like.
Now…to get back to my work–WRITING the actual BOOK.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Beyond The Dawn
February 21st, 2008 at 4:22 pm
When Moonlight Dawns
Dawn After Moonlight
Dawn of a New Day (sorry, couldn’t resist LOL)
February 21st, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Though of another…
By Dawn’s Grace
I don’t know about the apostrophe (sp?) in the title. Hmm….
February 21st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Oh, I love this sort of thing. Can a pirate play with vampires? LOL! Love Lynn’s but I’ll try some.
Dawn Chases the Moon
Moonlight Falls Away
Dawn Breaks (but too much like that other I guess)
Into the Light
Night Fades
Well, that’s all I got right now.
February 21st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
First Break of Dawn
First Light of Dawn
First Flush of Dawn
Daylight Breaks
Dawns a New Day
Tides of the Moon
The Light of Dawn
Prelude of the Day/Dawn/Light
Until Sunrise
February 21st, 2008 at 8:06 pm
How about: Light from Shadows?
February 21st, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Terrio - really like The Night Fades. I was thinking about Into The Light, but then Poltergiest popped into my head “Carol Ann come into the light” or something!
Seeking The Light is ok. I’ve seen a funny one or two - Dawn Becomes Her could fall into that catergory. 
February 21st, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Here are a few. I’m not sure if I repeated any.
New Dawn Rising
A Light in the Dark
Rising of the Moon
Rising of the Light
Dark to Light
Dawn Comes but Once
Dawn Raising
Day in the Night
Dusk of Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s Light
February 21st, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Wow, I like “Light from Shadows” But didn’t someone else call a book that?
Some others that I thought of are:
Breath of new light or Breath of new dawn.
Breath of Dawn
Dawn of the moonless night
Rises the Dawn
Guardian of the Night
Guardian of Light
Guardian of Dawn
Proves the Dawn
Dawn of lights Hope
Dawn of new Hope
With Dawn comes the Light (ok that is 5 words)
Well Coll, You have a really interesting decision. Good Luck and congrats on continued success.
J.
February 21st, 2008 at 11:58 pm
One last thought:
Comes the Light……
J
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:01 am
Ok, last one:
Comes the Dawn….
J
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 am
The Brith of Moonlight
Moonlight Cometh
Moonbeams in Twlight
Death by the Frist Light
Mesmerized by Moonlight
This is FUN!
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 am
Awakens the Dawn.
Dawn Awakens
Dawns Awakening
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:55 am
Between Dusk and Dawn
The Blushing Dawn
The Gathering Dawn
The Glimmering Dawn
The Beckoning Dawn
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:57 pm
“before the dawn” as in “it’s always darkest…before the dawn” since we know the battle is not over but the light is going to break through…eventually.
i think the previous title are fairly simple language (not in a simple=stupid way, in a simple=clean and modern way) and it would be good to stick with that style.
February 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
The Dawning Light
February 22nd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
oh titles so give me fits. I keep thinking of John Muir:”it’s always sunrise somewhere” LOL any way er…um
When Moonlight Dawns
The Midnight Sun
As Shadow Fades
No Waning Moon
Shall Moonlight Rise
The Moonlit Dawn
Dominion of Dawn
I’m sure others will come today
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Hmm….I suck at titles too, but here’s my best shot.
Silent Dawn Arising
Dawn’s Light Burning (or Burns)
Passion Light Awakening
The Burning Light Awakes
These are just a few. Hope you find one you like.
February 23rd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Here are a few…
At the Break of Dawn
The Break of Dawn
When Dawn Breaks
Break of Dawn
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:19 pm
can you call it “buy this book right now?” no? oh ok…”we conquered and kicked butt?” ok well, um had a few more then
When Dawn Breaks
By Moonlit Shadow
Where Moonlight Reigns
Prevailing Dawn
February 23rd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Thought of a couple more…
In Dawn’s Early Light
Dawn’s Early Light
February 24th, 2008 at 12:39 am
God, there’s so many good ones here but I’m going to try and take a stab at it (no pun intendeed there-ha ha!!)
Everlasting Dawn
In the Shadow of Daylight
The Infinite Light
The Ascending Sun (or Dawn)
Cast Down All Shadows
Where Shadows Fade
The Sun Will Ever Rise
Well, those are just a few for now, but I’ll be back if I think of any more!!