tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post8602836795106186783..comments2024-03-28T16:10:19.842-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: James R Benn on Road of BonesJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58335357795738183422021-10-07T07:49:00.394-04:002021-10-07T07:49:00.394-04:00I like your all post. You have done really good wo...I like your all post. You have done really good work. Thank you for the information you provide, it helped me a lot. I hope to have many more entries or so from you.<br />Very interesting blog.<br /><a href="https://subcracks.com/focusme-crack/" rel="nofollow">FocusMe Crack</a><br />HP LAPTOPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18376132951842109209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74117260749065438812021-08-29T19:43:47.943-04:002021-08-29T19:43:47.943-04:00Titles are so important. I love this post, James. ...Titles are so important. I love this post, James. And Road of Bones for a title is genius!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16481454661144425722021-08-29T19:21:55.155-04:002021-08-29T19:21:55.155-04:00Thanks to all who stopped by so far - and the grea...Thanks to all who stopped by so far - and the great reading recommendations!James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27338321632935370282021-08-29T17:40:23.959-04:002021-08-29T17:40:23.959-04:00Yes, titles are definitely what catch my attention...Yes, titles are definitely what catch my attention if the author is new to me. The reason for this road's name of sadly fascinating. The number of people who died - horrible.Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69016460665436382062021-08-29T17:35:34.602-04:002021-08-29T17:35:34.602-04:00Kathy, you are in for such a treat! This series is...Kathy, you are in for such a treat! This series is one of my absolute favorites! Be sure to tell us when you start to read them. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60594703625169966922021-08-29T17:28:47.700-04:002021-08-29T17:28:47.700-04:00James, the Billy Boyle series is in my top five se...James, the Billy Boyle series is in my top five series I want to read (and it's a long list). I keep thinking that this is the year I will be able to fit it into my books I review and start reading what I know are great stories. I so hope that the end of October or in November, I can at last begin the journey of Billy Boyle.<br /><br />Titles are important to me. From the deeply meaningful to the light alliterative, I'm a fan. And, the author that wins hands-down for titles is our own Hank Phillippi Ryan. My favorite titles are those which are thematic, and Hank's are thematic in more than one connection. Her titles always show the reader how the words can apply to multiple areas. The Wrong Girl, The Other Woman, The First to Lie, Truth Be Told, and more. I love the interweaving of her titles into the story. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62321766081724991022021-08-29T14:49:41.973-04:002021-08-29T14:49:41.973-04:00Thank you, Deborah! Then there's the temporary...Thank you, Deborah! Then there's the temporary working title, when you're not sure but have to call it something. I'm about to start a manuscript entitled 'Murder at Seaton Manor' but I know that's going to change.James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19186486372790962072021-08-29T14:46:31.824-04:002021-08-29T14:46:31.824-04:00Another great title. Oh boy, the TBR list is growi...Another great title. Oh boy, the TBR list is growing . . .James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72102154770119370232021-08-29T14:45:46.022-04:002021-08-29T14:45:46.022-04:00Okay, you got my attention with that title, Hank! ...Okay, you got my attention with that title, Hank! Have to check it out. Thanks!James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29996521414038437602021-08-29T14:28:11.119-04:002021-08-29T14:28:11.119-04:00Curious now, Debs. Most of you titles are perfect!...Curious now, Debs. Most of you titles are perfect! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48458058312736055632021-08-29T13:56:24.893-04:002021-08-29T13:56:24.893-04:00Shiver inducing title, fascinating story, Jim. I&#...Shiver inducing title, fascinating story, Jim. I'm a big fan and can't wait to read this latest installment.<br /><br />Like you, I have to have a working title, and I spend a lot of time (maybe too much time!) trying to come up with the right one. I like them to be evocative, and to have more than one layer of meaning. Of course, then sometimes readers say, "Why on earth is it called that?" Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82079061454633829922021-08-29T13:53:25.927-04:002021-08-29T13:53:25.927-04:00I have had one title changed, early in the series,...I have had one title changed, early in the series, and it's still my least favorite.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88402329129054876452021-08-29T13:50:15.242-04:002021-08-29T13:50:15.242-04:00I loved that title, too, Flora, and bought the boo...I loved that title, too, Flora, and bought the book as soon as I saw it, without knowing anything about it. Loved the book, too!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80119438800356206492021-08-29T13:43:33.038-04:002021-08-29T13:43:33.038-04:00This title is so evocative, I would pick it up eve...This title is so evocative, I would pick it up even if I didn't read this series. A title that grabbed my attention was The Left-handed Booksellers of London. Right away I wanted to know more. Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63078212921437869922021-08-29T12:43:50.158-04:002021-08-29T12:43:50.158-04:00Oh, I love this. Brilliant. Chilling. And you kno...Oh, I love this. Brilliant. Chilling. And you know I am such a fan.<br />And the index title is perfect!<br />I am easily wooed by a great title--I will be drawn right to it.<br />I have recently loved the title "The Office of Historical Corrections" which is a novella and stories by Danielle Evans. It could be so funny--or so chilling.<br /><br />Congratulations! Cannot wait to read this! (and hugs to your wonderful wife!)<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64679156724209787542021-08-29T12:20:32.190-04:002021-08-29T12:20:32.190-04:00Very perceptive point about children's titles....Very perceptive point about children's titles. <br />Although I wonder if we'll see The Little Girl in the Red Jacket anytime soon ;-)James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56795092343242387102021-08-29T11:51:10.068-04:002021-08-29T11:51:10.068-04:00Now moving Billy Boyle to my TBR tower. Thank you...Now moving Billy Boyle to my TBR tower. Thank you for dropping in. I like evocative titles "snow falling on cedars" "come and find me" or "the sound of broken glass". Now Road of Bones invites a second glance. Children's book titles tend to be more concrete, no? Charlotte's Web, Peter Pan, Bunnicula, The very hungry caterpillar. Titles like these make it easier for a child to chooss, as the know what the book is about. <br /><br />Your history lesson about the Stalinist years was heart breaking. I am thankful you showed a memorial statue. I do wonder about the ghosts along the way. Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17071613476245854062021-08-29T11:37:28.371-04:002021-08-29T11:37:28.371-04:00Really looking forward to reading the latest Billy...Really looking forward to reading the latest Billy Boyle! Yes, the title is important. If the title doesn't grab my attention, the book cover had better take up the slack. In your case, both are stellar!Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16038815333131178052021-08-29T11:33:13.167-04:002021-08-29T11:33:13.167-04:00Totally fascinating! I'm sending this to seve...Totally fascinating! I'm sending this to several friends who, I think, will be very interested.Libby Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31991895865122255802021-08-29T10:18:04.671-04:002021-08-29T10:18:04.671-04:00Jim, all of you titles relate to the story. Jay, B...Jim, all of you titles relate to the story. Jay, Blood Alone is one of my favorites. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70585837742656939242021-08-29T10:15:01.647-04:002021-08-29T10:15:01.647-04:00Jim, OMG, this book is fabulous!I have been a fan ...Jim, OMG, this book is fabulous!I have been a fan since book 1 and I could not put it down! You make it so clear that Soviet citizens lived in such fear and terror of their own state, that it was the driving force behind all that they did. Congratulations on a truly great book!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42786519362364788482021-08-29T10:13:32.411-04:002021-08-29T10:13:32.411-04:00Da!Da!James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30307744832588188192021-08-29T10:12:46.715-04:002021-08-29T10:12:46.715-04:00That surprise in the title is great Triss!
That surprise in the title is great Triss! <br />James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19221735151183676362021-08-29T10:11:58.960-04:002021-08-29T10:11:58.960-04:00Mr. Google says: Doroga kostey - but I have no ide...Mr. Google says: Doroga kostey - but I have no idea if that's right or not.James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22568729106014691152021-08-29T10:10:03.122-04:002021-08-29T10:10:03.122-04:00On the subject of publishers changing titles - tha...On the subject of publishers changing titles - that only happened to me once. The debut novel in this series was originally A Strand of Corpses (taken from an eerie early Norse poem). Laura Hruska, the founder of Soho Press and my editor, took issue with it, basically calling it pretentious. We went back and forth and couldn't agree on anything. Finally she said, with more exasperation than inspiration, 'Why don't we just call it Billy Boyle?' "Fine" I said, just happy to be done with it. And she was right. It was the perfect title for the first book. And I got to put the poem in as an epigram. James R. Bennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072061423701742747noreply@blogger.com