Comments on: What’s Wrong With The Arranger?

By: Steven Slavick

Steven Slavick — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:47:12 +0000

Hi L.J.

I was browsing Amazon’s eBook suspense best sellers and your book, the Arranger caught my attention. For whatever reason, it kind of gave me the idea that it was similar to the recent movie, In Time, (I haven’t seen it, but I want to.), which I realize isn’t closely related to your book.

Anyway, I like the white and light blue in your cover, as well as the maze. But I’m not too sure how I feel about the eye in the center. However, I like The Gauntlet Assassin way better than The Arranger.

By the way, I’ve been having difficulty getting people to try out my novels for free as well – just to get some reviews. If you come up with a great way to entice people to do so, please feel free to let me know.

Steve

By: Dick Waters

Dick Waters — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:54:45 +0000

L.J.,
In a separate message a few minutes ago I asked to be your friend. I ran across your need for a new title for The Arranger. Although I am a new author, I have always had success with naming things. I’ve named businesses, symposiums, and novels. My first novel is “Serial Separation” and my other two related novels are “Branded for Murder” and “Scent of Gardenia.”
Can I make a deal with you. If you send me an electronic copy of your novel, I will immediately read it and try to offer a title which might help.
I really do like to help people.
Best regards,
Dick

By: LJ Sellers

LJ Sellers — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:44:27 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for participating. I’m mulling this over and running some word association programs just for fun. At the moment, The Gauntlet Assassin is my favorite because it incorporates several aspects of the story and lets readers know it’s crime fiction.

By: Marilynne Smith

Marilynne Smith — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:15:49 +0000

I do think that the book is as much about the running of the gauntlet and the search for the criminal than it is about the Arranger. He isn’t a recognizable Arranger until deep into the book.

By: Marilynne Smith

Marilynne Smith — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:14:05 +0000

I like your suggestion The Gauntlet Runner.

When LJ called it The Arranger, I didn’t understand the title – until I had finished the book. It’s a fine book. Maybe it does need a new title. Certainly people are familiar with runners.

By: Jodie Renner

Jodie Renner — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:13:26 +0000

Did you say you GAVE AWAY more than 55,000 e-books! I’m floored! What an amazing promotion!

As for The Arranger, I like that title, but it’s not about the main character or her role, so it could use a change. (So sorry I didn’t think of that when I was editing it for you!) I like The Gauntlet, The Gauntlet Warrior and The Gauntlet Assassin. I’m not crazy about The Gauntlet Runner or Running the Gauntlet because, even though traditionally a guantlet is something someone runs through, Lara does a lot more than just running.

By: Terry Shames

Terry Shames — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:52:02 +0000

How about a different direction. Something like Game On, or Obstacle 2023 (there are many obstacles in the book and I like the idea of giving it a specific year) or maybe Gauntlet 2023. I don’t like Gauntlet Assassin, but what about Gauntlet Warrior? God, I hate looking for titles! I keep thinking about that first Gauntlet scene in which she has to use her wits–if there was some way to incorporate that idea…

By: LJ Sellers

LJ Sellers — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:27:56 +0000

Leaning now toward The Gauntlet Assassin.

By: LJ Sellers

LJ Sellers — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:58:16 +0000

What do you think of The Gauntlet Murders?

By: Peg Brantley

Peg Brantley — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:57:35 +0000

L.J., the very this name that came to my mind was The Gauntlet, but without the cover, that name probably isn’t going to do what you’re looking for either.

I do kind of like Running the Gauntlet. A little action wouldn’t hurt. But I’m not crazy about the gerund. Maybe The Gauntlet Runner?