Scrolling through the last few posts, I realized that I've let possible confusion creep in for new readers:
My original working title for this book was "Whispers 1031 AD". During the editing process, I became less and less happy with that title, feeling that it just didn't represent what I was creating. The central theme is Alliance versus Empire, mutual benefit versus 'conquer or die', which was the dominant model for cultures across the Old World from the beginnings of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys.
That title came from the first lines of the book, kind of an introduction: "This story is told in whispers, when it is told at all..."
Then I found out that there was already a Whispers book series, which was large series of romance novels. Not what I wanted to be confused with - not that I have anything against romance! I have actually written some very romantic scenes into this story, with critical advice from my wife, who pushed me to go deeper than most guys are comfortable going! 😃
I was concerned at this point that the Whispers 1031 AD branding across my various platforms was too solid to change, but it kept nagging at me. Then Gina Peters came up with the gorgeous war canoe cover design, that pushed me over the edge. I finally pulled the trigger in late April, renaming the project Alliance 1031 AD.
Judging by the response to date, it was a good choice. Feel free to comment your feelings about the change! I love feedback from readers.
My original working title for this book was "Whispers 1031 AD". During the editing process, I became less and less happy with that title, feeling that it just didn't represent what I was creating. The central theme is Alliance versus Empire, mutual benefit versus 'conquer or die', which was the dominant model for cultures across the Old World from the beginnings of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys.
That title came from the first lines of the book, kind of an introduction: "This story is told in whispers, when it is told at all..."
Then I found out that there was already a Whispers book series, which was large series of romance novels. Not what I wanted to be confused with - not that I have anything against romance! I have actually written some very romantic scenes into this story, with critical advice from my wife, who pushed me to go deeper than most guys are comfortable going! 😃
I was concerned at this point that the Whispers 1031 AD branding across my various platforms was too solid to change, but it kept nagging at me. Then Gina Peters came up with the gorgeous war canoe cover design, that pushed me over the edge. I finally pulled the trigger in late April, renaming the project Alliance 1031 AD.
Judging by the response to date, it was a good choice. Feel free to comment your feelings about the change! I love feedback from readers.
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