I would very much like to thank my readers for their help last weekend with the title for my new book. Over sixty people responded to my plea for help, which had a very short deadline. A great response.
For me, it was a most enlightening exercise and helped shape the final choice made by the publishers.
I found it interesting that over half of those that responded preferred one title of the eight presented. It was, Dark to Light: The purpose of Challenging Lives. It received thirty-five votes. Second place received eight votes and was The Soul’s Dilemma: How Challenging Past Lives Shape Our Future. Third was Shadow Past Lives: How Souls Grow, with seven votes. The other nine votes were evenly spread across the other five titles. (See previous post for details). A few respondents didn’t like any of the presented titles and came up with other suggestions.
Generally most people liked a hopeful title, one that was to the point and that reflected the content of the book. About a third perferred a title that wasn’t too long or wordy.
The responses and informative comments inspired me to come up with a few more titles, which I also submitted to the Publisher, Llewellyn Worldwide.
The publisher gave careful consideration to all factors and suggestions I put forward, then decided on a title. It is:
Lost Soul, Wise Soul: How Challenging Past Lives Shape Our Future.
I am very happy with this title as it expresses the book’s subject matter. The main theme is our soul journey through challenging lifetimes that engender so much disillusionment, we cut off from Source. Feeling alone, we become lost, experiencing some harrowing lives. A pivotal life initiates an increased level of awareness and we begin our struggle back to the Light. We learn much through this sacred journey which rewards us with a wellspring of wisdom.
I promised to put all those who responded to my call for help into a draw for five copies of the new book, Lost Soul. Wise Soul, How Challenging Past Lives Shape Our Future.
I used a random generator to draw out the five winners. They are Elizabeth, Gloria, Kara, Kylie and Lydia. Each will receive a copy of the book once it is published.
I will be letting you know exactly when the book will be launched and when it is available for pre-order.
Thank you, Dear Readers, for your support.
Dear Karen, The final title is very good! I am sure it will do very well indeed.
I am extremely grateful to receive a copy and anticipate it already.
Congratulations! I’m sure it was an extraordinary amount of work.
Many blessings for a great time,
Love Kara
Thanks Kara
Sounds great Karen! Good luck!
Thanks Narelle for you good wishes.
Excellent title!
Glad you like it Gary and thanks for sharing your view.
Great job Karen. I love the final title and it’s got my interest. Best of luck with your new book and I’m really looking forward to reading it once it’s released.
Thanks Dwayne. It is different to other books out there on past life regressions. It might even be a bit controversial so I hope you find it interesting and useful. I will be letting everyone know when it is available.
Karen,
I like the title you chose for your new book. I feel I’ve be chipping away at darkness in this life….some has been lifted thru work with your colleague
Dr. Joanne Selinske.
I look forward to reading your book once you announce it can be bought.
Maureen Nelis
Thank you Maureen. I would love to know what you think when you read it. Perhaps comment on Amazon if that suits you. It will be out in February. Joanne is a gem.