I’m ridiculously indecisive. How many times have you gone out to dinner with friends or family and the same person is always the last to order because she can’t make up her mind? Yeah, that’s me. No matter what I choose, I’m always certain something else would have tasted better. Unfortunately, indecision plays a role in much of my life.
As you know, I’ve had a heck of a time deciding on a title for my next novel. I collected possible titles and looked at that list daily, even trying them out on cover mock-ups. I tossed a few out to a couple of writer friends. I mentioned some of them to my husband. I considered taking a vote on this blog, but I knew I’d have to go with my choice in the end, and if it wasn’t what the majority of you chose, I’d feel guilty.
“Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” ― Maya Angelou
That quote works well with my book’s theme. Renee lost trust at an early age, but she never lost hope someone would love her. Now someone does, but can she trust it? Hmmm, that sounds like a hook or teaser. I’ve been working on those as I gather courage to tackle writing the book description, which for me is harder than writing the book.
In this sequel to The Brevity of Roses, Renee discovers that even when your dreams come true your nightmares remain.
OR
In this sequel to The Brevity of Roses, Jalal and Renee’s love story continues, but for how long? Jalal’s keeping secrets, and Renee fears they involve the other woman who’s vying for his attention.
OR
Renee believed marriage to Jalal would end her fears, but now that she’s a mother, Jalal’s keeping secrets, and another women is vying for his attention her nightmares have only intensified.
OR
Something entirely different. Something compelling.
Oh yes, back to the title of this “amazing book” to quote a brilliant writer who doubled as my alpha reader. The title will be An Illusion of Trust … I think.
Ah, yes! I like it! Congrats on finally deciding…or not if you change your mind. That’s okay too.
It’s a great title.
Thank you, Dana. If I change my mind, it had better be soon.
An Illusion of Trust resonates nicely with The Brevity of Roses. It sounds like it will carry on the story in the same vein you started with. Nice choice!
Thank you, Cathryn. In the same vein, yes, but yet some differences.
Yay!! Hurrah!
Congratulations! I hope you’re relieved & feeling good!
Nice title!
I do feel more settled, Jennifer. I can move on with the cover design, at least. Though I’ll be distracted with revisions in the immediate future.
I also like the title as It is compelling. Now I am even more eager to read this book. I am also the last one to order at a restuarant and often the waiter has to come back for my order. Some decisions are just too darn hard to make.
Thank you, Darlene. I’m eager to get it out there.
I blame my indecision on having a Libra sun sign. It’s too hard to decide when you can see both sides of the question. 
Wow! You are being uber productive this week. Good choice on the no-online-vote thing. You’d only end up disappointing someone and who the heck needs disappointed fans. I like the title! But don’t let that put any pressure on you and change it as many times as you want (if that’s what you decide to do.) I’ll be buying the book no matter what you call it.
Thank you for being a loyal reader, K.
I know I’ll disappoint those Brevity readers who didn’t like Renee, but what can I do?
Yay, a title! And I really like it … it fits with Brevity too.
Thank you, Michelle. For a while, I was afraid I’d have to publish it as Untitled.
I agree with others that there is a nice symmetry between the two titles. Congratulations!
Thank you, Natasha.
Since it’s a sequel, I felt there should be symmetry, which made it even harder to think of a title. It think this works, though someone commented on my FB page that it hinted at an unhappy ending.
I love the title, and I’m looking forward to reading this
Hope the revisions go smoothly!
Thank you, Cassie.
So far, revisions are going well. The proof will be in the beta feedback, I guess.
I like it! It sings! I also like that last blurb that you offered, probably because it offered more meat to chew on while we await the book. Seriously, I like it. Now just order the Chinese Chicken Salad…you know you’re going to! Oh, wait. I was thinking of my wife there for a moment.
-Jimmy
Thank you, Jimmy.
You like this one: “Something entirely different. Something compelling.”? It really let’s you use your imagination, huh? 