My day today so far–10:29pm:
Today was Victoria Day in Canada. Did it feel like a holiday? Absolutely not. Although I’ve gotta say, it does feel like a Sunday, because Alex had no hour of school work this morning. Which he usually finishes before I’m out of bed anyway.
I’ve spent most of the day being funny. At least I hope I have, since I’m editing another romantic comedy. I need to get the cover done for it, but I can’t decide on a title. Maybe you can help.
Book 1, Saddled, is about a male stripper who dances in bar called Woody O’Flanagan’s Pub. The stripper’s stage name is Saddle McFleshbomb, which is where I got the title of the book from.
The one I’m working on now is the prequel. It’s about the owner of the bar, Cal O’Flanagan, and it takes place as he’s getting the bar open and ready for business. At the time of this book, the pub is just that–a pub/restaurant–so there’s no stripper name to go with. I want to keep the title to one word. I’ve considered Nibbled and Swallowed, the latter because the romance is about Cal meeting his future wife. She’s in a position where she has to convince someone she’s dating Cal’s brother throughout the book, therefore, someone has to swallow the fake relationship, plus, well, you swallow food and drink at a pub, right?
Thoughts? Is Swallowed too weird for the title of a book? Keep in mind it just may have a shirtless guy on the cover.
Why I’m writing this post:
Because if you’re like me and stuck at home already, or if you’re going to be like me soon, the days of the week are hell to keep track of. We have a wonderful community here on WordPress and all over the Internet as well, and I’m sure many people are feeling nervous and/or isolated. I want to make sure every one of us has somewhere to congregate and someone to talk to.
I want everyone to know that you can start discussions with each other in the comments, and if you’d like to write your own “What Day is it Anyway?” post, you can link to this one. Hashtag #WDIIA.
Let’s keep in touch!
July 1, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Love the title of your book, Linda! Swallowed is a good title for the prequel!
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July 1, 2020 at 11:03 pm
Awesome! That’s the one I think I’m going to go with. Thanks!
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May 19, 2020 at 8:19 am
I like Nibble, present tense instead of past tense to convey some action, Linda G.
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May 21, 2020 at 8:37 am
Good thought about the present tense, but I have six books, and I think it’s best to keep them consistent. Present tense isn’t going to work with a few of the verbs … I’m considering “Rocked” for Book 2. 😛
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May 21, 2020 at 12:05 pm
Consistency is key, I agree, Linda G.
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May 21, 2020 at 9:09 pm
Thanks very much for the suggestion, Mr. Mark! 🙂
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May 19, 2020 at 6:59 am
i like the title. pithy and funny.
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May 21, 2020 at 8:33 am
Thanks, Beth. 😀
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May 19, 2020 at 3:50 am
Swallowed could work.
Or Served?
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May 21, 2020 at 8:33 am
Ooh, “Served” is good. Thanks, Ritu! ❤
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May 21, 2020 at 9:31 am
You’re welcome 🥰
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May 19, 2020 at 1:06 am
Hi Linda everyday is like a ground hog day here too. But then something usually happens to distinguish it in some way. As for the book title out of the book, Swallowed sounds good or off the top of my head how about Consumed . 💜💜💜
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May 21, 2020 at 8:32 am
Thanks, Willow! “Consumed” is another good one. 😀 ❤
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May 21, 2020 at 8:36 am
I like it because it can mean to eat or drink, to buy or appropriate, or to be filled with passion or greed or desire 🥺💜
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May 21, 2020 at 8:46 am
It really is an all-purpose word! ❤
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May 21, 2020 at 10:29 am
That’s what I thought 💜
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May 18, 2020 at 11:05 pm
Yes well here it was Patriots Day but did not feel festive…because every day is Ground Hog Day:(. Hang in there, kiddo
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May 18, 2020 at 11:15 pm
Patriot’s Day? When did that start?
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May 19, 2020 at 9:55 pm
Gee I don’t know…it was Dollard Day before that. But Patriots Day is actually about about Patriots War when Lower and Upper Canada fought 1836 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Canada_Rebellion Actually Ontario could celebrate it too since they both rebelled against the British.
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May 19, 2020 at 11:04 pm
Huh. I lived in Quebec for 11 years and I never heard of it. Weird. Thanks for the link. 🙂 And thanks for your encouragement, dear friend. ❤
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May 19, 2020 at 11:41 pm
You lived here a long time ago, kiddo and maybe you did not hang out with francophones too much lol…pls take care of you and your boys…hope your mom is doign okay too. ❤
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May 21, 2020 at 8:40 am
Aside from my ex, I didn’t hang out with many francophones, it’s true.
Thanks! We’re all doing well. ❤
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