I'm very excited to announce the progress on our Valentine Novella due for release in early February in time for Valentine weekend.
Update on Blurb
I want to share the #Blurb for STOLEN VALENTINE KISS with you. Please tell me what you think. I can still tweak the blurb.
STOLEN VALENTINE KISS - Blurb
One broken heart. Two grieving minds.
To Lorna Ibe, Departmental Manager with one of London's multi-channel retailers, Valentine's Day lost its romantic flavour years ago. An unplanned holiday to New Jersey is her perfect getaway from the
stress and emotional turmoil locked in her heart, just what she needs to take her mind off the fleeting holiday. That's until she runs into Logan.
Magazine publisher, Logan Blake has had his fair share of stress in the past few years. When his sister asks him to drop off old clothes to charity, he has a minor accident in front of the charity shop where Lorna volunteers. When he sets eyes on her bare midriff as she wipes the display window, he clears his busy schedule to volunteer his time. Two burdened hearts afraid to get entwined.
One Stolen Valentine Kiss. Will Valentine season bring them romance or will their fears keep them apart?
To Lorna Ibe, Departmental Manager with one of London's multi-channel retailers, Valentine's Day lost its romantic flavour years ago. An unplanned holiday to New Jersey is her perfect getaway from the
Magazine publisher, Logan Blake has had his fair share of stress in the past few years. When his sister asks him to drop off old clothes to charity, he has a minor accident in front of the charity shop where Lorna volunteers. When he sets eyes on her bare midriff as she wipes the display window, he clears his busy schedule to volunteer his time. Two burdened hearts afraid to get entwined.
One Stolen Valentine Kiss. Will Valentine season bring them romance or will their fears keep them apart?
Update on Book Title
We launched the title, A STOLEN VALENTINE KISS on facebook two weeks ago and asked readers for their opinion.
Please read the engaging contributions from our very helpful readers culled from our facebook page.
I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who clicked LIKE, left a comment and made suggestions on our title.
The final novella title is: STOLEN VALENTINE KISS
Estimated word count: 25000 words
Written words so far (as @ 4 Jan 2014): 1351 words
Written words so far (as @ 8 Jan 2014): 10104 words
Written words so far (as @ 4 Jan 2014): 1351 words
Written words so far (as @ 8 Jan 2014): 10104 words
Written words so far (as @ 14 Jan 2014): 18325 words
Written words so far (as @ 19 Jan 2014): 26293 words
Editing Progress
Edited (as @ 26 Jan 2014): Up to Chapter Eight
Written words so far (as @ 19 Jan 2014): 26293 words
Editing Progress
Edited (as @ 26 Jan 2014): Up to Chapter Eight
Read our readers comments on our Novella title choice from Flirty & Feisty Romance facebook in the comments section.
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Omoregie Helen Aize, Cheryl Flemming, Vivienne Diane Neal and 10 others like this.
ReplyDeleteSimone Beaudelaire:
Very nice title. Makes me want to know more. Good luck, Stella!
3 January at 20:34 · like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: Thank you, Simone Beaudelaire. I'll let you know. You're very kind. 3 January at 20:35
Isoken Coker: A stolen kiss?
3 January at 20:40 · like · 1
Omolara Agbaje: I will love to read this!
3 January at 20:42 · like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku Isoken Coker, yes stolen!!! Crazy title...hmm? I wrestled with it too. What do you think?
3 January at 20:46 via mobile · Edited · Like
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku Omolara Agbaje You will read it. I'm just starting to write today!!! Wish me God's inspiration.
3 January at 20:47 via mobile · Like · 2
Sifulya Asanyeva Gowonovna It sounds okay...but maybe 'Valentine's Stolen Kiss'?
3 January at 20:52 · Like
Omolara Agbaje: Wish you lots of inspiration.
ReplyDelete3 January at 20:59 via mobile · like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: @Sifulya Asanyeva Gowonovna, Thank you a lot. So you prefer VALENTINE'S STOLEN KISS? I'll note it.
3 January at 21:10 via mobile · like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: @Omolara Agbaje You rock!!! Thanks.
3 January at 21:10 via mobile · Like · 2
Ola Nubi: What about A Stolen Kiss for Valentine....
3 January at 22:57 · like · 1
Ameze Oleh: It will definitely make a good read.
3 January at 23:02 via mobile · like · 1
Zaina D Strickland: Yes I do 100%
ReplyDelete3 January at 23:16 via mobile · like · 1
Margie Church gorgeous I say in my best Betty Boop voice.
4 January at 01:01 · like · 1
Arit-Eme Ezeobi Very good title! Wuld luv to read it
4 January at 09:46 · like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: @Ameze Oleh, Zaina D Strickland, Margie Church, Arit-Eme Ezeobi thank you for the feedback. Glad you like it. I'm working on it. I'll keep you all informed of the progress. @Ola Nubi, A Stolen Kiss for Valentine is good and I like it too. We now have three titles. There's Sifulya Asanyeva Gowonovna suggestion. So what do we all think?
4 January at 11:21 · Like
Ella de Castillo: A new book !!! How about STOLEN KISSES ( VALENTINE) ..Like a series ...you know ..lol
4 January at 14:17 · like · 1
Vivienne Diane Neal: I agree with Ola Nubi. A Stolen Kiss For Valentine sounds good.
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Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: Ella de Castillo, yeah a new book because YOU asked for it!!! Your title makes me think about STOLEN KISSES (Christmas...) too. Love it as well. This is exciting!!!
4 January at 19:25 · Like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: Vivienne Diane Neal & Ella de Castillo Thank you a lot for responding too.
4 January at 19:32 · Like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: You've all being amazing. Thank you for your encouragement, feedback and worthy suggestions. I'm very grateful. We now have eleven votes for A STOLEN VALENTINE KISS, two votes for A STOLEN KISS FOR VALENTINE (Ola's) one vote for VALENTINE'S STOLEN KISS (Sifu's) and one vote for STOLEN KISSES (VALENTINE) - Ella's. Omolara Agbaje, Simone Beaudelaire, Chicki Brown, Gee Gee Chidos, Isoken Coker, Sifulya Asanyeva Gowonovna, Jeff Salter, Ella de Castillo, Vivienne Diane Neal, Arit-Eme Ezeobi, Margie Church, Zaina D Strickland, Ameze Oleh, Myne Whitman and Duch Ty Fasosin Odumosu.
Omolara Agbaje: I prefer A STOLEN VALENTINE KISS its the initial title right?
ReplyDelete4 January at 19:46 via mobile · Unlike · 2
Carole McMenamy Amber: Yes, that title is great!
4 January at 21:31 · like · 1
Jeff Salter: I can't vote on the title until I read the blurb.
5 January at 01:16 · like · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: Huge thanks Omolara Agbaje, yes it is. Carole McMenamy Amber thanks a lot for voting too. I appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year. The story is taking shape already. It's going to be about 100 pages (estaimated word count is about 25000). Word count today: 1200 words roughly.
5 January at 01:18 · Like
Seun Odukoya: The title doesn't quite roll off the tongue - but if it captures the essence of the story - why not?
Well done!
6 January at 08:51 · Unlike · 1
Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku: Thanks a lot Seun Odukoya. Happy New Year. Glad you joined in. What title will roll of the tongue better? Please suggest.
7 January at 18:32 via mobile · Like
One Stolen Valentine's Kiss sounds good.
ReplyDeleteHappy writing!
Thank you, Kiru for your good wishes. 'One Stolen Valentine's Kiss' is great. I'm tempted to alter the title.
Delete@unwankwor left a comment on Twitter (for the blurb):
ReplyDelete@stellaea Nice. I'd change this around a bit. I think Lorna's part is fine except for the last sentence. Logan's part needs work, confused on connection between the lamp post and volunteering. Congratulations on the endeavor. Let me know when it out!
@unwankwor, Thank you so much for your very helpful feedback on the blurb. As you suggested, I have tweaked Logan's end of the blurb. I'm very grateful.
DeleteI'll let you know when STOLEN VALENTINE KISS is released, Unoma. It'll be in early Feb. Enjoy your week.
Sifulya Asanyeva Gowonovna says on Facebook;
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm...I like it and yes, I would read it Speaking of reading Stella...
Ella de Castillo says on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteYou just love interracial romance!!
Thanks Ella, I love interracial romance. I love blonde hair and blue eyes as much as black hair and dark eyes. What do I do? I write about mixed race! Lol!
DeleteOmolara Agbaje says on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteI like it (blurb) and I will read anything Stella writes.
Thank you for your comment, Sifulya Asanyeva Gowonovna and Omolara Agbaje. Glad you want to read it. I'm very excited too. The story is well underway. Well past 54% word count. Cheers ladies.
DeleteMargie Church says on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteI think it's too long. It offers too much detail. Write the blurb from the perspective of the person who "owns" the book. My two cents.
Glad for your input, Margie. I'll trim it. You can tell me what you think afterwards. Thumbs up
DeleteMargie Church responds on Facebook:
DeleteWe usually strive for under 200 words.
Simone Beaudelaire says on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteInterracial is really hot, Stella. I do a lot of white/Hispanic pairings...and my WIP is interracial, but with a twist
Will hold my breath for your upcoming title...
DeleteMixed race!!! Even my daughter has caught the interracial fever! Lol! Thank you, Simone.
Chicki Brown says on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteI agree with Margie. I think you should combine the two paragraphs and condense into one short one.
Hi Chicki, thank you. I'll shorten it and repost. Will one long blurb make an easier read?
Delete@Unwankwor says on Twitter:
ReplyDeleteYou could do without "When Logan walks in offering to volunteer, Lorna gets suspicious" Try "Just what she needs to take her mind of the fleeting holiday. That is until she runs into Logan''
Huge thanks Unoma. Read this;
DeleteStolen Valentine Kiss - Blurb
One broken heart. Two grieving minds
To Lorna Ibe, Departmental Manager with one of London's multi-chanel retailer, Valentine lost its romantic flavour years ago. An unplanned holiday to New Jersey is her perfect getaway from the pile of stress and emotional turmoil locked in her heart. Just what she needs to take her mind off the fleeting holiday. That's until she runs into Logan.
Magazine Publisher, Logan Blake has had his fair share of stress in the past few years. When his sister asks him to drop off old clothes to charity, he slams his shoulder into the lamp post in front of the Charity shop where Lorna volunteers. When he sets eyes on her bare midriff, he clears his busy schedule to volunteer his time. Two burdened hearts afraid to get entwined. One Stolen Valentine Kiss. Will Valentine season bring them romance or will their fears keep them apart?
Juie Shetye says on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteLove the way the paragraphs are written. I think you should keep it this way. Small paragraphs with catch phrases, makes the objects more clear. Looking forward for reading it.
Huge thanks so much for your suggestion, Juie. I will. How are you? I'll let you know, you bet!
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