As my reviewers rake over my story, I've had several comments made pertaining to names. The first comment concerned my pseudonym. I had shortened my first name, so it's a bit different, and used hubby's middle name. The gals noticed it immediately upon receiving my latest manuscript and I heard why the last name was a bad choice, though they love the first name. Following a running dialogue on this topic, the concensus was I should use my maiden name. I willingly agreed, so my new pseudonym is ...
Then I learned that there was a divide among the reviewers concerning my character's names. Everyone enjoyed my female characters' names, whereas complaints were lodged against the males. I've been swayed to slightly alter the one name, but I refuse to change the hero's name. It suits him. It brings a certain image to mind for me, therefore I deem it perfect for him.
So the name game has begun. Alas, I've been hearing some opinions concerning my story. My favorite being that one reviewer stayed up, unable to put the story down. And two of the reviewers are determined that I definitely submit this one. They have several criticisms of the work as well, which I'm waiting to hear back when they give me their full reports. Three of the reviewers haven't finished reading it as of yet. I'll share their comments once I have them. As for NanoWrimo, I am way behind in my numbers, but determined to play catch up once I find a spare moment in my schedule.
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Oh, well, I thought the heroine's name and her sister's were too different to have been named by the same parents, but I just figured, what the heck. (You know, I ALWAYS have an opinion.)
-, -, bo-b-,Banana-fana fo-f-, Fee-fi-mo-m-, -! I always do that song for all my heroes. At least the last name (the hero) is gone!
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