So the working title of my novel is "Transitions: ..." because I can't really think what should be next. My original idea was "Transitions: Ribbons to Rolldowns" and it still my top contender. As you may have guessed, this book is about a triathlete. Well, she's not a triathlete in the beginning. In the beginning she is a swim-mom living through her son's accomplishments... hence the "ribbons" in the title.
She begins chasing the title of "IRONMAN" and sets off on a series of life changing lessons. Eventually she completes the race and goes to the awards / roll down ceremony. Not because she won or earned a slot to Kona, but because she wanted to experience it. This is where the "roll down" in the title comes from.
But part of me thinks this won't be something that people want to read...that the title won't grab them. So I started thinking of other options. Here are the top three:
1) Transitions: "Real" Change
This is a nod to the ongoing thread in the story about getting a "real" bike, doing a "real" triathlon, etc. I thought this was pretty clever. It ties into the book and transitions are about change. However, some early feedback said it may sound like non-fiction, like some kind of self-help book. Hmmm. Perhaps, but I still like it.
2) Transitions - Ad Astra Per Aspera
This title is a nod to the original Vineman race. I watched a YouTube video about the 20th anniversary and there was a banner with this phrase which means "through hardship to the stars". I think this sums up Tara's journey perfectly as well as tying into the race that has changed so many lives. I think losing the colon here helps. Ok, this one now may be my new favorite.
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| Ad Astra Per Aspera - Also the official state motto of Kansas |
3) Transitions
Short and sweet but due to current cultural issues, this may be misunderstood.
Thankfully, the book is not ready to be published, so I have a little more time to think about this. If you have a favorite, please leave a comment.
