Any Suggestions?

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 5:35 pm

A publisher has shown interest in my short stories on E.Corner. Of course on the corner I make them really short,so I have had to put much more work in before forwarding them for review. Even a book of short stories has to be at least 50,000words --so Im really burning the midnight oil !
I hope to send off the second lot to them this week (this isopening chapters--reasons for going etc and our journey overland,first few days inAlgarve)
They have a "working title" and it is "Algarve Shorts"--if I have success,Ive told Steen that I am dedicating it to Carvoeiro.com;to all my friends there.
What Id like to ask is--do you have any better suggestions for the title please ? The "Algarve Shorts" was just a quick one off the top of my head but Im not at all sure about it.
Im under review on:
www.design-publications.co.uk/books_previews.htm
if this next lot are OK,d they'll be there on line.
So ,Im keeping everything crossed--but I wont count my chickens------
Thank-you for your time-Ellie.
Im having tuition for my "punctuation" which is quite bad--wish me luck please.

loretta · Post by **loretta** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 6:37 pm

Well done Ellie. I for one would be very interested to read your stories. As for a name for the book im afraid i cant help you on that one.
Good luck with the publisher

cowboy · Post by **cowboy** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 7:50 pm

cowboy · Post by **cowboy** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 8:31 pm

"my algarve" ?

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 8:38 pm

Still think

"Another Glass of Port?"

as it is a book of shorts -

cowboy · Post by **cowboy** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 9:13 pm

wouldn't fit

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:36 pm

Thanks Loretta --youre very kind --if i should be so lucky(as kylie sings!) I promise you a personally signed copy and knock down price for you & all my mates on Carvoeiro .Com. Have a nice evening, Ellie.

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:45 pm

I raise my glass to you Maddi --think its great title---and I know someone else who will think so too!
im very partial to the odd tumbler myself---!
Thanks Mads!
Cowboy-- "My Algarve"--is that mine or yours Coop ? Those happy faces have really cheered me this evening thank-you!
Why did you say it didnt fit ---- Maddis "Another glass of Port" --am I being slow here ?
Elle.

cowboy · Post by **cowboy** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:56 pm

yes

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Tue Jun 10, 2003 12:52 am

You forgot the question mark Elle - it is very important to the overall structure of my suggested title

And Cowboy is winding you up . .

Mads

Jeff Sader · Post by **Jeff Sader** » Tue Jun 10, 2003 1:17 am

Ellie....Your the only one who can find a title for your book...you will
know when you find it because it will come from your heart....good
luck with your book...J/W

ROD · Post by **ROD** » Tue Jun 10, 2003 10:24 am

falcon · Post by **falcon** » Tue Jun 10, 2003 11:43 am

Ellie, I have just read a few of your stories and wanted to wish you good luck with the publishing ... the stories really made enjoyable reading, quite reminiscent of Peter Mayle's "A year in Provence" and "Hotel Pastis".

Thanks

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Tue Jun 10, 2003 12:21 pm

"Driving over lemons" was a good one - shame it has already been used.

Have you noticed that Jeff (now he is no longer WJS) is all deep, meaningful and caring?

Still trying to work out which one I liked best

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Tue Jun 10, 2003 12:22 pm

What a lovely lot you are --
Sorry about that Mads-imvery sloooow this morning after heavy night--with the midnight oil of course !
Thank -you Jeff-and youre probably right-do'you think it'll suddenly come to me?
Rod-what could you possibly mean-first chapters --well-worn briefs ?Do'you mean they look good when worn--or worn from wear ?
More Irish crack ? Do you have a book out I could buy ?
Falcon--like the name --suggests medieval to me --thanks very much for your nice comments--i enjoyed Peter Mayles book and TV -but then I love France --particularly Provence--have you been there--the French lavender fields are absolutely beautiful-you can buy the plants at the road side and the lavender water is a favourite of mine-different to English.
I like the wines from the Luberon(where book is set) valley too!
Thanks, all of you --youre great mates, luv Elliex

Any Suggestions?

Any Suggestions?

Cheers everyone!

Good one Mads!

Your own title

Youre so nice