I’m
working on the next book in the Covington Chronicles series. It is not a sequel
to Travelers in Painted Wagons on Cohay
Creek by Sarah Walker Gorrell and Mary Lou Cheatham (me). It’s simply the
next book in order. I’m missing Sarah, but she’s busy with something else now.
I’m halfway through this book. We plan to write two more books together soon.
My current
project is about seven peculiar people, who populate an empty house.
Considering the facts I wrote in the previous sentence, I’ve worked hard on a
title. Suggestions are welcome. If you
are not already my friend, you can find me on Facebook as Mary Cooke (Mary Lou
Gregg Cheatham) and friend me.
First, I
thought I’d call it House of Assorted
Souls, but the name sounded odd. I considered House of Joy, because it is a story of people looking for
togetherness, love, joy, and contentment. Online I discovered that name is
associated with some restaurants serving ethnic cusine, also with brothels. I scratched
it from the list.
The folks
in the story dream about the prospects of a happy life. I considered 7 Souls a-Dreaming. The name is so
ancient it sounds medieval. Besides, I wasn’t sure whether to capitalize the a.
7 Peculiar Souls, House of Seven, 7
off the Wall, 7 Cracker Jacks—all
these names have been scratched, along
with half a dozen more I willed to forget. The story is not comedy, but it is a
light-hearted approach to some serious struggles. The characters are exceptional,
unique, and extraordinary. Those three words, though, would not appeal as a
title to many readers.
Now I’m considering House of Contentment, which
is the place where all seven people would like to live if they can overcome
multiple adversities.
As I said,
suggestions are appreciated.
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