Diane’s Question for Chrys: Why did you choose "crimes" for the
title of your books?
With Hurricane Crimes (Book 1), I actually struggled with the title for
a while. I knew I wanted “hurricane” in it, but I couldn’t figure out a way to
tie in everything else that happens in the story. The first title I thought of
was Hurricane Criminal or The Hurricane Criminal, because Donovan is a
suspected murderer. Except, I didn’t really like calling him a criminal,
because *spoiler* he’s not a criminal. I felt bad for him. And I swear he gave
me the cold shoulder for a while after that.
Neither of us were happy with
that title, so I kept searching for a new one. Finally, the solution bonked me
on the head. I thought, if I don’t like “criminal” then I can short it to “crime.”
But not just one crime happens. Several do. Big and small. Tack on an “s,” and
VOILA! Hurricane Crimes.
When I got the idea to write a
series, I wanted each story to be linked, not only with their continuing story
lines, but with their titles. I felt that Hurricane
Crimes was a title with impact, and I wanted each story after it to have
that same force. Therefore, I decided to use the name of a disaster (or a word
to describe the disaster) and pair it with “crimes” for each title. The fact
that each story is full of all sorts of criminal activity helps, too.
BLURB:
Beth and Donovan have come a long way from Hurricane
Sabrina and the San Francisco earthquake. Now they are approaching their
wedding day and anxiously waiting to promise each other a lifetime of love. The
journey down the aisle isn’t smooth, though, as they receive threats from the
followers of the notorious criminal, Jackson Storm. They think they’ll be safe
in Hawaii, but distance can’t stop these killers. Not even a tsunami can.
This monstrous wave is the most devastating disaster Beth
has ever faced. It leaves her beaten, frightened. Is she a widow on her
honeymoon? As she struggles to hold herself together and find Donovan, she’s
kidnapped by Jackson's men.
Fearing her dead, Donovan searches the rubble and shelters
with no luck. The thought of her being swept out to sea is almost too much for
him to bear, but the reality is much worse. She’s being used as bait to get him
to fall into a deadly trap.
If they live through this disaster, they may never be the
same again.
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I always have problems with titles. I think Chrys found perfect titles for her Disaster Crime Series. Congartulations Chrys, and thanks for hosting Diane.
ReplyDeleteNicola, I agree with you about the titles. They are perfect.
DeleteThank you, Nicola! I'm biased, but I do love these titles. ;)
DeleteThank you so much for having me on your blog, Diane!
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure, Chrys. I thoroughly enjoyed Tsunami Crimes. I need to post a review. Shame on me for not doing it sooner.
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