That’s right, I’m holding a title contest. I’m going to be doing a dragon anthology in the fall of 2007 (submissions to be open next week, stay tuned for details) and naming this anthology has proved a challenge (I even made my husband brainstorm with me). So I’m turning to all of you for ideas.
To give you an idea of the direction you should go for titles, the only criteria for submission to the anthology are going to be that the book be a romance and that it somehow be connected to dragons–there may be dragons in it, it might be about dragon mythology, maybe someone is seeking a valuable dragon statue…my requirements aren’t specific for the purpose of getting a variety of genres, ideas, submissions.
What I need is a title for the print anthology because the individual books will already have titles, one would hope
The requirements for the title? That it somehow speak to the idea of dragons between the covers of the book, even if it doesn’t outright say it, that it be catchy and not too long. Should be simple, right?
What can you win?
An acknowledgment in the print version of the book (if we use your title and if I remember to insert it into the print galleys)
and
these books shipped to you direct from Amazon (easier than me braving the post office which I hate):
Surviving Demon Island by Jaci Burton
Helle’s Bell’s by Jackie Kessler
The Rest Fall Away by Colleen Gleason
Demon Angel by Meljean Brook
(for overseas participants, I’ll do a $25 gift certificate to My Bookstore and More)
Smoking hot prize if I do say so myself
To win, you must post in the comments your title suggestions. If you have multiple suggestions, try to keep it to a couple posts, not 25 posts of one title each. And no more than 25 title suggestions (since I know sometimes people will just keep posting random titles in an effort to win). If I use your title, you’re the winner. If I don’t use any of the suggestions, a winner will be chosen at random. I’m hoping for a title I can use though because titles are HARD! Contest is open to everyone–editors, authors, readers alike and the contest closes Tuesday, January 2nd. And I’m telling you, like I told my husband, if I don’t get something that I can work with, I’m going to call it Scaling Her Walls. *smirk*



Burn Dragon Burn.
Okay, there is, I admit, a certain song going through my head
And, wow, I can’t believe all these titles. I’m dying to know which one it will be.
Hic Sunt Draconis. Just to get all those Latin and medievalist geeks excited.
Or maybe not.
Good luck with choosing the title!
My Ass is Dragon
come on…you know you love that one :sasmokin:
Sex and the Single Dragon
Call of the Dragon
Dragons on fire
In love with a dragon
A dragon to remember
Dragon Magic
Magic Dragon
Dragon Mage
Keeper of the Lair
Wicked Dragon
Dragonlicious
A most unsuitable dragon
The Dragon’s angel
My Dragon’s kiss
Seduced by a dragon
Undercover with a dragon
The Dragon Bride
Dragon song
The eternal dragon
Lord / Lady of the dragons
Taming the lone dragon
Dragon of my heart
Mistress / Master of the Dragons
To wed a dragon
Tempting the dragon
The Dragon Quest
Keeper of the dragon
Heart of the dragon
The stories of Nathrach (gaelic for dragon)
Dragon’s Moon
The Lady and the Dragon
Beloved Dragon
Naughty Dragons
Greatest Lover of all Dragons
The touch of a dragon
The Return of the Dragons
Sorry Angie, I just saw the 25 limit when I had already submitted my last posting. Just delay my last posting
Wow, lots of good titles here already.
K, how about:
Fiery Seduction
Flames Keep (sorry Keep may be spelled wrong here. I’m not much into castles)
Keeper of the Flame
Ember
My first thought was Heart of the Dragon, but I see that people have already come up with that. So my sole suggestion is this:
Dragon Heart
or the alternative:
Dragonheart
The number of syllables and meter reminds me of the title Ladyhawke, an old Michelle Pfeiffer movie that I like a lot (romantic fantasy, no less).
Plus, I think single word titles for multiple-author anthologies are some of the best (Secrets, Bite, Howl, etc.)
Okay, Angie, I have difficulty passing up a challenge, and I thought about this while waiting at the ridiculously long line at the post office, at the ridiculously long line at the pharmacy, and at the very short line at Safeway. Here goes:
Flights of Fantasy: On a Dragon’s Wing
Or you could pluralize it.
Stacia
Jaci Burton
My Ass is Dragon
come on…you know you love that one sasmokin
*g* I love that one. You need to write that story Jaci.
Dragons and Temptations
Dragons and Obsessions
In Pursuit of Dragons
Allure of the Dragon
LOL
someone sent me the link to come look—
I have Dragon Lords series. Mandy and I have Stop Dragon My Heart Around and Mandy has Tipping the Scales.
Glad to know they’re good titles
I liked the suggestions:
Wings and Claws
Flames Keep
Dragonlicious
Flame Me, Baby
Heat, Horns and Tales
:chicken: — Sorry, just wanted to use the dancing chicken, lol
Michelle
http://www.michellepillow.com
:hips:
Okay, the comments things are too fun to play with. LOL
The Wyvern Chronicles.
The Wyvern Dalliance
Wyvern Trysts
Wyvern Anthology ; Let us light your fire!
The Wyvern Collection
Patterns in the Smoke
The Scent of Sulphur
Scaling the Heights (lol)
Off the Scale (yeah, sorry)
Draconic Dreams
The Shadow of Wings/ The Shadow of His Wings
Fire from the Sky
Molten Gold
Rivers of Flame
(okay, now I’m getting all obscure)
Smoke gets in my eyes
So many terrific title possibilities – hopefully, even if these aren’t used the anthology – it will inspire some of you wonderful authors to write a new book
Not sure about my contributions but here goes:
The Wyvern’s Mate
Draconian Soul Mates
Flight or Fight
On Dragon’s Wings of Love
By Dragon’s Council
Wyvern’s Firebrand
Flight of Dragons
Draconian Master
For the Love of a Good Dragon
Slip Me Some Scales
Hope those weren’t repeats….if so, I’m sorry!
Huggers! :whip2:
Fire and Ash
Between Fire and Ash
Here are a few more:
A Dragon for all Seasons
Dragonkissed
The Care and Feeding of Dragons
Of Scales and Skin
Dragonbreed
Seduced by the Fire
Flame’s Seduction
Bedragoned
Hugs, Zara :heart:
How about
Dude, Where’s My Dragon?
or
The Dragon League
Dragons and the Women Who Love Them
The Dragon Who Loved Me
Dragons Don’t Make Good Pets
Dragon Fever
Oh, hell, well I enjoyed reading these anyway!!!
:popcorn:
I’m back. Please forgive if I duplicate any other author’s suggestion as I didn’t have time to skim them all.
Dragon’s Heart
DragonHeart
The Heart of a Dragon
Dragon Hearts
Love in the Lair
Lair Love
Your Lair or Mine?
Heartbeat of a Dragon
Dragon Love
Dragon Date
How to Kiss a Dragon without Getting Burned
Beverly
There’s a 25 suggestion limit?
Uh, oh.
I apologize. I didn’t see that until someone else posted it. Man, I wish I’d noticed that. But now I can’t stop thinking about this anthology.
Again – my apologies.
Beverly
Again, I went way over 25 and I am sooooo sorry. I simply got carried away. So, since I broke the rules, please take me out of the running.
Beverly
Clawed Hearts
Savage Souls
Within the Shell
:neenerghost:
Well, the 25 limit is mostly so I don’t get 25 seperate comments from one person, or a bunch of lame titles just in an attempt to win the contest. It was my protection against the people who don’t seem to have self-limits when it comes to contests, lolol. I don’t mind more than 25 titles from those who are making an honest attempt at it (which all of you have done so far!)
Some of these titles have made me laugh so far. And yes, I’m making a list to narrow it down. But keep them coming.I won’t choose until the contest closes!
More:
Dragon Scorched
The Flagon with the Dragon (little Danny Kaye Humor there… lol)
Mark of the Dragon
Scorched Hearts
Burning Desires
The Dragon’s Surrender
Surrender the Dragon
Conquer the Dragon
Surrender Your Fate
Love Me, Love My Dragon
:sasmokin:
Hehehe…
~~Becka
Unleash The Dragon
Year Of The Dragon
Burning Passion
Burning Love
Keep The Fire Burning
Into The Fire
The Dragon Who Loved Me
Flame of Love
Taming the Flame
DAMN!
You have some great ones listed!
Maybe I’ll just claim some of yours, Danny.
Dragon Lust
Lick the Flames.
Dragon-licious
I’ll try again another time when I’ve had less beer. Okay, now you come enter my Snark the Cover contest.
mascheers:
mascheers:
mascheers:
Havoc and Dragons
Beware of the Dragon
Smitten by a Dragon
Dalliance with Dragons
Danger, Desire and Dragons
Dragons: Danger or Desire?
I didn’t read through all of the entries (wow, there are a lot of them!), so I hope I don’t add too many repeats.
Loving the Dragon
My Dragon and Me
A Dragon’s Love
Sleeping with a Dragon
Duel with a Dragon
A Date with a Dragon
Dating a Dragon
A Dragon’s Desire
Desiring a Dragon
Dreams of a Dragon
Dreaming of a Dragon
Heart of a Dragon
Dragons Of The Past
Dragons Through Stones
Romancing The Dragons
Here’s Theres Dragons
LEGENDS OF FIRE
Dragons, Single and Available
Mad About Dragons
Make A Date With Dragons
My Date With A Dragon
Season of Dragons
Dragon Season
Rogue Dragons
Devilish Dragons
One Night With Dragons
:hips: I really have no suggestions, I just like the hips lady!
Sons of Typhon
Dragon Dreams
Children of Chimaeren or Chimera
Dragon Stones
The Piasa ( ancient North american dragon)
Firedrakes Children
Legend of the Dragon Goddess
The Dragon Dance
Draco’s Dream
Kazin’s Choice, Narlaq’s Quest, Koike’s Flight all 3 types of dragons
Descent of Dragons
Dragon’s Embrace
Dragon’s Charms
Dragondary Charms
Thanks to everyone for participating. I’ve named the winner here