My Novel has a Name!

Today I went on a walk with my son (who, by the way, is a great listener), and I talked through all the details for the new ending to my book, and for everything that has to change early on to support that ending. I am feeling MUCH better about everything. Now that the ending is brand spankin new, sparkly, and rocks the house, the book needs a title to match!

After much deliberation, here it is:

The Power of Vilcabamba

So, what do you think? Does it convey excitement and adventure and a little mystery and wonders and super powers and exploring and action?

And, I know, I know. It took me long enough to decide. There were just so many choices that were so great! I mentioned before that I put them all (without the contributor's name) in a document, and then alphabetized them as to make sure I had no clue who the contributor was. Then I started crossing off titles. And taking it with me everywhere. (Yes, the paper is totally thrashed at the moment.) Then I got down to 10 or so titles, and started wondering if I'd crossed off some I shouldn't have. After seven weeks (has it really been that long?) I was leaning quite strongly toward one of the ten titles. I finally let Lance take a look at the list (after I was sure he no longer remembered which titles he'd submitted), and he picked the same one I was thinking of within about 27 seconds. Definitely a winner.


Now, for the name of the awesome title contributor! And I really thought I'd be naming a name. As in one. Just moments ago, I went back to the comments of the original post and did a search on the title. It came up twice! Hope you don't mind sharing the grand prize.

Drumroll, please!

JaNae (with daughters Emily, Elise, Allison, and Hailey)
and
Voyagerkid

You'll will be getting a prize now, acknowledgments in the book in the future (fingers crossed!), and my undying gratitude forever! Oh, and put your ear to the sky, and you'll surely hear me shouting your praises from the rooftops. 'Cuz you rock!