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Feedback so welcome on the best title for my second novel. A middle-school genius uses his love and masterful knowledge of baseball to assist him through the tragic aftermath of his mother's death and to propel him to unexpected greatness. Feel free to provide write-in suggestions. Stephen Roth
The Crack of the Bat
Full Count
Expect the Fastball: But be prepared to hit the curve
Never Let the Fear of Striking Out Hold You Back
Curveball
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Never let the fear of striking out hold you back
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Mar 10, 2021 05:42AM
"Expect the fastball; but be prepared for the curve" rolls off the tongue a little nicer.
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I prefer shorter title.“Full Count” or “Never Fear” or “Fastball” .
Thanks, Nilton - you are the reason that I need this poll :)
Expect the Fastball: But be prepared to hit the curve and Never Let the Fear of Striking Out Hold You Back sound like nonfiction book titles to me. I like The Crack of the Bat because it has the baseball metaphor but hints at how sudden and shocking death can be. Best of luck! :)
I’m loving, the crack of the bat, worried about the word “crack” though and how it will be interpreted
I think The Curveball or Curveball is good too! I am so excited for your new book!! Cant wait to see what you title it as well as read it!
I think Curveball is an all-around good title!! 🙂
Janet wrote: "I think The Curveball or Curveball is good too! I am so excited for your new book!! Cant wait to see what you title it as well as read it!"
Thank you, Janet for the great suggestion! And, that you are going to read it. :)
Sue wrote: "I’m loving, the crack of the bat, worried about the word “crack” though and how it will be interpreted"NILTON wrote: "I prefer shorter title.
“Full Count” or “Never Fear” or “Fastball” ."
Thank you, Sue. I appreciate the suggestion!
Helen wrote: "Expect the Fastball: But be prepared to hit the curve and Never Let the Fear of Striking Out Hold You Back sound like nonfiction book titles to me. I like The Crack of the Bat because it has the ba..."Awesome, Helen. Thank you for the suggestion and kind words!
Trying to think of the moments that matter most in a baseball game and although not a choice ‘Bottom of the Ninth’ feels the most appropriate. Of the choices listed, less is more so Curveball makes the most sense and also has the life analogy.
Jay wrote: "Trying to think of the moments that matter most in a baseball game and although not a choice ‘Bottom of the Ninth’ feels the most appropriate. Of the choices listed, less is more so Curveball mak..."
Thanks Jay. Bottom of the Ninth is also a great suggestion. I appreciate the comments.
