Since it is getting closer to time for my book to actually be roaming the streets, and people who have actually read it might stumble across my blog, I thought I’d start adding bits of interest to readers here. :)
As you can guess from the title, I’m starting with dedications. I think some writers have their dedications planned long before they sell their book. I didn’t. It just came to me at some point (about the time it was due to Kensington) that I had to dedicate this book to my great grandmother. I think it is because I realized how important the women characters are in my book. And, honestly, they are based on women in my family. Not exact descriptions, just the overall feel. Anyway, that’s why I chose my great grandmother. Another time I’ll tell you more about her as a woman.
Today I’m going to list how a few other authors I know chose their dedications.
Kate Rothwell, dedicated her book to the woman who first told her she could and should write, along with her sister and a friend.
Laura Drewry said this about her dedication, “I dedicated my first book to my friend, Wendy, who insisted I take an online romance writing course with her about 7 years ago. She’s always been there for me, cheering, supporting and yelling at me when I needed it. It’s also dedicated to the DH, who never complains about how much time I spend on this stupid computer “writing” (or playing MahJong which I tell him clears my mind to write – HA!) ”
Flo Fitzpatrick chose her husband because “when I get stuck for a plot twist I just ask him and he goes off into tangents that are insane and I try and grab one of the tangents before it goes TOOOO far!” and the actor who actually haunted the Waco Theatre for many years. (Flo’s book is set in a theatre and features a ghost/actor. :))
Who would you dedicate your book to? Why?
More dedications to come…have a great Sunday. Maybe with that special person you would dedicate your book too. Give them a hug for me. :)
Just so you know, Lori, if I ever finish my book, it will be dedicated to all my grandmothers, even the ones whose names I have never found.
by Faye Parker April 18th, 2005 at 2:32 amI think I’d dedicate it to my critque circle at RWU (Romance Writers Unlimited). I didn’t know my POV from my elbow before I joined, and now I feel perilously close to breaking through. And my mom, because she never thought writing was ‘just a hobby.’
by Marty K April 18th, 2005 at 5:48 pmOh the not “just a hobby” thing is huge, isn’t it? I never told anyone I was a writer until I sold (except to other writers). It is so hard to be taken seriously.
by Lori April 19th, 2005 at 7:49 amYou have to value the people who believe in you. :)