Dark Illusions the name was born in 2012

Dark Illusions the name was born in 2012 – after it was published

I’m sure you’ve seen the “memories” that Facebook pops up in your face to share. This one just came up on my Timeline.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 5:23pm – Which Title grabs your attention?

Dark Dangers
Night Awaits
Soul Dangers
Unwilling Destiny
Shadows Calling
Secret’s Bound
Dark Illusions
Arisen

That is too funny. I published Dark Illusions at the end of 2011 and back then it was titled “Awakened: The Beginning.” I noticed too many authors who were publishing books with that title “Awakened” and wanted something different. I knew I couldn’t compete with established authors and didn’t want the same title as everyone else.

Dark Illusions was born shortly after that post! lol Granted, back then I was also under a different pen name, and then I changed it again (advice: don’t ever go that route – live and learn) just recently. For me personally it’s been a good choice, but changing a title or a pen name is like a reset button. You’re going to have to work doubly hard to get the attention back and say HEY, you who liked my books? I’m over here!!! That means: it is a lot of work. DON’T follow what I did.

Originally posted on Kim Iverson's Website - http://ift.tt/1QcFXFj

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