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A Title for 2014!

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In: Reading, Uncategorized, Writing on: October 14, 2013

Ok, so remember how in a last minute change, Bethany House went with my working title, A Home for My Heart, for this latest release? Remember how shocked I was–and how excited, because it was the first of my books that had a title I’d thought up?

Well lo, and behold, it’s happened again! Yes, I have a confirmed title for my 2014 release, the tale of a reluctant high school girls basketball coach in 1917-1918 Oklahoma, a story about being true to yourself. And it was my final working title! It’s called (drum roll, please) . . .

 

Playing by Heart

So what do you think? 

Tagged: historical fiction, publishing, Uncategorized

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  1. Karen Smidt

    October 14, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I think that is awesome! You must be so thrilled. I just started reading A Home for My Heart last night. Now,I can look forward to your next book next year. And it is set in Oklahoma…yeah!!! I grew up in Texas in your neck of the woods but live just north of Tulsa now. I tried to make it to your book signing in Garland last month since I was in Greenville that weekend but I ended up having one of my days with my chronic pain issues. Maybe next time 🙂

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    • Anne

      October 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      I”m so sorry to hear that, Karen! (About your pain.) My grandfather was from Oklahoma and met my grandmother at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) and my mother was born in Tulsa. (They came to Texas shortly after that!) I’m really, really hoping to get to Oklahoma when it comes out next year, especially since I have several friends in the Tulsa area! I hope I get to meet you then! Enjoy A Home for My Heart! 🙂

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  2. V. V. Denman

    October 14, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Love it!

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    • Anne

      October 14, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

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  3. DiAne Gates

    October 14, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Dearest Anne, at midnight last night I read the last words of “A Home For My Heart.” Splendid! Loved every word and am already anticipating next year’s release of “Playing by Heart.” Love the title and I’m very sure it will be the best yet, as each one of your books have been. May God bless you for holding the truth of His Word for others to read.

    DiAne

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    • Anne

      October 14, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      You are such a sweet encourager, DiAne! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed A Home for My Heart.

      Reply
  4. Donna

    October 14, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Love the title! I have just discovered you through twitter so am looking forward to reading your books!

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    • Anne

      October 14, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      Awesome, Donna! Thank you! I hope you visit often! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Melissa Tagg

    October 14, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I love it!!! And I so, so can’t wait to read it!!

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    • Anne

      October 15, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Yay!

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  6. Alicia

    October 14, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Excited for you!!!

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    • Anne

      October 15, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Thanks, Alicia!

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  7. Marie Burton

    October 14, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I like it! Excitement! Hope you are doing well!

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    • Anne

      October 15, 2013 at 11:12 am

      Thanks, Marie! I am, just busy. We need to do lunch again soon! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Britney Adams

    October 15, 2013 at 12:53 am

    So excited for you! I love it!!

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    • Anne

      October 15, 2013 at 11:12 am

      So glad you like it Britney!

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  9. Melanie Backus

    October 15, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Anne, I love your new title, Playing by Heart. I think it fits perfectly and I can’t wait to read it. I was a basketball player many, many moons ago and I absolutely love the sport. In fact, my husband and I make a trip to Austin every year for the state basketball finals and have done so for years now. Congratulations to you, my friend.

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    • Anne

      October 15, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      How very fun, Melanie! I’m excited about all the basketball love I’m getting from readers. I never could figure out the game as a player, but I loved watching all of my kids play!

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  10. Rachelle Rea

    October 16, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I love it! Congratulations on choosing a winner!

    And I like that now you’ve got this Heart theme going on. 😉

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    • Anne

      October 17, 2013 at 1:59 am

      Thanks, Rachelle! I kind of like that heart thing, too! 🙂

      Reply

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