Title Clarification

August 18, 2009 in Uncategorized with 2 Comments

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I have received a couple emails in the last 24 hours asking me to clarify the difference between my forthcoming book “HIGH POINTS AND LOWS” and a book I had previously been advertising as coming out soon: “COKE ON THE ROCKS”.

They are the same book.

My publisher felt that the title “Coke on the Rocks” (a) didn’t give a strong enough sense of what the book was about, and (b) would likely be construed as a drug reference.

The first essay in the book is still one called “Coke on the Rocks”, but the title is now history. I appreciate the kind words from those of you who really liked the “Coke” title, but my publisher’s concerns were valid and I’m very happy with our new title.

  • http://www.myspace.com/poeticangst Brenda Porter

    Thanks Austin for the link! Would love to know more about your book. How did u come up with the premise and what is the main focus of your book?

  • http://www.austincarty.com Austin

    Thanks, Brenda. The best summary I can give for the book is probably the copy under “books” on the site. The main focus, I suppose, is a call for authenticity… in both life and faith… and the book chronicles how that is so much easier said than done. I’d love for you to read a copy and give me your take.