My book The Grumpadinkles remains on schedule to be released this month. A few minutes ago I received a message where someone had accidentally spelled Grumpadinkles with two “r’s.” At first I laughed because they are supposed to be grumpy and the story is about a puppy who turns their house, lives, and frowns upside down. Some people and most dogs make the GRR sound when angry. Then it occurred to me, perhaps the title should be changed to “The Grrumpadinkles.”
What do you think? Is that too much/over the top? Or does it enhance the book? Please let me know.
Here is an excerpt from the story:
They clattered and shattered all over the floor.
He pulled milk and eggs from a fridge door
and two dozen spoons from a big drawer.
It all mixed together in a mess on the floor!
There were so many messes.
There were messes galore!
Too many messes for them to ignore.
Grumbly tried to grab him but missed him instead.
He slipped on some water and fell on his head.
While he lay quite dazed on the floor,
with a bumped head that was really sore,
the pup dumped white flour on the clothes Grumbly wore!
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(C) Copyright 2015 Russ Towne
All Rights Reserved
Written by Russ Towne
Illustrated by Christina Cartwright
With Love,
Russ
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Oh! it looks so beautifulxx
Thank you, Willow.
Russ
Not sure- I saw grr and first thought typo- then thought surly- up to you
Thank you for your feedback, Joan.
Russ
i still would go with one, even though the grrrr makes sense, but people may mistake it for an error at first as what happened with joan –
Thank you, Beth.
Russ
I like the extra r but I agree with ksbeth. Perhaps 3? Grrrumpadinkles? You have to continue to use it all the way through.
Thank you, Quiall. Well that makes it 3 strikes and 2 R’s is OUT! (Or should I say “two R’s are OUT?) ;-D!
I love the idea of the growly feel of the extra Rs. However many you choose, I am thinking that I too, like the 3 Rs. How exciting.
I appreciate your comment and feedback, Annette. Thank you.
Russ
Without the extra rr is easier to rrread!
Thank you, Val.
Russ
I like the extra “r” (the more the merrrrrrrier) and this excerpt has me hooked. Christina Cartwright’s illustrations are perrrrrrrfect! Very nice! Clare
Thank you for your kind and helpful feedback, Clare.
Russ
You’re a welcome inspiration!
As are you, my blogging friend!
Russ
Nice I like
Thank you, Joanne.
Russ
I like one “r” Russ. But like the meaning you have with 2 “r”s. 🙂 But one looks good.
Thank you, Colleen. It appears that is the majority opinion and who am I to disagree with such a fine group of people? (Actually the people in the minority camp are an equally fine group of people. There are just fewer of them who like two or more “r’s” in the title.)
Russ
I like one really… or then three but not 2…rrreally 🙂
LOL! Thank you, Ute! I needed the laugh as I just learned that a dear friend has died. Your comment made my day a bit brighter, as they always do, my friend.
Russ
Russ, I am sorry to hear that and I am glad my words made it a bit easier for you.
Thank you, Ute.
Russ
When I thought about it, it would have to be emphasized the ‘grr’ part … I think simple is best ‘one’ r… I know you have a variety of opinions though… Diane
Thank you for your feedback, Diane. It is always good to hear from you.
Russ
Wonderful illustrations and text!
I appreciate you’re kind feedback my blogging friend!
Russ