Creating My Book Title

Published September 5, 2023 on LinkedIn

I’ve recently been asked how I came up with the title for my new book, “Heroes Wanted: The Screams of Children Haven’t Fallen On Deaf Ears.” During my eight-year writing journey, the book's title only changed once. The initial beta title was satirical and gave me a certain level of amusement and irony. If my story is ever worthy of a limited edition release, I’m sure a copy of the original front cover, with the provocative title and artwork, will be included.

As I neared the completion of my book, or so I thought, and trust me, there were several instances when I believed my work was completed; I began searching for a replacement title that would encapsulate the reason for the book’s existence. I started to focus on the various messages and themes contained throughout the book and identified the common threads that tied everything together. Eventually, I identified two significant messages I was trying to convey to the reader that encapsulated the reason for bringing my story to life.

“Heroes Wanted” was selected for the book’s title because when I first read about a little nine-year-old girl that was savagely raped, poisoned, and left for dead, in addition to questioning God as to why he wasn’t there to prevent such a horrific crime, I questioned why Superman, Batman, or any other Hero wasn’t around to intervene and protect this little girl in her time of need. The sub-title of the book, “The Screams Of Children Haven’t Fallen On Deaf Ears,” represents my belief that not only did God respond to my inquiry but also partnered with me so that I could be a force for goodness and prevent these types of horrible crimes from ever occurring.

God is not dormant nor indifferent to the plight of children being abused, raped, and murdered. Based on my incredible relationship with God, cultivated outside of organized religion, along with the numerous visions for the world and the talents God has bestowed upon me, I know God hears the screams of children, and I know God is looking to partner with heroes willing to make a stand, be counted and work toward the defeat evil. The title of my book represents the need for good people to heed God’s call, unite, and begin to make this a better world for all.