A Children's Book or Not

In the Company of Elves, a children’s book I wrote in the 2000s and published in 2009, was revised in 2018 and is now available on Amazon. I see it as suitable for readers aged ten and up, although it wasn’t quite what a family member had in mind when she suggested I write for kids. Her recommendation seemed to stem from her belief that my first book, Chandra’s Quest, lacked engagement, despite it being targeted at young adults. Ironically, after I published In the Company of Elves, I received no feedback from her—just silence. I know she must have seen it online since I’ve shared the link multiple times, which led me to think her idea of a children’s book leaned more towards younger audiences, perhaps with fewer words and more illustrations. While her suggestion might have been a bit sarcastic, it ultimately pushed me to improve my writing. In those early days, I often felt overlooked as a "real" writer or author.

Family can often be our toughest critics, but I believe I've made significant progress since my early writing days. I've released several books, including low-content ones, and my advice to fellow writers is simple: create what you love. Don’t let others' opinions dictate your writing path or deter you from crafting your next great story. Remember, not everyone will resonate with your work, and that's perfectly okay. If someone doesn’t appreciate it, that’s their loss.

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Other Books with Similar Titles

 

It was recently pointed out to me that there are a few books with titles similar to mine. After doing some research, I found only two that stand out: Chandra’s Quest and In the Company of Elves.

It seems that authors with titles similar to mine have emerged only in recent years. In contrast, my book, Chandra’s Quest, was actually written in the late 90s and published in the early 2000s. In the Company of Elves was written in the 2000s, the first edition published in 2009. I revised both of my books in the 2010s, and the only one that shares a somewhat similar storyline is In the Company of Elves. 

Chandra’s Quest, authored by Barbara A Miller, is a modern romance set in a rural backdrop, focusing on themes of love and connection. In contrast, my own work, which shares a similar title, delves into the realms of sci-fi fantasy, exploring imaginative worlds and futuristic concepts. While both genres offer unique narratives, they cater to different tastes and interests in storytelling. 

It's worth noting that titles can't be copyrighted unless they're exceptionally unique, so there's no basis for copyright infringement claims in that regard. The same goes for names and ideas. As the original author of Chandra’s Quest and In the Company of Elves, I can only speak for my own works. However, I might just buy Chandra’s Quest by Barbara Miller, let’s just say, I’m curious. 

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Jane & Mary Kate

Chandra & Soran

Melissa & Arowyn

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NEW! In the Company of Elves paperback book

I finally published the paperback version of, In the Company of Elves. (not to be confused with Sandie Bergen's book)

The paperback version is now available for purchase. Bookstores and libraries can order copies if  they wish. This book is a young adult, easy read book. If you have any questions, contact CreateSpace. 

*NOTE: I own the rights to this book which was originally written in 2005, published and copyrighted n 2009. 

History of In the Company of Elves:

I started writing this book back in 2005, while working on the Chandra's Quest book trilogy. Originally, this book was a novelette. But after noticing some discrepancies within the text, I chose to revise it. The book is made for all ages. Fantasy/romance/adventure

What to Know:

As I stated above, this book is no to be confused with Sandie Bergen’s book, under the same title! I did in fact, come up with the title many years ago, so if someone else decided to use the title for their book, then whatever. I DO have copyright for the original title. Her book contains a subtitle and is part of a book series, mine is not. Content is very different as well. Food for thought.

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