Hello everyone

Allow me to introduce myself and my novel. My pen name is Pavel Morava, and I've been publishing on RoyalRoad for three years.

The novel's name is Sovereign, but I prefer to call it Space Adventures of Sava Gromov. Why? Because I made a mistake.

When I started my story, I was infatuated with Kugane Maruyama's Overlord and looking for a word with similar ominous potency. Lately, after getting more acquainted with many online novels, I realized that my idea was not exactly unique; thus, searching online novels with the word sovereign would yield bountiful results.

Admitting that, I still hope that despite the ubiquitous and uninventive title, the novel itself does not lack in the creativity department, so you may want to take a look and dig in.

Instead of copy-pasting the blurp, allow me to mention David Feintuch, a less-known, yet excellent sci-fi author, who, to a certain extent, inspired Space Adventures of Sava Gromov.

So if you like a mix of space fantasy, psychology, satire, and a cynical and grumpy protagonist (of course, Feintuch's Nicolas Seafort had different qualities), do not hesitate and give Sovereign a shot.

By the way, the cover art was designed by Veronika Zelinka, and it is her genuine creation.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask under the post.

Happy reading!

Welcome. I guess there's a point where you're so far in changing the title would be more hassle than it's worth. 😅 I hope you continue to enjoy RR and your fiction finds an audience.

Welcome to the forums and good luck with your fiction! And it's not too late to change the name of your novel if you feel so inspired. Can edit it at any time in the dashboard. May cause some confusion among your followers at first, but they'd probably easily recognize the alternative name. Especially if you put a message in a chapter beforehand that you'll be changing it.

Thank you, Cin and Friends.

I just don't want to change the cover :) It was meant to be a warning against fancy titles that can backfire.

Man I'm right there with you wishing I had named my story differently. Too late now for me as well. 

Why so? Hiskandrios Genesis seems like an original and good name. What are your reasons?

Pavel Wrote: Why so? Hiskandrios Genesis seems like an original and good name. What are your reasons?

It tells nothing of what the story is about. Very obscure and its meaning is far in the lore of the story. Cool, perhaps, but not "attractive" or grabbing attention. At least that what it seems to me comparing to many other stories. 

Welcome. Getting the right title isn't easy. I can see why you don't want to change the cover, it's beautifully done. I think it helps that you have your preferred title as the sub-title. Since it's on the cover you could add it to the title here on Royal Road without too much hassle. Hope all continues to go well for you here. Good luck.

Smuts Wrote:

Pavel Wrote: Why so? Hiskandrios Genesis seems like an original and good name. What are your reasons?

It tells nothing of what the story is about. Very obscure and its meaning is far in the lore of the story. Cool, perhaps, but not "attractive" or grabbing attention. At least that what it seems to me comparing to many other stories.

Aha. Still, I like the title. As you said, it is cool. 👍

parkertallan Wrote: Welcome. Getting the right title isn't easy. I can see why you don't want to change the cover, it's beautifully done. I think it helps that you have your preferred title as the sub-title. Since it's on the cover you could add it to the title here on Royal Road without too much hassle. Hope all continues to go well for you here. Good luck.

Thank you 😉 I am glad you like the cover. 

Welcome to the forums! I hope you enjoy your stay in this part of the site too!

Razzmatazz Wrote: Welcome to the forums! I hope you enjoy your stay in this part of the site too!

Thanks 👍

Welcome!