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The title, A Sky Full of Love, establishes the story's tone before the reader turns the first page. The title is soft, hopeful, and maybe a little wistful. Even though the topics of captivity and loss are heavy, most of the story focuses on the healing journey, so that’s what I wanted the title to portray. I was a little hesitant at first because it could also give a romantic feel, and even though there are romantic components to the story, it’s not a romance novel. The biggest reason I liked this title was because of the bond Nova has with her family. While in the room, Nova was desperate for some kind of connection with the people she loved. One night, as she stared into the sky, she realized that no matter where they were in the world, they were looking at the same moon and stars as she was. That was the connection. The sky, at that moment, represented love because it was as close to her family as...[read on]
The Page 69 Test: A Sky Full of Love.
Q&A with Lorna Lewis.
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