Which of these chapter titles do you prefer?

Impossible Reunion is snappier as a title, trips off the tongue and has a softer, more people-focused feel to it.

However ... I think that given your book is sci-fi with a physics-inspired title, and considering the potential audience for a novel of that nature, I'd be inclined to go with Degrees Of Impossibility, which has a pleasingly scientific, conceptual edge to it.

(Unless you are actively trying to encourage completely different types of readers, in which case, perhaps Impossible Reunion might be more appropriate after all.)

Sorry, I probably haven't helped much. I, personally, would be more likely to listen to something called 'Degrees Of Impossibility', but I might not be a representative sample of the sort of reader you're looking for.

Of the two, I'd recommend "Impossible Reunion".

I'm actually a stickler for titles, and I enjoy coming up with ones that make you want to read the story or, in this case, the chapter.

Here's some examples of chapter titles I've used and always liked...

(For a chapter about a character with Dissociative Identity Disorder):

"Jessica, Barbara, Babette, And Barbie Walk Into A Bar..."

"Frieda's Got a Gun"

(Takes place in a topless bar)

"Dance Like There's No One Watching"

"Horace Greeley Got It Wrong"

"Frankie's Brick"

The point is I like cryptic titles that become apparent when you read the chapter.

So "Impossible Reunion" is not too shabby. Nicely done.

Hey Steve!

I've actually read some of your work before - the Barefoot Healer - and I loved it! Anyway, I just read up to chapter eight, and have to go with the rest of the answers with "Impossible Reunion". "Degrees of Impossibility" sounds more like the title of a book, whereas Impossible Reunion pretty much sums up the situation with Sam and Jennie in a mere title.

Good luck with everything! Keep up the good writing : )

~ Billet x

I'm going to contradict everyone else and go for "Degrees of Impossibility." Not that the other is bad, just that if people are likely to encounter it in isolation they might get the wrong impression. To me "Impossible Reunion" sounds like a generic romance title, and while I haven't read this particular story of yours, I doubt it's that :) As a science fiction reader, I would not be attracted to it. "Degrees..." though, would attract me.

I like "Degrees of Impossibility". I just strikes me as being a bit fresher for some reason. Plus it fits nicely with the overall SF theme.

Have you considered turning this into an audiobook or podcast? I'm thinking that's where the future is... lots of people like to listen to stuff while exercising, driving, etc, and the selections still aren't that great yet. Well, not as saturated as print books anyway. Bear in mind that this is just my gut feeling, I haven't done any research on this....

I don't know but, I think that the word impossible sort of repels a reader, or viewer in this case. Of the two"Degrees of Impossibility" is far more intriguing for me. Besides from the generic romance sound, I have heard too many impossible reunions in book/chapter/movie titles. The former is more singular and eye catching. I kind of like the sound of an"inexplicable reunion" too. Good luck with your story.

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I'm In the process of reading Barefoot Healer at the moment. I don't know a whole lot about science but I like Degrees of Impossibility. It sounds like the most science fiction one of the two.

I like the sound of "Degrees of Impossibility" better. Impossible Reunion almost sounded better after I read the sample, but I still think I like the sound of Degrees of Impossibility better. I am thinking your doctor is analytical and this would fit his character better.

Nice sample SP. You rock

Impossible Reunion, it simply sounds more interesting.

Impossible Reunion. It automatically makes me wonder *why* is it impossible and how are said characters going to overcome this impossibility.