And she needs a name!
This book is heavily inspired by Chinese culture, so keep that in mind. Here's a draft of the naming scene:
Lilette startled at movement far, far above her.
She craned her head back to find herself not a
half dozen steps away from the elephant. The animal was still outfitted in rich
trappings covered in tassels that swayed as she studied Lilette with
intelligent eyes. It enormous trunk prodded Lilette’s arms, as if searching for
something.
A slow smile spread across Lilette’s face. “Oh, yes. We can use
this.”
Keeping her movements smooth, Lilette lifted the
bar across the door and shoved them open wide.
Trying to pretend she knew what she was doing, she repeatedly
slapped the elephant’s shoulder and said, “Lift leg!” To her utter delight, the
elephant sort of crouched down and stuck out its leg. Lilette felt a rush of
fear, and something else, excitement. She stepped onto the crook of its leg and
scrambled up. And promptly slipped of onto her rear.
The elephant looked at her with something close
to amusement in her eyes. Right then, Lilette decided to name her:
Go!
Also, Witch Fall is the #46th most popular October release on Goodreads. Which is great (especially since it doesn't have a cover yet!), but I'm a wee bit competitive. I want to move it up the the list. Waaay up.
Here's how you can help:
Add Witch Fall to your TBR pile: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15829923-witch-fall
Add/vote for Witch Fall on any Listopia lists: http://www.goodreads.com/list
*You can also add/vote for Winter Queen on most of the same lists!
Ling is a female Chinese name. It means clever, intelligent and spiritual.