Choosing a title for a book can be daunting. You want something to catch the reader’s
attention. Sergei told me that the title
of his book was going to be “Sergei.” That was his choice. It was a simple title but it said volumes
about the unassuming man he was. His book
was first published under the title “Sergei.” I was shocked when I later found out his book
had been republished under a new title, “The
Persecutor.” Sergei would have hated
that title, I know that. He would never
have wanted to be known as a persecutor. So what happened? Opportunity happened. The new title had a sort of “shock value” to
it. It was “catchy” and a sure guarantee to increase publicity and sales for
Sergei’s book after his death. 
I had a different title in mind for my book but
changed it once I started writing. The title
I first considered gave the element of mystery away. My title, A
Rose for Sergei, seems simple, but the significance of the rose was meaningful
to Sergei and me. It will capture your heart.
Sergei Kourdakov and I met under very unusual
circumstances. The events in our lives
that brought us together in time were unforeseen. The events that led me to write A Rose for Sergei were unexpected. The strange stories circulating after Sergei’s
death, however, have caused many to question his motives. I don’t understand why some people are eager
to condemn him. And I need to speak out
on his behalf. Writing the book was something
I never planned to do.
Life has taken me in an unexpected direction.
A Rose for Sergei will be available as
an e-book from Amazon in late Fall of 2013.
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