We recommend that you scan the Tropical Treasure character questionnaire below. If you are unsure what to enter for a particular selection, click the Tips link. After starting the questionnaire, if you need more time click Continue and your information will be saved for two weeks in your shopping cart.
You can now dedicate your personalized novel to the lucky recipient, as well as select from a variety of special messages! Type in the recipient's name exactly as you wish it to appear (40 characters or fewer), then the name of the gift giver (usually your own name). Finally, choose your dedication message from the drop-down box. (The default message is "All My Love." Don't want any? Choose "No Message.")
Our paperback editions are just like standard paperbacks, except infinitely better... they're personalized!
We use a 'perfect binding' process, and our covers are printed in dazzling full-color, with several options available for customization.
Dimensions:
4.25" x 7"
10.8cm x 17.7cm
Book By You® presents hardcover editions of our personalized novels: make your gift even more extraordinary!
Our hardcover editions are beautifully bound and make an amazing gift that will be treasured forever. Each book's striking artwork is laminated onto the sturdy cover material resulting in a rich, lustrous finish that will retain its original look for years.
Dimensions:
5 3/4" x 8 5/8"
14.61cm x 21.91cm
Book By You® presents eBook editions of our personalized novels: give the gift of an e-reading experience to remember!
Our eBooks are available for download immediately upon ordering. To make them especially personal, each eBook includes a free photo upload feature! Add a personalized dedication, and the result is a remarkable eBook that can be taken anywhere and read any time!
Formats:
PDF, ePub
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Michael Pocock
Publisher
Book By You Publishing
For an extra $9.95, you can make your personalized Book By You® novel even more special by adding a photograph to the back cover! For a limited time - this photo option is FREE for eBooks. Note that for eBooks, the photo is displayed on the second page after the cover image.
Imagine the recipient's reaction to being the star of an exciting novel ... and having his or her very own image highlighted on the professionally-bound novel's back cover page! This remarkable and utterly unique keepsake will be enjoyed and treasured forever.
All you have to do is select the personalized book you wish to purchase and fill in the questionnaire, choosing the "add a custom photograph" option. Custom photographs can be placed on both our paperback or hardcover editions. Once you submit the questionnaire, you can then pick a photograph and upload it using our easy to use form.
An additional fee of only $9.95 will be added to your final total; no extra processing time is required. Best of all, when the book arrives your customized novel's back cover will beautifully display the image of the real star of the adventure -- whether it's you, your loved one or a friend!
We personalize our paperback front covers and the first pages of our hard covers, and they look absolutely stunning! Just think of your personalized novel on the bookshelf or coffee table with your heroine and/or hero's name highlighted in big bold letters. Additionally, if you choose to have a photo added to the back cover for paperbacks and hardcover editions, the names selected will also be included on the back cover. With eBook editions the names will appear under the photo displayed on the second page of the book.
Of the choices in the drop-down menu (e.g. Heroine and Hero's first names, Heroine's first and last names, etc.), most people select the Heroine and Hero's first names.
Note: all names will be taken from the top sections of the Character Questionnaire (for example, the Heroine's first and last names).
Our leading lady needs to boost her self-esteem after a relationship goes sour. On a whim, she auditions and wins a spot on the reality TV show TreasureQuest. After arriving on the remote tropic island where the competition takes place, she becomes a favorite with the viewers because of her sense of humor, compassion, wit, and straightforward team approach. She initially clashes with a fellow contestant (our hero), who's a fierce competitor out for number #1. But sparks fly and the two are drawn together, though our heroine can't shake her suspicions that the hero might be planning a trap in order to win the grand prize. Is it love, or part of a game?
When entering the heroine's first and last names, include the commonly used first name and a surname that differs from the hero's last name. If you are purchasing this book for a married couple, use the heroine's maiden name. If you can't remember your heroine's maiden name, feel free to make one up. Unusual names like Bigglesworth are fine and are actually quite funny in the story!
Descriptions of hair color, length and type are included within the storyline of the book - so select the basic description that best suits the person you've picked to be the heroine. Not sure of the eye color? Many people select gray for those eye colors between hazel and blue. NOTE: We cannot add or change the descriptions that have been provided.
When typing the name of the heroine's state or province, please remember to capitalize it.
Our heroine's friend is also a contestant on the TreasureQuest game show, and the two become fast friends. Throughout the three weeks of the contest, our heroine provides encouragement and calming words to her friend - even though the backstabbing becomes almost unbearable at times. Eventually, it is our heroine's friend who brings our leading lady and hero together. What else are best friends for?
If you can't think of a 'female friend' for the heroine, don't worry! Select a public figure or Hollywood star.
Descriptions of hair color, length and type are included within the storyline of the book - so select the basic description that best suits the person you have picked to be the heroine's friend. Not sure of the eye color for the best friend? Many people select gray for those eye colors between hazel and blue. NOTE: We cannot add or change the descriptions that have been provided.
Our witty, wily hero is initially low-key about his background, but eventually shares his history with our heroine. His initial game strategy is 'winner take all' but after meeting our heroine all that changes. Or so it appears...
If you can't think of a 'hero', relax! Pick a Hollywood star or public figure. Let your heroine fall in love with Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale, Denzell Washington, Jon Hamm, Colin Firth, or any other hot celeb! (Unfortunately you can only pick one!) Or pick a fun character such as Al Bundy or Homer Simpson.
Choose the commonly used first name for the person you have selected. For instance, use Bob instead of Robert if he is commonly referred to as 'Bob'.
Descriptions of hair color, length and type are included within the storyline of the book - so select the basic description that best suits the person you have picked to be the hero. Not sure of the eye color for our hero? (If it's your husband - don't worry, he probably can't remember yours either!) Many people select gray for those eye colors between hazel and blue. NOTE: We cannot add or change the descriptions that have been provided.
First name: | heroinefirstname | |
Last name: | heroinelastname | |
Eye color: | heroineeyecolor | |
Hair color: | heroinehaircolor | |
Hair length: | heroinehairlength | |
Hair style: | heroinehairstyle | |
Figure: | heroinefigure | |
Favorite drink: | favdrink | |
Pet: | pet | |
Pet name: | petname | |
State/Province where heroine resides: | roadrest |
Friend's first name: | friendfirstname | |
Friend's last name: | friendlastname | |
Friend's eye color: | friendeyecolor | |
Friend's hair color: | friendhaircolor | |
Friend's hair length: | friendhairlength | |
Friend's hair style: | friendhairstyle | |
Friend's figure: | friendfigure |
First name: | herofirstname | |
Last name: | herolastname | |
Eye color: | heroeyecolor | |
Hair color: | herohaircolor | |
Hair length: | herohairlength | |
Hair style: | herohairstyle | |
Body type: | herobody |
3: | heroine & hero first names | |
1: | heroine first & last name | |
2: | hero first & last name |