Monday, July 16, 2012
Today starts the first do of Falling for Fiction's (FFF) Hookers and Hangers blogfest. Here are the deets from the announcement page:
Hookers & Hangers Blogfest July 16th & July 18th
We all know how important the first and last lines are in every chapter. This blogfest will hopefully get your HOOKERS and HANGERS polished making it impossible for readers to put down your book and leaving them begging for more!
On July 16th, post the first sentence from each chapter.
On July 18th, post the last sentence from each chapter.
Post as many as you like!
We will be judging everyone’s first three HOOKERS and first three HANGERS. We’ll each pick two winners (MOST ENTICING HOOKER and MOST IMPOSSIBLE HANGER) making a total of ten winners! Winners will receive a 10 page (double spaced) critique and a Friday Spotlight on FFF!
My first three "hookers" are from the first three chapters of my women's fiction novel Not Her Mothers Fate:
Chapter 1: Amy Thompson pressed her back against the wall as another noisy group of drunken revelers stumbled their way towards the awaiting beer keg.
Chapter 2: Amy worked from 10pm to 6am, Tuesday through Saturday.
Chapter 3: Tired and looking forward to an early bedtime, Amy groaned in frustration as she came home to a house bulging with people and noise.
31 comments:
A familiar scene Donna. Hope you get some great feedback. I tried a fantasy bloghop. Fun. D
Amy has some crappy work hours!
I like chapter 3. I can totally relate and know exactly how she feels. I seem to go off in situations like these, I am curious as to how Amy handles it.
They got my interest piqued. Amy is one tired woman.
Great hooks, the first one was my favourite.
Have to work such long hours at night, geez that would suck.
Sounds like those people have had enough beer. The first line definitely has me intrigued. I want to know what Amy is up to.
Oh man, third shift. I hated those! Great stuff Donna, as always.
Loved your hookers. :) Chapter 1 had me hooked. Sounds like it a fun read.
I agree with others ugh on those hours I have worked those. :) Enjoyed reading!
I like the first one the best, would definitely read more!
That's a good first line on each of these samples. The Chapter 1 line gives us first and last name, the fact that she works in a bar or saloon, and that she really doesn't like being there.
The second one establishes that she's basically a vampire most of the week.
The last chapter shows that she hates her roomies.
I get a good sense of Amy in these. Great job!
That first line is fantastic! Great hooks :)
Great work! I like the first one a lot!
Nice hookers! Get such a feeling of her voice :)
Great job, Donna! I really like your opening chapter's line. :)
Great lines! #1 is my fave! Very visual!
It sounds like with Amy's job that she wouldn't want the noise and people at her home too. I really like how all three sentences worked together, even though they are from three different chapters. :)
Sounds like Amy has a stressful time of it. Interesting hooks!
love that third one, poor girl!
hope things turn around for her!
Amy seems to be a hard worker and patient if she deals with crazy people at work and home. Great job! Can't wait for the hangers.
I love the characterization in these! #1 and 3 are my favorites!
Alex always says EXACTLY what I would say! Crappy hours indeed!! :)
Very interesting :) I do feel sorry for her working those hours :) But you had nice voice in there. I'm hooked :)
Great first lines! I feel her frustration.
My goodness; some people visited my blog :) I'm overwhelmed with the encouragement. Thank you everyone.
I will be visiting around this blog hop over the next couple days. Tonight I have to get the RFW wrap-up post drafted, and then I'll be able to comfortable lose myself in everyone's first lines.
.......dhole
Oh that poor thing. I'm tired FOR her. I can attest to coming home to a loud house though.
College :) haha. Great lines!
I like Chapter 3's hook. "Bulging with people and noise" is great.
You have some great imagery, and I think #1 is my favourite because it has me asking the most questions ;)
Chapter 3. Ugh. I hated when my roommates did that to me. Huray for living alone!
#3. I like the use of the word bulging. I instantly see the packed house...good job!
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