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Re: BC-A
The first chapter was. That's all I've had time for so far.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 17, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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Like the topic if you think the book's about it.
posted by
BC-A
on March 17, 2021 at 5:37 PM
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Yes, the first sentence in a book either catches my attention or not. I might thumb through the book and skim a page or two if undecided. Most pre 1970s books would not be considered good literature because there is no hook in the first few pages.
posted by
Annicita
on March 17, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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Re: TAPS - I love this post.. you are an excellent authoress.
Sea-Gypsy, I had the most fun reading your response with all these book lines put together. It makes me want to do that too, but my mind has stopped working along that line for now.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 17, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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Re: Good Morning
Mostly I have trouble just getting started. If I get going, my mind just keeps wheeling and I have to keep it in check or the post gets way too long.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 17, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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Re: This post is a great thought-starter. First lines ARE a big deal.
I had fun writing this one and thinking of Book first liners. Ever so often another good one pops into my mind.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 17, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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Re: FSI
There is so much difference between us in age that when you are famous I no doubt will be long gone. So, I congratulate you now for the fame that will come.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 17, 2021 at 9:25 AM
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Re: To me the first sentence of a book or story is everything.
Actually, sassyass, there were two because way back in time a flower was caught between layers of lava and throughout time the flower itself disappeared but the fossil itself when popped open by me had a pair of the same thing. I found that one in 1965 and long ago gave the matching one away. My four sons thought that was very special because all they found was bugs and twigs. Their dad found a few pretty good ones.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 17, 2021 at 9:22 AM
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Whenever I write anything, I try to go with a grabbing first sentence. It may be the most famous part of whatever the writing is.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on March 17, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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To me the first sentence of a book or story is everything.
If that doesn't grab my attention, followed by the first page, I will move on to a different book. Right now I am caught up in "The Bee Keeper's Son." I love Amish love stories. As for that flower, it is a very cool specimen.
posted by
Sherri_G
on March 17, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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This post is a great thought-starter. First lines ARE a big deal.
Your description of your last ride in Ribcage's car is brilliant writing and an emotional hook that could not be written by someone who hasn't lived the whole story. I'm sitting in this virtual classroom taking notes this morning. If the student can advise the teacher, I'd say be sure to include this post in your memoir - don't change a word. Hoping this morning your memories of your son are blessings now.
posted by
Pat_B
on March 17, 2021 at 5:24 AM
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Good Morning
Taps, I love the way you present your posts. It made me think of how I write my stories. I hope you have a good day. Stay warm!
posted by
Goldiec
on March 17, 2021 at 5:14 AM
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TAPS - I love this post.. you are an excellent authoress.
Yes, the thought of first lines in books is often swirling in my head. So here are some of the first lines in novels I like, run together: Call me Ishmal and though I once had a farm in Africa those were the best of times, those were the worst of times, even when it was a dark and stormy night I found happy familues are all alike, and that’s why Mrs. Dalliway said she would cut the flowers herself somewhere in La Mancha, and yes, it was like so but wasn’t - all this happened, more or less. 
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Sea_Gypsy
on March 17, 2021 at 2:20 AM
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