Let's pretend this is the first paragraph of the first page of the first chapter of my newest work in progress.
Abby couldn't believe she had fallen into the marsh again. She really couldn't believe she'd worn the "borrowed" Gucci shoes and her secondhand designer suit. This day wasn't looking for good for her. So what else was new?
Thunder rolled so loudly she felt it in her gut. The skies opened, dumping enough rain to drown a car.
Damn, the top on the rented Mustang convertible was down.
Anyone want to read more? Do you know anything about Abby or where she is?
How much time do I want to spend making this part perfect before I write the story? What if I decide to drop that part after I finish the story?
Speaking of book openings. Alicia Raisley, editor/author has graciously agreed to read book openings and make suggestions. Please send your opening paragraphs, no more than 125 words if you are sending dialogue.
SEND THEM TO MMARVELLAB@AOL.COM and I will select a FEW to send to her. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR ENTRY AS A COMMENT. I WILL DELETE IT IF YOU DO, SORRY. WE WILL POST THE PARAGRAPHS AND COMMENTS ON FEBRUARY 7.
Alicia Raisley blogged about OPENINGS EARLIER THIS WEEK.
http://pinkfuzzyslipperwriters.blogspot.com/2012/01/alicia-raisley-editorautor-is-in-house.html
Feel free to make suggestions for my opening, though I have no idea where that story s going.
