The first line of a story, we’re told, must hook the reader. Ambivalent about reading LBGTQ+ fiction? If the first line hooks you, read it.
Category: First Lines
Celebrate May Day and Mother’s Day with Great Reads
For these two special occasions I’ve collected novels and short reads in a range of science fiction and fantasy genres. Does one of these first lines hook you?
First Lines for Women’s History Month
Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month with first lines from books about women of history. Would you read one of these? Do you have one you’d recommend?
First Lines for Black History Month
From Martin R. Delany to Nnedi Okorafor these are first lines from fantasy and science fiction stories by black authors from the 1800s to today.
First Lines by Nebula Nominees
This First Line Friday we’re looking at first lines by Nebula nominees up for the 57th Annual Nebula Award®. Do these lines hook you?