First Lines - Lynette M. Burrows

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?

First Lines from Other Worlds

For these first lines from other worlds I include the first 45-55 words of each novel. Do you want to read more?

First Lines from Women’s Fiction

Let’s celebrate women’s history month with first lines from women’s fiction. First Line Friday posts are published on the first Friday of every month.

First Lines for Black History Month

This is a special edition of First Lines Friday for black history month. These titles are a sampling of important black science fiction works.