Science Fiction - Lynette M. Burrows

Is there a Doctor in these First Lines?

Celebrate National Women Physicians Day with these excerpts from science fiction books that include a physician or medical concern in the story line.

First Lines From Books that Celebrate December Holidays

Speculative fiction holiday stories do exist! Here are first lines from a few you may find interesting enough to buy. Which one is your holiday read?

Sci-Fi and Fantasy First Lines That Will Give You Chills

In October, many Americans celebrate all things spooky. So if you like stories that raise a chill bump or two & aren’t necessarily about ghosts, take a look.

The Emotional Toll of Writing Dark Fiction

I created characters I thought couldn’t exist in America—then watched them appear on the news. How to keep writing when reality feels dystopian.

Fantastic Fantasy First Lines to Tickle Your Funny Bone

This month’s fun first line excerpts come from title by authors: Caitlin Rozakis, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Helen Harper, Jen Lassalle, and Rob Childson.