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Category: Science Fiction

Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows that discuss the genre and topics of science fiction from how to write to book reviews and everything in between.

Turn On the Romance of June with First Lines

Celebrating weddings and romance and relationships with first lines from romances in the spec fic subgenres. And bonus! More romance and LBGTQ+ first lines.

Published June 2, 2025
Categorized as First Lines, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, quotes, reading, Romance

First Lines Celebrating Mexican Heritage on Cinco de Mayo

image is multilayered with the background a deep space illustration with the edge of a planet visible in the lower right corner, over that is the shadowy image of a large clock face. On this image are the words First Lines, a monthly series for readers.

Reminding readers why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with a bit of history and first lines from science fiction and fantasy by Mexican-American authors.

Published May 5, 2025
Categorized as First Lines, Holidays, People & Customs, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, Mexican authors of science fiction

First Lines For LL & LD Awareness Month

It’s April which means it’s LL & LD Awareness month. Read these first lines of science fiction stories whose primary character lives with a disability.

Published April 7, 2025
Categorized as First Lines, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged Disabilites, first lines, Lynette M. Burrows, reading

First Lines In Adventures

It’s darker and colder in the Northern hemisphere. The perfect time to get cozy and read. These first lines present adventures in other places or other times.

Published January 6, 2025
Categorized as First Lines, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged adventure, Lynette M. Burrows, quotes, reading

Jolly First Lines for a Happy Holiday Month

First Lines of books are written to entice people to read more. These first lines are from humorous science fiction & fantasy books. Which one do you like?

Published December 2, 2024
Categorized as First Lines, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged first lines, humorous reading, Lynette M. Burrows, science fiction and fantasy

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