first line friday - 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 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.

A Science Fiction First Lines Friday

It’s first line Friday. Today’s post features science fiction First lines. These are for your enjoyment. Are you hooked?

First Lines for September

First Lines Friday is a series of blog articles posted on the first Friday of every month. The first line of a story, we’re told, must hook the reader. Implied is that the reader will not buy the book if the first line isn’t great. These entries are from Amazon, my personal library, or other…… Continue reading First Lines for September