So about that first chapter . . .

So here’s the problem.  

On the one hand, I’m getting all the info I need to write the rest of the book in the first chapter.  

On the other hand, I like books with fast starts.  

So I did some vicious cuts.  I figured in the first scene I need Nita, Button, and Mort, with the set-ups of the new partner, the doughnuts, the Devil, and Joey.  In the second scene I need Nick questioning Vinnie and taking the scupper from Rab, with the set-ups for the Hotels, the gate and missing agents.  I’d like to get the smite in there, but it takes up a lot of story real estate.  That gave me enough space to add in a vastly shortened third scene so Nita could meet Nick before Chapter Two.

I’m not sure if it’s better or not.  It’s definitely faster, but . . .  

Argh.  It’s up there under Works in Progress, Nita’s First Chapter labeled “Vicious Cuts.”  If you can stand to read it again, let me know if it’s better or worse.  ARGH.   

 

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