I wrote in Great Opening Lines – and Why! (Part 3 – Some Great Opening Lines) that I’d share more great opening lines as I found them. My last entry in this category was July 2022’s Great Opening Lines – and Why! (May 2022’s Great Opening Lines) which covered Binah Shah’s Before She Sleeps. This … Continue reading "Great Opening Lines – and Why! (October 2022’s Great Opening Lines)"
Thank you, Joseph. I feel a little embarrassed and humbled. BTW I didn't pare the first line down. My revisions are usually expansions, since I tend to be concise. Though, perhaps you are right that I should have pared the prologue down or cut it out completely.
Howdy, Be honored and proud that someone recognizes your proficiency in your craft, whether it's a paring or expansion. Stay warm, well, and safe, Joseph