Sunday Story - first lines and false starts

First lines are very important - or this is one of the 'rules' we're told when we start writing.

I opened a book to start tonight and burst out laughing. The first line is:

"So."

That's it. The first line. Made me laugh! When you're good, you can break the rules.


And on a different note, I'm writing a gazillion false starts at the moment. RWA's short story contest closes soon, and I've always put in a story. The theme is moonstone, and this year I have seven false starts and no story.

Looks like it may be a year without a Little Gem...and moonstones are lovely, I'd so like to have something to contribute. No even the beach is inspiring me this time.

I must have other stories than need finishing *sigh*