Neeru Iyer
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
Dearest Susan, I'm an aspiring writer, and as one your biggest fans and as someone who'd like to emulate you, I would like to ask: what are the things that you make sure to include in the perfect first chapter? How do you go about crafting the killer first line and the chapter?
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Oh, jeeze..... I have written some great first chapters (NATURAL BORN CHARMER) and some total, disastrous terrible ones! (Which I'm not naming because...maybe readers didn't notice?! :-) First key is to jump right into the story! Move exposition later in the chapter or into the next chapter. Look for a great hook. Sometimes a first line will just pop into my head, and that's a gift. (NBC and LADY BE GOOD.) Sometimes it's a terrible struggle and (frankly) I kinda come out battered.
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BookChickGirl1106
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
Hi there Susan! I'm a really big fan of yours and you're the reason I got into reading in the first place so, I just wanted to say Thank you! My question is will you someday write about cowboys or something like kiss an angel? I would love to read it! and my other question is where can I find alpha men just like the heroes in your novels IRL because they have raised my expectations of men to an unhealthy standard!
Crystal Esquivel
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
I read at least six books of yours and I love them all! Your books get the best of us (the emotions).Of all the books I read, I think you're the best writer.:-)they are amazing, entertaining and hilarious! Would you ever considered to turn one of your books into a movie?
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