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I’m on a sharing roll… you know, sort of, so why not share more?
Jolene Perry of Been Writing is hosting the Lovin the Language blogfest today, and we can share five lines or five passages from our WIPs. I’ve been back to editing a little over the weekend, so I’m sharing the latest iteration of my opening paragraph (this is NOT in Frank‘s POV, btw).
In war, there are two enemies: the ones you’re fighting against and the ones you’re fighting alongside. The enemies on your side are always trickier. Although the war was over, I was still defending multiple fronts, as a Soviet diplomat, living in Paris, a woman. Despite my vigilance, the most devastating attack would come from a quarter I’d never anticipated. I would remember everything except the blast.
(This is five lines in my WIP, though it might be more or less as you’re reading it.)
Still agonizing over them, and probably will forever.
What lines would you share from your writing?
WOW – I TOTALLY want to read your book. NICE
You know I already love this, Jordan. Seriously. You are a great writer. 🙂
Thanks, Chantele 😀 . It’s changed a little bit since you saw it last.
Keep your enemies close!
The Write Soil
That’s a great opening paragraph. I really love the first two lines.
This is a superb opening paragraph. It definitely hooked me.
Lucy
*heads over to check it out*
This is immediately intriguing. Lots of imagery evoked with the war metaphors in just a few lines. I’d keep reading!
I am immediately intrigued and want more. Great lines. 🙂
Wow, this is definitely a gripping beginning. Good job!
Intriguing start. Keep going!
The first two lines are definitely keepers! And I lioe how you keep with the language of war throughout the whole thing.
Great hook!
Ahh! I love this! I am certain I would love this book and can’t wait to read it one day–every bit you’ve shared is fantastic.