I was tagged by my writing buddy Christa.

The Rules:

Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.

My book is Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell. I just referred to it the other day and it’s the closest to me.

We are being set up to feel the inner life of the character even before we meet him. And when readers feel something, the want to keep reading. So work hard to grab readers at the start of every scene.

Let’s try some fiction:

Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear by Sharon Dunn

Ida patted her arm.

Don said, “We can take you into Vegas, but priority for the rides has to be for people who have a shift to work. I’m the transportation coordinator.”

Now from my current WIP just for fun! Digging Up Death

The square and depth it was found. Excavated by Jack Duggins. Soil analysis found on the Heart scarab which matched the sample taken from the excavation site.

(okay, not the best example of my WIP because she’s reading off a list!)

Now for the tap.

Georgiana D.

Mary A.

Karen D.

and YOU!

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