This week, YA Highway wants to hear your favorite lines whether they were written by you, read recently, or both.
Well, seeing as it's late this morning, and my brain is consumed with a Shiny New Idea, I'll give you something from my WIP, BECAUSE SHE SAYS SO.
It is from the very beginning of the story (though not the first line) and it sets the stage for everything that follows:
"Little girls around the world make wishes every day. On stars, on crossed fingers – whatever they believe may work. So, little did I realize when I wished on my favorite book that my wish would come true.
Wishes never come true.
But this one did.
And I wish it hadn’t."
There you have it -- my premise in fifty words. :)
Another of my favorites, from the same WIP, is this which shows Kate's sarcasm nicely I think:
"Prince Charming isn’t so charming when he’s trying to kill you."
And perhaps I'll give you the line I spouted off yesterday that has sparked a Shiny New Idea that I am completely obsessed with now:
"Hi, my name is Liza, and I'm your resident dream crusher. Welcome to reality."
What are your favorite lines? I hope you enjoyed mine!
25 comments:
oooooh totally loving it. Can't wait ti read more!
Oooh, all of these are awesome, but I really love the first one! Very well done. :)
:D Thank you guys! I'm glad you like them...it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside. lol
Whoa, great stuff--especially your first excerpt! It makes me want to read more. :)
That excerpt from BECAUSE sounds like a back cover copy! Great job, Holly. :)
Ooh! I agree with Abby, that sounds like back cover material. I am hooked!
Oh I love all of those. That first one makes me want to read more & know what she wished for!
OH I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!! I can't wait to read it. Awesome
Thank you!! You all have seriously boosted my confidence today. lol
best of luck with your new WIP! great hook -- is that the opening line?
Lovely! That last line in particular is fantastic... no wonder you're obsessed with your New Idea.
I love these!! They're perfectly hooky :) Great lines, Holly! <3
Kirsten, yes, that is the newest WIP's first line. :)
Ariana and Emilia - Thanks!!!
Nice! I like the tone. Slightly sarcastic, slightly dark, very funny. :)
I like them very much. I could feel even these few lines affecting my mood. I can tell I would love your book!
I like sarcastic characters named Kate.
What?
Sarah, yes! That's exactly what I'm going for.
Krista, I can tell I would love you! Oh, ehm, I mean...yeah. Thanks! LOL
Kate, I am of the opinion that sarcastic people named Kate are the BEST. ;)
Wow, these are great lines! Sarcastic, funny. How fabulous!
Absolutely LOVE. I'm dying to read it now!
Holly, these are great. I agree with Abby that the excerpt reads like the back of the book blurb. Totally awesome.
GREAT LINES! I love them all but I think the prince charming one is my fav.
Hahaha, love these lines. Esp. the one about Prince Charming.
And the SNI one sounds AWESOME!! I'm definitely intrigued! ;)
Love the opening.
Have fun with your sparkly idea!
Hahaha, the Prince Charming line is great!
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