As you can tell this wasn’t an easy choice to make. It took all of the judges some time, but in the end DRUM ROLL HERE . . . . . . . . . .
Shelli wins for “Like all my birthday parties, my own funeral is just plain boring.”
The final judge wrote: ” . . . there is something behind the words that needs to be figured out, and it’s compelling enough to grab the reader’s attention.”
C. Lee McKenzie says
Okay, writers. Let’s see your stuff. I can’t wait to read the next wonderful submissions.
Kelly says
Congrats, Shelli! Great first line!!
Bish Denham says
Oh, that’s a hook alright!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Welcome to Tricia. Thanks for dropping in.
Tricia J. O'Brien says
Ooooo. I don’t even know what the contest was but I can tell a great first line when I read it!
Congratulations to Shelli, and to this site, too. I signed on as a follower, loving the atmosphere here.