I’m a day behind, but had to join in this one. Part 1 of the Hookers & Hangers Blogfest. For part 1 participants post first sentences from each chapter and for part 2 last sentences of each chapter. You can post as many as you want. Since I’m launching a new book this month, I guess you’re going to read my hookers from Alligators Overhead.
1. Pete chewed on what was left of his right thumbnail, stared up at the round-faced clock above Aunt Lizzie’s desk and watched it tick off his last minutes of freedom.
2. A giant ten-foot-tall Harriet Hadley held Pete up by the shirtfront and shook him until his eyes rolled like marbles in their sockets.
3. They moved as fast as the dark mist allowed–down the path and into the swamp just the way they’d done hundreds of times before.
Any of these HOOK you? Hope so. Here’s some others having fun and trying to hook your interest.
Jenny Morris says
Nice job! I think I like the first one the most! Thanks for joining us!
Cecilia M. says
Loved these chapter hooks. Harriet Hadley sounds scary. I loved that description. ๐
DMS says
Super hooks! I can feel Pete's anticipation or unhappiness in the first one. Well done!
~Jess
Nick Wilford says
OK, I'm definitely intrigued about this book. Number one makes me ask loads of questions. Great job!
Lynn(e) Schmidt says
Great hookers! Checking out your hangers right meow ๐
Cassie Mae says
Wow these are great! The voice behind them is so spot on and I love the pictures that come to mind just from the few short sentences. Awesome, awesome, awesome!
J.L. Campbell says
1 and 2 definitely made me ask why. I suspect big developments come from 3. Have fun with the blogfest.
Kimberly Gabriel says
I love these – I can't even choose a favorite. Well done on all of them!
Suzi says
Wow. #2 caught my attention.
C.M.Brown says
Great hooks, all of them. I am going to choose #2.Thanks for stopping by my post and for following.
Kela McClelland says
Wow, I love your hooks! Each one made me want the book, right now! :p
Trisha says
These definitely hook me! You have a great way with words. Thanks for sharing ๐
I can't decide on a favourite, though the first one does have serious impact.
Jenny Morris says
I love names people put in MG books. Harriet Hadley, SO great. And these hookers really make me want to know what happens to poor Pete, and why he's losing his freedom!
1000th.monkey says
I especially like that bit about ticking off the last minutes of freedom ๐
Jemi Fraser says
Love these! Rooting for Pete already! ๐