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First Line Friday – In Times Of Unknown And Fear- Hope Will Reign

First Line Friday Provides Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty
 

The world is a scary place right now. There is unknown and well unknown. But there are beacons of light and hope, and those that are constant even when you know they are scared and sitting, smack dab in the middle of one of the first identified hot spots. 

And so I responded on twitter… OH HELL NO… Get this woman a shield!

First Line Friday

Well… woman… I’m just not talented enough to turn man into woman

So that is your first clue.


First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for readers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, readers were hooked on a book by the first lines?

Psst I found this at Becky’s Book Blog. Please go check her out!


  • Pick a book off your shelf (it could be a current read, ARC, TBR, favorite read, close your eyes and pick a book) and open to the first page.
  • Copy the first few lines, but don’t give anything else about the book away just yet – you need to hook the reader first.
  • Finally… reveal the book
Many authors, including the one spotlighted today have expressed concerns over
 
1) the content of their books reflecting current events facing our world. I want this author to know
2) general concerns over the timing over the release of their books during this time
 
I just want them to know that 1) she isn’t alone and 2) we are all here for her/them. As long as financially possible, we love them and will support them as best as possible. And  when not financially possible. I know that I, and while I cannot talk for everyone, I’m sure many, will use their platforms (as small as mine might be) to amplify the gifts of their art, and their presence in the world. 
 
I know that for me it is their art that, in my isolation, will get me through this entire mess. It is not something I see as a reminder, or a depressor, but as an escape. And just like the first book of this duology? It is the focus on themes like social justice, equality, mercy and hope that carry it, which represent the creator behind it, so well.
 
And with that, I am not giving you the typical first line. Instead, with the permission of the author, I am giving you a line from the upfront matter. So let’s get to it. 

 
“The sun will rise, even from our ashes.” – Creed of the Black Swans
 

Ok! Are you ready?

 

First Line Friday

 

 


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July 28, 2020

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