tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post1108534437057978949..comments2024-01-25T02:25:40.120-06:00Comments on Lone Star Meanderings: Hooking the reader . . .K.M. Saint Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10497196465431986957noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-82424459135155845952008-08-17T12:28:00.000-05:002008-08-17T12:28:00.000-05:00Amazing hooks. That Stephanie Plum really has a wa...Amazing hooks. That Stephanie Plum really has a way with the men. And I love and admire the way Janet E always pushes the envelope with her characters, too.<BR/><BR/>This is from online friend Stephanie Rowe's first book in her Dragon series: Date me Baby One More Time chapter one hook.<BR/><BR/>He hoped she tried to kill him first. Then he could behead her with a clean conscience. Murder in the first degree wasn't exactly befitting of a pretzel mogul. And what was the point of dodging th eCurse if he had ot spend the rest of his life in prison dodging ...well ... yeah. Probably best not ot think aobut that.<BR/>First things first. Find the Guardian. Deal with the rest later.Sherry A Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206772322781391022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-49882717067292836672008-08-16T12:15:00.000-05:002008-08-16T12:15:00.000-05:00I can't possibly top Marilyn's comment. I'll keep...I can't possibly top Marilyn's comment. I'll keep it in mind for the day when I write a series :)L.A. Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729129827211991040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-87432750818719542008-08-15T11:26:00.000-05:002008-08-15T11:26:00.000-05:00Whoa! I'm fanning myself here, Marilyn. I'm not su...Whoa! I'm fanning myself here, Marilyn. I'm not sure I'd care who seduced me out of my dress, as long as he used those words. GRIN!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing everyone.K.M. Saint Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497196465431986957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-40154558997847515962008-08-15T11:18:00.000-05:002008-08-15T11:18:00.000-05:00I always loved the hook on the last page of High F...I always loved the hook on the last page of High Five (the 5th Janet Evanovich book in the Stephanie Plum series). We don't know which of the two men in Stephanie's life is the one to arrive at her door. Here it is:<BR/><BR/>"Howdy," I said.<BR/>He looked amused at that, but not amused enough to smile. He stepped forward into the foyer, closed the door, and locked it. His breathing was slow and deep, his eyes were dark, his expression serious as he studied me.<BR/>"Nice dress," he said. "Take it off."<BR/><BR/>And we don't get to find out which man it is or what happens next until Book 6! Ahhhhh :-).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-90706787750795083332008-08-14T17:04:00.000-05:002008-08-14T17:04:00.000-05:00great post!I totally agree, the reader needs to be...great post!<BR/>I totally agree, the reader needs to be hooked on the story to want to keep reading.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-70981952136577916482008-08-14T13:31:00.000-05:002008-08-14T13:31:00.000-05:00Great post Sandra, I have a terrible problem getti...Great post Sandra, I have a terrible problem getting hooky endings. I always want to tie up the chapter like a pretty package so I can pat it on the head and take a breath before I go to the next one. I know it's a problem and I'm working with it. I know it seems to come naturally to some people, but it's hard for me.Becky Burkhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142877898930589440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649836242321604207.post-57907099263173932172008-08-14T00:27:00.000-05:002008-08-14T00:27:00.000-05:00Very good, Sandra! I love the blog...I think I'll...Very good, Sandra! I love the blog...I think I'll have to put a posted note on my computer now, "Get Hooky" or something. *grin* <BR/><BR/>I looked back through my chapters and it seems I always have strong beginnings, and very sweet ends. Not the same kind of hooky as your's, but hooky in a different way. Does that make sense? There's so much going on in the chapters, that by the time you get to the sweet end, you just have to see what's happening next. *grin* Or at least that's what I'm hoping for. Not as hooky as yours though. I'll have to see if I can't beef up the hook factor. <BR/><BR/>Here's the end of Chapter 8 in Almost Home:<BR/><BR/>Shaking her head she said, “No no, no way. You have a job, and I have a job.” She pushed past him before continuing, “And now I have a date.”<BR/><BR/>“Charlie?”<BR/><BR/>“Not that it’s any of your business.” She still stung from his rejection after they’d been together, and she wanted to be understanding. It was just that understanding sucked.<BR/> <BR/>He followed her out to her truck. “Okay, you don’t have to tell me who the date is, but are you going anywhere special with him?”<BR/><BR/>“Yes.” She opened her door and tossed the briefcase over to the passenger side.<BR/><BR/>“Dinner plans?”<BR/><BR/>“Yes.” She pulled herself up into the cab and straightened her skirt. Then she looked at him. “Anything else, counselor?”<BR/><BR/>“I might have plans tonight too, you know.”<BR/><BR/>“Well, I hope you enjoy yourself!” Sliding the key into the ignition, she waved him away. As he stepped back, she pulled the door shut and started the truck.<BR/><BR/>“Have a good night on your date,” he called as she drove away.<BR/><BR/>She couldn’t help but grin, his reaction felt kind of like jealousy. And that felt kind of nice.Mary Malcolm Duncansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06830246712003481093noreply@blogger.com