Yep, I’m doing this again. But I just released a story, so can you blame me?
So, if you’ve never seen me do one of these before, #FirstLineFriday is a tag that was popular for a split second among writers online for a split second, and that I still do here on the blog from time to time. On Fridays, you:
- Create a post on your blog titled #FirstLineFriday, hashtag and all.
- Explain the rules like Iām doing now.
- Post the first one or two lines of a potential story, a story-in-progress, or a completed/published story.
- Ask your readers for feedback and try to get them to try #FirstLineFriday on their own blogs (tagging is encouraged but not necessary).
The story whose lines I’m showcasing today shouldn’t be any surprise to anyone. Yes, they’re the first lines from “Mother of the King,” my Arthurian fantasy novelette which was released earlier this week. The story revolves around the fabled return of King Arthur, as told from the point of view of the woman chosen to be his mother. Enjoy:
I want to tell all this to my son. After so many years, I feel like I owe him this, the story of how he came to be.
Well, it’s not much, but it sets up the story nicely in my opinion.
But what do you think? How would you improve this? Or is it fine as it is? Let’s discuss.
And if these opening lines got you at all curious about the story itself, “Mother of the King” is available to buy as an ebook now. It’s only been a few days, but it’s already gotten some good reviews. If you haven’t checked it out yet and would like to, I’ll include the links below. And if you read it, please let me know what you think. Positive or negative, I love reader feedback, and it helps me and other readers in the long run.
And as for who I’m tagging, I TAG YOU, READER! YES, YOU!!! I’m tagging you all, my Followers of Fear, plus any unfortunate who has come across this post by accident. You must now do the #FirstLineFriday, and tag back to me when you’re done! Mwa ha ha!
Sorry I’m so extra this morning. It’s Friday, and I just want it to be the weekend.
Well, that’s all for now, my Followers of Fear. I’ll see you all very soon (most likely to push this story a bit more). Until next time, stay safe and warm, pleasant nightmares, and don’t let Krampus down your chimney tomorrow night. I hear tomorrow night’s his night…
Mother of the King: Amazon US, Amazon CAN, Amazon UK
Rami Ungar The Writer 
I think they’re good opening lines because immediately I wonder what story he or she is about to tell the son.
Thank you! I’m glad to hear that.