Wendy Lawton asked her readers to mention a lead-in line to a novel that really grabbed their attention. You know, I've heard that when novelists are awarded, the only clue as to who is getting the award is the reading of that first line in the book.
It has to grab you.
I personally like Snoopy's intro line: It was a dark and stormy night... followed by some random jumbled thoughts. Which, I might add, works for Snoopy.
I've actually thought about intro lines quite a bit. Leading the reader to the next paragraph, the next chapter, the next book.
So ... It was a dark and stormy night ...
Don't hold your breath.
