tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post1679562915398221932..comments2024-03-19T02:18:16.078-05:00Comments on PlottingPrincesses: Blog: Liz Lipperman, Which One of You B***s is my Mother?Plotting Princesseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498235738737791614noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-49709824930453673782012-03-16T09:48:07.561-05:002012-03-16T09:48:07.561-05:00nothing like a KICK ASS hook is three?
I can't...nothing like a KICK ASS hook is three?<br />I can't even think of one now but that was a fun trip down memory lane.<br />(and also inspires me to write better first lines)<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-53858088451148887772012-03-15T23:50:32.727-05:002012-03-15T23:50:32.727-05:00Janice, I love that line. My question is did the b...Janice, I love that line. My question is did the book live up to the line?<br /><br />Your line is pretty good, too. <br /><br />And is it just me or are the spam words trying to make me pull out my hair tonight?Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-11168676716134616802012-03-15T23:48:18.669-05:002012-03-15T23:48:18.669-05:00Chris, those are good first lines. Yours for the f...Chris, those are good first lines. Yours for the friends book was good, too. Why didn't you get to use it? I love that book.<br /><br />As for MORTAL DECEPTION, I love it that I kept you up all night. I remember you saying you would eat the book if it didn't sell. You almost had to do that!! Thank God for Amazon!!Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-4193894172684736722012-03-15T23:45:10.185-05:002012-03-15T23:45:10.185-05:00Kaitlyn, you and Alisha really do need to read the...Kaitlyn, you and Alisha really do need to read the book if you haven;t. Of course, I read it so many years ago, it probably isnlt as good as I remember.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-42352005060103630422012-03-15T23:44:23.174-05:002012-03-15T23:44:23.174-05:00Kaitlyn, you and Alisha really do need to read the...Kaitlyn, you and Alisha really do need to read the book if you haven;t. Of course, I read it so many years ago, it probably isnlt as good as I remember.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-7577963471041098792012-03-15T23:42:05.362-05:002012-03-15T23:42:05.362-05:00OMG Alisha, I love that line for my next book!! An...OMG Alisha, I love that line for my next book!! And I am so looking forward to plotting the book with the greatest plotters in the world. Can't wait.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-14472926285888187872012-03-15T23:19:17.038-05:002012-03-15T23:19:17.038-05:00Maybe these will inspire you. The book that had th...Maybe these will inspire you. The book that had the best first line was The Unexpected Dragon: My mother was a whore but I loved her.<br /><br />Because of that line, I bought the book.<br /><br />Here one from my first published book, Windswept Shores: If she had to spend one more day on this godforsaken island, she'd go stark raving mad. <br /><br />Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-20178845224074928432012-03-15T21:10:12.959-05:002012-03-15T21:10:12.959-05:00ROFL - I just read Alisha's first line for chi...ROFL - I just read Alisha's first line for chicken catcha killer!!! <br /><br />Liz you gotta use that somewhere!! -chris knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-74341052584892212422012-03-15T21:08:27.547-05:002012-03-15T21:08:27.547-05:00well - I vaguely remember the opening of the Linda...well - I vaguely remember the opening of the Linda Lael Miller series - was it Mckenzie? He needed a woman- bad. LOL. <br /><br />I discovered the mystery writer Julia Spencer- Fleming because of a first line I read - It was a hell of a night to throw out a baby. <br /><br />Turned out to be a great book/ series. <br /><br />and yes- I agree Kathy's line - she should have locked the door was great. <br /><br />I think my favorite firs line of my own writing was one I never got to keep- Some friendships are meant to last forever, even after death. <br /><br />Now your first line on mortal deception grabbed me - first time I read the book I stayed up all night reading it. <br /><br />this whole post makes me want to go home and open all my books and read the first lines- lol - unfortunately I have to finish working first!!chris knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-17002437616499100992012-03-15T21:01:40.661-05:002012-03-15T21:01:40.661-05:00Alisha, that is PERFECT!!!Alisha, that is PERFECT!!!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-39003127184986793682012-03-15T20:33:30.673-05:002012-03-15T20:33:30.673-05:00Great post Liz! I love that line. And Alisha, I lo...Great post Liz! I love that line. And Alisha, I love your idea for Liz. LOL! I'm going to have to go find that book.Karilyn Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359102189839118744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-7996051758131936672012-03-15T20:10:47.074-05:002012-03-15T20:10:47.074-05:00What a great post on hooks! Now I want to read tha...What a great post on hooks! Now I want to read that book! I'm going to think a lot harder about my hooks from now on! I'm anxious to hear what the Plotting Princesses come up with for your upcoming book...Which one of you B****s burnt my chicken?Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344425510934073606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-43182841994334022922012-03-15T16:48:41.682-05:002012-03-15T16:48:41.682-05:00That's a classic, Lo. I'll bet you have on...That's a classic, Lo. I'll bet you have one and aren't telling us. My first line in LIVER LET DIE is good, OMO.<br /><br />..Single white female stuck in a dead end job looking for tall dark and rich .....<br /><br />Then there's my line in BEEF STOLEN-OFF that could use some help.<br /><br />"You're looking at the new permanent culinary reporter for the Ranchero Globe."<br /><br />That one borders on sucking. LOL<br /><br />Sometimes you just draw a blank.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-26312199725286134352012-03-15T16:43:34.439-05:002012-03-15T16:43:34.439-05:00LOL, Marilyn. It would have definitely been an eye...LOL, Marilyn. It would have definitely been an eye-catcher. I can't wait for your book to come out and see if you have a good one. I'm sure you do.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-79349427788705140542012-03-15T16:41:57.229-05:002012-03-15T16:41:57.229-05:00Kathy, your line in Desperate Choices is also pret...Kathy, your line in Desperate Choices is also pretty good. <br /><br />She should have locked the door.<br /><br />But I agree that we all could use a little extra attention on our hooks.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-37781344699031445102012-03-15T16:38:54.288-05:002012-03-15T16:38:54.288-05:00Hey, Anita, thanks for stopping by. You have some ...Hey, Anita, thanks for stopping by. You have some pretty good first lines in your Highland Warrior books, too. <br /><br />As for DMYM, I was flabbergasted when she emailed me and said she'd read the line on my website even before I published it. Of course, I sent her a copy. Just shows to go you.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-33466611876721329962012-03-15T16:07:58.395-05:002012-03-15T16:07:58.395-05:00I absolutely LOVE all these first lines...but of c...I absolutely LOVE all these first lines...but of course, their perfection has stricken me dumb. LOL I can't think of another one, except for... It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...<br /><br />Great blog:) It made me take notes:)<br /><br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-47337009593872997692012-03-15T14:47:00.216-05:002012-03-15T14:47:00.216-05:00Should have used that line for the title!
MShould have used that line for the title! <br /><br />MMarilyn Sue Shankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899963714473624149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-35758729183732044362012-03-15T14:35:17.989-05:002012-03-15T14:35:17.989-05:00What a great post, Liz. I remember that line vivi...What a great post, Liz. I remember that line vividly, too. <br /><br />I agree with you 100%. We need to have a great hook to keep the reader turning the page. There's nothing worse than finishing a chapter and being able to put the book down without a second thought. <br /><br />Now I need to go back and read my WIP and see if I have some good hooks in their. LOLKathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-85426322887272425912012-03-15T14:34:18.862-05:002012-03-15T14:34:18.862-05:00I love that line, Liz. I want to read the book now...I love that line, Liz. I want to read the book now. :) Great lines are so awesome. I love your line, Before the night ended she would have sex with a perfect stranger. Kudos on having Chris Roerden ask to use it. I have DMYM.Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-71185444451856149382012-03-15T13:43:54.143-05:002012-03-15T13:43:54.143-05:00Vicki, that's a good first line, too. I think ...Vicki, that's a good first line, too. I think we should all work a little harder on our hooks. When I was able to judge contests (BD-before deadlines) that was one of the things I usually recommended to writers.It really makes a difference.<br /><br />Now if only I could get J-Lo to read my story,.. She'd make the perfect main character!!Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-30126741953922499882012-03-15T13:41:07.792-05:002012-03-15T13:41:07.792-05:00Karen, be prepared to fork out big bucks for it on...Karen, be prepared to fork out big bucks for it on Amazon. Maybe you can find a used one. I wish I had kept my copy. I may even have to invest in another. Hope it's as good as I remember.<br /><br />As for great first lines, I'm reminded of Lisa Jackson's SHIVER. <br /> She felt his breath.<br /><br />OMG! I think I have a pretty good one in my RS on Amazon, MORTAL DECEPTION.<br /> Before the night ended she would have sex with a perfect stranger.<br /><br />I was contacted by Chris Roerden who wrote DON"T MURDER YOUR MYSTERY. (Excellent book, BTW.) Anyway, she asked if she could use that line in a revised edition of DMYM. Of course, I said, hell yes!!Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-26562762396290490692012-03-15T13:32:08.418-05:002012-03-15T13:32:08.418-05:00Brinda, I have to admit that I screwed up. It'...Brinda, I have to admit that I screwed up. It's the LAST line of the Prologue. Now how could I not read further?<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. Love your name. What a great first name for an author!Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-61954084731465414692012-03-15T12:56:47.216-05:002012-03-15T12:56:47.216-05:00Wow, I read that book in the dark ages and didn...Wow, I read that book in the dark ages and didn't remember the line.<br /><br />An oft quoted one is from Rebecca:<br /><br />Last night, I dreamt of Manderly.<br /><br />Good post!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-27083300400435107702012-03-15T12:50:26.103-05:002012-03-15T12:50:26.103-05:00Well darn Liz. You've done two things to me (y...Well darn Liz. You've done two things to me (yes - "to" me) today. LOL. First, I really need to seek out that book and second, you have me checking out some fascinating guidance on Google for best first lines on Romantic Suspense novels. I love growing my craft and you just threw down the challenge to do just that. Hugs and thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501031285768648247noreply@blogger.com