Today I decided to share something from the rewrite of Journey of Choice. Praise the Lord, I’ve reached the 30k mark and am still working for at least a 60k novel. It’s exciting to get these words in!
So 3-of-3… the first three lines of the first three chapters. 😉
Chapter One
New York City, April 1861
“Shush or you’ll get us caught for sure.” Nat glanced around, taking in the details of his surroundings. One quick look was enough to show him that the street, though littered with trash and sewage, was safe enough.
Chapter Two
New York City, April 1861
“Up with you!” The voice echoed through the cell door before Nat saw its owner.
Nat snapped his jackknife closed and thrust it into the worn-out leather he had strapped to his feet as a sort of shoe. The cell door opened and two officers walked in.
Chapter Three
Alton, Illinois, April 1861
Lije’s head bounced on Nat’s arm with the movement of the train. How can the boy sleep? It was his first time on the train, and Nat wasn’t sure it was something he would choose to repeat. He preferred to be on his feet—in control of exactly where he was going—not stuck in the midst of a group of children, carted out somewhere west.
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Okay, so that last one was four lines… 😉 Couldn’t resist.
Now… I’d like to see some of your work! Let’s play this game two ways…
If you’re a writer, share the 3-of-3 from your work.
If you’re a reader, share the 3-of-3 from the book you’re currently reading.
And if you’re a blogger, feel free to take this challenge onto your blog!
Let me hear what you have to share!!
Amanda Tero Books 