In the beginning...

The recent offer by Norwescon to have a professional team of editors and writers read the first page of your novel got me thinking of the importance of that opening. A good first sentence can make the difference between someone wanting to read more, or putting the book back on the shelf and continuing to browse. Or, in the modern era, hitting either the "purchase" or "next" button on their device.

I had a couple of different ideas for openings. So, I'm calling for a vote.

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