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that Sell (click book to enlarge) ;void(0)) - Read the Reviews - >>> click HERE to: Tell-A-Friend About Us! SINGLE COPIES NOW available FREE through Banyon Publishing: (sells for $11.95 + shipping on Amazon & other locations) ONLY $2.00 for shipping If you're an author/writer, published or not...THIS book should be on your bookshelf. >>> Creative Writing Instructors/Teachers --- Copies Available at Deep-Discount ($99 for 42 copies/ship. included): E-Mail for More Rate details. Thank you.   >>> Stephen P. Byers, Author, Writing instructor Hooking the Reader is... In a word -- intensive In a library -- invaluable In a classroom -- informative >>> Gene Wolfe, Bestselling SF Author If you write, you need it. If you simply like to read, it will leave you dizzy and delighted. >>> Priscilla Cogan, Author This book of shocking quotes and generous commentary will teach writers to become much better hookers. Sharon Rendell-Smock had nearly achieved a master's degree in social work when she decided to pursue her main interest--writing. She began this new career at age nineteen as a Florida newspaper features writer. Since 1996, Rendell-Smock is regularly listed in the International Authors and Writers Who's Who, published in Cambridge, UK. Rendell-Smock went on to write more than 30 computer software user manuals. Her other projects include writing for various firms; editing for other authors; writing for numerous magazines and newspapers, including The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. In 1995, she earned a national nonfiction writing award for her book, Living with Big Cats: The Story of Jungle Larry, Safari Jane, and David Tetzlaff. Her latest book, Hooking the Reader: Opening Lines that Sell, answers the question "What grabs the reader?" This book presents original material from more than 100 bestselling fiction authors. WHAT hooks the reader? This book contains Original material from more than 100 bestselling authors writing about their openers in fiction (mystery, romance, science fiction, western, mainstream). Authors include Jennifer Blake, Larry Niven, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Stuart Woods, Margaret Chittenden, Michael Connelly, Claire Delacroix, Loren Estleman, Courtni Wright, Dana Stabenow, James W. Hall, Poul Anderson, many more. Try these opening lines…… Regina Dalton snapped awake the instant the coffin lid closed. > Jennifer Blake, Kane She figured it came down to a choice between going to work or committing murder. > Aileen Schumacher, Affirmative Reaction Standing in front of his dresser mirror, the young man pointed the revolver at his reflection. > James W. Hall, Under Cover of Daylight When and where the heart can celebrate each awakening day - that becomes home. > Priscilla Cogan, Winona's Web ...then read what these authors say about their openers. * Paperback: 216 pages ; Dimensions (inches): 8.00 x 0.50 x 5.25 * Publisher: Sharon Rendell-Smock; (July 30, 2001) * ISBN: 0965498123 * Average Customer Review: 4.66 out of 5 stars (Publishers and authors: improve your sales) | Return Home | GREAT LINKS | WHAT'S NEW? | CONTACT US | |
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