These books are a little different for me. They're stretching my comfort zone, which is good. A writer has to keep growing. So, I'm trying a few new things and digging deeper into emotions.
How do you feel
about Prologues? My former agent hated them and wouldn’t contract a book that
had one. I enjoy them if they’re brief and bring a historical or mystical edge
to the story. Author David Morell writes the best prologues, bringing in past historical events that have direct influence on todays' events.
I’m using the same prologue for all three books of the series,
except for the final line. Here it is:
In the Hill
Country of Texas, a community developed around an old Apache legend about “Wounded
Warrior Falls.” Myth or truth, the story has been handed down, generation to
generation, that the rocks in Warrior Falls carry magical healing powers.
Wounded Apaches would stand or be carried beneath the waterfall for the
healing-infused water to pour over them.
Over time, the
small town Warrior Falls has grown to a population nearing six-thousand. Its
few streets boast quaint shops, restaurants, and supply stores kept afloat by
the townsfolk and nearby ranchers. Many of these businesses are owned and
operated by salt of the earth, often quirky people who love their community
just the way it is. That’s why the deep secret of Warrior Falls is so closely
guarded.
Until a team of
present-day wounded warriors slowly trickle into town…
This is Reece “Steelhead”
Browning’s story.
Do you enjoy prologues? Or do you like background information dribbled into the story. This is my first time at doing this, so I’m understandably nervous.
Not as nervous as I am about meeting my deadline though. Okay, who moved my chocolate?
Hi Vonnie, Suzanne Rossi here. I like prologues. They can set the stage for what's to come yet still leave room for backstory within the novel. I also like epilogues. They can tie up those loose ends that always seem to dangle. I frequently use both.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzanne. I've used epilogues before. I think readers like them. In fact, one reader gave me a bad review because I didn't have one. LOL
DeleteHi Vonnie, Suzanne Rossi here. I like prologues. They can set the stage for what's to come yet still leave room for backstory within the novel. I also like epilogues. They can tie up those loose ends that always seem to dangle. I frequently use both.
ReplyDeleteSince you posted your comment twice, I'll answer them both. Hey, it gives me a chance to talk...and boy can I talk! I think your definition of prologues is spot on. Thanks!
DeleteAs a reader, I like prologues. They set the stage for what's to come!
ReplyDeleteKarren, I like them, too, to be honest. But I prefer them to be short. Not everyone thinks that way, thank goodness. I wanted to add a bit of mystical quality to the overall feel of the story because those healing water do come into play.
DeleteI don't have strong opinions about prologues either way! Sometimes they work; sometimes they don't.
ReplyDeleteI'd be concerned about using the same prologue for all the books for only one reason: what if a reader used the "look inside" feature on Amazon, read the prologue, and thought they'd already read the book? Is that likely to happen? Maybe not, but it's something to consider.
That is something to consider, isn't it? I never use the "look inside" feature which is why it never occurred to me. I might have to talk that over with my editor. Drats, every time I get a "cool" idea, it turns out to be not so bright. Thanks for mentioning it.
ReplyDeleteHope you scored a chocolate Easter bunny to help you persevere. *g*
ReplyDelete