Here’s what the Trifecta Writing Challenge was for this weekend:
For this weekend, we want to play on an oft-noted literary concept: that of the opening line of a book (also known as an incipit, if you’re fancy). A great first line can reel in the audience, set the pace for the entire piece, and make for an enjoyable read right off the bat. Conversely, a weak opening can lose readers before the characters even have a chance. There are lots of great sites and books dealing with the idea of the incipit. Here’s just one.
So here’s the beginning sentence to my imaginary novel:
The Life and Times of Spinkz Mccoy
Used car salesman Spinkz Mccoy figured the key to his success was due to the fact that he was as honest as the day is long on the shortest day of the year.
And there you have it, Dear Reader! This challenge was a lot of fun — I highly recommend it!
Linda Vernon Humor 
Ha! That sounds like about the right amount of honesty. I’d suggest removing the commas, I don’t think they’re necessary.
Oh thanks for the suggestion Annabelle! I’ll do it right now! 😀
I suspect Spinkz’ success has to do with other things that he wouldn’t want to admit. I’m ready to find out. BTW, the photo is perfect.
Haha! Yes I thought that photo really hit the nail on head. He does seem kind of interesting at that. Maybe he’ll have to have to take center stage in the next challenge! 😀
I love the names you come up with – Well-done, as usual!
Oh thank you Kelly! So glad you liked it. 😀
Very funny and clever. I’m hooked.
I’m hoping his full name isn’t Spinkzter! Although that would explain why he became a used car salesman, perhaps?
Ha ha! Yes little Spinkzter! He was to the manor born! (The manor being a used car lot!) It’s funny how people do live up to their names sometimes. And here’s where I would list examples . . .if I could think of any! LOL 😀
Oh that was really sweet. Nicely played!
Oh thank you Marie! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to stop by and check it out!
Funny! And that’s a whole lot of honesty for a used car salesman 🙂
Ha! Yes I think it’s practically unheard of! 😀
That was a fun one!
Thanks Sam and thanks for coming by and checking it out!
haha, nicely put.
Thanks Renada! This was a fun challenge! 😀
Cleverly brilliant, as always.
Oh thank you Sandy! 😀
Snappy, spunky and smart. Love it.
New to Trifecta and your page. Following.
You’re right – it is a FUN challenge!
xo
Welcome Christine! So glad you liked it and following too! You’re making my day! 😀
Great fun! Well done 🙂
Thanks Diane! Glad you like it! 😀
I see a fun book in the making!
The shenanigans of Spinkz Mccoy! Has a nice ring to it at that! Thanks for taking the time to stop by Misky! 😀
winter solstice?
Striped tie, plaid jacket…whats NOT to trust?
Ha! Yes I think you might be able to get a better deal if you wait until winter solstice, to buy a car from Spinkz Mccoy! HA! 😀
Yeah, I think I bought a car from this guy.
And some detergent.
Congrats on placing this weekend!
I bought a car from him too. It was a 1959 Studebaker Lark Deluxe for $250. My second car after the Corvair he sold me, my first car $150 went bust! I got them off the a used car lot called Honest Mike’s in Walla Walla, WA! (1971) I don’t think Honest Mkie is in business anymore.
Oh and thank you, Guap! It was a fun challenge, wasn’t it?
It was – and you nailed it!
An beta-male hero if I ever saw one. When do we meet his ladylove? Because there has to be a ladylove.
A Beta male hero! Haha! Love it Cameron. Oh there’s a ladylove alright but I strongly suspect it’s not the one he’s married to!
“It was a dark and stormy deal…” –because I bought my used car from Spinkz McCoy, known for his Winter Solstice-grade integrity… : P
Looking forward to the book– I love a good cry… : (
Haha! Well now the book itself is a whole other story! Sorry to say Spinkz Mccoy only makes a cameo on the winter solstice — so it’s kind of a let down from the first sentence. Maybe I could make his side kick FrankenAl just to breath a little two by four humor into it! 😀
very witty 🙂
Thank you Asifa! 😀