by Annette Elton | Mar 23, 2017 | Contemporary, Romance Story Starters
Your heroine finds a man standing on the dangerous side of a bridge railing. She’s terrified that he is on the verge of jumping. What does she do? Does she talk him down? Does he jump? If so, what happens to her? What happens to him? For example, maybe he jumps,...
by Annette | Jul 12, 2015 | Inspirational, Paranormal
Your heroine is a nurse who sees, literally sees, a patient’s soul leave their body when they die. She also sees an angel in the room. When the angel realizes he can be seen by her, what happens? Who is he? What must she do to help him? (Story Starter from 1001...
by Annette | Feb 16, 2014 | Contemporary
With snowstorms attacking much of the United States the past few weeks, it’s not surprising that many people are just ready for winter to be over. This is a perfect mindset for the heroine of today’s story starter but tired of cold grey days isn’t...
by Annette | Jan 6, 2014 | Story Starter Sunday
Your heroine is dreaming. She knows that it’s more than a dream. It’s a vision. She dreams that her father is dying. She’s sitting in his throne and he’s come before her feeble and old. In his hand is the crown, he’s extending it in her direction but not to her. Who...
by Annette | Dec 15, 2013 | Romance Writing, Story Starter Sunday
Your heroine is a witch, or other magical being, with the powers of seduction, but she’s forbidden to use her abilities on your hero. Does she break the rules? Does he turn the tables on her and use his powers? What happens?