Them’s Good Words, Vol. 1

This book contains opening lines to stories my readers wish I'd write.

She walked in with the confidence of a starving stray puppy accustomed to being pummeled by rocks everywhere it went.

***When it was time to leave the restaurant, he appeared to be stalling, mumbling about work and the need to check his phone. His eyes darted from his phone to her face as if checking to see if she believed him.

***It wasn't just a rough patch. He was no longer hopeful. Lying naked on a frozen lake in the middle of the night in the dead of winter could bring more warmth and comfort compared to what he had with her.