![]() ![]() ![]() In fact, when you read a sentence like that one at the beginning of a book, you should know not to continue reading. This sort of behavior – using hooks to start books – is inexcusable. “So, there I was, tied to an altar made from outdated encyclopedias, about to get sacrificed to the dark powers by a cult of evil Librarians.” You remember that one, don’t you? Just in case you’ve forgotten, I believe it said: The one at the end of the previous chapter is entirely different from the hook I used at the beginning of the book. This time, at least, I plan to make good on the cliff-hanger. These sorts of things force you, the reader, to keep on plunging through my story. One of the ways I do this is by leaving cliff-hangers at the ends of chapters. I’ve worked very hard – perhaps I will explain why later – to frustrate you. ![]()
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