Day Four: Filly First Lines Extravaganza

Published at July 1st, 2010 in category Contest

Ready for more prizes?  Y’all know how to play.  Take your best guess at which Filly wrote these cowboy-loving first lines.  No need to guess the book unless you want to show off! Leave a comment and you’re eligible to win a prize for today. The grand prize of a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble will go to the gal who gets the most right answers at the end of the week. In case of a tie, which there sure could be, the Fillies will put the names in the Stetson and pick one. Take a look-see at today’s give-aways… 

 

A Glass Beaded Bookmark and a book to go with it from Cheryl St.John

 

Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy

 

Give Me a Texas Ranger from Phyliss Miranda

 

A hard copy of Marrying Minda  by Tanya Hanson

 

Title of your choice from Winnie Griggs’  backlist 

 

Okay ladies… take yer best guesses!

Filly #7

 1. Hannah felt the approaching train before she heard it.

2. By the time Quint found the woman, she was dying.

3. Clara Seavers closed the paddock gate and looped the chain over the wooden post.

 

Filly #8

 1. Caldwell Hackett was getting married tomorrow, and Lord save him, he was a virgin.

2.  Underneath the brim of his black Stetson, Kenn Martin squinted against the sun rising over Hearts Crossing Ranch.

3.  Where is Norman Dale? Minda’s heart thumped. The noon stage had run late, so he had plenty of time to get here. Unless he had backed out.

Filly #9  

1. Caleb crept downstairs, carefully avoiding the creaky third step.  He wasn’t supposed to be up, but this was important.  Besides, he was six.  That made him a big boy.  Daddy said so.

2. An unholy shriek ricocheted through the forest, startling a raucous cloud of blackbirds from the roadside trees.   “Easy, Trib.”  Adam Barr patted the horse’s neck as the animal shied.  What now?

3. “Hey!”  The reedy voice coming from inside Wylie’s Livery and Bridle Shop thrummed with outrage.  “You can’t take those horses ‘til you settle up with Joe.”




42 Responses to “Day Four: Filly First Lines Extravaganza”

  1. Cindy Woolard, on July 1st, 2010 at 4:50 am Said:

    Wow! I’m first again…that’s two days in a row. Here goes…it was tougher today…

    Filly #8 – Tanya Hanson
    Filly #9 – Winnie Griggs

    Thank you for allowing me to start my day in such a fun way.

    Blessings to all today!

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy

  2. Laurie G, on July 1st, 2010 at 6:16 am Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

    Hope everyone has a fabulous 4th of July Holiday!

  3. Sherry, on July 1st, 2010 at 6:19 am Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

  4. Julie Steele, on July 1st, 2010 at 6:20 am Said:

    I was slept in today! :-)

    Filly #7 Elizabeth Lane

    Filly #8 Tanya Hanson

    Filly #9 Winnie Griggs

    Congrats to all of yesterdays winners and what a great way to have fun from the get go today!

    Peace, Julie

  5. Victoria Bylin, on July 1st, 2010 at 6:25 am Said:

    And I thought I was up early! My dog went nuts this morning…I need coffee. LOTS of coffee!

  6. adrienne, on July 1st, 2010 at 6:49 am Said:

    7) Elizabeth Lane
    8) Tanya Hanson
    9) Winnie Griggs

  7. Phyliss Miranda, on July 1st, 2010 at 7:04 am Said:

    Ouch, you gals are gettin’ up earlier and earlier. I think yesterday morning’s first comment was way before the sun came up! Isn’t this great fun?

  8. Phyliss Miranda, on July 1st, 2010 at 7:05 am Said:

    And, I must say the picture selection is absolutely beautiful!! Fantastic choices.

  9. Brenda, on July 1st, 2010 at 7:14 am Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    # 9 Winnie Griggs

    This has been such a fun week. Have learned lots.

  10. Judy H, on July 1st, 2010 at 7:40 am Said:

    No need to enter me in the contest since I am a recent winner here.
    I think this was a wonderful idea. Some of these first lines have really roped me in!
    When the contest is over, I would love to see a list matching up the first lines with the books they came from. It would help me to narrow down the books I want to look for first!

  11. Victoria Bylin, on July 1st, 2010 at 7:56 am Said:

    Hi Judy H! Sounds like a good idea… The books are named in the announcement for the drawing winners, but a single list would be handy. I think Felicia can handle it.

  12. Vickie McDonough, on July 1st, 2010 at 8:17 am Said:

    Very intriguing openings!

    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

  13. Crystal B., on July 1st, 2010 at 8:40 am Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

    What a fun week. :)

  14. ellie, on July 1st, 2010 at 8:42 am Said:

    #7. Elizabeth Lane
    #8. tanya Hanson
    #9. Winnie Griggs

  15. Donna Alward, on July 1st, 2010 at 8:47 am Said:

    Hey y’all – just wanted to say Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers!

    We’re celebrating poolside with slushy drinks, bbq’d steak and fireworks. :-)

  16. RobynL, on July 1st, 2010 at 8:59 am Said:

    #7. Elizabeth Lane
    #8. Tanya Hanson
    #9. Winnie Griggs

    I second that this is fun; thanks.

  17. Sharon, on July 1st, 2010 at 9:37 am Said:

    Good Morning – love the photo’s!
    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

  18. Renee C., on July 1st, 2010 at 9:45 am Said:

    Ohhh come on I hope I get these right! *Crossing my fingers* :-P

    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

    XOXO~ Renee

  19. Quilt Lady, on July 1st, 2010 at 10:12 am Said:

    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

  20. catslady, on July 1st, 2010 at 10:28 am Said:

    Congratulations to the winners!

    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

  21. Elizabeth Lane, on July 1st, 2010 at 10:52 am Said:

    Whoever chose those beautiful images did a great job. Wow, so nice.
    Good luck to all of you.

  22. Julie J, on July 1st, 2010 at 10:53 am Said:

    This has been such a fun contest! Congrats to all the winners! Authors too! :)

    7. Elizabeth Lane (ironically I went to high school with a girl of the same name. It’s definitely not the same person though!)

    8. Tanya Hanson

    9. Winnie Griggs

  23. cheryl c., on July 1st, 2010 at 10:58 am Said:

    Don’t put my name in the drawing today because I have already been a lucky winner. A big pat on the back to these authors for writing such great opening lines:
    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

  24. Laney4, on July 1st, 2010 at 11:06 am Said:

    Hello, hello! (Or is that Howdy!)
    I am learning tons of stuff this week, just reading all the blogs and responses. Many thanks.
    My answers are:
    7 – Elizabeth Lane
    8 – Tanya Hanson
    9 – Winnie Griggs
    BTW, Happy Canada Day to Donna and other Canadians as well! I’m off to a park to join the festivities with the golden retriever I’m dogsitting till tomorrow. Should be wonderful! (My kids are away and my husband is working, so I might as well celebrate without them, right?)

  25. Judy An., on July 1st, 2010 at 11:12 am Said:

    I can’t believe I found all 3 books.
    Filly #7 Elizabeth Lane
    Filly # 8 Tanya Hanson
    Filly * 9 Winnie Griggs

  26. Patricia Barraclough, on July 1st, 2010 at 11:31 am Said:

    Filly #7 – Elizabeth Lane

    Filly #8 – Tanya Hanson

    Filly #9 – Winnie Griggs

    I’ll have to dig some of these out of my boxes and reread them. It has been a while for some.

  27. Tanya Hanson, on July 1st, 2010 at 11:32 am Said:

    Thanks to all who participate! I’m having fun. Blessings to all those who sing O Canada on a regular basis. I love that anthem. At a recent Angel-Toronto baseball game, the audience got to sing both national anthems. Great fun.

  28. Summer, on July 1st, 2010 at 12:17 pm Said:

    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

  29. Phyliss Miranda, on July 1st, 2010 at 12:20 pm Said:

    Donna, I’ll be right over, so save a slushy for me. Ooops, how far is Canada from Texas anyway? LOL Enjoy every moment of this special day.

  30. Colleen, on July 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs
    Love the pics… the blue one stands out for me! :D

  31. abi, on July 1st, 2010 at 1:09 pm Said:

    7. Elizabeth Lane
    8. Tanya Hanson
    9. Winnie Griggs

  32. Pat Cochran, on July 1st, 2010 at 1:21 pm Said:

    My guesses for today:

    Filly #7 : Elizabeth Lane
    Filly #8 : Tanya Hanson
    Filly #9 : Winnie Griggs

    Have a great day!

    Pat Cochran

  33. Connie Lorenz, on July 1st, 2010 at 2:21 pm Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hansen
    #9 Winnie Griggs

    Loving this. I try to write down my thoughts before I go to the comments and am proud to say I’ve done great!

  34. tabitha, on July 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

  35. Anita Mae Draper, on July 1st, 2010 at 4:09 pm Said:

    Wow, this place is hopping. Gonna throw my guesses in the hat…

    Filly #7 Elizabeth Lane
    Filly #8 Tanya Hanson (That 1st opening is… ah… intriguing. LOL)
    Filly #9 Winnie Griggs

    Thanks for the fun.

    Anita Mae.

  36. JOYE, on July 1st, 2010 at 4:18 pm Said:

    # 7 Elizabeth Lane
    # 8 Tanya Hanson
    # 89 Winnie Griggs
    Fun contest

  37. Jackie W, on July 1st, 2010 at 4:24 pm Said:

    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hudson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

  38. Cheryl St.John, on July 1st, 2010 at 4:34 pm Said:

    Congratulations to yesterday’s winners!

  39. Cindy Woolard, on July 1st, 2010 at 4:55 pm Said:

    Oops! I got up so early this morning I floated right past Filly # 7…and she would be Elizbeth Lane.

    Blessings,
    Cindy

  40. Victoria Bylin, on July 1st, 2010 at 5:32 pm Said:

    Hi Cindy, I’m glad you caught #7. I saw that and wondered if you’d skated by it just because you posted at the crack o’ dawn!

  41. Melinda Elmore, on July 1st, 2010 at 5:36 pm Said:

    Hey Fillies,

    Just wanted to stop by since I had access to computer I hope to win

    Here are my guesses:
    #7 Elizabeth Lane
    #8 Tanya Hanson
    #9 Winnie Griggs

    I have finally settled down in AZ I am working on a series of books on the Apache. Anyway I will try to stop by

    I love this contest

    Walk in harmony,
    Melinda

  42. Linda Henderson, on July 1st, 2010 at 6:43 pm Said:

    I’m running late today, Happy Canada day to all you Canadians. Here are my answers.

    Elizabeth Lane
    Tanya Hanson
    Winnie Griggs

    Great first lines.

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