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Originally Posted by Gregg Bell
I don't think I should be wondering right off that bat.
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As my son would say "...or
should you?!
Think about it. The phrasing MADE YOU ASK. And, now, you need the answer. You already want to keep reading to find out more.
Yes, I know, the flip side is the reader says "Huh? Baby? Annie? I'm already confused. Next!"
Also, a short, punchy blurb may be best suited to go with a similar prose style in the book.
"Wham! Bam! Pow!" Might be an appropriate hook for the readers of a Men's Adventure book, probably not the best blurb for "The Red Badge of Courage."
OK, I guess my mixed messages are fully delivered now. I got nothin' else.