Comments on: Free HOOK Edit: A lot of people think garbage collectors are idiots—

By: Jeanette Bennett

Jeanette Bennett — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:22:56 +0000

Is this a lead up to a mystery novel? I take it our hero is a garbage collector, but he’s not stupid because he has a college degree. Speaking as a plumber’s daughter, I like the idea of a blue-collar hero who doesn’t drag his knuckles. I hope this IS an amateur slueth. Be nice to have one that’s not a cynical cop or a bored millionaire. Whatever situation you are throwing him into, we already know he’s practical, a loyal family man, and he’s not afraid to get dirty. I like him already.

By: Lady Glamis

Lady Glamis — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:31:35 +0000

I really liked this one! I just did a 20 minute prompt at a writer’s retreat where we were given three subjects to tie into one story. One of them was a garbage collector, and it was fun to write a story that debunked the myth that such a job is boring and awful. Great job on this hook! You’ve got me!

By: Marie Devers

Marie Devers — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:10:03 +0000

Good hook. I confess that I often think about trading in my dress clothes for a menial job that pays well. More time to think about books. I want to read more about this character!

By: Phyl

Phyl — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:06:33 +0000

I loved this! We get an idea about the narrator’s character right away. He (probably a he?) is optimistic and philosophical in a down-to-earth way. And you can tell that in addition to having all these practical reasons for working at this sort of job, he’s got those unexpected “finds” to keep him entertained and intrigued.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:12:45 +0000

Love it!!

By: Iapetus999

Iapetus999 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:19:46 +0000

Makes me think better of garbage collectors