It would be a very hard sell, unless they're a known author. Although if the publisher isn't charging them, or want a 'contribution' I don't see...
Just write, 'Mind your own business,' and send that in.
I didn't like that to be honest. If I were you I'd just write the rest and not get hung up on the beginning. Incidentally, nothing wrong with a...
How about, his focus should have been on trying to figure out how to go to the toilet in an emergency when you're wearing an easily stained tight...
I did it, so although unlikely it's definitely possible. You'll need a decent story and a hell of a lot of good luck. Especially if self publishing.
I really hate it here. The rooms are small, the beds are uncomfortable, and it's full of old people. I wish I wasn't one of them.
When I discovered I was a bad writer I self published on amazon.
Ah a fellow full time writer I see. (smiles enigmatically)
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