1.   Andersen is, as they say, connected, and at the other end of the tether are people any first novelist would love to know.

2.   As a first novelist, Mirvis has a keen eye, a sharp intellect and a kindness that is uncommon in books dealing with touchy subjects like religion.

3.   As the first novelist selected for participation in the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program, Elizabeth Arthur has visited Antarctica.

4.   All promotion opportunities first novelists would kill for.

5.   Kelly has more reason than most first novelists to be surprised at where he now finds himself.

6.   Mrs. Cushman was known for representing and encouraging young first novelists.

7.   Most first novelists are thrilled to have their pictures taken, hair be damned.

8.   She recently gave her first reading, an appearance with other first novelists at a conference in Vermont.

9.   Strong words from a first novelist, most of whom tremble at the thought of reviewers anywhere finding fault with their books.

10.   Yet by my reckoning, none of these chaps was the first great English novelist.