So, my previous blog, Novels in Progress, was supposed to be a virtual fiction workshop, where I posted my novel and got feedback. I soon realized that this might not be the best idea, if I wanted to actually publish. So, I’m not going to post every chapter of The Genealogies on this brand spanking new blog either. But, for a Sunday diversion, here’s the first chapter, “Opening” (with a nod towards Philip Glass for the title).