Is AI writing worth your energy? Could AI replace a human writer? I decided to give it a try.
MY COMMAND TO CHATGPT: Please write the beginning of a romance novel with a main character named Sarah, who lives in South Texas and encounters a life-changing event at a small-town rodeo.
CHATGPT’S RESPONSE (after minor improvements suggested by Grammarly):
From Dust to Desire
Sarah Harper had always thought of her life in South Texas as predictable, almost scripted. Mornings began with the sun rising over the endless fields, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, while evenings ended with the soft hum of cicadas serenading the quiet night. Living in the small town of Willow Creek, where everyone knew everyone else’s business, had its comforts and confinements. Sarah, a local veterinarian, found solace in her work, tending to the animals that were an integral part of the community’s livelihood.
It was a sweltering Saturday afternoon when the annual Willow Creek Rodeo rolled into town, bringing an air of excitement that was palpable. The rodeo was the highlight of the year when the usually sleepy town came alive with laughter, music, and the thunderous applause of an enthralled audience. The rodeo was a tradition for Sarah, a link to her late father, a champion bull rider. This year, however, she felt a strange sense of anticipation, as if something significant was on the horizon.
As she walked through the bustling fairgrounds, her boots kicking up dust with each step, Sarah marveled at the transformation of the familiar landscape. Brightly colored banners flapped in the breeze, and the scent of popcorn and barbecue mingled in the air. Children ran past her, their faces painted with the broad smiles of carefree joy, while the clamor of vendors hawking their wares created a symphony of small-town life.
The main event was about to begin, and Sarah was drawn to the rodeo arena, the heart of the celebration. She made her way to the bleachers, settling into a seat that offered a perfect view of the action. The announcer’s voice boomed through the loudspeakers, igniting the crowd’s excitement as the first competitor prepared to take on a bucking bronco.
Then, it happened. As the gate swung open and the horse burst forth with fury, Sarah’s eyes were inexplicably drawn to a figure standing just outside the ring. Tall and broad-shouldered, with a rugged handsomeness that seemed almost out of place in the quaint town, he stood watching the scene with an intensity that matched the spectacle before him. His eyes, a piercing shade of blue, met hers across the expanse of the arena, and at that moment, time seemed to stand still.
The crowd’s cheers and the chaos of the rodeo faded into the background as Sarah felt a pull towards this stranger, a magnetic force that was both thrilling and terrifying. She didn’t know it then, but this chance encounter at the small-town rodeo was about to change her life in ways she could never have imagined.
I used OpenArt AI to create the cover image. It’s not a “bodice-ripper,” but it is a first try at AI Cover Art.
What do you think?