Date: 18 Jun 2013 22:44 Title: Prologue II
Beth's got a bombshell bit of news, it sounds - but it just scared the tar out of poor Bill. I loved the Choblik - I take it that is an original species. Very alien, very different, but also sympathetic and easy to be comfortable with.
Bill's fear is very real, as is Laura's. I get the feeling he'll be a bit peeved at Beth for scaring him like this.
Date: 09 Oct 2011 11:33 Title: Prologue II
When I read that he started to sense Laura's feelings, I started to suspect that he's Riker and Troi's son. When he talked to his sister, Beth (who I already knew from your other story), I only got a confirmation.
But I still don't know what is it that she wants to tell him. Is each chapter going to be a mini cliffhanger? ;)
Author's Response: Not really - but I really wanted my prologues to leave the reader with a need to know a little bit more - as well as treating them like "television" prologues. The next two chapters are quite long and contain a LOT of exposition (I did create a HUGE new universe that starts 30 years after Nemesis - there was a lot I need the reader to know.) However, I promise you that this will pay off in the end. :)
Date: 15 Sep 2009 15:36 Title: Prologue II
A really nice introduction to William and Elizabeth (sorry I couldn't bring myself to write Bill and Beth! :)) You really got across the fear that he felt for his Starfleet sister and I'm intrigued to see how both of these Riker children have gone on such different paths.
A great start!
Date: 09 May 2009 12:50 Title: Prologue II
Nice scene setting. I imagined very vividly Bill hunkered down in the dirt excavating. Nice too the little details about the culture he was trying to puzzle out. It adds to the whole and makes us appreciate Bill as someone who has care for his work and intelligience. Also, a nice touch about how Jean-Luc would have loved this. We catch a glimpse of where Bill found his inspiration for his line of work. It was also neat to see his reaction to the call from the Panther. It shows his relationship with Beth is a strong one and he has obvious for her.
It is an interesting opening point to the story. it helps to frame the story in personal relationships and within a strong family circle, with the concern for Beth, the note of worry about Mom and Dad. I can see one reason why 'Heritage' is the title and theme to the book.
Well written imagery and reaction from the charcters we are just introduced to. But I also have to commend you for the desciption of Gordon. An interesting person indeed. Hopefully, this is a sign of the inventiveness and imagery of the entirity of the book. I have a feeling it is.
Author's Response: Choblik were created by Martin & Mandels for the Titan books. I love the species and decided to pay homage to their creativity by using the species in my books as well. I also make reference to several characters they created for the Titan books, including Dr. Ree - who was the CMO and resembles a Terran velociraptor. Gordon makes an appearance in the second book, but another Choblik assigned to Beth's ship will get an appearance MUCH further into this book. Bill and Beth had a tumultuous relationship in their late teens...it's touched on in this book but dealt with a little more in Book Two. And...yes, Jean-Luc had an amazing amount of influence on all the children. They all consider him their grandfather, not Kyle.