[Report This]Date: 03 Sep 2020 13:59 Title: Day One: Farewell, My Lovely: I
It was a dark and stormy night - classic open - all the more for being excised from the Bard.
Interesting open. I recall an Original Series episode that opened with Shakespear and ended up a little more than a murder mystery.
Gratifying to see an older crewman as the lead actor with younger officers in supporting roles.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: Steer away from talking about the weather when opening a story. It's not the only writing rule I'm sure I've broken. Although in this case, I can always blame Shakespeare. Star Trek has a long love story with the Bard, and I've kept that going in Star Eagle Adventures. And yes, Eagle does have older crewmembers. But I've fallen into the ageist trap too. There are probably not many, and besides Katanga and technically Xylion, they're probably all enlisted personnel.
Date: 17 Mar 2014 02:35 Title: Day One: Farewell, My Lovely: I
awww .. that means the doc is definitely headin her seperate way after the events of their last adventure. however, it is nice to see normal crew interactions adter everything that has happened to the eagel crew.
and it seems that there is hope that they may make a united crew yet with the interactions seen after the plat. but i doubt it will last this glimpse of peace and hopeful team work. instead, i am expecting trouble and strife.
and woah ... did hopkins go off and have a personal life there!?!?!?!?!!?? wow.
Author's Response: Great to see you back on board for a Star Eagle adventure. It's always good to hear from people who are familiar with the characters and their backgrounds. And I have you know, Louise Hopkins is no hermit. Well, at least not a total one. Hey, she's got at least one friend ... I know of.
Date: 16 Mar 2014 07:41 Title: Day One: Farewell, My Lovely: I
I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read the rest. I thought the lines in the play were particularly well written, very creative. I also enjoyed the banter between officers; it was smooth and very natural. I could easily picture them in my head.
Author's Response: Very glad to hear you are having the chance to check out this story. Admittedly it is not a quick read, shorter than my previous Star Eagle novel, it's still quite a hefty little tome (if one were foolish enough to sacrifice trees for it).
I'm certainly very curious to hear any thoughts and observations you might have. I wish I could take credit for the play but that belongs to a writer infinitely more talented.
Date: 13 Oct 2013 00:56 Title: Day One: Farewell, My Lovely: I
I'm surprised there are no reviews for this. I shall correct that oversight. I loved the introduction of all the main players here and the play itself. it was well paced and very descriptive. Looking forward to more as I go along.
Author's Response: Hey, thank you very much for your review, trekfan. This story had been looking a little sad without a single review to its name. It did have some technical issues which I hope I've been able to iron out for the most part. Hope you get a chance to check out the rest.