Date: 11 Jun 2013 01:45 Title: Chapter 3
Oh Bay, my heart aches for you.
But - eek - the last line is a real corker. Lots and lots of weird pressures here, and I suspect that, if Kovat had had to order the deed, and didn't, that it would be Korat's head on the block.
What kinda people are you fellows working for, anyway?
Date: 08 Dec 2009 14:58 Title: Chapter 3
Ba'el Bay. I like the name. But asides from that it seems I was right, Kalara is being turned down for command of the Redemption for Ba'el. I didn't see how Admiralty could condone that - a seasoned committed officer replaced with a drop out after the Occupation Resistence. Nor can I see Kalara taking the news too well. [You wouldn't think to be putting her in as his XO surely! Just imagine the crew dynamics then!] But then you explain the ties and it becomes clear - well it is explained at least.
Why would the Hegemony only want Ba'el in command? What other motives do the Hegemony have? You've managed to create a highly facinating power with a few lines. I like the mystery and enigma they pose. Hmm ... where is this going?
Oh and neat line at the end. Thought it was a troubled friendship moved beyond friendship definitely but to the point of calling for Ba'el's assassination! Eek! Who is the Company? Section 31! More tension and mystery added to the mix. Crikey. You do like to hook your readers in.
Author's Response: Miranda, Yes, I wanted Ba'el to come into this as a reluctant commander, as a man with a history, and the Hegemony's insistence seemed a perfect reason for him to be roped in like that. As to whether I am planning on 'roping' Kalara in as XO... You'll have to read and find out! :) Lots of good questions about the Hegemony, questions we will eventually get answers to (in fact during Volume III which I am currently writing). And yes, I do like to hook readers in! Thanks so much for all these positive, enthusiastic comments!
[Report This]Date: 05 Sep 2009 06:38 Title: Chapter 3
A prospective captain fighting the demons and ghosts of his past as others seek to manipulate his future for their own ends. Not an easy place in the cosmos to occupy.
The post-Dominion occupation galaxy you're painting here is a vivid one, and is in stark contrast to the stellar-political landscape we've come to know. How a quarter millennia of Dominion rule has effected the various species under their boot heels will be a treat for the readers to discover.
Again, wonderful stuff and I'm eagerly anticipating more.
[Report This]Date: 04 Sep 2009 19:57 Title: Chapter 3
As I've said-good with the beginning of great!