I negotiate commercial contracts for a living. I never thought someone could make contract negotiations into an interesting scifi story, yet here we are. Cheers!
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you. What a storey to be introduced to your work. Joseph Conrad said " a work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry it's justification in every line" I do believe you work to a sandline like this.
Thanks, Gibbon! Glad you enjoyed it 😃 What a great, quote! I hadn't heard that one, and I've studied Conrad a little. I used to teach college-level writers, and at the start of the semester, to my fiction students, I would play a video of Isabella Selder playing Bach, ask them how long they thought she practiced, and let them know that, as one of Robert DeNiro's characters once said, "That is the discipline."
Really enjoyed this one! It's cool seeing the timelines of some of the immortal characters in your stories intertwine with the mortal ones. The contrast between their timescales and what motivates them is really in really interesting.
Thanks, Erik. Glad you liked it! It's funny how stories bring us to places we might not otherwise go. That contrast really fascinated me too when writing "Dark Swarm," and it is definitely something that needs to be probed a bit more. One of the many things I love about fiction is the way it can ask questions you didn't even know you had. We'll see how it develops!
At about 120 words a minute for a speaking pace, I am floored by how much you write in a week. Do you read and record in a single sitting? Also, what made you decide to take up this mantle of delivering free audio literature?
Hi, Francis! I write my stories usually over four or five days, and I would even consider reading/recording part of the editing process, as I often make a few subtle changes as I record., The goal is usually to record in a single sitting, but I started having vocal struggles a few months back, and am working my way back to getting the raw audio done in one sitting again with the help of some vocal coaching. There were a lot of reasons I started publishing my work here--building an audience, reaching people, sharing my passion for sci-fi and fiction more generally. It was something that felt right to try and still feels right to keep going! Grateful you're listening, Francis!
I worked out Vendringer was meta-gaming, I thought it was alienation of everyone again the Trask but turned out he his meta-strategy had meta-strategy.
Wow, thanks, Erik! Glad you enjoyed this one 😃 There's always a chance, but I'm not sure when/how soon. A lot of stories have been coming around again lately, so maybe sooner than we know 🤔
Thanks, Scott. That's not my wheelhouse for sure, but if someone with that inclination were inspired in some way, I'd love to see where it could go 🤔 I'm sure it won't be long before somebody asks me how to play Sabaca 😄 I think the rules are similar to that game in Star Wars where the pieces bodyslam each other, only with sticks 🤣
My dear friend thank you for another great story. Is Vinegar based around the WW2 General Vinegar Joe Stilwell? He was a salty clever dog. If not can you shed any in sight in to any influences in this character? The T Poor Trasp kind of remind me of the cold war soviets. Did you ever tell who started the war by introducing the deadly nanites in the wagon wheel or cog story? I thought it was the good okd wizard of Athos. But I am probably wrong on that issue. Thanks again!
Cheers, Todd! Glad you liked it. There's no specific inspiration for Vennegor. There are a lot of clever, clever generals through the ages, and I would say that though I've studied both World Wars a fair amount, I'm definitely more well read in the Roman and Greek traditions in warfare (or at least I was long ago). So there's definitely inspiration, but it's more of a spirit of many than a single one. The deeper forces behind the war weren't revealed in "Age of Deception," just a glimpse of the origin. Carolina's working on it feverishly with the help of some clever friends, but it's a question that may take a while to unearth...
@@RoweLit well sometimes the fog of war leads to better stories than a disgruntled nanite tech sabotaging a co worker work resulting in a war thru a black swan or is it black flag event. But then again the tragic war from an imbelic playing a prank fits will with just how stupid war actually is in real life. Always eager to see your next work my friend.
Coming right up, Eric! 😃 I try to do one a month. I've got one I'm editing now for upload tomorrow morning (Ep. 8), an origin story for Sosh (shooting for this Thursday) and one next month for the "Cyborg Armies" theme.
I negotiate commercial contracts for a living. I never thought someone could make contract negotiations into an interesting scifi story, yet here we are. Cheers!
Thanks, Montie! Doubtless there are fewer space whales and thermal mines in your day-to-day 😂
Delightful short story. Elegant in construction and so enjoyable. A credit to the author.
Thanks, Darrel! Glad you enjoyed it 😃
Fantastic story! One to stand with the greats.
Thanks, Goofball 😂 Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you. What a storey to be introduced to your work. Joseph Conrad said " a work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry it's justification in every line"
I do believe you work to a sandline like this.
Thanks, Gibbon! Glad you enjoyed it 😃
What a great, quote! I hadn't heard that one, and I've studied Conrad a little. I used to teach college-level writers, and at the start of the semester, to my fiction students, I would play a video of Isabella Selder playing Bach, ask them how long they thought she practiced, and let them know that, as one of Robert DeNiro's characters once said, "That is the discipline."
“Well played.” Mr. Rowe.
Cheers, Barron! Only game I really want to play every day.
Absolutely loved this story. I spend the majority of my free time playing strategy games and this one hit home for me.
Cheers, Patrick! Mind that left flank against Etteran opponents :)
Wonderful. Just wonderful. ❤
Cheers, Jason! Glad you liked it.
Another WOW from me.
Great story, well told.
Cheers, Karl! 😃🙏
I thought the Dresens recur or it it just a similar name, perhaps.
Perfectly paced, amazing writing as always.
Thanks, Robin!
Really enjoyed this one! It's cool seeing the timelines of some of the immortal characters in your stories intertwine with the mortal ones. The contrast between their timescales and what motivates them is really in really interesting.
Thanks, Erik. Glad you liked it! It's funny how stories bring us to places we might not otherwise go. That contrast really fascinated me too when writing "Dark Swarm," and it is definitely something that needs to be probed a bit more. One of the many things I love about fiction is the way it can ask questions you didn't even know you had. We'll see how it develops!
One of the best. Worthwhile endeavour to continue.
Thanks, Steve! 😃
Keep getting better!
Thanks, Thomas! That is the goal every week.
original is an understatement, thank you for a very entertaining story.
Thanks, Charles!
Phew!!! I thought Thursday would never get hear. Gray
I agree. Listening to Foundation is the only way I made it!
Trust me, it gets here fast on my end 😃
Thanks, Gray!
@@jobethk588 Love Foundation!
One of the best story yet!
Glad you liked it!
Always enjoy your stories
Thanks, Revana! So glad to hear it 😃🙏
great picture!
Thanks, Felicity!
That was fvkin AWESOME. I luuuuved that story
Thanks, Af! Glad to hear it! 😃
Excellent! Thank you.
Cheers, Marianne!
At about 120 words a minute for a speaking pace, I am floored by how much you write in a week. Do you read and record in a single sitting? Also, what made you decide to take up this mantle of delivering free audio literature?
Hi, Francis! I write my stories usually over four or five days, and I would even consider reading/recording part of the editing process, as I often make a few subtle changes as I record., The goal is usually to record in a single sitting, but I started having vocal struggles a few months back, and am working my way back to getting the raw audio done in one sitting again with the help of some vocal coaching. There were a lot of reasons I started publishing my work here--building an audience, reaching people, sharing my passion for sci-fi and fiction more generally. It was something that felt right to try and still feels right to keep going! Grateful you're listening, Francis!
PE Rowe is one of the greats.
You write such clever stories!
Thank you, Susan 🙏You write such nice comments 😃
Absolutely brilliant !:-)
Cheers, Barry! Something about those audience-selected topics gets me inspired 😃
Great story! Topic idea, space pets!
Thanks, Chris! That's a great one that hasn't come up yet. I can see that in a poll soon for sure 👍
Wow amazing story! Beware a patient enemy...
Thanks, Balrog! I'll be careful...
Great story. I really enjoyed the feel of chess and the art of war wrapped into it. As well as the utilitarian space whales.
I worked out Vendringer was meta-gaming, I thought it was alienation of everyone again the Trask but turned out he his meta-strategy had meta-strategy.
Cheers, Martin! He was a tricky character who surprised me as the story went along too.
Grreat visual!
👋👋👋👋👋
Thanks, Vicki. I definitely liked this one as well!
Good one, really good one.
Thanks, Mario 🙏
Embargo - after listening 6 or 7 times - is hands down my favorite. Any chance of running into the 4 main characters again?
Wow, thanks, Erik! Glad you enjoyed this one 😃 There's always a chance, but I'm not sure when/how soon. A lot of stories have been coming around again lately, so maybe sooner than we know 🤔
Wonderful
Cheers, greyghost!
Your tales would make a base for great role playing games....
Thanks, Scott. That's not my wheelhouse for sure, but if someone with that inclination were inspired in some way, I'd love to see where it could go 🤔 I'm sure it won't be long before somebody asks me how to play Sabaca 😄 I think the rules are similar to that game in Star Wars where the pieces bodyslam each other, only with sticks 🤣
Excellent
😃
What a wonderful writer you are. I am getting through every one of your pieces.
Thanks Ed! So glad you're enjoying. Many more to come!
Yeah that one was really good.
Cheers, S Dv. Glad you enjoyed it!
My dear friend thank you for another great story. Is Vinegar based around the WW2 General Vinegar Joe Stilwell? He was a salty clever dog. If not can you shed any in sight in to any influences in this character? The T
Poor Trasp kind of remind me of the cold war soviets. Did you ever tell who started the war by introducing the deadly nanites in the wagon wheel or cog story? I thought it was the good okd wizard of Athos. But I am probably wrong on that issue. Thanks again!
Cheers, Todd! Glad you liked it. There's no specific inspiration for Vennegor. There are a lot of clever, clever generals through the ages, and I would say that though I've studied both World Wars a fair amount, I'm definitely more well read in the Roman and Greek traditions in warfare (or at least I was long ago). So there's definitely inspiration, but it's more of a spirit of many than a single one.
The deeper forces behind the war weren't revealed in "Age of Deception," just a glimpse of the origin. Carolina's working on it feverishly with the help of some clever friends, but it's a question that may take a while to unearth...
@@RoweLit well sometimes the fog of war leads to better stories than a disgruntled nanite tech sabotaging a co worker work resulting in a war thru a black swan or is it black flag event. But then again the tragic war from an imbelic playing a prank fits will with just how stupid war actually is in real life.
Always eager to see your next work my friend.
Cobalt are w-les!
Dang embargo 😮
Cheers, Mark!
Keep writing.
Thanks, Eric! That's the plan 😃
@@RoweLit Good 😎🙏
Mark CEN CA here I am 😮
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So aholes win. Didn’t care for this one.
Please get back to the whiskey chaos
Coming right up, Eric! 😃 I try to do one a month. I've got one I'm editing now for upload tomorrow morning (Ep. 8), an origin story for Sosh (shooting for this Thursday) and one next month for the "Cyborg Armies" theme.