Donald abbott responds

donald abbott responds

I like the story of Roy Masters, granted it did take me a few chapters to wrap my mind around the fact that it is a different story line than that of Eric. I think the story of Eric and the Dark One had reached it's point of saturation and there was not a need for much more of that storyline without a break to reset the mind.

I enjoy commenting on chapters and stories when I feel I have a meaningful contribution that adds to what others are saying. Roy Masters is a whole different "vibe" and it gives us readers a chance to see another of the many parts of your universe. Knowing that Roy is "grunt" and not some god is a refreshing take on your stories. Though I suspect that there is more to the Roy Masters storyline to come that will show he is somehow not just a normal grunt Marine. He may not be the Dark One, but he is far from an ordinary character. If I have gleaned one thing from your stories, that is things are never as they seem. I really enjoy your writing and your stories and while I was hesitant to think the story of Roy Masters could measure up to the story of Eric I am finding chapter by chapter that it is on the same level. I would urge others who may be hesitant to give it a try, open your mind to a new storyline and relax and enjoy the writing. It can't all be about Eric, but rather the Galactic Chronicles as a unique universe with many stories to be told and adventures of the mind to be had. I have spoken and it is the way.

Dear Donald,
what a nice and insightful post. I just wondered, as there was always some sort of activity on the Patreon site during the Eric story arc. When it ended and I started on the Roy story, there wasn't any activity, but I lost three readers. So I was wondering, that's all. The Poll is quite decisive and I will continue on the path I had in mind for this story. Most of the stories existed since 1993 in some form. I am rewriting them to bring them up to my improved writing ability. What I am trying to say, the entire Galactic Chronicles series from the Xeno Activity cycle to the Union Cycle. It has grown in volume and I added stand-alone and have new cycles in mind.

Roy is no god and not immortal. He does have close ties to a "God" which is Qaroniel. But he remains human. Yet I believe his story and impact on the Union is worth telling.

Thank you so much for your very nice and comprehensive post.

Vanessa