This is a nice piece of writing. The narrative moves from airport, to greeting, to hotel without feeling rushed. Without dawdling either, adding necessary detail along the way. "I marveled at the mundane," is especially well placed. Jedah Mayberry -Slow Train Comin' view book

I want to preface my remarks by stating that I often leave the most longwinded comments in response to offerings that I like quite a lot. This is one such manuscript. The prologue shows great confidence, portrays the character of an established writer. The story conveys a powerful premise. The s... view book

Yuko Zen's clarity of presence is evident when she first interjects in the men's conversation in The Jade Dragon. From the center of the most mundane interaction comes quite an intriguing character it would seem. Add to that the variety of style shown in your narration and you have a nice work on ... view book

It's intriguing to think war on earth might end only to give way to war between fhe worlds. Perhaps, once both combatants recognize that extinction is the price of failure, the end of a species, war will take on new meaning. Will add to my bookshelf as soon as space opens up. Intersting story. ... view book

You have chosen to take on exceedingly difficult subject matter. Suffice it to say that you have elected consciously to operate high above the circus floor without benefit of a net. While the burden shoud not be placed higher on you than anyone else, we each hold responsibility as writers to take ... view book