This is brilliant. I was immediately captivated by the story and characters, and compelled to read, and read. Very Lewis—esque (Space Trilogy came to mind), yet uniquely your own! The characters were vivid and multidimensional. (I also loved the story layers —“journal, within a journal, within a book” element—it reminded me of Inception!)
Your descriptions are rich and exquisite. eg. I loved this: “Dusk filled the sky with his husky hues, but the stars flushed in the thinning air and the full moon rose with a soft brilliance. We could see well enough in the twilight sunshine.” And many, many others. I wanted to read your descriptions and insights over and over again—they were so rich and delightful.
You seem to write effortlessly, yet every word deliberate and revealing. Beautiful, convicting, inspiring.
I could go on but this is pure brilliance, Tim, and undoubtedly timeless. I think Lewis would be proud. This is one of those pieces which, if it doesn’t get published now, someone will at some point finally realize its great value and it will endure throughout history. (But I do hope you’ll publish soon so I can add a copy to my bookshelf.) Thank you so much for sharing this treasure! This made my weekend. 🤩
Wow, Esther, this is so kind and so inspiring. I’m so so thankful! And really excited that you loved it so much. I love this story so much. And the last chapters are the test part!! I need to get the edits up for people to finish. Thank you so much for inspiring me to finish and for the generous words about the writing. So so thankful!
Thank you, Dave! And yes, I do plan to finish. I've actually been shopping it to various publishers. The Christian publishers have said that it's too "fantasy-ish" ... Ha! It's crazy to me that of all the genres the Christian market is afraid of it's fantasy. I mean, C.S. Lewis and Tolkien, hello? :) But yes, it's been looked at by two publishers right now. If they decline, then I will finish it on here or self publish a hard copy.
Amberly, I'm so sorry for having missed your comment. I'm delighted you've enjoyed it. I do plan on finishing it. In truth, it is finished, I have just not edited the final section to put on here. See my note to Dave above about the publishing saga I'm on with this novel. :)
This is brilliant. I was immediately captivated by the story and characters, and compelled to read, and read. Very Lewis—esque (Space Trilogy came to mind), yet uniquely your own! The characters were vivid and multidimensional. (I also loved the story layers —“journal, within a journal, within a book” element—it reminded me of Inception!)
Your descriptions are rich and exquisite. eg. I loved this: “Dusk filled the sky with his husky hues, but the stars flushed in the thinning air and the full moon rose with a soft brilliance. We could see well enough in the twilight sunshine.” And many, many others. I wanted to read your descriptions and insights over and over again—they were so rich and delightful.
You seem to write effortlessly, yet every word deliberate and revealing. Beautiful, convicting, inspiring.
I could go on but this is pure brilliance, Tim, and undoubtedly timeless. I think Lewis would be proud. This is one of those pieces which, if it doesn’t get published now, someone will at some point finally realize its great value and it will endure throughout history. (But I do hope you’ll publish soon so I can add a copy to my bookshelf.) Thank you so much for sharing this treasure! This made my weekend. 🤩
Wow, Esther, this is so kind and so inspiring. I’m so so thankful! And really excited that you loved it so much. I love this story so much. And the last chapters are the test part!! I need to get the edits up for people to finish. Thank you so much for inspiring me to finish and for the generous words about the writing. So so thankful!
Tim, do you plan on finishing this at some point? It's been a while, so just wondering. What you have done so far is excellent!
Thank you, Dave! And yes, I do plan to finish. I've actually been shopping it to various publishers. The Christian publishers have said that it's too "fantasy-ish" ... Ha! It's crazy to me that of all the genres the Christian market is afraid of it's fantasy. I mean, C.S. Lewis and Tolkien, hello? :) But yes, it's been looked at by two publishers right now. If they decline, then I will finish it on here or self publish a hard copy.
Read all 12 chapters today...please release the next chapter soon! I’m enjoying this so much.
Amberly, I'm so sorry for having missed your comment. I'm delighted you've enjoyed it. I do plan on finishing it. In truth, it is finished, I have just not edited the final section to put on here. See my note to Dave above about the publishing saga I'm on with this novel. :)
I am truly in awe, Tim. (More in DM.)