Just completed my first eBook, and would appreciate any and all comments. So as not to paste to much stuff in here, please follow link back to my site were the book (along with Microsoft Reader link) is saved.
http://jcald47.googlepages.com/home
Brief synopsis - A lone human, ripped from his time and place, in a search for a legendary treasure, surrounded by colorful allies, unseen enemies and wonders beyond belief in a frantic race across the stars.
Text excerpt:
Chapter 2; Planetary Coalition Date: 7269.283; On board Cybex Corp Cargo Ship Deep Haul 7, in route to Rackoyd Station in orbit around Monravia
“Please be careful pulling into the hangar.”
“I got it.”
“Captain, please. We are 15% over maximum capacity and the ship is a bit more sluggish than normal. Especially when using just the maneuvering thrusters.”
“Don’t worry, slug. I promise I won’t slam us into the bay. I want to make sure we get paid as much as you do.”
“Sorry, Captain. It is just that it has been so difficult transporting this load back that I’d hate to lose it when we are so close. Plus, even after all this time, I still don’t know how you can maneuver effectively with just two arm appendages... And I asked you to please stop calling me slug. What is a slug anyway?”
“A small, snaillike, chiefly terrestrial gastropod mollusk, having a slow-moving elongated body with no shell or, only a flat rudimentary shell on or under the skin.”
“Oh, no problem then. All this time I thought it was an insult… Please slow down. They’ve barely finished opening the bay doors.”
For crying out loud Tarysec! A self-induced heart attack will kill you even faster that if I crash the ship.
“I see it. And my two arms can get us by just fine, seeing as how they’re not covered in slime like other beings currently onboard this ship.
Aaand … nothing … Sarcasm is just wasted on him.
“Besides, this is what, our tenth run together? And by my count, we have yet to perish in a fiery crash.”
“Sorry, but you know how I worry. I’ve been at this too long and it’s just my nature. I’ll just head down to the loading deck and prep for landing.”
Orteps. If there were such a thing as one that was not a worrywart, I probably would crash the ship, as the shock of meeting one would send me into seizures. Then again, if I were an overgrown worm working out off a planet with the sector’s biggest sea creatures, I’d probably be a worrier too... And how did a species with such clumsy limbs ever became space faring is beyond me… I bet that’s him on the com. Let’s see what he wants.
“Captain, we’re coming in too fast! You’re going to overload our stabilizers again!”
Oh brother. Let’s have a little fun with him.
“What was that about not coming in fast enough? All right, I’ll speed up but it’ll make it more difficult to stabilize once we’re inside.”
“No, no, no! I said slow down! Slow down!”
Ha, ha
“Slow down? Why didn’t you say so? I hope it’s not too late. It’s tough to understand you sometimes with my… What did you call them? Flat sound holes?”
“Aaaaaahhh…!”
Engaging reverse thrusters now… switching to primary landing engines …
“Hold on buddy, you might feel as slight bump as we touch down.”
“ …aaaaaahhh!”
Sorry Tary, I like you, I really do. Just trying to make these long voyages a bit more enjoyable. Damn, that Quarry Planet is out there. Wasn’t there anything a bit more out of the way of the rest of the civilized galaxy? Then again, when someone finds an immense fortune just floating about in space, which will also make everyone involved with it instantly rich, you’ll gladly make that trip every septecs and twice on Sunday. That’s of course, if anyone kept track of those days out here… septecs… Who ever came up with these names for times anyway? Although they would probably say the same about weeks and months... Now here we are, safe and sound. Let’s see how he's doing.
“Can you believe it Tary? Another three-point landing. Get the transfer duct connected while I finish the Docking Authority’s checklist.”
“I know what you are trying to do and it won’t work. I won’t let you kill me out of fright so you can take my share of the profits. And I have already started the engagement procedure. The duct will be secured in 2.9 demics. I also have been meaning to ask, what makes our landing three-points, as you like to say?”
“Nothing, just another earthling thing. I’ll meet you over in the cargo hold in 10. Over and out.”
Thanks in advance. Will gladly return the favor to other authors
