Comments on: Lammas Wood

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:09:22 +0000

Nate,
I’m glad to hear that. I’m a solar clipper junkie. Checking obsessively for new episodes uploaded and devour the episodes, repeatedly. I think I’ve listened to the whole series close to 10 times. With all that though, I do skip the more explicit episodes in Half Share. I have no problem at all with the concept of the story, actually rather enjoy it, I just prefer a PG-13 rating to an R rating.
Probably just a preference thing on my part, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to make you aware of it.
Thanks again for sharing all your great work with us.

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:35 +0000

The books are getting a thorough editing prior to print. I’m still working on Quarter Share and it’s entirely possible that we’ll iron out problems in Half Share.

I’m not sure what the outcome will be, other than it’ll be a book I’m willing to let my kids read.

By: A. Gibb

A. Gibb — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:44:45 +0000

Nathan: I am a huge fan of all books except for the second entry. At the moment, I hesitate to recommend the series to friends, because of the weakness of that one book. I urge you to rethink that one in concept and tone before it goes into actual print—it would be a shame to diminish the caliber of an otherwise amazing series. Wonderful job on narration, by the way. Thanks for all the hard work; looking forward to “Owner’s Share”. —A. Gibb

By: Nate

Nate — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:17:40 +0000

Thanks, Charles. I’m glad you liked it.

And yeah. I’m loving the chart action over there.

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:34:29 +0000

Nathan, did you train by dealing drugs? Now you have me solidly hooked on two series. Thanks for another great book.
I will be looking for the cordless, portable, dead tree versions.
You have a gift for writing and storytelling that combined is greater than the sum of the parts. Don’t take my word for it; just check the ratings on Podiobooks.com

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:35:37 +0000

Thanks for the kind words. Stewart’s comment fell into moderation, but I released it because I figure you haven’t really made it until you get an angry un-fan. At least he cared enough to listen to more than one book, to track down the website, and spend an hour or so carefully crafting his response. He actually left two, but I deleted the second – homophobic – rant. House rule: one troll per customer. (Yea, I just made that up, but it’s my house. I get to make the rules.)

On with the novel already in progress…

By: Nigel

Nigel — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:05:25 +0000

That guy is an idiot. He sounds like someone who just wants more Saturday morning cartoons but with cursing. Fortunately for him, the world is overflowing with that quality of work. I hope he’ll find some of it soon to keep him occupied and tranquilized. And fortunately for me, Nathan Lowell appears to have solidly and decisively found a nuanced voice that conveys atmospheric subtlety, emotional power, and appreciation of the textures and rhythms of actual life; a voice that also, apparently, survives across genres.

These are books for people who prefer to escape into life rather than away from it.

Add one more note of heartfelt appreciation.

By: Chess Griffin

Chess Griffin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:18:40 +0000

There will always be trolls and complainers. Fortunately, they are in the minority.

Thanks for your work, Nathan. It is truly appreciated by this fan.

By: matthew

matthew — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:15:28 +0000

what I think you have is a Closet fan nate cause Stewart say he keep going back to listen to your works

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:45:44 +0000

Thanks, Scott and all, who’ve responded in support. In spite of the troll-like nature of the comment, I felt like I should release it from moderation. These kinds of comments don’t bother me. As you’ve pointed out, I’m not writing for the people who leave them. I also don’t write for romance fans, zombie aficionados, vampire people, or the hard science spec fic crowds. Most of them realize it and don’t try to read my stuff. Once in a while somebody feels the need to attack, not just the work, but me personally. I DID delete a second troll post that consisted solely of disparaging commentary on my sexual orientation. It didn’t really add anything to the discourse.

The first thing *I* thought when I saw the comment was, “YES!! I’ve made it to the big time! I’ve got my own troll!” Not everybody has a fan who hates them enough to listen through two full books, look up the web site, and post hate mail. I almost feel honored.

On with the cavalcade of sports — Ravenwood drops on Jan 4. There’s a preview over on Lammas Wood.

Enjoy.