7,319 words (≈ 29 minutes)
You have to talk to them, counsel them, mesmerise them into stillness before you set foot anywhere near them. And, though I may not be considered wholly sane, at least I have a reputation for the way I talk to machines.
Language: English
Written in: 2010
Published: 2010-02-15
Word count: 7,319 words (≈ 29 minutes)
Tags: speculative, fantasy, science fiction
Michael Graeme hails from North West of England. He writes mainly contemporary romantic and fantasy fiction. His short stories have featured in the printed press, but Michael now prefers to write online, exploring the emerging ebook market. His work is always free and usually to be found first on Feedbooks where he now has twenty titles including six novels. His stories have a psychological edge to them, seeking the extraordinariness of life in the seemingly ordinary.
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Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:57:59 +0200
I've read a lot of SciFi in my time, and I have to say this is a great read. You have a skill in creating an interesting and plausible backstory which goes a long way in to helping to weave the story elements together. By the end I found myself wanting to know more about the characters, the floaters, the technologically regressive society they found themselves in. Good stuff ;)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:01:18 +0100
Thank you Scott,
Yes, the machines were important characters. I didn't want them to be scary - just misunderstood - except by those who knew how to talk to them. I was also trying to create something nostalgic and romantic. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for taking time out to comment.
Best Wishes
Michael