I”ve been very quiet about the reviews of Vokhtah. Not because they were bad, far from it, but because I grew up in an era in which boasting was considered to be very rude. “Only uncouth people boast.” So I hoarded my wonderful reviews like a miser.
I know, I know… missed opportunity, stupid, old-fashioned. I could live with all that but I suddenly realised how ungrateful I must seem. Three generous people have spent time and effort creating reviews for Vokhtah, reviews that may sway more readers to the world, and I’ve barely acknowledged them publicly. That’s just not right.
So I’m not boasting. Okay? The only people who deserve a pat on the back are Ilil Arbel, Lord David Prosser and Rod Scoullar. I’ve provided links where I could and I hope you visit their sites because Ilil and David are both great writers and their work deserves recognition. Rod Scoullar is that rare breed – a reader who likes sci-fi.
‘Vokhtah is a rare book of extremely high quality. It is science fiction at its best, with a tight plot, an alien civilization and world frighteningly real and three dimensional, and a fast pace that makes it hard to put the book down…’
‘Be prepared to be surprised. Be prepared to read of a planet like no other. Be prepared to read of species like no other. All contained within this beautifully yet intricately plotted masterpiece…’
Rod Scoullar
‘”Vokhtah” is fantasy, very good fantasy. In reading I found myself transported to a fantastic, alien world. This world can be forbidding. Bitter cold, searing heat and vicious predators await those who travel its paths. I was taken on such a journey…’
You can read the full reviews here. All three make me blush, and I thank their authors from the bottom of my heart!
I’m not going to get all mushy but… knowing people have read my book, and enjoyed it, is like having Christmas all through the year.
-hugs-
Meeks
February 7th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
“a rare book of extremely high quality” — no wonder you are on cloud 9!! (By the way, have you moved up the Amazon rankings yet?)
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February 7th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
Thanks Anne. I just checked and I’m #385790 ‘Paid in Kindle Store’. Not sure what that means as there are only 26,728 science fiction books for the Kindle. Gah. Head’s spinning.
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February 7th, 2013 at 7:21 am
I’m thinking of doing a review post on my blog when I’m done, as well as the Amazon one. I shall share once I’m there. Just past half way currently.
Well done on the wonderful reviews I can see why you have received them.
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:29 am
Oh! I will bless the ground you walk on for a review. I’m greedy like that. 😀 Seriously though, please don’t pull any punches. I know you’re not a sci-fi reader so I know you’ll be reading with different expectations. I’m really curious to know how you reacted, especially to some of the more gruesome scenes. -hugs-
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February 7th, 2013 at 5:44 pm
I’m used to gruesome scenes, so those things didn’t bother me in the slightest. What I wrote was very simple – I’m not an eloquent writer.
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February 7th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
I can hardly wait to read it! Just checked Amazon but it hasn’t gone live yet. As for not being eloquent – BAH! I say. 😀 Thank you!
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February 7th, 2013 at 4:40 am
Meeka you earned all that… you need not worry about boasting….its actually amazing that you been so humble about something that is so awesome…you are inspiring in every way 🙂
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:22 am
Humble? Maybe. I think it’s more my upbringing, and the fact that the whole thing still hasn’t really sunk in. You know?
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February 7th, 2013 at 2:46 am
Great reviews! I’m passing the link around so that more Science Fiction fans will discover Vokhtah.
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:21 am
You, Ms Korman, are an angel. -hugs-
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February 7th, 2013 at 1:27 am
It’s on my TBR list already – Oh, lord give me 48 hour days. lol
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:20 am
-giggles- Me too! Plus the energy to go with them.
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February 6th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Yay for you! (and the book of course) you deserve the good reviews 😀
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:19 am
Thank you, thank you. 😀
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February 6th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
Congrats! Revel in those reviews. You’ve earned it. 🙂
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:17 am
I know the bad ones will come eventually, but for now I’m reveling like crazy. 😀
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February 6th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
What wonderful reviews! Congratulations …
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:15 am
I know. 🙂 Don’t tell anyone but I re-read them… a lot. 😀
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