Upon a Savage Shore Ch. 08

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I don't care about chapter length in the scheme of things it doesn't matter chapters need a good stopping point .when it comes down to it three things are needed. .is it a good story?(tick) will I come back for more?( big tick) and will the author finish the story ? it is amazing that a certain author on a different site gets you into a story then gets bored and starts another and each time I fall for it hoping his grasshopper mind will let him finish candid you have a lot to answer for .Thanks for your story it is very enjoyable .wonder how many will beg for a sequel ( not hinting you understand)

Re: chapter length

Would it be nice to have longer chapters? Sure.
We'd also have to wait longer for them; it's a tradeoff.

IMO, if the author thinks a chapter should be cut exactly *THERE*, then that's their right. They're the author, and they're writing for THEIR enjoyment, not 'your' entitlement.

I generally read stories where the average chapter length is 4+ Lit pages (Etaski seems to be aiming for a continuous string of self-oneupswomanship in her chapter lengths; each of the past half-dozen have been longer than the preceeding one). It's not because I dislike shorter stories, but because I only read well-written stories, and it seems (in general) that vocabularly, complexity, and writing quality all increase as chapter length increases. This, obviously, is NOT universal, but it's definitely been what I've noticed.
Additionally, I'm an extremely fast reader, and I have been since I was very young, so any given story of X pages won't keep me entertained as long as it would the average person who has a slower reading speed.
In general, I wish EVERY story I read had longer chapters, but that's just because I know that, sooner or later, they WILL end, and I want as much entertainment as possible before that happens.
Does that make me a greedy bastard? Maybe. But I'm a greedy bastard who understands that it's the author's story, not mine.

PS
And anyone who thinks it's easy to write a good story for this site, please, by all means, show us just how easy it is -- we'd love more high-quality work.
Don't expect to be the next Tolkien over the weekend though.


-cittran

another great chapter

I'm glad to see stories like this that contain an interesting plot alongside the erotica. Clean, well written, and engaging even when the character's clothes are on. Thank you for sharing.

Oh, and nice Snake Plissken reference. heh.

Another great chapter...

Another great chapter with the promise of much more to come. I am thoroughly enjoying your story. Thank you.

GREAT STORY!

This is turning out to be a first rate story.. Author has skill in his writing, appears to be a
well thought out plot. Love the story line. Keep it up. Don't rush to judgement or get im
patient with it.

Good story

I really like how the story flows.

short chapter but great place to pause

Sometimes short is better if its where the words lead. And as my 5ft 1/2 inch wife would say short and damn great is better then a giant dead f×÷%_€ any day

A moment there

Please don't take the comments about wanting more as trying to tell you what to do. We are enjoying the story immensely. It's meant as a compliment and not an implied obligation. Entreaties to lengthen the story are a form of praise.

That said, I am amazed at how prolific and fast you are. I stumble home from work and most nights I can't think straight, let alone make a coherent sentence. Really impressed with the quality. Only two bugaboos I caught in the last chapter and none in this one, so first rate there. Really stellar. You are writing fine tales here. And yes, the pun is intended -- one of my main character flaws according to both of my exes. However, I take solace in the fact that the ancient Egyptians considered puns the highest form of humor, and their civilization lasted for almost two thousand years. Ankh meant "mirror" as well as "life" and it was common for hand-held mirrors to be in the form of an ankh, and were found in mud huts and in palace burial goods.

I was taught to value the written word, and a story well-crafted was and is to be cherished. One of my favorite writers is the late Leigh Brackett. The Sword of Rhiannon is a B story, but nonetheless I've read it seven times because I love her style, and I've lately been thinking of finding my copy for another read. When I picked up Alice Sebold's book "Lucky," I read it one sitting, even though it meant going to work the next morning with only two hours of sleep. Yes, you are in charge in regards to length, direction, and the like. Keep doing whatever and however you are doing as it's working.

I like a well-crafted meal and will admit to sometimes eating to excess. I like to consume good fiction the same way. Really, the request for more wasn't meant as a critique. Far from it. Have a grand day!

Great story

Continues to develop as a great tale. First the interesting character development and now further plot development. Thanks.

Have no fear

Have no fear your story is great keep it coming short or long write as you see fit and we will enjoy all the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!

short but...

You are doing so well that your chapters seem so short and easy to read that the sense of time for me is lost being so involved in the story.

Oooooh wheels in wheels, now the plot thickens. This has potential to go more than 20+ chapters and could get interesting.

I've enjoyed the progression

I like that you are expanding the scope of the plot. Its great to see some more complexity open up the story. Its cool learning about this other race.

Fun story. The human/alien parts... well these aliens are so human, yet cat-like, that you can't really deny that it's furry. I don't mind, though it doesn't get me going; I think that the story stands on its own without the sex.

Reminds me a lot of a story from "The Man-Kzin Wars" (I don't remember which book; in it a human crash-lands on a proto-ringworld and finds some Kzinti (cat-like aliens, fancy that) females in suspended animation; he wakes a couple up and they live together for a while).

still loving it

Loved it...

Except for the arrogant post script. You're a good writer and have hit on an entertaining plot, but don't ruin it with 'my story-my rules stuff.' It's an authors lot to offer his work and accept the praise, as well as the criticisms, returned for that offering. Telling readers to fuck off should they have suggestions or observations is counter productive.

- a humble author

I like the postscript!

I was surprised to read it but I agree with it... so many comments in stories are about their length... hey if you don't like it because of the length of the chapters, then don't read it. Just like any novel or short story. I really like the story. Very creative.

length

you write it i will read it if

i like it chapter length does not matter to me at all. only the story matters and yours is great
paps

4th Reread - Reason!

Glad you picked up a Pen again! Was Missing Your Great Work! Saw you wrote new stuff, so rereading Legacy stories to make continuity with New. YOU WRITE GREAT! THANKS for the opportunity to read it, Glad you Shared it with us. Steve

reveal

seems an early reveal of the jZav plan. tho it fits more so.