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Nick Winney's avatar

i really liked the workman banter in space ... bringing the mundane into a hi tech future scenario. i have to say i was disappointed there wasnt some awful karmic event befalling the artist in his vanity, but that's just the darkness in me! it reads very well and keeps the tension and pace all the way.

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Karl Gallagher's avatar

Thank you! The artist is still on his way up, but will have his karmic retribution in due course.

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Joseph L. Wiess's avatar

This is what I like to read, regular guys, working 9-5 in space. It's more interesting to read than "They went balls to the wall to land on the asteroid and blow it up." You did a great job.

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Karl Gallagher's avatar

Thank you! I like blue collar SF.

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Caitriana NicNeacail's avatar

I really enjoyed this. The anxiety building up as the rose span faster was masterfully done.

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Karl Gallagher's avatar

Thanks! This is one of the few stories where I get to apply my experience as a rocket scientist.

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Mike Volpe's avatar

Thank you, that was interesting and unusual

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