I read this first installment while having coffee in the early morning dark. Then I read all the comments. I agree with the rest of your readers. This is a gripping tale! I am going to read the next part in tomorrow's wee hours.
Well damn…thanks Keith! That’s what I call a compliment. I’m hoping to close this out in one or two more parts. It’s been a labor of love. Lots of background reading first, then writing. I absolutely love history, particularly military history - which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s been very enjoyable for me to write. Thanks again so much for reading and commenting. Glad you like it. - Jim
There is something very satisfying about wrting any kind of historical fiction that requires research. I'm working on a horror about the building of the brooklyn bridge which should prove interesting - also I have a friend who wrote a military history fiction short, i'll find it and tag you, you might like it
Jimbo, sorry for the delayed response. I'm buried in U-Haul boxes full of 30 year old crap things I never needed in the first place - and should throw away... and maybe, maybe I'll do just that. Use this move as a purge. Anyway, appreciate your generous words partner. Having a ball writing this one down. A little experiment of mixing in a genre or two with a subject I love. I am totally intrigued with everything to do with WW2. So many choices, so many untold stories, real and dreamed up - and they could literally take place on any continent. It's like a 'free recess' in grade school used to be. Thanks again for reading, it won't be everyone's bowl of rice (an Aussie saying I just had to plug in there;) but hey what is, right? Can't please everybody. - Jim
Thomas! Hope things have been well with you! Thanks so much for the kind words, it means an awful lot to me. Appreciate you reading and commenting of course. I feel the pressure to get it right, with you in particular reading it. A yank trying to legitimately write about Australians is a challenge but I'll do my best. Lots of research, not so much on the military and war parts but definitely and specifically Australia and Aussies. Thanks again - Jim
Jim's back and he has my full attention. I sailed through this first installment. Things got complicated real fast. Lots to work with in succeeding installments. You've created immense interest and a lot of momentum with this one, Jim. Congratulations, brother.
Thanks so much K.C. You're right, with a story like this there are many directions and avenues to take. Plenty of options. Although this will not be a 10 part monster like the last one, the labor and research is about the same. I'm a serious student of WW2 but I know next to nothing about Australia and the people, besides the territories and towns - and even less about mysterious Borneo, but I'm trying to fix that a little. Just a random note. Australia has been an unchecked box of my bucket list of places to visit, forever. Closest I ever got was Singapore, twice, both for business. Unfortunately, at this stage of the game it will almost assuredly remain unchecked but hey, it is what it is. Thanks again K.C.
Appreciate that M.E. and thanks so much for reading/commenting. I'm having a blast writing it. Probably 3, maybe 4 parts. Glad you liked it and hope you'll hang in there for a few more parts. Thanks, Jim
Sharron, I've been awol lately due to my moving. Apologize for my absence and not visiting your place for a week or two. Been buried. I appreciate you reading and sticking around for a story like this one. It won't be an extremely long story so maybe I can keep you hanging on till the end. I'll do my best. Appreciate you. - Jim
I read this first installment while having coffee in the early morning dark. Then I read all the comments. I agree with the rest of your readers. This is a gripping tale! I am going to read the next part in tomorrow's wee hours.
Hey thanks Kyle. Part 3 coming soon. I really appreciate you reading and leaving a comment. Means a lot. - Jim
This is superb
Well damn…thanks Keith! That’s what I call a compliment. I’m hoping to close this out in one or two more parts. It’s been a labor of love. Lots of background reading first, then writing. I absolutely love history, particularly military history - which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s been very enjoyable for me to write. Thanks again so much for reading and commenting. Glad you like it. - Jim
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There is something very satisfying about wrting any kind of historical fiction that requires research. I'm working on a horror about the building of the brooklyn bridge which should prove interesting - also I have a friend who wrote a military history fiction short, i'll find it and tag you, you might like it
Japanese soldiers and a mythic serpent! Wowzers, this is great!
Amazing, Jim. Your research, combined with imaginat6ion and skill, make for riveting storytelling. Looking forward to part 2!
Jimbo, sorry for the delayed response. I'm buried in U-Haul boxes full of 30 year old crap things I never needed in the first place - and should throw away... and maybe, maybe I'll do just that. Use this move as a purge. Anyway, appreciate your generous words partner. Having a ball writing this one down. A little experiment of mixing in a genre or two with a subject I love. I am totally intrigued with everything to do with WW2. So many choices, so many untold stories, real and dreamed up - and they could literally take place on any continent. It's like a 'free recess' in grade school used to be. Thanks again for reading, it won't be everyone's bowl of rice (an Aussie saying I just had to plug in there;) but hey what is, right? Can't please everybody. - Jim
Gripping! You do this stuff like few can match, Jim. Can't wait for the next instalment.
Thomas! Hope things have been well with you! Thanks so much for the kind words, it means an awful lot to me. Appreciate you reading and commenting of course. I feel the pressure to get it right, with you in particular reading it. A yank trying to legitimately write about Australians is a challenge but I'll do my best. Lots of research, not so much on the military and war parts but definitely and specifically Australia and Aussies. Thanks again - Jim
Under the circumstances, I reckon you did a bonzer job, mate. LOL.
I've just released the second Kincaid Saga book. It's on KU if you subscribe. If not, give me an email address and I'll send you a PDF or EPUB.
Jim's back and he has my full attention. I sailed through this first installment. Things got complicated real fast. Lots to work with in succeeding installments. You've created immense interest and a lot of momentum with this one, Jim. Congratulations, brother.
Thanks so much K.C. You're right, with a story like this there are many directions and avenues to take. Plenty of options. Although this will not be a 10 part monster like the last one, the labor and research is about the same. I'm a serious student of WW2 but I know next to nothing about Australia and the people, besides the territories and towns - and even less about mysterious Borneo, but I'm trying to fix that a little. Just a random note. Australia has been an unchecked box of my bucket list of places to visit, forever. Closest I ever got was Singapore, twice, both for business. Unfortunately, at this stage of the game it will almost assuredly remain unchecked but hey, it is what it is. Thanks again K.C.
I can see where this piece requires a lot of research. Hopefully, you will be able to use it in other stories.
Gripping, Jim!
Appreciate that M.E. and thanks so much for reading/commenting. I'm having a blast writing it. Probably 3, maybe 4 parts. Glad you liked it and hope you'll hang in there for a few more parts. Thanks, Jim
I will be there!
Even without a dragon, this is a horror story. A tough read for an old gal like me, but I am in.
Sharron, I've been awol lately due to my moving. Apologize for my absence and not visiting your place for a week or two. Been buried. I appreciate you reading and sticking around for a story like this one. It won't be an extremely long story so maybe I can keep you hanging on till the end. I'll do my best. Appreciate you. - Jim
I am here as long as you are, my friend. I love your writing.