Date: September 23 2013 6:47 AM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
Gotta say, this series is fantastic ! though there are some missing parts.
[Report This]Date: January 16 2012 3:18 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
A wonderful, truly mythical conclusion to the saga. What makes these stories unique is that they feel like REAL fiction, something you'd pay to read, but, thankfully, don't have to. I would certainly enjoy more such tales (perhaps set at different eras in history?), but, in any case, well done! The final verses were perfect.
Author's Response:
Thanks, Malaka. I hadn't considered doing stories in other eras of history. This series sprang from my love of Arthurian legend and I don't have quite the same fondness for other time periods. Then again, there were various versions of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (which inspired these stories) so who knows? It might be worth considering.
[Report This]Date: January 05 2012 8:02 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
what an unforgettable ending. very remarkable story.
aaron
[Report This]Date: January 02 2012 4:20 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
A truly bittersweet ending, indeed.
Bravo! :-)
[Report This]Date: December 30 2011 8:54 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
very remarkable chapter. an the end with tom an 'lina 'finally'.. was long over due. but i loved how it was written. stellar job.
i just hope its not all been a wasteland nightmare for tom..
aaron
ps how/why did the 'holy grail' water work for nimue? i thought that it has to be drank from the actual cup/grail?
Author's Response:
The waters had been blessed by the Grail and retained some of its power. You know how in vampire fiction people carry around vials of holy water, which still work even after being removed from the church or altar where it was blessed? Same principle. Might be bending the rules a bit but I didn't want to contradict the Grail's ultimate fate of being carried off by Galahad in the original legends.
[Report This]Date: December 28 2011 1:52 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
Even on a second reading, that last line is no less ominous.
[Report This]Date: December 18 2011 1:47 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
But, the question is: did he pass his test in time? :-(
[Report This]Date: December 07 2011 8:24 AM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
You're right, Sir P. Most myths have a seed of truth at their root. So, I've no doubt that, once upon a time, there was a Brythonic Celt named Arthur who united his people against some common enemy. Whether it was the Romans, the Saxons, or both, will probably never be known for certain. In any case, your background research into Arthurian folklore is as impeccable as ever. And, so is the plausibility of most of your characters' reactions (fairy tale elements aside).
:-)
Author's Response:
Thanks, Cary. This is by no means an accurate depiction of 6th century Britain (even excusing the tiny people). But I do try to include historical details to add flavor. I agree with you that there was likely a real person called Arthur who fought the Saxons and was immortalized in legend.
[Report This]Date: December 06 2011 10:47 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
great chapter. an the angland part was interesting. if this story is good now i cant imagine what will happen when/if they actually do get the grail... great job. an keep it up.
aaron
Author's Response:
Glad you liked the Angland part. It's fun mixing history and fantasy in these stories. The English people of today are descended from the Anglo-Saxons so I was trying to foreshadow that.
[Report This]Date: November 30 2011 8:36 AM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
this story is very entertaing indeed. an i was wonder what happens to the homunculi after they beat they challenge? or will dindrane find an help them..
anyways, this chapter was awesome because ive always liked morgan an issun slicing her throat to save his beloved wife is inspired. well done.
aaron
[Report This]Date: November 28 2011 7:51 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
Wow!
:-O
Date: November 20 2011 12:23 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
Yay, another tale in my favorite series! Could this turn into the League's biggest adventure yet? It certainly looks ike it. I can't wait to see if they'll all make it through the trials in one piece.
[Report This]Date: November 19 2011 7:22 AM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
Just typed 'sir pixis' in yahoo search engine.
This chapter was excellent. Loved the maidens that hop encountered, the descriptions an the whole challenges thing is pretty cool. An I liked the fact that the one human girl is gonna escort them(except hop) to the challenges.
All an all this was a very good chapter an this maybe my favorite league story yet.
My question is since the other leaguers stayed together, will their challenges be together or separately?
Can't wait for more because I'm loving the pace an the sexuallity that is more prevalent in this story than the others.
Aaron
Ps loved the fact that you seem to be describing the ladies feet an toes more.
Author's Response:
Glad you're enjoying the story. The other Leaguers will face their challenges separately. You'll see how that works next chapter. As for the feet descriptions, I wouldn't consider myself a foot guy but hanging around this community has given me more appreciation for that part of a lady at least.
Date: November 18 2011 10:57 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
sorry, but this isnt pertaining To the story. just wanted to ask if its true that there will be a book/novel by you called 'tale of sir pixis'?
if so when would said endeavor be ready for purchase?
aaron
Author's Response:
Well, there was going to be at one time but the publisher experienced financial problems. Not sure if it will ever see print. How did you find out about that?
Also, what did you think of the new chapter?
[Report This]Date: November 18 2011 2:55 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
It would seem Hop's test was one of willpower. Specifically; would he let his libido overrule his loyalty to his friends? Great concept, Sir Pix!
[Report This]Date: November 16 2011 5:44 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
I have a feeling this is going to be your best one yet, dude. Although, I must confess: I thought the knight with the red apple tunic was going to be called "Sir William of Gates" (or something equivalent, thereto).
;-)
Author's Response:
Heh. Not sure the Fourth Wall could withstand an assault like that. In this case, Pelleas' tunic is the symbol of Avalon, the Isle of Apples.
[Report This]Date: November 15 2011 12:52 AM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 5: The Wasteland
sorry but the ending instantly made me think of 'the wizard of oz'... lol.(eventhough, i know its so they wont get lost)
that aside, i love this new league book. an the fact that they're still guinevere's personal servants was pretty cool, but i can understand why they want to seek out the grail.(although i love to stay with lovely guinevere and her feet, lol)
aaron
Author's Response:
Glad you like the story so far. The Guinevere scenes are fun to write. The League see themselves as warriors and heroes but the queen still just thinks of them as pets.
[Report This]Date: May 22 2011 3:29 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 1: Tom Thumb's Blues
Excellent! As worthy a prequel as anything ever conceived by George Lucas.*
* I just hope _you_ don't wind up needlessly revising it on its 20th anniversary. ;-)
[Report This]Date: May 20 2011 11:10 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 1: Tom Thumb's Blues
this story was very good.
its like the energizer bunny, lol.
but i wouldnt have it any other way, cause i love these characters an this tale.
aaron
ps honestly dont know why i said issun was 'boring' because i rather enjoyed what he said, i guess it was just weird having him speak. an will we see more of his wife?(if you do infact continue)
Author's Response:
True, Issun doesn't talk much. But I wanted to tell his backstory somehow and the playful banter of husband and wife seemed to work. Not sure yet if Haru will have a part in the next story. It's still in the planning stages.
[Report This]Date: May 20 2011 4:17 PM Title: The League of Homunculi Book 1: Tom Thumb's Blues
You're right, this isn't the usual GTS fare, but that's exactly why I love it. You really do a wonderful job with the characters and details, so much that it sometimes feels like a part of the actual mythology it was based on. Thanks for writing this, and I'd love to read the next League story (if you're not tired by now of writing them, LOL)
Author's Response:
I'm definitely not tired of it. These stories have sort of become an obsession for me. So much fun to put my own spin on the characters and legends and engage in a bit of world-building connecting them. Thanks for reading, Malaka.