Reader Comments

Reader Comments

Comments on Forty-Two Blue from the Gather.com first time novelist contest*:

“Suspenseful, well-written, and a bit violent — really nice work. Good, tight description and nicely drawn characters.”
- Kate K., Gather.com

“Incredibly tight writing. The pacing, rhythm, dialog — and especially the thrill of not knowing yet what’s going on — it’s all there in spades. You’re a gifted writer.”
- Ann B., Gather.com

“Excellent! My new favorite entry. You handle suspense better than anyone else I’ve read here and you’re one of the very few whose description provides a strong sense of immediacy.”
- Eric C., Gather.com

“Exceptionally well written and an intriguing plot. Simply excellent.”
- Beth H., Gather.com

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*The Gather.com First Time Novelist Contest was hosted by the community site Gather.com. The contest was open to any unpublished author and asked readers to read, comment and vote on their favorite entries. The selection process for advancement in the contest was a combination of reader response and editorial choice.

Out of over 2600 entries submitted, Forty-Two Blue was one of ten manuscripts to make it to the final round.