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roberteggleton · 22nd September 2005, 12:40 PM

ADMIN EDIT: This guy has been forum spamming every writers site he encounters, and then if reprimanded for spamming, he then starts spouting threats and abuse about his right to spam your forum.

See note here: http://www.chronicles-network.com/forum/32959-robert-eggleton-rarity-from-the-hollow.html

I hope this is an acceptable post. After decades of being a fan of science fiction and fantasy, I wrote a novel: "Rarity from the Hollow." I'm a therapist in a mental health program for children and my story turned out different than I'd intended when I started the project because of my work. The promo on the publisher's site said it would come out this summer. It's late, since I haven't yet seen the artwork, but the copyediting is finished (I think -- unless she wants me to do something else).

Anyway, as a science fiction fan, I don't know how I feel about my own novel. It's received good blurbs. Let me know if anybody would like to check out the first chapter and I'll email it to you. I'm working on a sequel, but I'm having a hard time deciding if I want to continue in that direction because "Rarity" is so different than anything I'd read as a fan. Maybe I should write a more traditional story? I'd appreciate input from any long-time fan of science fiction or fantasy. Here's some blurbs. The first is on the publisher's site.
Thanks.

"RARITY FROM THE HOLLOW is one of those strange and exciting bits of literature that captures you with its uniqueness and then lingers on your mind, reasserting itself from time to time to remind you that your reality may not be everyone else's. A rich and original work, full of aspects and images that are certain to make it worth recommending to friends you wish to impress. Not for everyone, but for those ready to embrace the offbeat, a welcome surprise." -William F. DeVault, author, LOVE GODS OF A FORGOTTEN RELIGION

"An unlikely pair, the strange Lacy Dawn and her sent-to-Earth android DotCom take the reader on a wildly improbable and sometimes disturbing romp from rural Appalachia to an alien shopping mall as Lacy attempts to save the world, heal her parents, and fall in love." --Mary Rosenblum, author, "THE DRYLANDS," "CHIMERA," "THE STONE GARDEN," and "SYNTHESIS AND OTHER VIRTUAL REALITIES"

"Robert Eggleton is a gifted storyteller of boundless imagination and masterful skill. *Rarity from the Hollow* is a dark, humorous and suspenseful science-fantasy story that showcases Eggleton's expert characterization, description and dialogue. His frank and honest portrayal of poverty in rural Appalachia is reminiscent of Stephen King's use of "everyday horrors" to create a convincing sense of dread. Eggleton counters the story's dark mood with touches of warmth and humor, Ã* la Ray Bradbury. I look forward to reading more from this rare, original author." --J. D. Nelson http://www.MadVerse.com

"The book reached straight for my heart-strings and played them masterfully. The book is well-written, so much so that its emotions beat stronger than in most any other book I've read. --Brent P. Newhall http://brent.other-space.com/"

"...the subject matter is dark and strong, unflinching in its portrayal of human darkness, and not for the faint-hearted or easily offended. Robert Eggleton is not afraid of employing complex style and structure to fit the needs of his story. The mixture of sci-fi, gritty reality, humour, and the mode of thriller reminds me a great deal of Dean Koontz's writing, and Robert Eggleton may indeed have the potential to follow in Dean Koontz's footsteps." --Kevin Patrick Mahoney Authortrek

"Lacy Dawn is my kinda gal, and "Rarity From the Hollow" is my kinda book. Set in rural Appalachia, it dishes up courses of the offbeat, the unusual, and blends them into a superb main course of good storytelling. This book tells me that we'll be hearing much more from Robert Eggleton, much more, and it won't come a moment too soon for me." --Ed Williams, Syndicated Columnist of Free Wheelin and author of "Rough as a Cob: More Juliette Journals"

roberteggleton · 15th October 2005, 06:47 PM

A sample of "Rarity from the Hollow" is available on request.

Robert Eggleton
robert_t@charter.net

22nd September 2005, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
roberteggleton Science fiction fantasy Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3	I wrote a novel ADMIN EDIT: This guy has been forum spamming every writers site he encounters, and then if reprimanded for spamming, he then starts spouting threats and abuse about his right to spam your forum. See note here: http://www.chronicles-network.com/forum/32959-robert-eggleton-rarity-from-the-hollow.html I hope this is an acceptable post. After decades of being a fan of science fiction and fantasy, I wrote a novel: "Rarity from the Hollow." I'm a therapist in a mental health program for children and my story turned out different than I'd intended when I started the project because of my work. The promo on the publisher's site said it would come out this summer. It's late, since I haven't yet seen the artwork, but the copyediting is finished (I think -- unless she wants me to do something else). Anyway, as a science fiction fan, I don't know how I feel about my own novel. It's received good blurbs. Let me know if anybody would like to check out the first chapter and I'll email it to you. I'm working on a sequel, but I'm having a hard time deciding if I want to continue in that direction because "Rarity" is so different than anything I'd read as a fan. Maybe I should write a more traditional story? I'd appreciate input from any long-time fan of science fiction or fantasy. Here's some blurbs. The first is on the publisher's site. Thanks. "RARITY FROM THE HOLLOW is one of those strange and exciting bits of literature that captures you with its uniqueness and then lingers on your mind, reasserting itself from time to time to remind you that your reality may not be everyone else's. A rich and original work, full of aspects and images that are certain to make it worth recommending to friends you wish to impress. Not for everyone, but for those ready to embrace the offbeat, a welcome surprise." -William F. DeVault, author, LOVE GODS OF A FORGOTTEN RELIGION "An unlikely pair, the strange Lacy Dawn and her sent-to-Earth android DotCom take the reader on a wildly improbable and sometimes disturbing romp from rural Appalachia to an alien shopping mall as Lacy attempts to save the world, heal her parents, and fall in love." --Mary Rosenblum, author, "THE DRYLANDS," "CHIMERA," "THE STONE GARDEN," and "SYNTHESIS AND OTHER VIRTUAL REALITIES" "Robert Eggleton is a gifted storyteller of boundless imagination and masterful skill. Rarity from the Hollow is a dark, humorous and suspenseful science-fantasy story that showcases Eggleton's expert characterization, description and dialogue. His frank and honest portrayal of poverty in rural Appalachia is reminiscent of Stephen King's use of "everyday horrors" to create a convincing sense of dread. Eggleton counters the story's dark mood with touches of warmth and humor, Ã* la Ray Bradbury. I look forward to reading more from this rare, original author." --J. D. Nelson http://www.MadVerse.com "The book reached straight for my heart-strings and played them masterfully. The book is well-written, so much so that its emotions beat stronger than in most any other book I've read. --Brent P. Newhall http://brent.other-space.com/" "...the subject matter is dark and strong, unflinching in its portrayal of human darkness, and not for the faint-hearted or easily offended. Robert Eggleton is not afraid of employing complex style and structure to fit the needs of his story. The mixture of sci-fi, gritty reality, humour, and the mode of thriller reminds me a great deal of Dean Koontz's writing, and Robert Eggleton may indeed have the potential to follow in Dean Koontz's footsteps." --Kevin Patrick Mahoney Authortrek "Lacy Dawn is my kinda gal, and "Rarity From the Hollow" is my kinda book. Set in rural Appalachia, it dishes up courses of the offbeat, the unusual, and blends them into a superb main course of good storytelling. This book tells me that we'll be hearing much more from Robert Eggleton, much more, and it won't come a moment too soon for me." --Ed Williams, Syndicated Columnist of Free Wheelin and author of "Rough as a Cob: More Juliette Journals"

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15th October 2005, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
roberteggleton Science fiction fantasy Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3	A sample of "Rarity from the Hollow" is available on request. Robert Eggleton robert_t@charter.net