Thank you, Jon! Yes - transporting the reader . . . It was a huge goal for this. Hanoi is so atmospheric that it's difficult. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I appreciate that, Josh. After a brief break for focus on Will's story - I'm back to those: one out now between installments, and one at the end. I hope they're helpful for readers.
Immersive - that’s my first thought. I didn’t want it to end.
What a sensory experience. Heavy, full of foreboding, yet translucent and transient at the same time.
This is how I imagine Hanoi to feel. It reminds me a little of the less touristy parts of Bangkok, where I have been. I was transported and hooked - when I finished reading I was surprised to be back in my storm battered house in Wales.
I’m glad I saved this until I could give it proper attention. It’s been a hectic week. It was well worth the wait - it’s been haunting me for the past few days.
Yes, I suppose Part I is all about setting the atmosphere. We’re introducing a lot of new context in terms of environment, behaviour, and how said environment and behaviour can lead one into a downward spiral. Part II REALLY delivers on that spiral that we see glimpses of here. I wish I could say more but . . . top secret!
Wow. I was transported. Loved the otherworldly vibe of this.
Thank you, Jon! Yes - transporting the reader . . . It was a huge goal for this. Hanoi is so atmospheric that it's difficult. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Beautifully done. The descriptive writing and sensory details were amazing. I can't wait to see what happens next in Part two.
Thanks so much, Jim - and check for Part II Sunday! A very cinematic escalation . . . You'll enjoy it ;)
The poems you prefaced this with go really well! Very nice combo.
I appreciate that, Josh. After a brief break for focus on Will's story - I'm back to those: one out now between installments, and one at the end. I hope they're helpful for readers.
Just wow!!
Well that means everything from wildflower ;)
Immersive - that’s my first thought. I didn’t want it to end.
What a sensory experience. Heavy, full of foreboding, yet translucent and transient at the same time.
This is how I imagine Hanoi to feel. It reminds me a little of the less touristy parts of Bangkok, where I have been. I was transported and hooked - when I finished reading I was surprised to be back in my storm battered house in Wales.
I’m so looking forward to Part II.
I'm blushing in compliments ☺️
I’m glad I saved this until I could give it proper attention. It’s been a hectic week. It was well worth the wait - it’s been haunting me for the past few days.
Yes, I suppose Part I is all about setting the atmosphere. We’re introducing a lot of new context in terms of environment, behaviour, and how said environment and behaviour can lead one into a downward spiral. Part II REALLY delivers on that spiral that we see glimpses of here. I wish I could say more but . . . top secret!
Thank you, Zivah!!
:)