Comments on: Doctor Janeway’s Plague http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:32:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Rodmon http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-211969 Rodmon Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:21 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-211969 Good story that I have already recommended to others, although not quite what I usually go for. I was sucked in by the sci-fi astrophysics angle. Personally, I'd place this more in the horror genre but wouldn't have downloaded were that the case. Actually, I think it would make a really good movie in the vein of M. Night Shyamalan's works. No confusion here and I kind of liked the sound effects. Thanks for a weeks worth of entertainment on my bus commutes! Good story that I have already recommended to others, although not quite what I usually go for. I was sucked in by the sci-fi astrophysics angle. Personally, I’d place this more in the horror genre but wouldn’t have downloaded were that the case. Actually, I think it would make a really good movie in the vein of M. Night Shyamalan’s works.

No confusion here and I kind of liked the sound effects.

Thanks for a weeks worth of entertainment on my bus commutes!

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-161606 John Farrell Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:52:47 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-161606 Woody and Puddyrat, thanks for your feedback --and for listening. (sorry about the limited sound fx, but I figured less is more...or something like that). Woody and Puddyrat, thanks for your feedback –and for listening. (sorry about the limited sound fx, but I figured less is more…or something like that).

]]> By: PuddyRat http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-154362 PuddyRat Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:40:24 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-154362 Wow! This was a terrific suspense/thriller/horror story. I would not call it science-fiction. I didn't care for some of the music and I thought that some of the sound effects were incongruous with the story line, but I don't think anything was taken away from the story. There were a lot of characters in the story, but that just helped to add to its complexity. I thought most of the characters were well defined and consistent. The plot was well developed though I didn't care for the way the story ended. In all fairness, however, I admit to being mildly distracted as I listened to the end. All in all, this is a good listen and I would definitely recommend it for teenagers and above. Wow! This was a terrific suspense/thriller/horror story. I would not call it science-fiction. I didn’t care for some of the music and I thought that some of the sound effects were incongruous with the story line, but I don’t think anything was taken away from the story.

There were a lot of characters in the story, but that just helped to add to its complexity. I thought most of the characters were well defined and consistent. The plot was well developed though I didn’t care for the way the story ended. In all fairness, however, I admit to being mildly distracted as I listened to the end.

All in all, this is a good listen and I would definitely recommend it for teenagers and above.

]]> By: Woody http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-153140 Woody Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:31:49 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-153140 Liked the story. A good mix of science and mysticism I also had trouble keeping some of the characters straight, but it all worked out in the end. Good stuff and I recommended it to friends. Liked the story. A good mix of science and mysticism I also had trouble keeping some of the characters straight, but it all worked out in the end. Good stuff and I recommended it to friends.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-70978 John Farrell Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:36:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-70978 The new edition of Doctor Janeway's Plague is now available at Amazon for $12.95 and can be accessed through the link on the main page for the title here at Podiobooks. The new edition of Doctor Janeway’s Plague is now available at Amazon for $12.95 and can be accessed through the link on the main page for the title here at Podiobooks.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-52846 John Farrell Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:29:30 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-52846 Just an update: I'm working with CreateSpace (formerly CustomFlix which distributes my DVDs online) to bring a new edition of Doctor Janeway's Plague out in trade paperback this Fall. Hopefully before the end of September, and at an affordable price (i.e., less than standard trade paperbacks). It will be available through Amazon. Just an update: I’m working with CreateSpace (formerly CustomFlix which distributes my DVDs online) to bring a new edition of Doctor Janeway’s Plague out in trade paperback this Fall. Hopefully before the end of September, and at an affordable price (i.e., less than standard trade paperbacks). It will be available through Amazon.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-19023 John Farrell Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:53:20 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-19023 Paul and Louisa, thanks so much for your comments. Sadly, Paul, there is little I can do about my voice--but I don't hold that against you. Louisa, thanks so much for your thoughtful commentary. I'm so glad you liked it. Paul and Louisa, thanks so much for your comments. Sadly, Paul, there is little I can do about my voice–but I don’t hold that against you. Louisa, thanks so much for your thoughtful commentary. I’m so glad you liked it.

]]> By: Louisa http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-17522 Louisa Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:53:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-17522 What a good story. I had a little bit of trouble keeping some of the characters straight--I thought Miriam and Nancy were the same person for an embarrassingly long time--but the complicated plot unfolded itself clearly. You respected your reader/listeners. The plot moved quickly and it wasn't explained to death. The twist at the end pleased me: it had the proper foreshadowing that made it a delight instead of a confusion. I liked how the characters came from several generations and different backgrounds. They were also believable, having stories of their own outside the central plotline. Every character responded to events in their own way, and their responses were built up from the sub-plots. With a fast-moving plot supported by realistic characters, a little sorrow and a little humor, this book made for a great light-listen. Thanks--and I'm glad I got it all in one piece. Having to listen chapter by chapter would have driven me crazy! I encourage those who got stalled to give it another try. It's no Anna Karenina, but it's amusing! What a good story. I had a little bit of trouble keeping some of the characters straight–I thought Miriam and Nancy were the same person for an embarrassingly long time–but the complicated plot unfolded itself clearly. You respected your reader/listeners. The plot moved quickly and it wasn’t explained to death. The twist at the end pleased me: it had the proper foreshadowing that made it a delight instead of a confusion.

I liked how the characters came from several generations and different backgrounds. They were also believable, having stories of their own outside the central plotline. Every character responded to events in their own way, and their responses were built up from the sub-plots.

With a fast-moving plot supported by realistic characters, a little sorrow and a little humor, this book made for a great light-listen.

Thanks–and I’m glad I got it all in one piece. Having to listen chapter by chapter would have driven me crazy! I encourage those who got stalled to give it another try. It’s no Anna Karenina, but it’s amusing!

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Kind regards

Paul.

]]> By: Rachel Ann http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-6912 Rachel Ann Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:40:16 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-6912 I love horror, but not gore. This is right up my alley. I'm really enjoying the complex storyline. and not really being able to guess what will happen next. I also enjoy the relationship of the older couple; again they aren't stick figures but have several layers to their personality. Thanks for your work. I love horror, but not gore. This is right up my alley. I’m really enjoying the complex storyline. and not really being able to guess what will happen next. I also enjoy the relationship of the older couple; again they aren’t stick figures but have several layers to their personality. Thanks for your work.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-4493 John Farrell Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:42:25 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-4493 Brief Labor Day hiatus. Next episode will be ready this weekend. Thanks for your patience. JF Brief Labor Day hiatus. Next episode will be ready this weekend. Thanks for your patience. JF

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-3346 John Farrell Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:28:02 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-3346 Dear listeners, just a quick note to apologize for the brief hiatus. I've had a death in the family. Normal podcasting should resume within the week. Thanks so much for listening. Dear listeners, just a quick note to apologize for the brief hiatus. I’ve had a death in the family. Normal podcasting should resume within the week. Thanks so much for listening.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-2158 John Farrell Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:34:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-2158 Episode 12 will be ready early in the week of July 10. I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July holiday. Episode 12 will be ready early in the week of July 10. I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July holiday.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1756 John Farrell Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:44:42 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1756 Episode 11 should be posted this week, after which there will be a brief break over the July 4th weekend. Thanks for listening! Episode 11 should be posted this week, after which there will be a brief break over the July 4th weekend. Thanks for listening!

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1503 John Farrell Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:32:11 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1503 One thought occurred to me after your post--and that's whether it might help if...before I start reading each episode I sort of put the plot in perspective...as a sort of intro. Or would that spoil the atmosphere? Anyway, again, your feedback is appreciated. One thought occurred to me after your post–and that’s whether it might help if…before I start reading each episode I sort of put the plot in perspective…as a sort of intro.

Or would that spoil the atmosphere?

Anyway, again, your feedback is appreciated.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1502 John Farrell Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:30:26 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1502 Hi Simeon, Thanks for listening. Yes--there are multiple threads and several characters (sorry about that!). However, after the introduction of Nancy and Ethan, the cast is pretty much there for the book. Circumstances will bring Glen into their orbit as well. Anyway...no problem if you want to wait until more chapters are posted. I appreciate your feedback. Hi Simeon,
Thanks for listening. Yes–there are multiple threads and several characters (sorry about that!). However, after the introduction of Nancy and Ethan, the cast is pretty much there for the book. Circumstances will bring Glen into their orbit as well.

Anyway…no problem if you want to wait until more chapters are posted. I appreciate your feedback.

]]> By: Simeon http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1500 Simeon Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:14:53 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1500 So, I am nine podcasts into this book, and I am very confused. I think I might cancel my subscription, and then revisit it when the book is complete. I am afraid that there are too many threads too follow over an extended period of time without much stronger characterization. I think the author could pull everything together, and so I am willing to try again, but so far I am not gettig much from this book. So, I am nine podcasts into this book, and I am very confused. I think I might cancel my subscription, and then revisit it when the book is complete. I am afraid that there are too many threads too follow over an extended period of time without much stronger characterization. I think the author could pull everything together, and so I am willing to try again, but so far I am not gettig much from this book.

]]> By: John Farrell http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1427 John Farrell Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:22:54 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/04/03/doctor-janeways-plague/#comment-1427 Episode 9 will be online soon. Also remastering the first 5 episodes with music and some background effects. Thanks for listening. Episode 9 will be online soon. Also remastering the first 5 episodes with music and some background effects. Thanks for listening.

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