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Tumbler by Brand Gamblin
Science Fiction
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Libby Carter wanted to get away from it all, so she took a job mining asteroids as far out into the inky blackness as possible. However, her escape turned into a trap, leaving her stuck in indentured servitude, living on a tiny rock in space. As she tries to dig herself out, she gains friends and finds adventure. Cave-in rescues, planetary collisions, and other mishaps keep her new family fighting to stay alive.
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By: genevere
Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Characterisations and the plot are well done.By: Brand Gamblin
Buddy, Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I've been working on it a lot in preparation for the print version, and you may enjoy the new beginning more. Still, I think you're right about her motivations being somewhat opaque. I had it clear in my mind, but perhaps I could illustrate it better in the story. Thanks again!By: Buddy Brannan
Just bought the Ebook, thanks to J.C. Hutchins. However,in doing so, also saw a podiobook (I really need to come here more often...) I really enjoyed the story. Perhaps a bit slow to start, or at least, the beginning could have been done to greater effect. For instance, a bit more of a peek into what motivates Libby's need for such autonomy and self-reliance to the exclusion of community would be interesting. The end felt a bit rushed, too, and for the same sort of character back story kinds of reasons. Great start, though, and there's really lots of room here to really flesh this out quite a lot. Count me a new fan and eager to see what else comes (not just from the last tumbler).
Chapters
Title Description Date Created Tumbler Episode 01
(16.26 MB)In this Episode, Elizabeth "Libby" Carter loses everything in her world, and decides to take a job as far away from humanity as possible, mining the Asteroid belt. Aug 17, 2009 Tumbler Episode 02
(26.74 MB)In this episode, Libby reaches Ceres and finds the city of Blessed. However, as soon as she is off the ship, tragedy strikes. Aug 17, 2009 Tumbler Episode 03
(28.33 MB)In this episode, Libby gets to see the free land that was promised to her by the company, and she finds out just how desperate her situation is. Aug 17, 2009 Tumbler Episode 04
(33.41 MB)In this episode, we rejoin Libby after she has started her mining job, and we get to see her test for a better position. With any luck, better ratings could mean better money, which could get her home that much faster. Aug 17, 2009 Tumbler Episode 05
(30.47 MB)In this episode, Libby finally gets the money she needs. After a year of hard labor, she has put together enough for a trip home. Sure, she'll be leaving the friends she made here, but at least she'll get out of this indentured servitude. . . or will she? Aug 17, 2009 Tumbler Episode 6
(21.44 MB)In this episode, Libby Carter goes looking for her friend, little Dora Davis, who is now missing in the vast emptiness of space. But even if she can find Dora, will she be in time to save the girl's life? Aug 23, 2009 Tumbler Episode 07
(33.85 MB)In this episode, we find out what happened to Dora, and Libby is finally given her chance to go back to Earth. Sep 13, 2009 Tumbler Episode 08
(28.52 MB)In this episode, mining foreman Libby Carter runs into difficulties working a full-time job, while mining her own claim in her spare time. There’s too much work, and something’s got to give. Sep 24, 2009 Tumbler Episode 09
(28.8 MB)In this episode, Libby finally puts it all together. With the help of her friends and co-workers, she has finally extracted her first cube of precious metals. It’s taken a long time for her to get here, but Libby finally has everything working for her. Oct 5, 2009 Tumbler Episode 10
(24.77 MB)In this episode, Libby rushes to help save the survivors of the comet. Oct 15, 2009 Tumbler Episode 11
(32.63 MB)Libby fights to save the Davis family, then goes to see why Woody hasn't reported in. Story So Far Special Guest: Mur Lafferty. Oct 28, 2009 Tumbler Episode 12
(40.18 MB)In this, the last episode, we finally see what is to become of Libby Carter. Will she be able to help knit the community back together? Will she get back on her own feet? Will she be crushed by a rock in a completely random accident? Nov 22, 2009