Can I brag?
May. 25th, 2009 09:22 pmMy novelette, "The Price of Silence," appears in the April/May issue of FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION. I just read this review in THE FIX:
"Deborah J. Ross’s “The Price of Silence” is a pitch-perfect example of successfully crossing genres—a hard science fiction story that happens to be, at its heart, a mystery. Characterization is the key here, as Ross gives us a look at life aboard a space vessel, as well as a taste of cosmic espionage on a massive scale. The characters here carry the plot, their relationships—personal, distant, friendly, or hostile—moving things along in an expert fashion. Good characterization is a crucial element in suspending disbelief, and Ross accomplishes the arduous task of making her characters living, breathing individuals rather than ambulatory plot devices within the first page. Hard science fiction elements abound as well, but Ross never allows them to overwhelm the reader. The pace is lively, and the climax, while leaving the reader with more questions than answers, is imminently satisfying. All told, “The Price of Silence” is the most professionally composed piece in this issue, and one of the most enjoyable."
http://thefix-online.com/reviews/fsf-apr-may-2009/
Who knows, someone may notice it for a Nebula?
"Deborah J. Ross’s “The Price of Silence” is a pitch-perfect example of successfully crossing genres—a hard science fiction story that happens to be, at its heart, a mystery. Characterization is the key here, as Ross gives us a look at life aboard a space vessel, as well as a taste of cosmic espionage on a massive scale. The characters here carry the plot, their relationships—personal, distant, friendly, or hostile—moving things along in an expert fashion. Good characterization is a crucial element in suspending disbelief, and Ross accomplishes the arduous task of making her characters living, breathing individuals rather than ambulatory plot devices within the first page. Hard science fiction elements abound as well, but Ross never allows them to overwhelm the reader. The pace is lively, and the climax, while leaving the reader with more questions than answers, is imminently satisfying. All told, “The Price of Silence” is the most professionally composed piece in this issue, and one of the most enjoyable."
http://thefix-online.com/reviews/fsf-apr-may-2009/
Who knows, someone may notice it for a Nebula?