Comments on: Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/ Exploring the Craft of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:41:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Peter Hodges » Blog Archive » Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series (Part Two) http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1403 Peter Hodges » Blog Archive » Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series (Part Two) Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1403 [...] Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series [...] [...] Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series [...]

]]> By: Lee Stephen http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1407 Lee Stephen Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:55:12 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1407 Thanks, Jenny! I'm glad you enjoyed the two books. The mainstream entertainment industry (from novels to movies) has diminished romance to a horrible level. Too many times, sex is option one for two characters who meet and have chemistry. I wanted to write loving relationships in, for lack of a better way to put it, a more old fashioned way. One of my goals is to put the romance back in a kiss. I want love to be real, not carnal. I'm so happy you appreciated that aspect of it. I'm also happy to have female readers! You may be a rarer breed, but you're incredibly important. The female feedback I've received has been some of the most enthusiastic (they really don't like Thoor, to put it nicely). -Lee Thanks, Jenny! I’m glad you enjoyed the two books. The mainstream entertainment industry (from novels to movies) has diminished romance to a horrible level. Too many times, sex is option one for two characters who meet and have chemistry. I wanted to write loving relationships in, for lack of a better way to put it, a more old fashioned way. One of my goals is to put the romance back in a kiss. I want love to be real, not carnal. I’m so happy you appreciated that aspect of it.

I’m also happy to have female readers! You may be a rarer breed, but you’re incredibly important. The female feedback I’ve received has been some of the most enthusiastic (they really don’t like Thoor, to put it nicely).

-Lee

]]> By: Jenny http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1405 Jenny Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:14:50 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1405 I'm a rare breed of woman who reads a lot of science fiction (go, Kate!) and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by both of the Epic books. I like how you treat the love between Scott and his fiancee. It is genuine and devoid of the lust you see in hollywood and mainstream novels. I'm looking forward to future installments as well as the second half of the interview! I’m a rare breed of woman who reads a lot of science fiction (go, Kate!) and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by both of the Epic books. I like how you treat the love between Scott and his fiancee. It is genuine and devoid of the lust you see in hollywood and mainstream novels. I’m looking forward to future installments as well as the second half of the interview!

]]> By: Lee Stephen http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1406 Lee Stephen Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:15:42 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1406 Thanks so much, Harry. I've really tried to make military science fiction the setting, and not the story. To me, every character from Scott Remington to Boris Evteev is important - everyone has a purpose. I want every fan who reads Epic to point at a character and say, "I know someone just like that!" If I can pull that off, with God's guidance, then I think maybe I can tap into something special. Thank you so much again for your encouraging words! -Lee Thanks so much, Harry. I’ve really tried to make military science fiction the setting, and not the story. To me, every character from Scott Remington to Boris Evteev is important – everyone has a purpose. I want every fan who reads Epic to point at a character and say, “I know someone just like that!” If I can pull that off, with God’s guidance, then I think maybe I can tap into something special.

Thank you so much again for your encouraging words!

-Lee

]]> By: Harry http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1408 Harry Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:32:40 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1408 Lee, Great work on the two novels. They are readable, believable, and human. Some of the other writers of mil fic have gotten caught up in their own desire to be smart with battle scenes or to show characters that are as inhuman as their enemies. Reminding us of why we fight and what we fight for is a valuable lesson. Lee,

Great work on the two novels. They are readable, believable, and human. Some of the other writers of mil fic have gotten caught up in their own desire to be smart with battle scenes or to show characters that are as inhuman as their enemies. Reminding us of why we fight and what we fight for is a valuable lesson.

]]> By: Lee Stephen http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1404 Lee Stephen Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:18:57 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1404 Blitz, Thanks for leaving the note, and I'm thrilled you liked 'Dawn of Destiny' and 'Outlaw Trigger'. I wanted to make something that stood out in a crowded field, so it's good to hear that you think the series is unique. There's a very long ways to go yet in the series, but we'll get to the end in due time. Right now, my focus is on 'Hero'. It's turning out to be a massive read. -Lee Blitz,

Thanks for leaving the note, and I’m thrilled you liked ‘Dawn of Destiny’ and ‘Outlaw Trigger’. I wanted to make something that stood out in a crowded field, so it’s good to hear that you think the series is unique. There’s a very long ways to go yet in the series, but we’ll get to the end in due time. Right now, my focus is on ‘Hero’. It’s turning out to be a massive read.

-Lee

]]> By: Blitzfike http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1402 Blitzfike Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:41:16 +0000 http://www.peter-hodges.com/2008/02/15/qa-with-lee-stephen-author-of-the-epic-universe-series/#comment-1402 Nice to hear from you Lee, I have read the two books you have out at this time and enjoyed them tremendously. I think the second is the best so far, in that the characters and story are more mature to the reader. The classic good vs evil antagonism coupled with the fall from grace and I assume the coming redemption make it very different from the usual.. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep buying.. Blitz Nice to hear from you Lee, I have read the two books you have out at this time and enjoyed them tremendously. I think the second is the best so far, in that the characters and story are more mature to the reader. The classic good vs evil antagonism coupled with the fall from grace and I assume the coming redemption make it very different from the usual.. Keep ‘em coming and I’ll keep buying.. Blitz

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