Ask the Author: H. Peter Alesso
Answered Questions (8)
H. Peter Alesso
Hello John,
I miss the boats. I'm sure you do too. Writing gives me a chance to recapture some of that excitement. You might try it.
Book 7 will be released on October 16. At the end of that book, I ask the readers to declare if they're interested in continuing with the series. So I guess we'll see.
Best wished,
Peter
I miss the boats. I'm sure you do too. Writing gives me a chance to recapture some of that excitement. You might try it.
Book 7 will be released on October 16. At the end of that book, I ask the readers to declare if they're interested in continuing with the series. So I guess we'll see.
Best wished,
Peter
H. Peter Alesso
Hi Chrisette,
Yes. I will resolve this for you immediately.
your friend,
Peter
Yes. I will resolve this for you immediately.
your friend,
Peter
H. Peter Alesso
Morene,
Thank you for your enthusiasm. I'm working hard to develop the next episode for Youngblood's journey. He's an absorbing character and I hope to evolve a long series for you to enjoy. I will post in my Goodreads blog as the next release becomes available. In the meantime, I hope you are writing as well.
Peter
Thank you for your enthusiasm. I'm working hard to develop the next episode for Youngblood's journey. He's an absorbing character and I hope to evolve a long series for you to enjoy. I will post in my Goodreads blog as the next release becomes available. In the meantime, I hope you are writing as well.
Peter
H. Peter Alesso
'Two sentences', that's tough, however, my wife, Christine, wrote a short horror story for you. Let me know what you think ..........
Ben returned home smiling; only to find his wife sitting in semi-darkness.
"What is it?" he asked, suddenly somber.
"The doctor found a lump in my breast. The biopsy is tomorrow."
The flowers fell from his hand. "I thought for sure you called to tell me you were pregnant."
"I am," she said. "Four weeks."
Ben returned home smiling; only to find his wife sitting in semi-darkness.
"What is it?" he asked, suddenly somber.
"The doctor found a lump in my breast. The biopsy is tomorrow."
The flowers fell from his hand. "I thought for sure you called to tell me you were pregnant."
"I am," she said. "Four weeks."
H. Peter Alesso
I love words.
That wasn't always the case. My first infatuation was with numbers which explains my career as a research scientist. However, with maturity came insight into the elegance and efficacy of words. I learned to express myself in narratives rather than in algorithms.
I discovered that basic human behavior—emotional and physiological reactions to specific internal and external stresses—could be well-expressed though stories. What makes a science fiction story special is the tension originates at unexpected locations with unusual characters and strange circumstance, all of which combine to produce surprisingly ordinary human responses.
I've enjoyed this wonderful form of entertainment all my life. Now I find pleasure in manufacturing the adventures for myself.
That wasn't always the case. My first infatuation was with numbers which explains my career as a research scientist. However, with maturity came insight into the elegance and efficacy of words. I learned to express myself in narratives rather than in algorithms.
I discovered that basic human behavior—emotional and physiological reactions to specific internal and external stresses—could be well-expressed though stories. What makes a science fiction story special is the tension originates at unexpected locations with unusual characters and strange circumstance, all of which combine to produce surprisingly ordinary human responses.
I've enjoyed this wonderful form of entertainment all my life. Now I find pleasure in manufacturing the adventures for myself.
H. Peter Alesso
I am looking forward to further developing The Henry Gallant Saga—if the readers encourage me to do so through their reviews.
H. Peter Alesso
Work with an experienced editor.
From time to time, you can find yourself so immersed in your work that you may lose perspective. An outside voice can keep you focused on the truth you are trying to tell.
You may not know if you are actually producing the impact you desire, until a knowledgeable editor offers an honest evaluation. Your editor can help you recognize when your book is ready for publication—when the characters are properly defined, the plot arc is adequately developed, and the settings are clearly described.
From time to time, you can find yourself so immersed in your work that you may lose perspective. An outside voice can keep you focused on the truth you are trying to tell.
You may not know if you are actually producing the impact you desire, until a knowledgeable editor offers an honest evaluation. Your editor can help you recognize when your book is ready for publication—when the characters are properly defined, the plot arc is adequately developed, and the settings are clearly described.
H. Peter Alesso
Science fiction novels provided wonderful adventures in unexpected places with unusual characters and strange circumstance. I've enjoyed them all my life, so when I first began to develop science fiction stories, I wanted to write adventures that I could vicariously enjoy.
Henry Gallant is handsome, brave, and daring—just what you want in a hero who sets out on a great adventure. A rival challenges him for the love of a young, beautiful, and bold woman—just what you’d expect in a warrior princess. Together they face an alien invasion, a jungle full of dangers predators, and a malevolent artificial intelligence bent on exterminating humanity.
Can you guess who wins in the end? I’ll give you a hint, it’s not the corrupt politicians who maneuver to upset all Gallant’s efforts to protect the people and stop the malicious AI.
How much fun do you think I had writing this tale?
Actually, I had more.
Henry Gallant is handsome, brave, and daring—just what you want in a hero who sets out on a great adventure. A rival challenges him for the love of a young, beautiful, and bold woman—just what you’d expect in a warrior princess. Together they face an alien invasion, a jungle full of dangers predators, and a malevolent artificial intelligence bent on exterminating humanity.
Can you guess who wins in the end? I’ll give you a hint, it’s not the corrupt politicians who maneuver to upset all Gallant’s efforts to protect the people and stop the malicious AI.
How much fun do you think I had writing this tale?
Actually, I had more.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more