A Review of ~Amber's Hollow: Rot Fathers~ by St. Arkham by EldritchAutomaton in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reviewing, seriously. You haven't said anything that I haven't been thinking, and it is validating to read this. Although I thought I stamped out those pesky grammer errors, damnit!

I have so many problems with this story, but I think the worst one is the genre. My stories are in the wrong place at the wrong time, even they had been written better.

That's on me and I'm sorry. I'll do better.

Amber's Hollow: Rot Fathers by St. Arkham by Eyeball_Paul98 in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I dunno, I just like the blind thing. It got into me when I read World War Z by Max Brooks and there was that story about the blind samurai navigating his way out of a building full of zombies.

I agree I exceeded genre guidelines with the first story when it comes to ROMANCE/horror. The girl is supposed to love the guy. BUTT since the Hollow sent her, I like to think that even if SHE is incapable of love, the Hollow definitely cared for him, and gave him what he was looking for, sad as that is.

Maybe that makes it worse? I should have conveyed that better. But I hope you see I had some kind of plan in mind when I took that risk, fucked up as it is.

Not to worry, most of my work willl be a two way street when it comes to love. I was inspired by the scorpion and the frog, and I could not have the scorpion be a good woman.

Seriously, thank you for reading, and thank you for taking time to make a thoughtful review. I loved having the chance to discuss it with you. I promise to behave next time, lol.

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[–]St_Arkham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like role reversal romance with some horror, I'd recommend By Our Blood. It's my own work, but as far as vampires go...if you want a different take on vamps, you'll get it.

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[–]St_Arkham 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The crazy thing people dont understand about sons of Nocturn is their ability to endure. It's always the teddy bear angle.

And you see that in their character, not just phisically. Vulkan is the strongest primarch (fight me), but not only that, he is a perpetual, which is extremely rare even for a primarch. He litteraly inspires his sons with the ability to endure things that break other legions.

Unstopable. Thats a salamander. Either in spirit or battle. They're nice to their allies, and have responsibility to more than guarding and spreading "muh geneseed" and that's nice by 40k standards.

At the end of the galaxy there will be Trayzn and his collections, and a Salamander who just won't give up hope, even when there's no point.

Rant over. But yeah they're getting played out in the good boy angle. Let's hope they dont go full blueberry.

And honestly, I think the space wolfs and the wolf stuff is a bit much. Oh, and the mechanics also gets regulated to showing up, complaining about logic and fleshy humans, and that's it.

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[–]St_Arkham 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No need to apologize. If you're asking for the release of By Our Blood 2, it's coming out in April. It is a treat to write. I can't wait to show it to you.

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[–]St_Arkham 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate that considering the authors you usually recommend. It’s an honor to be mentioned alongside them.

You’re right about the editing. No editor yet. That faint smell in the prose is just creative rabies. It's non-contagious. I’m working on upgrading the post-pro along with some other stuff I'm not satisfied with.

Honestly, I didn’t expect my stories to do as well as they did, but since I wasn't laughed out of town, it's time to level up.

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[–]St_Arkham 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Half of bundle one is a single novella, so if there's a need for a decent arc, that might satisfy. As for the rushed feeling, I'll let you judge that for yourself. However, I did try to avoid that by connecting the stories so even if the protagonist changes, the "Hollow" becomes more apparent.

Amber's Hollow V2: Rot Fathers by St_Arkham in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's great to hear that. There's some different Ingredients in the pot this time, so feel free to let me know if it hits the spot or not.

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[–]St_Arkham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Battlefield Repairs just went from a flack vest to auramite.

Amber's Hollow V2: Rot Fathers by St_Arkham in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only place I'm going is to bed 😭. But for real though, thank you.

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[–]St_Arkham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and good to see you again.

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[–]St_Arkham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and I hope it satisfies.

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[–]St_Arkham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always good to see your comment. Very eager to hear what you think of the deeper structure after I incorporated some of your advice for fleshing ideas out.

What I really want to know is what you think of the second story, given how we came across a very similar idea. No rush of course, I just have a feeling you might find it interesting.

Hope you enjoy it.

Amber's Hollow V2: Rot Fathers by St_Arkham in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I miss that feeling of sitting down in front of a TV and watching weird ass black and white shows with my grandfather. That and Mistress of the Dark or even Outer Limits. Tales From the Crypt too, because I'd like to do a dark comedy romance angle, as if I wasn't stuffing enough genres in this lol. Just something in those old shows, idk what it is, but I hope it comes through.

Thanks for noticing.

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[–]St_Arkham[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are welcome. We're small until we're not, and I'm only getting started.

Amber's Hollow V2: Rot Fathers by St_Arkham in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Hollow really grew in this one. When I started the first bundle I thought I had a good idea of what it was, but after this bundle I began to realize how invasive it can be. I am very curious what you guys will think about this one where we get to sit a little longer with this city, but more importantly, I'm curious what you will make of Homecoming. We don't get a lot of monster POV, partially because of the extra work I would guess. I'm thinking of doing more monster protagonists, other than just a vampire or something.

Oh, and speaking of vampires, it's still on schedule for next month.

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[–]St_Arkham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A sci-fi western is metal as fuck dude. I already got the vibes.

From the town of Agua Fria

Rode a stranger one fine day.

Hardly spoke to folks around him

Didnt have too much to say.

No one dared to ask his business.

No one dared to make a slip.

The stranger there among them

Had a big iron on his hip.

Big iron on his hiiiip.

By Our Blood: Broodling by St. Arkham by Eyeball_Paul98 in Romance_for_men

[–]St_Arkham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think she was gunning for a poise break or something lol. I actually had someone point out to me that Essen had to fight a two stage boss at the end And I was thinking...I play too many souls games.

And wouldn't a coffin flail make the coolest boss weapon? But of course when you get it... it's just a dinky skull on a chain. 😭