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Star Runner Chronicles: Fallen Star
Aurora Palmer is a rebellious teen girl with a mysterious past and unpredictable powers she cannot control. When these powers threaten to expose her, she must uncover her true origins before they are destroyed forever! This edition collects the first three issues of the popular digital series, along with 20 pages of additional content, concept art, and series background. Adapted from the screenplay by James Watson and Charlotte Stauffer. Artwork by Leo Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami, Wilson Ramos, with cover art by Claudia Ianniciello of Magnus Arts. 96 pages, full color.
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Published June 6, 2021
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James Watson
246 books5 followersFor Nobel Laureate and co discoverer of DNA, see James D. Watson
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James [11 spaces] Watson – Media (page: James Watson)
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In 1799, James Watson, who became a much-imprisoned freethought publisher, was born in Yorkshire. As a young worker in Leeds, he joined a radical reading club and became a freethinker. At age 23, Watson moved to London to assist publisher Richard Carlile at his shop, taking over when Carlile was imprisoned in 1822. Carlile had expressly opened the shop to publish and sell periodicals that would challenge "Six Acts," a suppressive law passed in 1819. Watson was arrested in 1823 for selling Elihu Palmer's Principles of Nature, and was sentenced to a year at Coldbath Fields prison for blasphemy. He took advantage of his confinement to read rationalist writers. Released in April 1824, he learned the skills of the printing trade directly from Carlile, and also worked for another radical publisher, Julian Hibbert. In 1827, Watson joined the Owenites (see Robert Owen), and became an agent for Owen' Cooperative Trading Association. In 1830, Watson opened his own publishing house, specializing in hand printed and bound volume-classics by freethinkers such as Thomas Paine, Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, selling for one shilling each. In 1831, the irreverent publisher organized a feast to counter a government-ordered fast. In 1832, he began publishing Working Man's Friend, an unstamped newspaper (stamp laws had a chilling effect on publishers of newspapers and pamphlets), for which he was sent to prison for 6 months in 1833. For selling Poor Man's Guardian, Watson was imprisoned 6 months in 1834-35. In the 1840s, Watson campaigned against blasphemy laws, and, with George Holyoake, published the anti-Christian journal, The Reasoner. D. 1874.
An untaxed and absolutely free press became his main object in later years. He died at Burns College, Hamilton Road, Lower Norwood, on 29 November 1874, and was buried in Norwood cemetery. A grey granite obelisk erected by friends commemorated his "brave efforts to secure the rights of free speech". A photographic portrait was in the Memoir by William James Linton.
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Wa...
James [1 space] Watson – Radical
James [2 spaces] Watson – Photographer (page: James Watson)
James [3 spaces] Watson – Novelist (page: James Watson)
James [4 spaces] Watson – War (page: James Watson)
James [5 spaces] Watson – Vietnam (page: James Watson)
James [6 spaces] Watson – Novelist (page: James Watson)
James [7 spaces] Watson – Marketing
James [8 spaces] Watson – Dogs (page: James Watson)
James [9 spaces] Watson – Scottish poet (page: James Watson)
James [10 spaces] Watson – Stamps (page: James Watson)
James [11 spaces] Watson – Media (page: James Watson)
James [12 spaces] Watson – Architecture
James [13 spaces] Watson – Romance (page: James Watson)
James [17 spaces] Watson – Fantasy novels (page: James Watson)
In 1799, James Watson, who became a much-imprisoned freethought publisher, was born in Yorkshire. As a young worker in Leeds, he joined a radical reading club and became a freethinker. At age 23, Watson moved to London to assist publisher Richard Carlile at his shop, taking over when Carlile was imprisoned in 1822. Carlile had expressly opened the shop to publish and sell periodicals that would challenge "Six Acts," a suppressive law passed in 1819. Watson was arrested in 1823 for selling Elihu Palmer's Principles of Nature, and was sentenced to a year at Coldbath Fields prison for blasphemy. He took advantage of his confinement to read rationalist writers. Released in April 1824, he learned the skills of the printing trade directly from Carlile, and also worked for another radical publisher, Julian Hibbert. In 1827, Watson joined the Owenites (see Robert Owen), and became an agent for Owen' Cooperative Trading Association. In 1830, Watson opened his own publishing house, specializing in hand printed and bound volume-classics by freethinkers such as Thomas Paine, Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, selling for one shilling each. In 1831, the irreverent publisher organized a feast to counter a government-ordered fast. In 1832, he began publishing Working Man's Friend, an unstamped newspaper (stamp laws had a chilling effect on publishers of newspapers and pamphlets), for which he was sent to prison for 6 months in 1833. For selling Poor Man's Guardian, Watson was imprisoned 6 months in 1834-35. In the 1840s, Watson campaigned against blasphemy laws, and, with George Holyoake, published the anti-Christian journal, The Reasoner. D. 1874.
An untaxed and absolutely free press became his main object in later years. He died at Burns College, Hamilton Road, Lower Norwood, on 29 November 1874, and was buried in Norwood cemetery. A grey granite obelisk erected by friends commemorated his "brave efforts to secure the rights of free speech". A photographic portrait was in the Memoir by William James Linton.
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Wa...
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December 4, 2022
For clarification purposes, I actually read a physical copy of this book NOT a kindle edition. But there wasn't a listing option for the print edition.
The first volume in the Star Runner Chronicles series introduces readers to Aurora Palmer. Arriving at a new high school, Aurora has had a rough life. Her adopted parents died years ago resulting in her being shuffled around from one foster home to another.
But as she begins life in a new school (and the same kind of foster situation she's had for a while), Aurora is dealt a new knock in life. She's displaying telekinetic powers. Trying to hide the newly developed powers that she has little if any control over, she's determined to navigate her new life and discover the truth about who she really is.
That won't be easy for Aurora though because there's a government capture/kill squad on her trail. Aurora's rebellious nature means she soon finds herself in lots of trouble. Not just with her "regular" life but with the government on her trail, she has to hit the road and avoid being captured long enough to find the answers she's looking for...before everything in her life is destroyed for good.
I read the introduction to the story by writer James Watson. It detailed the long path the story took to a graphic novel release. And I was pretty taken in by the story. The tagline of "Troublemaker. Runaway. Alien." had me from the start.
The Star Runner Chronicles: Fallen Star, the first volume in this science fiction story does a great job of immediately capturing the readers interest. The story gets you immediately involved and the artwork from the team of Lee Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami and Wilson Ramos, Jr. further brings the story to incredible life.
There's plenty of action to be had in the story but the quieter storytelling details don't drag down the story's pacing at all. It helps flesh out and created the bond between Aurora and the readers. As for the supporting cast, Aurora's new friends are pretty compelling. Scott is the love interest but when the world goes to hell for Aurora, he steps up as needed. Kristine makes a first impression as that ditzy cheerleader you hated when you were in school but you quickly learn she's far more than that inaccurate impression. They both show up for Aurora in ways that no one else ever has before.
If there was one drawback to the story, it would have to be the main antagonist. There's not a lot of subtlety to Dr. Maxine Pinkerton. While her function is in the story is to be the "bad guy", she was clearly off her rocker in a way that made you wonder how she ever rose to a position where she was in charge of anything. I think the story would've been better if the villain had a bit nuance to their character and actions.
That aside, this was a great read and I think science fiction fans and/or graphic novel (comic book) lover will love it too. There's a second volume that has already been published and a third volume is currently being published in a single issue comic book format. I know that I'm on board for wherever the story is set to take me!
The first volume in the Star Runner Chronicles series introduces readers to Aurora Palmer. Arriving at a new high school, Aurora has had a rough life. Her adopted parents died years ago resulting in her being shuffled around from one foster home to another.
But as she begins life in a new school (and the same kind of foster situation she's had for a while), Aurora is dealt a new knock in life. She's displaying telekinetic powers. Trying to hide the newly developed powers that she has little if any control over, she's determined to navigate her new life and discover the truth about who she really is.
That won't be easy for Aurora though because there's a government capture/kill squad on her trail. Aurora's rebellious nature means she soon finds herself in lots of trouble. Not just with her "regular" life but with the government on her trail, she has to hit the road and avoid being captured long enough to find the answers she's looking for...before everything in her life is destroyed for good.
I read the introduction to the story by writer James Watson. It detailed the long path the story took to a graphic novel release. And I was pretty taken in by the story. The tagline of "Troublemaker. Runaway. Alien." had me from the start.
The Star Runner Chronicles: Fallen Star, the first volume in this science fiction story does a great job of immediately capturing the readers interest. The story gets you immediately involved and the artwork from the team of Lee Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami and Wilson Ramos, Jr. further brings the story to incredible life.
There's plenty of action to be had in the story but the quieter storytelling details don't drag down the story's pacing at all. It helps flesh out and created the bond between Aurora and the readers. As for the supporting cast, Aurora's new friends are pretty compelling. Scott is the love interest but when the world goes to hell for Aurora, he steps up as needed. Kristine makes a first impression as that ditzy cheerleader you hated when you were in school but you quickly learn she's far more than that inaccurate impression. They both show up for Aurora in ways that no one else ever has before.
If there was one drawback to the story, it would have to be the main antagonist. There's not a lot of subtlety to Dr. Maxine Pinkerton. While her function is in the story is to be the "bad guy", she was clearly off her rocker in a way that made you wonder how she ever rose to a position where she was in charge of anything. I think the story would've been better if the villain had a bit nuance to their character and actions.
That aside, this was a great read and I think science fiction fans and/or graphic novel (comic book) lover will love it too. There's a second volume that has already been published and a third volume is currently being published in a single issue comic book format. I know that I'm on board for wherever the story is set to take me!
August 29, 2022
Comic origins read second date Aug 28 2022.
February 26, 2026
I took interest in this comic because it intertwines so well with the elements of my own book series: teen girl, emerging superpowers, viewed as a threat to those around her, high school drama, etc. It was a fun read, but as an author myself, and someone who often overanalyzes what I read, I do have a few complaints about the writing in this comic: Aurora’s powers aren’t explained that well at times, and I feel that certain parts of the story (such as Scott’s father working for the scientific organization hunting for Aurora) are just randomly thrown in to keep the story threaded together, rather than happening for a legitimate reason. That said, the concept behind this story, while not original, is still fascinating and I can’t wait to read the rest of it! I really hope it’s adapted into a movie or TV series one day, and I have good ideas of who should be cast as Aurora Palmer (mainly because they’re the same actresses I’m considering for the protagonist of my own series, who’s a blonde teen girl just like Aurora herself, haha.)
February 22, 2023
Not only was I amazed by the intricate world building of heroine Aurora, I loved the science based facts listed in the back of the book. This comic really does a great job delivering a captivating story while also educating its readers not only about the universe and real facts about possible habitual planets out there, it also teaches about the world of comics and how the design process for how to make a comic goes.
I believe this comic is great for both young and old readers who want an immersive story and also want to learn about space. James does an amazing job delivering this sci-fy in an interesting way.
I believe this comic is great for both young and old readers who want an immersive story and also want to learn about space. James does an amazing job delivering this sci-fy in an interesting way.
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