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Everyday Spectres
Prophet
Raid Tanner isn't too keen on being a Prophet. Especially not for some guy who wants to kill the whole human race. Or at least that's what Priest says he is, and Raid finds more and more evidence to prove it's true.
Still, Priest has this way about him, this thing that Raid can't
describe or understand, just love. And as he shows Priest what it means to be a human being and do what humans do, he grows to love the weird guy even more. Can they stay together, and stay sane, when Priest decides it's time to put his plan into action and take over the world?
Still, Priest has this way about him, this thing that Raid can't
describe or understand, just love. And as he shows Priest what it means to be a human being and do what humans do, he grows to love the weird guy even more. Can they stay together, and stay sane, when Priest decides it's time to put his plan into action and take over the world?
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First published July 12, 2006
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Elisa Viperas
4 books7 followersElisa On Elisa: Sadly impossible until cloning laws are relaxed. Elisa is contradictory, easily annoyed, quickly won over by chai, in a long term relationship, still unable to work her cell phone properly, totally into Altoids' Dark Chocolate Dipped Ginger Mints, possibly a mermaid, torn between the dry desert sand and the deep blue ocean, scornful of emoticons that feature multiple semi-colons, and kind of tired.
Elisa On Snakes: I'm quite aware that my surname is 'Viperas.' I'm also aware that most of the images on this webpage are not of vipers at all. That's just how I roll.
Elisa On Writing: I firmly believe that just because we're writing porn - sorry, 'erotica' - doesn't mean it can't be good porn. You know, with things like plot and characterization. That said, hey, none of us is writing the greatest novel ever here. Have some fun with it and don't take it too seriously.
That paragraph is only contradictory if you're thinking straight.
Things Elisa Likes: The word 'molecule.' The ocean to relax in, the desert to live in. Science. Superstition. Combining the two. The color blue-green. Sparkling soft pink. Don't combine those two, it just doesn't work. Fish, but only for watching, not for eating (still feelin' guilty about enjoying sushi that one time). Preparing for zombie attacks.
Things Elisa Does Not Like: The word "'hun" as an endearment (unless you've been gettin' your nomad on). "Hun" is not short for "honey." Forests that aren't tropical. Prose that is purple. That The Simpsons is still on but Futurama was cancelled. The two hours just before sunset. Onions. Chihuahua dogs - it's the eyes. And ears. And trembling. Actual zombie attacks.
Elisa Confessions: I didn't like country until a friend hooked me on Kane; now I like all sorts of country and sing out loud when Waylon Jennings wonders if Hank would've done it this way. I believe the word "cum" is either Latin or a sign you're an extra special sort of vulgar: pick one, or save us all the trouble and use "come." Those cat macro things crack me up. I have a livejournal. I loved Buffy and Angel and like Supernatural. I have the new Doctor Who but haven't seen it yet.
Elisa On Snakes: I'm quite aware that my surname is 'Viperas.' I'm also aware that most of the images on this webpage are not of vipers at all. That's just how I roll.
Elisa On Writing: I firmly believe that just because we're writing porn - sorry, 'erotica' - doesn't mean it can't be good porn. You know, with things like plot and characterization. That said, hey, none of us is writing the greatest novel ever here. Have some fun with it and don't take it too seriously.
That paragraph is only contradictory if you're thinking straight.
Things Elisa Likes: The word 'molecule.' The ocean to relax in, the desert to live in. Science. Superstition. Combining the two. The color blue-green. Sparkling soft pink. Don't combine those two, it just doesn't work. Fish, but only for watching, not for eating (still feelin' guilty about enjoying sushi that one time). Preparing for zombie attacks.
Things Elisa Does Not Like: The word "'hun" as an endearment (unless you've been gettin' your nomad on). "Hun" is not short for "honey." Forests that aren't tropical. Prose that is purple. That The Simpsons is still on but Futurama was cancelled. The two hours just before sunset. Onions. Chihuahua dogs - it's the eyes. And ears. And trembling. Actual zombie attacks.
Elisa Confessions: I didn't like country until a friend hooked me on Kane; now I like all sorts of country and sing out loud when Waylon Jennings wonders if Hank would've done it this way. I believe the word "cum" is either Latin or a sign you're an extra special sort of vulgar: pick one, or save us all the trouble and use "come." Those cat macro things crack me up. I have a livejournal. I loved Buffy and Angel and like Supernatural. I have the new Doctor Who but haven't seen it yet.
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July 21, 2010
This was a fun, interesting ride. I would love to read her other works at a later time. :)
My only issues were:
-- The too loose speech pattern. I know I am not the ideal person when it comes to having a lovely speech pattern in my writing but a person can only take so many "Ain't" before they want to scream.
-- The story would have been perfect if the author added a chapter (10 pages or so) of writing in the beginning part. The romantic relationship seemed too sudden and there could have been more playful AND serious dialogue before the "big bang".
-- Much like the note above, RT's character is listed as a non-sociable person and generally hates the world. So, why would he say "Sugar" and suddenly become a sweetheart after he and Priest hit the sack? I liked RT's character because he was a pissed off, swearing fool--not a stereotypical man-girl. If you are going to portray a person as a grump in the beginning then you need to keep him a grump in the end.
I can see Priest being a mindless, happy god in the beginning to a pissed off man-god at the end because he gained emotion. You are not the most happy person when you can feel anger. That transition seemed logical.
I know my negatives are far longer than the positive, but I really did enjoy this book and I would love to have this in my collection in published form. She just needs to straighten up some flaws and she could be famous.
My only issues were:
-- The too loose speech pattern. I know I am not the ideal person when it comes to having a lovely speech pattern in my writing but a person can only take so many "Ain't" before they want to scream.
-- The story would have been perfect if the author added a chapter (10 pages or so) of writing in the beginning part. The romantic relationship seemed too sudden and there could have been more playful AND serious dialogue before the "big bang".
-- Much like the note above, RT's character is listed as a non-sociable person and generally hates the world. So, why would he say "Sugar" and suddenly become a sweetheart after he and Priest hit the sack? I liked RT's character because he was a pissed off, swearing fool--not a stereotypical man-girl. If you are going to portray a person as a grump in the beginning then you need to keep him a grump in the end.
I can see Priest being a mindless, happy god in the beginning to a pissed off man-god at the end because he gained emotion. You are not the most happy person when you can feel anger. That transition seemed logical.
I know my negatives are far longer than the positive, but I really did enjoy this book and I would love to have this in my collection in published form. She just needs to straighten up some flaws and she could be famous.
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March 20, 2015
This is an excellent book. And an odd one. Definitely odd. Wonderfully written, clever, and sexy, with fascinating characters. I hope Elisa Viperas considers publishing it again - it is no longer available at Torquere Press.
April 13, 2011
unique voice, well written, distinct. alternately amusing and disturbing. entirely fantastically done.
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