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11/20/06


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Spheres

 Interzone 207, Nov/Dec 2006

Tangent Online (link)
      "The main character, Irvil, is your standard gruff-yet-likable old coot right down to the clipped dialect of his first person narration. The only complaint I have is that it takes several paragraphs to get used to that dialect, which makes me do a bit more work than I usually like to do to get into a story. That said, after those paragraphs, the dialect becomes transparent, and you're left with a very enjoyable read."

BestSF.net (link)
      "It's a sort of straightforward John Wayney kind of cowboy storyline, but the characterization, language, and setting raise it above the run of the mill. An impressive early story from a new writer."

Velcro City Tourist Board (link)
      "The added bonus is the use of an argot language for the first person narrative - this sort of gimmick can kill an otherwise good story, but the careful handling actually raises this one above the pack. If this is a debut story, as I have seen claimed elsewhere, Ms. Palmer has set herself quite a standard to live up to."

Intergalactic Diplomacy

 Andromeda Spaceways 20, Sep/Oct 2005

Tangent Online (link)
      "Its light tone, witty dialog, and amusing twist make it a definite thumbs up, and a great omen for the author's future."

Oz Horrorscope (link)
      "one of the issue's highlights .. Fast paced and sharply written this represents what the magazine should aim to be at all times."