There is a web site - Authonomy.com - site where wannabe authors can comment on the sample chapters of others. Sadly, that site is closing down soon, but Neil posted the first few chapters of his novel up there some time ago. These are some of the comments he received.
This is the kind of science fiction that really makes your mind work overtime but in a good way! Its brain candy! I think you have a wildly original storyline and exciting characters. It grows and grows and doesn't seem to let up. I would have read on for sure!
Missy
Wow, this is a mind-twister in the best possible way! You do a wonderful job at blending dreamy romanticism with science fiction, and I'm curious to see where you take this!
K A B
This is a truly good read: heartfelt, intriguing, and very well crafted! I am not an expert on depicting grammar - forgive me for not concentrating on that - every book needs an editor anyway :). What I can, however, comment on is your stunning ability to tell a good story. Not just with your truly excellent style (which I love!). But also with the images and feelings that you use in such skilful and compelling way.
J K
An awesome read with intriguing characters and mysteries that lie just below the surface as if reaching out for someone who wasn't there. Yet always has been.
C W
Sci -fi and romance have been elegantly combined in your story. It is a great premise, with well defined characters and an easily visualized world. A great read!
