First Day New Ship | Sci-fi Short Audiobook

[@RoweLit]

Misfits origin stories like this one now have their own playlist! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/aero/PLWl-Jc_I2wPB5Ac8AZvlVyCNBxaof6Nif

[@ad3larde]

Hi. Really enjoying the story. Thanks.

[@RoweLit]

@@ad3larde Hi, S Dv! Cheers and glad to hear it!

[@mrtodddelaroderie]

Great back story with 3 of my favorite characters Surch, Letang and Ren. I love the richness of this world. Thank you PE. By the way what does P. E. stand for if you don't mind? Sincerely, Christopher Todd Delaroderie. PS. Your stories are such a welcome relief from all the grim data I have to pore over. If I had enough enough money I would simply go on a 1 year luxury cruise around the world. But I doubt all these messes will be resolved in a single year. Thank you again my friend.

[@RoweLit]

​@@mrtodddelaroderie I'm very glad to hear the stories offer that respite. That's a big part of why I love sharing them, regardless of whether people are struggling with tough day to day or relaxing on a cruise. Not sure if I'm willing to share the true meaning of PE, so let's call it "Potentially Entertaining"? 🤣

[@lindajacobs9116]

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[@artytomparis]

Thanks for supporting the artists.

[@herbiehusker1889]

I love all the backstory on the Misfits.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Herbie! Going to need some new characters soon at this rate! 😂

[@susansaoirse2797]

Love the backstory, love even more where it might go. Plenty of characters on the Yankee, good ones, and a full universe beyond from which to draw supporting characters and plots. Loving these vinettes, but there's so much more here. Mr Rowe, I love the way you're working it out and I am so glad you're sharing it with us. I am enthralled.

[@RoweLit]

@@susansaoirse2797 Thanks, Susan! Glad to hear you're enjoying. I wish I could claim that I'm in total control of this crazy adventure, but I'm along for the ride myself to some degree. But there's definitely a depth to sound here, and we'll get there! Lot's more to come, and thrilled to have you along!

[@joemulloyjr]

Not the biggest commentor, but I cannot wait to see where this goes. Please keep it coming.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks for your comment, Joe! I'm just putting the finishing touches on Misfits Ep. 9 right now 😃 Hard to believe it only started in March!

[@pentumfarshadow7051]

I love this world, especially how subtle you're been building it, and connecting up parts without it feeling forced Thanks for the stories

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Farshadow. Glad you're enjoying!

[@chunglow7646]

@@RoweLit Muchly Thankya fer Yur LABOR in uploading Dis Audible Relax-fu Listening Experience.

[@RoweLit]

Cheerz, Chung Low! Happi tu shair 😃

[@logothaironsides2942]

I would watch this if it were a TV series. Love the scenarios, love the characters. The narration is perfect.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Ironsides! The plus side of not being a series is we don't have to worry about the Misfits getting renewed or not. Season 2 is definitely happening! 😃

[@TheyCalledMeT]

that's the problem with todays TV ... the writing is so abysmal .. they put effort in virtue signaling .. in race and gender quotas .. in presenting riddiculous "girl bosses" marry-sues .. while the stories they tell could be wridden by a 12 yo

[@TheyCalledMeT]

love how you get the tension tansported, really a rare gem

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, T!

[@danielom8446]

Man, you are inspiring. You write one a week and they always clear a clear bar you have for yourself. As a writer, far less prolific than you, every criticism I could have of your work is quickly answered by awareness of your level of quality and work ethic, an awareness of my envy. I'd be honored one day to share with you my work, my short stories which will, hopefully, one day have a similar breadth as your own, and as I know your own will one day. I plan on narrating and sharing in the same you have been. I'll message you someday to ask you to listen to one of mine as I have all of yours, though I'm sure I'll be under another name, I know it. Thanks Rowe.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Daniel! To be inspiring others is a huge honor. So humbled to hear it 🙏 It is a lot of work but well worth it to get to share my stories with you and everyone here. Ganbatte, as the Japanese would say! I always encourage people to make art if they aspire to. My Mechanics of Fiction channel is always there as a resource, too. If I have a secret weapon, it's that knowledge of narrative, especially plot structure. It really helps to guide me on such a tight timeline. Good luck, and please do send me something when you feel the time is right 😃

[@bobbycaponi6179]

Thank you this is the most slept on channel I can think of

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Bobby! I'm just going to keep writing till that changes. And then...I'll probably just keep writing 😃

[@idahopsycho1261]

Great writing! Please keep going!

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, IP! Glad you enjoyed! Absolutely, much more on the way 🚀

[@SamiKotiranta]

Thanks for these amazing stories. I've now listened over 10 from your channel and liked everyone them. ❤️👍

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Sami! I try to write the best story I can every week, so it's great to hear it when people are enjoying!

[@charleskutrufis9612]

Another very satisfying story. Not being a writer and with no inclination for writing, I see many avenues to continue this story line. Imagine that, after a lifetime of reading, I'm involved! Thank You for sharing.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Charles! Glad to hear it. There are a lot of twists and turns coming, I'll bet 🤔😃

[@casard5235]

Having certain disabilities I really appreciated the conversational direction towards an awareness that people can be useful still. Find new paths and explore. The results can be gratifying.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Casard. 🙏

[@mymusicmymoney]

You are a good man supporting another artist ..!

[@SubyBristow]

I knew it was Rici putting the writing on the wall xXx oooooh! Things are getting interesting...

[@chazstewart4865]

Aw man..... it's what Thursdays are for

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Chaz! I wholeheartedly agree, as it turns out 😃

[@ronbynum7304]

Awesome story…as usual. Thanks so much.

[@RoweLit]

Thank you, Ron!

[@shado9300]

PE ROWE is one of the best sci-fi writers ever!! Love his work. Very inspiring!

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, SHADO! So glad you're enjoying! I'm just trying to write the best story I can each week 🙏

[@m.j.johnsonbooks7856]

Learning about Sosh through the eyes of Leda. Thanks for another great story Rowe.

[@RoweLit]

Glad you liked it, MJ!

[@dvd-r2268]

Great series I'm loving Yankee Chaos.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, DVD! Glad to hear it. It's a good crew!

[@tarajoyce3598]

Thank you 🤗 I am always eagerly awaiting more news of my misfit friends.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Tara. They're always keeping busy and keep me on my toes reporting news from the Battery Systems.

[@slowjocrow6451]

Just discovered you 2 days ago and I'm hooked. Thank you very much for the stories. Really enjoying your narration too. I'm very impressed and grateful for this content

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, JoCrow! Glad to hear you're enjoying! That's what it's all about 😃

[@slowjocrow6451]

@@RoweLit Have you read J.S Morin's "Galaxy Outlaws: The Complete Black Ocean Mobius Missions"? I had a lot of fun listening to it, and I enjoyed the mix of magic/science/space. I was reminded of it when I started your "Wizard of Athos" story. Do you have any long audiobooks I can sink into? How's Audible going for you? I wanted to mention based on my Audible experience as a listener, I try not to purchase any book below 20 hours. I consider this a flaw in the credit system since all books cost 1 credit. Why should I spend 1 credit on a 5 hour story when I can get a 50 hour story? I wonder if other listeners also share this behavior. Have you considered putting collections of your free stories on Audible? Even though I've already listened to many of your free youtube stories (thank you ❤) I'd happily purchase the same stories as a collection I could listen to again offline. Sorry for the rambling

[@RoweLit]

@@slowjocrow6451 Thanks, Jocrow! I haven't read Galaxy Outlaws, though from the title alone it sounds awesome. My reading time is severely limited right now by the demands of my work and writing schedule. Funny you should ask about Audible. I do put collections together and will be uploading the audio for the third collection this morning. It should be in the Audible store in the next week or so. Those collections do consist of these stories, not 50 hours worth, but this third one is trending toward 10. They start as print/e-book versions, so I have to balance the print cost against the flaw in the credit system at audible. They don't have any of the Misfits stories, because I'm planning on a collection for just those stories that stands alone, probably when I finish season one, maybe late this year, early next. That will be a long one!

[@Captain_Kickass-l1f]

I want to curse at you for turning me into such a simping fanboy. I'm 50 years old and I should have better things to do, but your stories and narration are just so f***ing good. Your ability to transform your voice for each character is uncanny, bordering on superhuman. I instantly recognize Burch's laconic drawl, Abali's Bronx accent, Leeda's clipped precision, or Micon's professorial tones instantly. I've read a lot of sci-fi over the years and this universe that you've created is as complex and compelling as anything I've ever read. Damn good work. Who do I talk to to get this turned into an “Expanse" type series? If this doesn't become the next big thing in sci-fi, it's only because the right people haven't read/heard it yet. See? I've been reduced to a blubbering fan boy. Goddamit, Rowe!

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Captain. I'm glad you're enjoying so much! I'm having a lot of fun creating each story, so it's a thrill for me other people are out there enjoying the result. As far as adaptation goes, I'll just say, we'll see ...

[@jobethk588]

Great story! Thanks.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, JoBeth! 😃

[@ErikDavisHeim]

Loved the last two stories following the Misfits! Also as an illustrator myself, I really appreciate you highlighting the new challenges facing artists + giving Ronnie Jensen a shoutout. Best of luck to all human creators in our strange new world

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Erik! Glad you enjoyed them. Agreed! Go humans 😃

[@pspicer777]

Okay. This is excellent. I hope this continues.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Spicer 😃 No plans to stop on my end!

[@wonderjason]

Fantastic. Please keep them coming.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, WJ! I sure plan on keeping the stories coming 😃

[@akeleven]

I hope there's more to the story because you got me all revved up and there's no place to go

[@RoweLit]

Oh, there is a lot more to the story, akeleven! Glad to hear you enjoyed this one. Both of these characters are part of the regular Misfits crew, for which there's a whole playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLWl-Jc_I2wPAsngY7MCID9sS_98Y2siT5 , as well as a playlist of origin stories as well! Plus, I'm just getting started. More are on the way! 😃

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Really do love your stories!

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Keith! Glad to hear it 😃

[@bewarethegreyghost]

So good. Another excellent one.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Greyghost! Glad you liked it!

[@MDSBock]

Second story I listened to, good story content, not a lot of fluff, you've got a new subscriber..

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, MDS! Glad you're enjoying!

[@kennyjoe7asa]

Excellent as always.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Kennyjoe! Glad you enjoyed!

[@alantaylor353]

Thanks mate.!!! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Alan! 😀

[@sanecanadian2351]

Nice having more background stories.

[@RoweLit]

I've been joking I'll need to bring in more characters soon at this rate, but it's already a lot to juggle 😵‍💫

[@helo1345]

God this after seeing what all is happening with Lida in the current time line is heart wrenching. This whole universe gives me the exact same feeling as watching firefly for the first time ❤

[@RoweLit]

That's some comparison, Helo 😲Very flattering, as I'm a huge fan of FF! 😃 Misfits has a long way to go too!

[@matthewellisor5835]

That was outstanding! You bet I'll subscribe. Please excuse me, I'm off to the playlist.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Matthew! Glad you enjoyed. Much more to come 😃

[@robertwesterfield3454]

Very cool back story.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Robert!

[@SnarkyJohnny]

I agree about ai. Happy to support humans making art.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Johnny!

[@edpiv2233]

What a great writer. If you are in the Florida area this weekend I am hosting a post Malone after party. Ora West Palm Beach. Just the writer. Great jab. More talented then you know.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Ed! Appreciate the kind words and the invite. Sounds great, but unfortunately that's not my neck of the woods. Watch out for bug-eating aliens down there! Even the government is talking about them now 😂

[@killerwotgaming263]

Is there a direct continuation of this story? I started listening to The Misfits and noticed the same characters appeared in that. Nonetheless, I love your work and you've made a new fan in me after listening to this story! Keep up the good work mate.

[@RoweLit]

Yes, KILLERWOT, "The Misfits" is most direct continuation of this story. There are other origin stories for those characters too, but this one takes place right before they get together for their first missions. Glad you're enjoying!

[@edpiv2233]

Keep it up!!

[@RoweLit]

Every day! Thanks, Ed!

[@mymusicmymoney]

I skydive.. you described a jump pretty damn close. …,.. (Yankee Chaos)

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Barron! I haven't had the pleasure yet, but definitely wouldn't rule it out if the opportunity came up. Jump Rowe! 😰

[@philliptaylor8270]

Nice to have background story

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Phillip!

[@hartleygarland906]

Is there a story about the life history of Attasoshtake Kinasamakanatoneko from dana point ?

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Hartley! Not yet. This was kinda supposed to be his "Origin" story, but Leda showed up and sorta took it over. We'll have to dive back in again I guess 😉

[@nikhein]

Hey, man! I can't say why I didn't tell you so earlier (I probably was a bit shy), but I want to thank you for your inspiration! (not to mention the great stories, of course). It was you, and you alone, who inspired me to upload my stories on KZbin. I was so lost among the countless Reddit narrations, and your channel, with the real stories from the original author, was like fresh air. Of course, your channel is better than mine because I'm unfortunately forced to use an AI voice, as English is not my first language, and while I can translate my stories, I'm too bad at narrating... But I'm hoping to get away from AI as soon as possible. I just wanted to thank you for your stories and inspiration and maybe chat a little bit ))) Keep writing! That's what we do as writers, right?

[@RoweLit]

Hi, Nik! Your channel looks great! 🚀🚀🚀🚀 That's so fun to hear I was a source of inspiration for your own adventure in sharing your work on YT! I'm not sure anyone can pay a higher compliment. I'm sure if you haven't heard the same already from other authors, you will soon! The AI right now is pretty good, and as you say, it makes it possible for you to get your work out there in English. It's also a tremendous time saver. I probably spend an equal amount of time to writing and editing my stories recording and editing the audio for the videos, so it definitely has some advantages. Keep up the great work! I'm looking forward to having some free time to listen! 😃🙏🚀🌟

[@nikhein]

@@RoweLit Speaking of narration and editing, I know what you are talking about. I have another channel (yes, I'm that crazy) in my first language, where I narrate my stories myself, and it is time-consuming. But still, I prefer the real human narration, despite how good AI is now. I started another channel first just for the heck of it, and it was doing so-so. I was researching whether such channels exist in English, and all I could find were countless Reddit narrations and a few channels of professional writers who put it up as a small side hustle with the rate of one novel upload per six months. And then I found your channel and thought: oh, at least somebody is still working on good short stories and has an audience, so I should try it, too. It just can't be that all that's left from a short story skill is identical "human wins over all aliens" teenage stuff. Thank you for your response and your stories, of course!

[@fencegecko]

Every WWII , Korea, and Vietnam combat veteran I have known would not willingly go back into combat. That includes a couple of uncles and fellow unit members in the Army. They generally won’t talk about there experiences except to those who share the same. Especially those who are wounded.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Gecko. That is most definitely a fair reaction. When I was younger I worked a job where I got a chance to know many veterans from WWII, and some shared their experiences with me and many did not. The stories alone and the candor with which the ones who spoke about the things they did and witnessed left a deep impression.

[@aaronlea9559]

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[@RoweLit]

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[@unom8]

Are you sure tegnemaskin is not itself ai sourced? It literally means drawingmachine

[@RoweLit]

A fair question, Joachim, and thanks for the translation 😃 Inasmuch as we can be sure of anything these days, I'm sure. Ronnie has been doing this for years before Midjourney and others have been operating. In addition, On Artstation he posts his in-process sketches that precede the digital work he does in Blender, plus a clear evolution of his style from early days.

[@markjames-k7w]

I'm here Mark CEN CA 😅

[@RoweLit]

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[@fractalsauce]

Pop! Pop! Pop!

[@RoweLit]

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[@markjames-k7w]

Mark CEN CA 😮

[@SubyBristow]

If only there were two of you so could upload twice a week......... Lmao

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Subyyyy! I could use some help in the garden too 😂🌽 Seriousy, though. One story is about all I can handle and keep my sanity 😵‍💫 If I still have it that is 😄

[@markjames-k7w]

Mark CEN CA here I am rock the world like a hurricane😮

[@RoweLit]

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[@markjames-k7w]

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[@markjames-k7w]

Mark CEN CA here I am 😂

[@markjames-k7w]

Next best thing to zero gravity is narcotics and alcohol😂 Mark CEN CA

[@RoweLit]

🤔 careful there, Mark 😮

[@markjames-k7w]

@@RoweLit Mark CEN CA Thanks for your reply I'm not abusing either the alcohol was just a small amount and I'm on pain meds for my different problems and I never over use them thanks for caring 😀

[@iknownothing-49]

There is a whole story there about human vs ai art.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Imelda! I'm hoping the good guys win!

[@phillipnorton2929]

You I like won't light up press Not like straight away lights up them press l I like will work just a pain

[@kjharky]

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[@RoweLit]

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[@ethorii]

New ship. Who dis?

[@RoweLit]

Dis Rowe 🤨

[@gwilliams4269]

👏👏👏🤝🤗🕊️

[@RoweLit]

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[@barrydysert2974]

👍👍🙏💜⚡

[@escgoogle3865]

Way to change up your story telling techniques. Keeps the ears interested. +1

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, escG! Gotta keep it interesting with a new story every week. Different perspectives and styles definitely required!