Category Archives: Immerse Or Die

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Immortal, by Gene Doucette (40:00)

Today we see that, even when treading familiar ground, a good author can make it seem fresh by adding just a dollop of humor. What I gleaned about the story:…

The Jewels of ImmerseOrDie

You asked for it, so now it’s happening. A curated page of the very best indie fiction, as selected by the grueling ImmerseOrDie review process. These books are the best…

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Survival in the Robot Dawn, by C.W. Crowe (6:46)

Today we see that a prologue involving the same cast, setting, and time period as the rest of the story isn’t really a prologue. It’s Scene #1. What I gleaned…

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Metal Chest, by Chris Yee (4:27)

Today we see that smooth and interesting prose isn’t enough. The narration also has to suit the tone and character of the narrator. What I gleaned about the story: Silas…

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I posted this the other day, but buried it at the end of a longer note, and now I’m realizing that many readers probably skipped that post. So if you’ve…