A journey through words and music by Emily Chance

A dying planet, Earth: a second chance, will we take it. To find out what happens next, read this excerpt of this genre defying, multi epoch  speculative fiction. https://foreshorepublishing.com/the-short-read-hermes/ A failed attempt. A mysterius arrival. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance and, in AD50, the enigmatic Erihapeti emerges from the Southern Oceans with a mission, one that could alter the course of history. But will the tribe accept her? Can she change humanity's fate before its to late.  Hermes is available from all major UK bookstores or can be ordered directly here   https://foreshorepublishing.com/product/hermes/ In Canada and the United States from Barnes & Noble here https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hermes-emily-chance/1146860653?ean=9781739394943 For Amazon Kindle on prescribed tablets and apps, simply type Hermes by Emily Chance Kindle Edition in you local market place.

 We Hear A Sound and Altering Our Returning The two old men at the back of the theatre were curious, what would the young guns make of their music. ------------------------- For years Jon has been deconstructing or reimagining live the work which he has made his name with. Not unlike many people holed up in 2020/21, he decided on a different tack, lets go back to the source, play the 70's music with a bunch of guys who have the musical intellect to find the original music and give it new life.  By find, I mean find the spirit of the music as it was designed as William Bruford used to say. As we are talking drums Andy Ascolese strikes me as someone one who understands Bill's space and brevity better than anyone bar Dylan Howe, whilst sounding, not playing, like a rock drummer. He also has a ton of energy. But there are moments where in the blink of an eye he is an orchcestral percussionist. Nothing, and then a statement of the tune, rhythmically, or a brief clatter around ...

Mr Aiden Mousar California  This is a fascinating book that collects the themes of human exploration, mythology and ecological awareness and entwines them around the figure Hermes, the Greek god known as Herald and protector of travellers and a trickster. One of my favourite parts of the book was the conscious reflection of our place in this Universe, are we really ready for what lies ahead? Hence, the quote "we make our way into the heavens to a place that has always known humanity intimately." Also, Chance's inspiration from music fills the narrative with lyrical qualities that underscore its philosophical thoughtfulness. Author's Response The greatest pleasure I take from this review is that Mr Mousar has read this longish book of 585 pages very quickly, which emphasises that for some it is a page turner.  Myth is a refraction of our most deeply held realities, and the fact that the book moves through myth making, historical accuracy and a degree of speculation in ...

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Arguably, on the day of publication, the most important one of all; from someone who could live through into the 22nd Century. Struan Tait Cambridge  Hermes by Emily Chance is a captivating exploration of humankind’s past and potential future. The story weaves together three distinct timelines: A.D. 50, A.D. 1050-1550, and A.D. 2050, each with richly developed characters and settings. The tale is an ambitious blend of historical fiction, speculative science fiction and philosophical musings, inviting readers to reflect on our evolution and its impact on the world. Hermes’ narrative spans three millennia by spotlighting the lives of three individuals separated by time but united in purpose. Chance’s characters are cleverly placed at critical historical moments that showcase humanity’s cruelty and preoccupation with short-term gains. Hermes expertly demonstrates that altruistic decisions for Earth’s sustainability must be made to preserve life for future generations to come. The univ...

Marc Catchpole  West Sussex "They took in the view to the south. Whilst the river continued to the southwest , they had a magnificent view across Wessex to the South Downs. Eawynn could see hamlets, farms and villages, smoke curling out of chimneys, farmers labouring on the fields planting the next season ’ s crop, Monks at prayer in their churches and abbeys."    Hermes Chapter 2 Entanglement Page 115. This book seems oddly prescient in the era of Trump 2.0 and the Tech bros—a stark warning to us all.  From the first moment, I read the opening pages of what was then a work in progress, I knew that Emily had begun a work not only of real literary quality, with its theme of the unending story of human conflict; but one which tapped into the evolving Zeitgeist - our perpetual search for economic growth, its consequences on the health of the planet and our inability to come together to resolve them; and agree that it impinges on the very survival of humanity.  As the b...