Zach Caldwell Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) [Special Note: The new website is now live. As a result the links throughout this thread are invalid except for the latest posting to the thread. All of Ken Barber stories can now be found at Ken Barber] NEW STORY Chapter 1 can be found at http://update.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber Edited October 6, 2017 by Zach Caldwell Link website notification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Caldwell Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 This is going to be an outstanding story. The first chapter was quick to hook you into the story. By the end of the chapter I was wanting more. Very much looking forward to future chapters and seeing how the story and characters develop going forward. Ken is a great story teller and encourage everyone to take some time to check out this great new story and to explore his other stories as well. You will not be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thank you very much for those Kind words Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabird Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 This is starting out to be a great story. Ken, you have a good take on the United States Navy and its officers, by and large, they have always been a group that thinks for itself. One note I would have to make is your designation of the non-commissioned officers. Technically, they are all "Non-Coms" as you identified them. Usually, however, those who speak "Navyese" refer to them as Petty Officers. Over the last couple of years, I have come upon this story in several locations and themes and have been following it as best I can. I hope you can keep the story going as it is an excellent read and it strikes a bell with all us "conspiracy and doomsday addicts". Thanx for writing, Charles Bird SeaBird ken barber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Norris Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Seabird, you are absolutely correct! It is a mistake that I as an editor failed to note, and being a formerly active Marine, I should have seen it! Ken, not so much.... He was Army!! LOL! (now I'll have to do a sneak edit and fix that!) ken barber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Seabird, Thank you so much for your feedback. The story is progressing well and we have some great surprises in order. As an Army guy writing a Navy story the use of NCO or Noncom is second nature to me. I did run it past my Navy experts and they were fine with it. It can be easily changed to petty officer if thats how the navy refers to them and I will try to keep that in mind for the future chapters. Thanks Ken Barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Seabird, If you love the doomsday and Conspiracy stories you really should look at the whole Revolutions Story line. Multiple writers following the same chain of events. Its really great stuff. http://www.castleroland.net/library/universe/revolutions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Caldwell Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Chapter 2 posted at http://www.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Norris Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've just got to say this. I really liked Cyclone. I'm hoping most of you liked it as well. In Dawn's Early Light, Ken really shines as a writer. So for those of you that enjoyed Cyclone, I think you will find this a very intriguing story, even if you haven't read anything else in the Revolution Universe. I'm also hoping that you like this story enough to post your comments here. Ken would really like to hear from you! ken barber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Allen, Thank you very much. That is high praise indeed. And yes I would love to hear from the readers on here. I try very to reply to every post and the feed back is what keeps me fired up, I am very open to constructive criticism as well. If there is something you don't like about the story let me know. Thanks again for all the support, feedback and encouragement. Ken B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I can't express how honored I am that Dawns Early Light chapter 2 was featured as a special update. Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabird Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I am continuing to enjoy the story and its companion stories as I locate them. Being and "old Navy Man" and having a continuing connection with various Navy related organizations, I find your scenarios all too realistic and very possible. American politics are at a crucial divide right now, a divide so intense that just that sort of happening is no longer unthinkable. Members of the military, including the US Navy, are all products of their times and environment. The force of an oath may not mean to many people what it once did and honorable conduct is routinely ridiculed by those in government as well as the general population. I wish these stories and others like it were required reading in schools, starting as young as possible. That, however is very unlikely, the force of public opinion is not for patriotism, loyalty and honorable conduct. There is lying and cheating at every level of government, stealing is routine and shoddy performance is mandated. At every turn, those who honor the Constitution, obey the laws and act honorably are derided as dinosaurs, outmoded, outworn, and outclassed. Those who would protect our citizens, defend our Constitution and obey our laws are often jailed as troublemakers. "Citizenship" is not even taught in schools anymore and, in many places, it is against the law to salute the flag, or even have one in your possession. Keep on writing, just MAYBE there will be a few young people who will see "the light"! Charles Bird SeaBird ken barber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Seabird, Thank you so very much. I appreciate your honest feedback and i hope you continue to enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Caldwell Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Great news! Chapter 3 is posted and can be found at http://update.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Caldwell Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Chapter 4 is now live find it at http://www.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ken Barber "Dawns Early Light"Chapter 5The Newest Addition to the Revolutions Universe Saga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Caldwell Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Chapter 6 newly posted at http://www.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 nice story ... thank you! Zach Caldwell and ken barber 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Tyler, Thank you very much I am glad you are enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjd98382 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 This has been an awesome journey that Ken has started us on. As with all of the RU stories I eagerly await the next chapter. Will ken barber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Will, Thank you. The process has been a blast and tons of fun. And thank you for all your hard work with the content edits, I would be screwed without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Caldwell Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Chapter 7 found at http://www.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber ken barber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Herald Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Chapter 8 now presented at http://www.castleroland.net/library/author/ken_barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 This story is one that is on my list, and I can not wait to read it!! Too many good stories and not enough time, grin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 So far through Chapter 3... And very possible sounding, in light of the Revolution setting. . Very well done so far, Ken. I love the story, Ken!! Can't wait to read the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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