"Sightwolf," by Erin Hoffman

[Scott H. Andrews]

This thread is to discuss "Sightwolf," (http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/story.php?s=153) by Erin Hoffman, which appears in BCS #72 (http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/toc.php?s=72) from June 30, 2011.

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And if you post about the story in this thread, you will be entered in a drawing to win a personalized signed copy of Ms. Hoffmans's new novel Sword of Fire and Sea (http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Fire-Sea-Chaos-Knight/dp/1616143738/), which is set in the same world as "Sightwolf" and her previous BCS story "Stormchaser, Stormshaper." (http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/story.php?s=30)

(You do have to be a registered member of the Forums to be eligible. The full rules for this giveaway are here (http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740). It ends Wed. July 13. Enjoy the story and good luck!)

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[MaggieCrooks]

This story reminds me so much of the early Andre Norton, who is one of my favorite fantasy writers of all time. Erin Hoffman has a rare talent.

[Atsiko Ureni]

It was a fun story. I thought the way the author handled the animal intelligence was well done.

[Gail Sierra]

This story was beautifully done. I loved the way Ms Hoffman allowed us to identify with the wolves without making them human or the readers wolves. I loved her 'voice'. I will definitely be looking for more from Erin Hoffman.

[xg4bx]

excellent story. i'm really not much of an emotional person but the segment with the mother wolf really got to me, it just hit a nerve and i had to walk away for awhile.

[malystryx]

I also have to agree that the animal intelligence is a nice touch to the story!

Reminds me of Perrin Aybara from the Wheel of Time series :) one of my fav characters of that series

[LeahDH]

I agree with all the comments on how the animal intelligence was handled---skilfully done. And the language in general flows beautifully, lyrical without calling attention to itself. Bravo, Ms. Hoffman! Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[DarkCarma1]

Wow! That was an amazing short story. While I was reading it, I could see everything that was happening, and I felt like I was there with the characters. Erin Hoffman, you are an amazing writer, and I cannot wait to read more of your work.

[amfahlstrom]

Go Erin! You rock!

But in all honesty, 'Sightwolf' was fabulous! I love your voice, I loved how the main character found kinship with the wolves, and I loved the hints of the changes to the world brought about by the events of Sword of Fire and Sea. This just makes me more excited for your next book. :D