Turing Evolved - Science Fiction - Full Novel

DavidKitson · 12-30-2010, 09:41 AM

Hi All,

I'm a recently self-published independent author and speculative fiction writer.

I've made my story available via Smashwords as a free download based on the ideas I got when I used to download Shareware back when the Internet and BBSs were young. So there's no DRM.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/34627

It's set in the near future on earth, as AIs reach the point that it's difficult to distinguish their minds from Human. Living in a time when people can live their lives online, never really leaving the virtual worlds they create for themselves which, for the wealthy at least, are every bit as real to them as ours.

On the cusp of a new war between superpowers, Jonathan Carlson, an ex DEMON pilot meets an android who changes his opinions about AIs and sets in motion the events that will ultimately determine Jonathan's fate.

Based on hard science and plausible technology, it's a world not too far removed from ours.

It's Military Science Fiction by Genre, but the story is very wide in terms of content and will appeal to most Science Fiction and Fastasy readers.

And did I mention it's free to download?

Please take a read of the first chapter and if you like it, I promise you a twist you probably weren't expecting before you get to the end.

Genuine feedback and reviews appreciated.

Thanks and Regards
David Kitson.

naltak · 12-30-2010, 04:37 PM

Hi David, I read the first few pages and it reeled me in. Got the book. I will read it at some point soon. Thanks.

shootingMaNs · 12-30-2010, 05:09 PM

Looks good! Downloaded and added to my TBR mountain.

Thanks David!

Shack70 · 12-30-2010, 05:35 PM

Downloaded and added to my Kindle. Thanks!

caleb72 · 12-30-2010, 08:33 PM

Downloaded - not sure when I'll get to it, but it's on the list.

Regards
Caleb

ChupaLibro · 12-30-2010, 11:13 PM

Downloaded it. Adding it to my queue, and will definitely post feedback once I get a chance to read it.

DavidKitson · 12-31-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChupaLibro

Downloaded it. Adding it to my queue, and will definitely post feedback once I get a chance to read it.

Thankyou ChupaLibro - I really appreciate that -

Take your time of course - I have no idea how deep your reading list goes, but I am very thankfull for the offer and look forward to hearing back from you when my story comes around to the top of your list -

And a happy new year to yourself and everyone else too !

Regards,
David.

ChupaLibro · 01-01-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidKitson

Thankyou ChupaLibro - I really appreciate that -

Take your time of course - I have no idea how deep your reading list goes, but I am very thankfull for the offer and look forward to hearing back from you when my story comes around to the top of your list -

And a happy new year to yourself and everyone else too !

Regards,
David.

Hey, we indie authors have to stick together.

My reading list fluctuates, but it always has several books on there. I do not read them in the order I get them; I can skip around depending on a number of factors. But it'll happen eventually. Lol

And I hope you have a Happy New Year as well.

DavidKitson · 01-01-2011, 07:44 PM

Hi ChupaLibro,

Thanks again. I just noticed the signature links to the blog and had a look ( and realized I needed to add one to mine ) - Some nice stories there too by the look of it. Can I return the favor and offer a review of some of your works?

Thanks
David.

ChupaLibro · 01-01-2011, 11:18 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I'll send you a PM to discuss further.

Lazaras · 01-02-2011, 10:16 AM

I'll give a pass at it.

Glad to see other people taking a similar approach to me in offering for free. It's on my to read list (and I'll probably put said review in blog when I get to it. Might take awhile though sine I've got a few other books to slam through first.)

bhartman36 · 01-02-2011, 09:13 PM

Downloaded it and I've started reading it. Got a few things I need to read first, but I'm looking forward to going through it, from what I've read so far.

DavidKitson · 01-19-2011, 06:11 AM

Update: Turing Evolved has entered the Smashwords Premium catalog.

OK, not a huge milestone, but I can't say how many battles I've fought against the Meatgrinder. Getting past the criteria has contributes little except a mangled TOC unfortunately. My apologies to the readers.

Still, the story reads fine -

So please remember to leave feedback when you've read it.

If anyone has a suggestion as to how to get past the TOC issues with Meatgrinder ( when the chapters are NAMED chapter ) please let me know.

Thankyou to all, Every reader is appreciated. Every review is doubly welcome

David.

Lazaras · 03-07-2011, 08:53 AM

About... oh I dunno halfway through I think. Finally picked this one up (sorry it took so long!) A few rough patches along the way, but overall not only a good story so far but a good introduction to a world I want to see MORE of.

I have an idea on how things might go, but then again that might just be because I"m seeing Chekhov's Guns everywhere pointing at a twist Philip K. Dick would use.

DavidKitson · 03-18-2011, 09:25 PM

Thankyou for the feedback Lazarus -

OK, there are now 4 independent reviews of Turing Evolved up. Three of them are on Barnes and Noble and I'm quite happy that I'm averaging a 4-digit sales rank with a peak-performance around the mid-point. And a 4.5 star rating which I'm deeply appreciative of.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Tur...omerReviewsTab

and

http://cheapietheatre.blogspot.com/2...g-evolved.html

- Would that last one be your Blog Lazarus? It uses similar wording so I'm guessing it might be -

Thankyou to all the readers who have left a review - I can't express how much it means to get feedback.

It's deeply appreciated -

David.

12-30-2010, 09:41 AM	#1
DavidKitson Mobile Story Author Posts: 87 Karma: 2688670 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Fujitsu P1510 ( Old & Clunky! )	Turing Evolved - Science Fiction - Full Novel Hi All, I'm a recently self-published independent author and speculative fiction writer. I've made my story available via Smashwords as a free download based on the ideas I got when I used to download Shareware back when the Internet and BBSs were young. So there's no DRM. http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/34627 It's set in the near future on earth, as AIs reach the point that it's difficult to distinguish their minds from Human. Living in a time when people can live their lives online, never really leaving the virtual worlds they create for themselves which, for the wealthy at least, are every bit as real to them as ours. On the cusp of a new war between superpowers, Jonathan Carlson, an ex DEMON pilot meets an android who changes his opinions about AIs and sets in motion the events that will ultimately determine Jonathan's fate. Based on hard science and plausible technology, it's a world not too far removed from ours. It's Military Science Fiction by Genre, but the story is very wide in terms of content and will appeal to most Science Fiction and Fastasy readers. And did I mention it's free to download? Please take a read of the first chapter and if you like it, I promise you a twist you probably weren't expecting before you get to the end. Genuine feedback and reviews appreciated. Thanks and Regards David Kitson. Last edited by DavidKitson; 12-30-2010 at 07:56 PM. Reason: Oops, typo -

12-30-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
naltak Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Re: Turing Evolved - Science Fiction - Full Novel Hi David, I read the first few pages and it reeled me in. Got the book. I will read it at some point soon. Thanks.

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DavidKitson Mobile Story Author Posts: 87 Karma: 2688670 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Fujitsu P1510 ( Old & Clunky! )	Hi ChupaLibro, Thanks again. I just noticed the signature links to the blog and had a look ( and realized I needed to add one to mine ) - Some nice stories there too by the look of it. Can I return the favor and offer a review of some of your works? Thanks David.

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ChupaLibro Julio Angel Ortiz Posts: 74 Karma: 506490 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Fire	Thanks for the kind words. I'll send you a PM to discuss further.

01-02-2011, 10:16 AM	#11
Lazaras Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 574784 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tenneessee Device: Nook Simple Touch Glowlight	I'll give a pass at it. Glad to see other people taking a similar approach to me in offering for free. It's on my to read list (and I'll probably put said review in blog when I get to it. Might take awhile though sine I've got a few other books to slam through first.)

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bhartman36 Wizard Posts: 1,316 Karma: 1515835 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi, Craig CMP738a Android Tablet	Downloaded it and I've started reading it. Got a few things I need to read first, but I'm looking forward to going through it, from what I've read so far.

01-19-2011, 06:11 AM	#13
DavidKitson Mobile Story Author Posts: 87 Karma: 2688670 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Fujitsu P1510 ( Old & Clunky! )	Update: Turing Evolved has entered the Smashwords Premium catalog. OK, not a huge milestone, but I can't say how many battles I've fought against the Meatgrinder. Getting past the criteria has contributes little except a mangled TOC unfortunately. My apologies to the readers. Still, the story reads fine - So please remember to leave feedback when you've read it. If anyone has a suggestion as to how to get past the TOC issues with Meatgrinder ( when the chapters are NAMED chapter ) please let me know. Thankyou to all, Every reader is appreciated. Every review is doubly welcome David.

03-07-2011, 08:53 AM	#14
Lazaras Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 574784 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tenneessee Device: Nook Simple Touch Glowlight	About... oh I dunno halfway through I think. Finally picked this one up (sorry it took so long!) A few rough patches along the way, but overall not only a good story so far but a good introduction to a world I want to see MORE of. I have an idea on how things might go, but then again that might just be because I"m seeing Chekhov's Guns everywhere pointing at a twist Philip K. Dick would use.

03-18-2011, 09:25 PM	#15
DavidKitson Mobile Story Author Posts: 87 Karma: 2688670 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Fujitsu P1510 ( Old & Clunky! )	Thankyou for the feedback Lazarus - OK, there are now 4 independent reviews of Turing Evolved up. Three of them are on Barnes and Noble and I'm quite happy that I'm averaging a 4-digit sales rank with a peak-performance around the mid-point. And a 4.5 star rating which I'm deeply appreciative of. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Tur...omerReviewsTab and http://cheapietheatre.blogspot.com/2...g-evolved.html - Would that last one be your Blog Lazarus? It uses similar wording so I'm guessing it might be - Thankyou to all the readers who have left a review - I can't express how much it means to get feedback. It's deeply appreciated - David.