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7/8/2013

 
Is mankind headed for an apocalyptic future? Meteorologists say any one of the many passing comets could hit Earth at any time. And there is nothing they could do about it. Every day, news stories tell of unrest amongst the population.

In the news this morning:

v  Morsi loyalists shot dead in Cairo,

v  Crash plane tried to abort landing,

v  Canada train blast a war zone,

v  Ten die in Alaska plane crash,

v  US-EU trade talks amidst tensions ... to name a few.

v  And Long Doom Calling, the forth in the Higher Ground, futuristic series, has been released at last.

Okay—I'm taking a side-track with this announcement. But I know many of you were waiting for the group of travelers from Cornworld to reach their destination. Long Doom, the big bad city where packs of dogs roam and men prey on each other, gives the delightful country folks quite a challenge. With the centre of the city still flooded, Cerridwen needs to dive to find the treasure mentioned in the cave back in Saint Eyes.

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My 89-year-old neighbor Isaac spoke to me yesterday about the premise for the books. He gave me quite a lecture. In his eyes, the books depict civilization going backwards, which he thought was ridiculous because technology is advancing. When I explained that all the technology was wiped out during the flood after the comet strike, he said mankind would find a way to keep it.

He could be right. By the way, I plan to write a novel chronicling his adventures after he arrived in London in 1938 at the age of 14.

But, back to the future: say a comet struck Earth—in England, near London. Perhaps it would knock the planet out of alignment. The fault-line between England and Scotland would crack, raising England and lowering Scotland again. Everyone would try to reach higher ground. Many would drown. Generations would pass before the land dried out. In the meantime the forest would take over. That's the basis for the plot.

Other science fiction writers have presented stories about wonderful futuristic technology. But, I've often wondered how they kept it after an apocalypse.

What are your views about a possible catastrophic future? Is my idea pessimistic as Isaac said?

Dominique Goh link
7/7/2013 06:13:46 pm

It is certainly possible but I am leaning to a more positive future.

Paris Franz link
7/7/2013 06:23:45 pm

Heavy thoughts for a Monday! 'Civilisation' can be a pretty thin veneer at the best of times, so I suspect things could get grim in an apocalyptic future.
Best of luck with the book!

Francene Stanley link
7/7/2013 10:12:11 pm

Good to see you side with me, Paris. Not that I would wish a catastrophe to befall us.

Sophie Bowns link
7/7/2013 10:00:20 pm

Oh God! A very scary thought there! Will your book be available on 'Kindle' ?

Francene Stanley link
7/7/2013 10:10:42 pm

All my books, Long Doom Calling as well as those on the left are available in Kindle. You can also get copies of the others in paperback form. Long Doom Calling should follow as a copy to hold in your hand in a week or two.

Amy link
7/7/2013 10:47:41 pm

Francene, Well, we know that the earth will end SOMEDAY and SOMEHOW (just not by flood, is what the Bible says) but we don't know how or when. The Bible says that even the angels don't know the time of the end. I try not to worry about it--I just know that it's very important that my soul is at peace with God, so when the end comes I'll know where I'll be going.

Francene Stanley link
7/8/2013 03:24:31 am

We have to hope that the Earth will last for many millenia to come.

Simon Denman link
7/7/2013 10:51:32 pm

Interesting question. I think I would side with Isaac and say that human ingenuity would find a way, but it might take a while.
The problem is that the know-how which keeps things running is maintained by an ever shrinking percentage of the population. The vast majority of people, although well-versed in the usage of most modern technology would have no clue how to repair or recreate the tools on which they currently depend.

Francene Stanley link
7/8/2013 03:25:54 am

I think you're right. That's why the people in my imagination fall back to a more primitave life and only stories remind them of what they've lost.

Silvia Villalobos link
7/8/2013 03:07:25 am

For the sake of our children, I hope human ingenuity finds a way. A vast majority of that ingenuity, however, is positioning in places like Wall Street, making fortunes and affecting/ruining economies as a result. But ... we must hope.
Congratulations on the publication. Very happy for you and Edith.

Francene Stanley link
7/8/2013 03:23:28 am

Thanks, Silvia. I worry about the selfish interests of some businesses. They hold the power and most of the 'normal' people have no idea how to make things work.

Dominique Goh link
7/8/2013 09:45:23 am

I put a comment through yesterday but don't know why it didn't show ..it showed comment held in moderation on my screen when I exited the site..anyway wanted to say that it is very difficult to predict the future and I rather live in the present at the moment.


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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