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					the claiming of ford by t novan http://xenite.simplenet.com/fanfiction/cf/index.html SYNOPSIS: A Science Fiction epic in the making. Garron Ford (Uber-X) defeats a rival and takes on board her rival's slave (Uber-G) as her own body servant, making it clear that the servant's new duties will include servicing Ford in more ways than one. NANCY: It has the feel of a Conqueror-Uber rather than a Xena uber, doesn't it? Perhaps an indication of a sub-genre emerging? EWOK: It has a very mannered style of writing. Reminds me of ... hmmm ... is there a conventional writing style for this kind of story? And is TNovan trying to stick to it? (And have I been a good Ewok, mistress?) NANCY: *rummages in the closet* Dammit, my favourite whip is around here somewhere! EWOK: Do you remember Sharon Bowers' "Claiming Of The Warrior Princess"? She states specifically in her disclaimer that it's based on another work of Master/Slave erotica. I think the fact that this one's called "The Claiming Of Ford" is no accident, and that it's paying homage to the same story. NANCY: I've figured out the type of story that stretches my tolerance levels. I actually have a very difficult time dealing with power relationship stories (or Master/Slave scenarios if you will). This piece irks me in the same way that some of the early sex scenarios in Speed of the Beat of My Heart did. I cringe at the lines like "I'll expect you to give me your body at any time". It's not a story weakness as such, just a personal preference. If people like that kind of thing this is probably a good example of the genre. EWOK: In fact, here you go... (excerpt from 'The Claiming of The Warrior Princess' disclaimer, Sharon Bowers): "It's a very very very vague play on the erotic novel 'The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty,' hence the title, and if you're familiar with that book then you know what to expect." NANCY: Never let it be said that the Ewok is less than meticulous. EWOK: And here is a fan review of the Anne Rice - writing as A. N. Roquelaure - novel Sharon is alluding to: "This was a good book for its purpose: erotica. Who needs deep characters and storylines, when the main themes are about slaves being spanked, stripped, and humiliated?" NANCY: D'you think that "Ford" is going to end up that way? It's certainly showing signs of floating in that direction. EWOK: I think it might well be. The question is, if that's the way the author intends it to go, can we call it "floating"? NANCY: To be read if master/slave gives you a thrill. To quote Austin Powers, it ain't my bag baby. Highlights are some of the scenes that seem to compare humanoid and animal behaviour. They're good, but still kind of icky. EWOK: How does one rate something one doesn't like if it has technical merit in the genre it aims for? NANCY: I'd recommend we don't try. I think people get the point.