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Character Interview: A’yen from My Name is A’yen @rachelleighgeek #RLFblog #SciFi
My Name Is A’yen About the Book
Title My Name Is A’yenGenre: science fiction
romanceAuthor Rachel Leigh
SmithBook heat level: PG-13They’ve taken everything from him.
Except his name.The
Loks Mé have been slaves for so long, freedom is a distant myth A’yen Mesu no longer
believes. A year in holding, because of his master’s murder, has sucked the life
from him. Archaeologist Farran Hart buys him to protect her on an expedition to
the Rim, the last unexplored quadrant.Farran
believes the Loks Mé once lived on the Rim and is determined to prove it. And win
A’yen’s trust. But she’s a breeder’s daughter and can’t be trusted.Hidden
rooms, information caches, and messages from a long-dead king change A’yen’s mind
about her importance. When she’s threatened he offers himself in exchange, and lands
on the Breeders Association’s radar. The truth must be told. Even if it costs him
his heart.Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1120027890?ean=9781501424267&itm=1&usri=9781501424267Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/my-name-is-a-yenSmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/476415Interview with A’yen
Tell us about yourself, please.Well, I’m thirty-one,
an only child, have no clue who my dad is, and I’m a slave. That’s what the law
says anyway. Thing is, though, I refuse to be one. I’m a person, same as you. Doesn’t
matter I’m a different species. I still have a brain, intelligence, and dreams.
Just like humans. I damn well never gave my permission to humanity to make me a
slave.What is it that you want, but cannot have? Authors
call this the conflict of the story.To be free and make
my own choices. I can’t have it because I’m a slave, and the only way for my species
to not be a slave is to be dead. It’d break my mom’s heart if I died, though when
my story opens I’m tired of life and don’t want any part of it.Then there’s the whole
bit with Fae pushing at me and me not being ready to let go of my dead lover. She’s
so different from him, and doesn’t always see me as a person. When she started uncovering
things that prove this planet once belonged to my people, someone in the expedition
started threatening her. Me being the idiot I am I did the only thing I knew how
to do: sacrifice my choices to save her.What’s your internal limitation? Meaning, what
is it about you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need to do during
this story?I’m invisible to most
people. Then there are a handful who I wish didn’t see me. See, I’m viewed as less-than.
Something for others to play with, with no regard for my feelings and needs. So
I’m a bit of a recluse, to keep people from seeing me and wanting things from me
I have no intention of giving them. I know I need to stand up for myself, but that
doesn’t mean it’s easy.I’m also not used to
standing on my own. For the last twenty years I hid behind the man who owned me.
He was also my lover. He wouldn’t let anyone mistreat or abuse me, and he loved
me with all his heart and soul. I was a person to him, the person who held his heart.
Then he died protecting me. I don’t like being alone, but I also don’t want people
around me. I think you humans call that being stuck between a rock and a hard place.I don’t trust easily,
because humans see me as a thing to possess. The men of my species are both feared
and lusted after. By everyone. I chose of my own free will to sleep with a human
male, but most of us don’t have any choice at all about whether we warm a human’s
bed.What’s your external complication? In the story
world your author created, explain what it is you fear most.Ooh, lady. You go deep
here. What I fear most? Being alone. See, I know what it is to be loved to the point
of sacrifice. And I won’t settle for anything less. But to do that I have to let
people get close to me. Which I’m not good at, as evidenced by the many ways I push
Fae away from me and try to lock her out of my heart.The one time I let someone
all the way into my heart, I lost him. With him I was never alone, even when it
was just the two of us.I also fear being used.
It steals your heart and soul one piece at a time. The expedition members see me
as dangerous. They don’t care I have skills they need. They try to put me into their
box of what my species is supposed to be: free labor. Except I have a skill and
a trade they need.You can probably guess
at this point what I do in the story. I isolate myself and let myself be used. To
keep my loved ones safe. Because they’re worth it. Love means nothing without sacrifice.Tell us about your significant other, that person
who makes living worthwhile.Ah, Fae. She’s everything
light and beautiful in my world. She’s an archaeologist and one of the few who think
I should be a free man. It’s a beautiful thing. When she looks at me I feel real,
more than property. Like I matter. I’m not invisible to her, nor is she afraid of
me.What would that person say about you?That I’m stubborn, don’t
know when to keep my mouth shut, and that I complete her.Are you happy with the way your story ended?
Why or why not?I totally am! I got
the girl, found the planet my people once called home, met my dad, learned to stand
up for myself. And the story’s not over. Finding our home is the first chapter.
Getting it back is the real struggle.About the Writer
You have the length of a tweet (140 characters)
to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can do.I write romance for
the hero lover.Why did you choose to write about this character?I didn’t! He chose me
then wouldn’t leave me alone. I dreamed him one night and the very next day dove
into his story. I haven’t left it since.Was there anything you discovered about this
character that was a surprise to you?Yes. He’s bi. I suspected
it when I was working on the opening chapters, but it still surprised me when he
confirmed it and showed me how much he loved Wayan Mesu.Why do you write?I can’t not write. Stringing
words together is as important to me as oxygen. I went through a dry spell a few
years ago, because of circumstances in my life, and it was awful. The not being
able to write made everything so much worse.What do you want to write next?I’m finishing up the
first draft of A’yen’s Legacy #4, Heart of Winter. After that I have edits on book
three. After that’s done I’m diving into A’yen’s Legacy #6, Essence of Loyalty.Are any sequels planned for this book?Not just planned. Written.
Book two, The King’s Mistress, releases January 20, 2015. Book three, To Save A
Life, will be out in the spring. Four and five are written, and I’m brewing on six,
seven, and eight.Author Bio
Rachel Leigh Smith writes romance for the hero lover. She lives
in central Louisiana with her family and a half-crazed calico. When not writing,
which isn’t often, she’s hanging with her family, doing counted cross-stitch, or
yakking about life, the universe, and everything with her besties. There may also
be Netflix binging . . .She’s an active member of the Science Fiction Romance Brigade
and Romance Writers of America. You can sign up for her newsletter at her website.Author Social Media
Website www.rachelleighsmith.comPinterest www.pinterest.com/rachelleighgeekGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8425584.Rachel_Leigh_Smith
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5 Easy Questions @barbbradley #RLFblog #SFrom #scifiromance
Stolen Desire 5 Easy Questions is an interview is designed to be quick,
easy, and fun. Today’s guest is Barbara Donlon Bradley.What is your go-to
meal to order when you dine out? Your favorite “I know it will hit the
spot” item.This one is hard because of all the different restaurants
out there but stuffed flounder is one of my all time favorites.What were you like
when you were in school?Dorky – I was taller than my friends and a bit clumsy. I was
also a big book worm. Not much has changed over the years.Would you rather stay
inside and watch snow falling, or get out in it and build a snowman?A little of both – I love watching snow fall and hate to
ruin the beautiful blanket as it covers the ground, but I live in an area where
snow doesn’t stay for long so building a snowman will keep the snow around just
a little longerWhat was your
favorite book as a child?It’s funny you asked this – I’ve been thinking about this
myself. The book that made me a reader and I loved so much that I wrote it word
for word in a notebook so I could have a copy of it wasThe Faraway Lurs. I can’t
remember who the author was now but that book was the one.What was the last
movie you watched (home or theater)?The kid at heart in me watched Rio 2. It was cute and had
some really funny parts. My husband thought there was a little too much singing
but we all enjoyed it.About the Book
Title Stolen DesireGenre SF/Futuristic Erotic romanceAuthor Barbara Donlon BradleyBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R + 18 – explicit
scenesBlurb When Heather is confronted with her time traveling
self she fears the worse. The woman came to warn them of a terrible accident
but something isn’t right. The visitors her future self says are there to help
only wants to kidnap her and kill her mate. Using her mind she tries to protect
her friends and family. Yet she wakes up as a prisoner after seeing the ship
Storm is in blow up. She is now alone, and trapped. Somehow she has to figure
out a way home and hopefully reverse all the horrible things that have taken
her family from her.Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.phaze.com/author.php?author=21Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Barbara-donlon-bradleyARe: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/storeSearch.html?searchBy=author&qString=Barbara+Donlon+BradleyAuthor Social Media
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Character Interview: Joe Stanton from Exodus 2022 @kennethgbennett #RLFblog #scifi
Exodus 2022 About the Book
Title: Exodus 2022Genre: SciFi Eco-ThrillerAuthor Name: Kenneth G. BennettBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R, due to violence,
no sexual scenesJoe Stanton is in agony. Out of his mind over the death of his
young daughter. Or so it seems.Unable to contain his grief, Joe loses control in public, screaming
his daughter’s name and causing a huge scene at a hotel on San Juan Island
in Washington State. Thing is, Joe Stanton doesn’t have
a daughter. Never did. And when the authorities arrive they blame the 28-year-old’s
outburst on drugs.What they don’t yet know is that others up and down the Pacific
coast—from the Bering Sea to the Puget Sound—are
suffering identical, always fatal mental breakdowns.With the help of his girlfriend—the woman he loves and dreams
of marrying—Joe struggles to unravel the meaning of the hallucination destroying
his mind. As the couple begins to perceive its significance—and Joe’s role in a
looming global calamity—they must also outwit a billionaire weapons contractor bent
on exploiting Joe’s newfound understanding of the cosmos, and outlast the time bomb
ticking in Joe’s brain.Buy This Book
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Exodus-2022-Kenneth-G-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00IRL8O2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394549551&sr=8-1&keywords=exodus+2022Interview with Joe Stanton
Tell us about yourself, please.My name is Joe Stanton
and I am a 28-year-old Episcopal Priest. I am in love with a beautiful woman named
Ella Tollefson.What is it that you want, but cannot have? Authors call this
the conflict of the story. I began suffering
from severe hallucinations a few days ago. I want to figure out what’s causing them
and make them stop.What’s your internal limitation? Meaning, what is it about
you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need to do during this story?
My internal limitation is lack of understanding.
I’m only just beginning to unravel the cause of the sudden hallucinations and the
deeper mystery behind them.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty? I fear for Ella’s safety. I fear that I’m endangering
the person I love most in the world.What’s your external complication? In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most. I fear the loss of all that I love and hold dear.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile. Ella Tollefson is
a beautiful young woman whom I met in the wilderness—in Olympic National Park in
Washington State. Ella is sweet, kind, funny, athletic
and intelligent. She’s a registered nurse, working to become a nurse anesthetist.
I love her more than anyone I’ve ever met. I’m crazy about her.What would that person say about you? She loves me. She likes my weird sense of humor.
We laugh a lot when we’re together. I’m sure I get on her nerves sometimes but she
is amazingly patient.What is your family like? I’m an only child and my folks live on the East Coast. They’ve come to visit
me a couple of times out here in Western Washington.
We get along great. They’re proud of my achievements and the spiritual vocation
I’ve selected.What special skills do you rely on? Intuition. Faith. I’m a skeptic, and my church
is super progressive, but I do believe in a higher power.If someone from your past showed up, who would you NOT want
it to be, and why? An old girlfriend.
Ella might not be too happy about that.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?
Yes, very. Readers keep asking about
a sequel, and that makes me happy.
Exodus 2022 About the Writer
You have the length of
a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can
do.I herd words. My Australian Shepherds herd me. My first book,
THE GAIA WARS, was optioned for a movie.Why do you write?
Kenneth G Bennett To make a living. I’ve made my living as a professional ad copywriter
for the past 20 years, working for clients such as Volvo, Disney, Starbucks and
Amazon.What do you want to write
next?I’m working on a sci-fi thriller called THE HEALER, about a man
who discovers later in life that he has a unique healing power—a power that could
change the world.Are any sequels planned
for this book?I wasn’t planning on a sequel to EXODUS 2022 but a lot of readers
are asking for one. I think that’s fantastic and I would love to oblige.Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers? Thank you
for your interest and for considering my work!Author Bio
Kenneth G. Bennett is the author of the young adult novels, The
Gaia Wars and Battle For Cascadia, and the new sci-fi thriller, Exodus 2022. A wilderness
enthusiast who loves backpacking, skiing and kayaking, Ken enjoys mysteries, science
fiction, action adventure stories and, most especially, novels that explore the
relationship between humans and the wild. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son and two hyperactive
Australian Shepherds.The Gaia Wars series was optioned for film by Identity Films,
LA in 2012, and both Gaia and Battle
have been featured as Top 100 Bestsellers in Teen Literature and Fiction on Amazon.
Kirkus Reviews called The Gaia Wars “A solid first entry of a promising, imaginative
new young-adult fantasy series featuring a well-crafted character.”Contest
Giveaway details (open internationally):Prizes:-Kindle Fire-15 signed paperbacks of EXODUS 2022Author Social Media
Website www.kennethgbennettbooks.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Exodus2022Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-G.-Bennett/e/B005FQMT58/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1398803472&sr=8-2 -
Uh, did you say it’s a *gay* scifi con? @Outlantacon @somamix1 @explodnSpceship #LGBT #SciFi #RLFblog
Photograph by Philip Bonneau
@somamix1 on TwitterI’m just back from Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon 2014 in Atlanta GA,
and I had an absolute blast. I’m late getting this post up on RLF because when I got home, I
fell over and slept after three days of panels, talking, workshops, gaming, and
presentations. Not to mention some of the best game shows anywhere. Gay-themed
Match Game, anyone? Not to be missed! And you don’t go to Outlantacon without
seeing Miss Moxie Magnus. Ever. Links to all are below, along with pictures. There were dozens of guests, and tons of panels, and it was so hard to choose what to see during my free time. Jevocas “Java” Green, Sock Puppet Theatre, the Whedon Universe, and more. Plus my time on the Gaylaxicon board as secretary is ending, and I attended my final meeting with them. The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards was held during the con. There was so much to see and do! I need to find a clone app…Saturday night, walking down the hall, a woman attending a
business meeting in the hotel noticed I was wearing a guest badge. She gestured
around at the costumes, and asked, “What’s going on here?” I told
her it was a gay scifi convention. “Oh,” she said, and we continued
walking. She turned back and asked, “I’m sorry. What did you say?” I
repeated myself, and again she nodded and said, “Oh.” A moment later
she asked, “I’m sorry, but did you say it was a ‘gay’ scifi convention?”
I laughed, assured her I had, and handed her one of my autographed postcards
with a tour of my Tarthian Empire shown on the front. She took it, thanked me,
and said, “Well, I hope you have a really great time. It looks fun!”
Maybe I won a convert, or a reader. Either way, I was glad to have answered her
question.
Moxie Magnus at Work When Keirnan Kelly first mentioned Outlantacon to me back in
2007 when it was just forming, I jumped at the chance to attend. She and I have
been featured guests each year since. This year, the con honored both of us
with lifetime memberships. I felt like doing a “Sally Field” and
yelling, “You like me! You really like me!” What an honor to be part
of such a wonderful convention. This is my home con; the one I never miss. I
hope you’ll come next year.My assistant this year was Holly Stringer, a member of my
local writer’s group. She made the convention so much fun. We are going to work
together this summer, and you’ll be hearing more about her before long.
Angela and Gerald Blackwell shared panels with me at the con, and spent a long
time talking about Peril, my immortals’ role-playing game. I’ll be working with
them to develop and beta test the system. If you like RPGs and want to get a
peek at the system when it’s tested, email
me.OutlantaConMoxie Magnus – Star Trek Chief CosmetologistPhilip Bonneau – Photographer
Kayelle with Moxie out of uniform
(Kage Alan in the background)Gerald and Angela Blackwell – Writers
Keith Baily – The Otherside of Georgia Productionshttp://theothersideofgeorgia.webs.com/news-nuggetPhilip BonneauOrigami Wolf ProductionsWereskin – Costume Design, Liquid Latex, Geek-themed TreatsLunar Wulf Treats – Baked and confectionery goods with an
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Character Sketch: Natazekiel from Another Night, Another Planet @jsubject #RLFblog #scifi
Another Night, Another Planet About the Book
Title Another Night, Another PlanetGenre Erotic Science Fiction RomanceAuthor Jessica E. SubjectBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLimited by status…Ava is a housekeeper aboard Star Spirit, a luxury cruise ship
travelling between the Milky Way and the Belvarian System. Coming from a middle-class
family on Earth, she is considered by passengers as nothing more than an object
to be tossed away when they’re done with her.Shunned because of his lineage…Banned from several planets across the universe, Nate struggles
to run his interstellar shipping business. But the DNA of an exterminated race runs
through his blood, giving him a diluted form of their powers, and leaving him labeled
as a terrorist.Both searching for the one…Through her 1Night Stand dating service, Madame Evangeline matches
these two together for a celestial escape on the pleasure planet, Elatia.Will Ava and Nate find what they’re looking for, or will their
date be just another night on another planet?Buy This Book
Publisher – http://www.decadentpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=794Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DCYO1OW/Barnes and Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/another-night-another-planet-jessica-e-subject/1115621909ARe – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-anothernightanotherplanet-1220763-143.htmlKobo – http://store.kobobooks.com/en-CA/ebook/another-night-another-planetSmashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/325913About the Character
Name: NatazekielAge: 28Gender: MaleBirthplace: unknown, but raised on EarthProfession: Interstellar shippingEthnicity/Species (if not human): Claustrian, from the planet
Claustrum. His ancestors are all dead (murdered) and the planet has been turned
into a prison colony.Describe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: He has short, dark hair,
tanned skin (natural from his genetics), and is muscular.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?Before and after Ava, there was no one. In Another Night, Another
Planet, he reunites with her.Does he scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?Nate has money to spend. Unfortunately, he is banned from most
planets due to his ancestry. Therefore, he appears to scrape by, saving money for
when he is ready to end his business.What special skills does
your character rely on?He relies on his speed and ability to coerce others.What does he have a knack
for doing?He has a knack for getting himself into trouble. Sometimes he
uses words to sweet talk others, and other times he aggravates them.If someone from your character’s
past showed up, who would he most want it to be, and why? OR who would he most NOT
want it to be, and why?He would really love to meet his parents, but they died long
ago. Therefore, he’d want to find the woman he left behind so many years ago.What past event causes
your character the most fear?He fears getting close to someone after being stolen away from
those he loved, and banned from ever returning to their planet.What is your character’s
biggest need at the beginning of the story?He needs to find his ship to escape the Otarians he offended.What are your hero’s biggest
hopes and dreams?Although he’d never admit it, he longs to find love again.If your character could
make any one thing happen, what would it be?To be reunited with his long, lost love.Who in his life has the
power to hurt this character the most? Why?At the beginning of the story, his shipmate, Wyn, has the power
to hurt him the most. Nate fears Wyn finding love or even a better opportunity and
leaving him all alone.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?Because she couldn’t get me out of her head. I just wouldn’t
leave her alone until she told my story. And let me tell you, I had to fight off
a bunch of other characters as well.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?Um, that would be what happens after intercourse. I don’t mean
for it to happen, but I can’t help it. It’s part of my genetics.Was there anything your
writer discovered about you that was a surprise to one or both of you?I didn’t realize how much I’d missed Ava until I saw her again.When your writer is writing
about you, what do you think makes your writer the most happy? What makes your writer
the most sad?For some reason, she really enjoyed writing the scene where I’m
being chased by the Otarians. And what made her the most sad affected me the same
way, when I woke up and found Ava gone.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?It’s her way to escape to her own little world rather than pulling
her hair out. She doesn’t smoke, drink, or even have a coffee addiction, so she
needs to de-stress somehow.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Well, Wyn and Michelle got their happily-ever-after, even though
their story wasn’t told. But, I’m curious about Kalara and Jacobus’ relationship.
I mean, what couple gives erotic massages to others? But, then again, we were on
Elatia, the pleasure planet.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?Thank you for giving me Ava back.Author Bio
Jessica E. Subject is the author of contemporary and science
fiction romance, ranging from sweet to sexy. In her stories, you could meet clones,
or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic
rendezvous. And if you’re looking for something really steamy, check out her books
written as Paisley Brown.When Jessica isn’t reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework,
she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall
nearby.Jessica lives in Ontario,
Canada with her
husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers.Author Social Media
Website http://jessicasubject.comTwitter – http://twitter.com/jsubjectPinterest – http://pinterest.com/jessicasubject/Amazon Author Page – http://amazon.com/author/jessicasubject -
Trailing Kaiwulf by Kayelle Allen #RLFblog #scifi
Trailing Kaiwulf Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Trailing Kaiwulf by Kayelle Allen.Genre: Science FictionHeat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Travel to a godforsaken planet on the outskirts of space. Check.
Hold intrusive military types at bay. Check. Find an invisible man in a different
dimension. Check. Finish out the vacation TRAIL yanked you back from to do it? Easier
said than done.Yanked back from their first vacation in ages, Jee and Dane get
handed a top priority mission. The pay is better than any they’ve earned before
as agents for the Trace, Rescue, and Identification League. With this much money,
they might not need jobs. They’re the best there is, and the item, person, or secret
hasn’t been invented that these two can’t recover. Until now.Locating this quarry might be a bit past even their considerable
skills. After all, how do you find an invisible man in another dimension? And who,
exactly, is footing a bill this steep? Certainly not the archaeologist in charge.
The military wants to get involved, but they have no monetary stake either. So who
— or what — is behind the request to trail Kaiwulf?Buy This Book
99 Cents on Amazon http://amazon.com/dp/B00IDE0ZBYRead the first chapter, plus download the official TRAIL Facebook cover here: http://is.gd/kaiwulf_excerptAuthor Social Media
Homeworld
http://kayelleallen.com
Unstoppable Heroes Blog http://kayelleallen.com/blog
Newsletter http://eepurl.com/G3YND
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