Speculative Fiction Blog Hop “Meet My Character” - Sa Kamizan Veedak

Welcome to Speculative Fiction Blog Hop “Meet My Character”

Last week’s Blog was by Jennifer R. Povey, As a fiction writer, Jennifer R. Povey has short fiction credits from a number of magazines including the Australian popular science magazine Cosmos (for their website) and long-running ezines Big Pulp and Bards & Sages Quarterly.

at Jennifer’s Den http://jenniferrpovey.blogspot.com/2015/02/speculative-fiction-blog-hop.html

Jennifer wrote about a character from her zombie story The Silent Years: Mother

Meet My Character

1) What is the name of your character? Is he or she fictional or a historic person?

My character is named Sa Kamizan Veedak. He is a fictional alien.

2) When and where is the story set?

The story is set on the planet of Eden, which is inhabited by a small colony of humans.

3) What should we know about him or her?

Sa Kamizan is an Atrapako Blue. He has blue scales, a spiky crest on top of his head, and sharp claws.

4) What is the main conflict? What messes up his or her life?

Sa Kamizan led his exiled people from their hostile planet of Vkani, and after a dangerous space voyage, their ship reached a habitable planet. Unfortunately, the planet already has a colony of peaceful humans.

5) What is the personal goal of the character?

He is desperate to find a safe haven for his people. The planet Eden looks good, except it already has a colony of humans. He’d also like to have beautiful Dr. Lucy Stannis as his mate.

6) What is the title of the book(s), and where we can find out more?

My book is called “The Lady is Blue” and background and excerpts are given in the title page of my blog.

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1N951Q

7) When was the book published?
April 2014

Bio:

Aurora Springer is a scientist who loves to create imaginary characters in exotic worlds. Her published novels include science fiction and fantasy with romance and a sprinkle of humor. She was born in the UK and lives in Atlanta with her husband, a dog and two cats to interfere with writing. Her hobbies, besides reading and writing, include outdoor activities like watching wildlife, hiking and canoeing.

Next week Meet My Character will be presented by Kyra Halland

at Welcome to my Worlds http://www.kyrahalland.com/

Kyra is a writer of dark-edged tales of fantasy, adventure, and romance. Complicated, honorable heroes; heroines who are strong, smart, and all woman; magic, romance, and adventure; and excursions into the dark corners of life and human nature mixed with a dash of offbeat humor.

Teaser Tueday - Trouble with aliens from The Lady is Blue #SciFirom

Welcome to another Tuesday Teaser for SciFi Romance Group.

Today, I'm giving you an excerpt from my first full-length SciFi romance novel, published 10 months ago. A bad moment in the story.

Description: An alien spaceship landed on Eden, which has a small colony of humans. The aliens have crests, scaled bodies and a rigid class system of colors. Dr. Lucy Stannis befriends the alien captain Sa Kamizan Veedak. At first, the aliens seem friendly, but later...

Excerpt

Lucy felt a sudden chill of premonition as the screen showed the Blue Atrapako General. “Oh, no!” she cried. “I can’t look,” and buried her face in her hands. It was Sa Kamizan Veedak, resplendent in a uniform of blue and gold.

“You must watch, Lucy,” snapped Colin. “You are our expert on Trapies.”  He gripped her shoulders firmly.

“I can’t stand it,” Lucy moaned, and yet she removed her hands from her eyes. “I hate uniforms!”

The General’s cool voice of authority assured them that the coup had been bloodless and would remain so if the humans submitted calmly. When he indicated that the Atrapako were exerting their natural superiority, there was a giggle from Trisha.

“He's quite a handsome soldier, Lucy,” Trisha remarked. “Look at that sword!” 

Lucy turned pale and shook with anger. “He's a vile, hateful, deceitful reptile!”

“Shut up, Lucy! Listen.” said Colin curtly. “We need to understand what they intend.  Can you tell what Sa Kamizan is thinking?”

“He’s not happy,” she said abruptly. “Actually, you could say, crestfallen,” she gave a tiny choke of laughter.

“Shouldn’t he feel triumphant after his successful coup?” Colin said quizzically.

“No, he doesn’t,” she said in a small voice. “You see, he’s too stiff, crest lowered, flat emotionless voice. He’s not exuberant. Don’t ask me why.” 

 

Buy Link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1N951Q

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Welcome to another Science Fiction & Fantasy Saturday, where writers read and discuss snippets from their works.

Here is a snippet from A Tale of Two Colonies, which is free this Saturday.
A scout team from Earth are searching for the lost colony on a distant planet. They encounter the man, Conley, who seems unwilling to speak of himself or any other colonists. He is fascinated by Lily.

  Lily crawled back inside her tent to pack her sleeping bag. She heard voices outside and peered out. Just outside her tent, Max and Conley were confronting each other, or rather, she corrected herself on closer inspection, Max was confronting Conley.
       “Leave her alone,” Max said belligerently. He raised his fists. Conley stood calmly, yet Lily noted his alert stance. He could counter any attack easily.

  “Stop it, Max!” she ordered, stepping out in front of the two men. 

  “Lily, you’re putting yourself into a dangerous position,” he argued.

  “No, Max, you’re the one in danger.” She gestured at Conley, “He’s a fighter! Think of the length of his reach. I bet he’s seen real combat!” She glanced quickly at Conley and saw his lips twitch in a smile. Her guess was correct. 

 

Comments are welcome. 
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