Please tell us
a bit about yourself:
I was a
software developer for many years, but after I escaped from corporate, I became
a technical writer. My all-time favorite shows are Star Trek, Twilight Zone and
Law and Order. So, believe it or not, when I write fiction I manage to mix all
those elements together. I live in NJ but really wish I could spend my winters
in the Caribbean. Science Fiction is my genre of choice, but I've also written
paranormal romance and I have a few ideas for other genres I'd like to try.
Tell us about Hathor Legacy: Revelations:
Hathor Legacy:
Revelations is the 3rd book of the Hathor Legacy SFR series. This
book is the end of a cycle for the main characters, Nadira and Jonathan. The 1st
and 2nd books introduced them and the history of the planets Hathor
and Astarte. In this book, the conflicts between the corporate government
running Hathor and the PSI groups (made up of descendants of the original
settlers from Earth) finally come to a head. I wanted to tie up the storylines
and bring things full circle. There are a few twists and turns along the way
and some surprises.
What inspired
you to write this particular story?:
The original
idea for the story came to me when I was watching a documentary about Franklin
D Roosevelt, of all things! It talked about what happened after he contracted
Polio, which at the time was a prevalent disease in the U.S. That got me
thinking about what would happen if a disease changed a person's DNA. How would
their lives be different after the sickness was over? That's what inspired me
to write about the PSI groups in the series. Their sickness is a result of a
virus released during the terraforming on Hathor, and the survivors end up developing
different PSI abilities. The idea for the corporate government came from my own
experiences working in corporate. Corporate culture is a world all its own. I
was glad to leave it, but at least now I can use my experiences in my stories.
Which comes
first for you – a character's looks, personality or name?:
For me, either
the name or personality comes first. Right now I have a character for my next
Hathor Legacy book, but I don’t have a name for her. I'm going to wait until I
start writing her and see what comes. When the character comes first, it takes
me a while to find a name that really connects for me.
Any tips for
aspiring authors?:
Write everyday
Take classes and/or
find mentors to help you to develop your craft.
Be open to
constructive criticism
Questions for
fun:
What super-power would you choose?:
Flying would be
nice. That way I could get where I want to go without always having to drive.
Even better, I could get a nice view on the way.
Which fictional universe would you like to live in and
why?:
The Star Trek
universe, of course! It's my favorite science fiction series, and I'm Mr.
Spock's biggest fan girl. It combines action, adventure, exploration and
diverse cultures. What's not to like?
Your instrument of choice?: I know this has nothing to do with Star Trek or science fiction,
but I could do some serious damage if I had a wand like Harry Potter's. Of
course I mean, "damage" in a good way.
Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, Butterbeer or Romulan
ale?:
Romulan ale all
the way.
Coffee, tea or wine?:
Coffee before
work and wine after.
And to finish:
What is your
favourite book? (aside from one of your own!):
Tough to pick
just one! One of my favorites is a book called, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo
Ishiguro. It's a story about cloning and the story is told through the POV of
one of the clones. It's not defined as science fiction, but I think it could
fit into that genre. It's also a bittersweet love story, which is another
reason I really enjoyed it.
Favourite genre
and why?:
Science fiction
will always be my favorite because of the variety of stories I can write. For
instance, in The Twilight Zone series they took contemporary themes and placed
them in otherworldly settings. There's a lot of freedom in being able to
explore ideas without the restrictions of the everyday world.
Favourite
colour?:
Red
Upcoming news
and plans for the future?:
I've got a
paranormal romance to finish for my Family Pride series. Also, I have plans to
write Hathor Legacy: Exile, which will feature a secondary character from the
trilogy. Hopefully I can get a couple more stories in before the year is over!
Thank you so
much for taking the time to talk to us!
Blurb:
Hathor Legacy:
Revelations – Book Three of the Hathor Legacy Series
An enemy
returns to spark new tensions between the Guardians and Novacorp. In the midst
of the crisis, Nadira is given information about her parents that threatens to
destroy her relationship to the Guardians and to Jonathan Keel.
While Nadira
searches for answers, Jonathan is enticed into the hedonistic world of the
Novacorp executive class. His entertainment club attracts the elite of Hathor,
but his notoriety comes with a price.
The worlds of
the Guardians and Novacorp are put on a collision course where only one side
may come out on top. Nadira is called on to make the ultimate sacrifice to save
the legacy of the First Families, the original settlers of Hathor, while
Guardians, Kasema and Deshtu PSI groups are faced with the choice to unite or
be brought completely under Novacorp control.
Old scores are
settled and long-hidden truths are revealed, and at the end Nadira and
Jonathan’s relationship and their world will never be the same.
Links:
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Thanks for hosting me, Pippa!
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