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Lovely ladies - Snippet from RISHALT for #WeWriWa #SciFi Romance

Happy Easter or Passover to all who celebrate.Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors . Meet writers in various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I’m still posting snippets from Rishalt, Book 2 of Taxyon Space, but may be moving to another story soon.
BlurbDr. Nikki Bell is devastated when the Watchers reappear without her alien lover. Why did Kiron return to his home planet without even leaving a message? In search of answers, Nikki jumps at the chance to join the diplomatic team invited to visit the aliens’ home world. On Rishalt, she must contend with the intricacies of Warrish society and an undercurrent of hostility. Kiron Arqin Ramis is summoned home by his family to the unwanted honor of a new triad and union with a high-ranked female. Unable to forget Nikki, he endures a perilous exile on a wilderness planet instead of complying with his family’s demands. But, the Triarchs have other plans for him. Stakes are higher than the lives of two individuals. Earth leaders are desperate to acquire the aliens’ interstellar technology, while Warrish dispute the benefit of an alliance with inferiors. Can Nikki and Kiron pierce the barriers separating them to find happiness with provoking an unequal war?
Kiron has been summoned to his home planet by his family. Note, in Warrish society, adults form triads, units of three men or three women, often siblings. Their families arrange unions (marriages) between the members of a male triad and a female triad. Usually, the Firsts of each triad will form a pair, and likewise the two Seconds and Thirds are matched. Following the conventions of his society, Kiron’s parents have betrothed him to a young woman of superior rank.  
You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/03/uphold-familys-honor-snippet-from.htmlI have skipped to the end of the chapter. Kiron is visiting his brother Bassath after a separation of four years while Kiron served as a Watcher on Europa.  Note: Minor abuse of grammar to fit.
 “Now we are comfortable,” Bassath said, “let me show you our future brides.” Flicking his fingers, he displayed the images of the three sisters. “Aren’t the Brisa lovely?” Bassath breathed. “Don’t you long to embrace their lush figures?”  Sipping his wine, Kiron gazed at the elegant ladies. Their beauty only reminded him of Nikki; he yearned to kiss her sweet lips and embrace her supple body. Keeping his tone flat, he said, “As you say, they are lovely.” “You don’t sound enthusiastic, brother,” Bassath complained. He shot a quizzical look at Kiron’s stoic face, “Have your four years in the masculine enclave of Watchers dulled your appreciation of female company?” “Not at all,” Kiron attempted to laugh off the insinuation.


RISHALT Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist the hyperthreads into unity. Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay

Several of my books are, or will soon be, discounted to 99c for the first week in April. 

Secret Supers Series Fun fantasy adventure & romance. Supergirl, Starrella, her snarky flying horse and hunky superhero, Toby, combat mysterious killers in contemporary Atalanta (Atlanta).
Grand Master’s Pawn : Book 1 in Epic SciFi Fantasy SeriesSciFi Fantasy - Super psychics in space. One young woman challenges the super psychics ruling the galaxy, and finds an impossible love Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay   PRINT
Currently, I am writing the fifth book in this series. 
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Uphold the Family's honor? Snippet from RISHALT for #WeWriWa

Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors . Meet writers in various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I’m still posting snippets from Rishalt, Book 2 of Taxyon Space, but may move to another story soon.
BlurbDr. Nikki Bell is devastated when the Watchers reappear without her alien lover. Why did Kiron return to his home planet without even leaving a message? In search of answers, Nikki jumps at the chance to join the diplomatic team invited to visit the aliens’ home world. On Rishalt, she must contend with the intricacies of Warrish society and an undercurrent of hostility. Kiron Arqin Ramis is summoned home by his family to the unwanted honor of a new triad and union with a high-ranked female. Unable to forget Nikki, he endures a perilous exile on a wilderness planet instead of complying with his family’s demands. But, the Triarchs have other plans for him. Stakes are higher than the lives of two individuals. Earth leaders are desperate to acquire the aliens’ interstellar technology, while Warrish dispute the benefit of an alliance with inferiors. Can Nikki and Kiron pierce the barriers separating them to find happiness with provoking an unequal war?
Kiron has been summoned to his home planet by his family. Note, in Warrish society, adults form triads, units of three men or three women, often siblings. Their families arrange unions (marriages) between the members of a male triad and a female triad. Usually, the Firsts of each triad will form a pair, and likewise the two Seconds and Thirds are matched. In last week’s snippet, Kiron’s six parents informed him of his “superior reward” - “Our noble Triarch Rostras has approved your new triad for union with three of his granddaughters.” You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/03/our-backwater-solar-system-snippet-from.htmlNote: I have skipped a few lines in the middle and introduced semicolons to fit.
Unwilling to provoke an argument, Kiron mumbled, “I do not wish for a union at present.” After a minute of stunned silence, Meldrina shrilled, “Outrageous! You must uphold the family’s honor. Wreckage of your first triad led to our disgrace among the elite of Pucklerakt.” “Urish; it’s true,” his father added in a tone of mild recrimination, “This match is exactly what is needed to restore our tarnished status.”  “Father, I did not cause the destruction of my first triad,” Kiron said, fighting off anger. “Nor did I ruin my second, involuntary triad. Yet, I am loath to enter a third triad without a respite for reflection.” His dear mother spoke up, “Our son has only just returned from arduous duty on a remote outpost; he needs time to adjust to life on Rishalt.” “Very well, he may reflect for a triad of days,” Meldrina conceded, “after that period, we expect his answer.”

Rishalt is available for $2.99 Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist the hyperthreads into unity. Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay
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Tybee Island and Savannah, Georgia #Travel #Nature

Sea at Tybee Island
Tybee Island
Over Spring Break, I stayed on Tybee Island, Georgia, for three days. We walked on the beaches and ate seafood at different restaurants for dinner. 

Street View on Tybee Island Sand Dollar on Beach Sting Ray on Beach
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

We visited the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. We saw a variety of birds, such as white and glossy Ibises, egrets, herons, and an osprey. We found only three alligators. It must be too cold for them. 
Tree with Spanish Moss Alligator lying on Bank

Our backwater solar system - Snippet from RISHALT #SciFi Romance for #WeWriWa

Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors . Meet writers in various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I’m posting snippets from Rishalt, Book 2 of Taxyon Space.
BlurbDr. Nikki Bell is devastated when the Watchers reappear without her alien lover. Why did Kiron return to his home planet without even leaving a message? In search of answers, Nikki jumps at the chance to join the diplomatic team invited to visit the aliens’ home world. On Rishalt, she must contend with the intricacies of Warrish society and an undercurrent of hostility. Kiron Arqin Ramis is summoned home by his family to the unwanted honor of a new triad and union with a high-ranked female. Unable to forget Nikki, he endures a perilous exile on a wilderness planet instead of complying with his family’s demands. But, the Triarchs have other plans for him. Stakes are higher than the lives of two individuals. Earth leaders are desperate to acquire the aliens’ interstellar technology, while Warrish dispute the benefit of an alliance with inferiors. Can Nikki and Kiron pierce the barriers separating them to find happiness with provoking an unequal war? 
Kiron has been summoned to his home planet by his family. Note, in Warrish society, adults form triads, units of three men or three women, often siblings. In last week’s snippet, Kiron parents informed him, “We have arranged for you to join the new Gold Helix Triad headed by your brother, Bassath.”
You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/03/worthy-of-honor-snippet-from-rishalt.html
I have skipped a few lines to give you the crux of the problem (in Kiron’s perspective).
Every minute, Kiron grew more suspicious. Surely, he had not been recalled merely for the sake of a new triad? His parental hexad must anticipate some gain beyond conciliating the brother he had not spoken to in four years. The attack came from Meldrina as the highest ranked of his parents, “The Triarchs’ favor has garnered a superior reward for you and the Gold Helix. Our noble Triarch Rostras has approved your new triad for union with three of his granddaughters.”  Swallowing his protest, Kiron stared at the wall, oblivious of its mural of a tree with magenta blossoms. How could he mate with another woman when he desired only Nikki? Yet, how could he complain about his family’s arrangements? They had negotiated a match of the highest quality, a superior union in the complex politics of Rishalt. As an alien without a triad, Nikki had no status in Warrish society, and she could never be acceptable to his traditionalist family
Rishalt is available for $2.99 Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist the hyperthreads into unity. Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay


Book 1, Europa, is still discounted to 99c at: Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay

St. Patrick’s Day special - My space operetta, Captured by the Hawk, stars an Irish heroine, Katrina Sligo, and a spaceship called The Shamrock. This SciFi novella is 99c this weekend. 
Captured by the Hawk – 99c at Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay  
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St Patrick's Day Special - #SciFi Space Opera & Romance

Do you have Irish ancestry? I do. My mother was born in Waterford, Eire, and my grandmother used to send us real shamrocks every March. 

My space operetta, Captured by the Hawk, stars an Irish heroine, Katrina Sligo, and a spaceship called The Shamrock. This SciFi novella is 99c this week to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 



Spaceships crash across the galaxy in this comic Space Novella  


Intrepid spy, Grey Kat, is trapped by the notorious pirate, Captain Black Hawk. While dodging pursuit by the Emperor’s ships, Kat strives to discover his tragic secret before she suffers the fate of his unfortunate wife. 

Captured by the Hawk – 99c at Amazon  iBooks  Kobo  B&N  GooglePlay  

Worthy of Honor - Snippet from RISHALT for #WeWriWa #SciFiRom

Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors . Meet writers in various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I’m posting snippets from Rishalt, Book 2 of Taxyon Space.
Blurb
Kiron has been summoned to his home planet by his family. Note, in Warrish society, adults form triads, units of three men or three women, often siblings. In last week’s snippet, he met the fake smiles of his six parents – two birth parents and their triad siblings. You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-favorable-reception-snippet-from.html
His mother’s First, Meldrina, a tall thin woman with a neat cap of orange scales, beckoned to him, “Son, you have proved worthy of honor. We have arranged for you to join the new Gold Helix Triad headed by your brother, Bassath.” “Has my brother recovered his full health?” Kiron asked, unsure if he desired to form a new triad so soon after the fortunate dissolution of the Red Arrows. His memories of his abusive First were still too raw, and he had not spoken to Bassath for years.  Wassath, Bassath’s father, exclaimed genially, “Of course my senior son is well. He is eager to see you.” Kiron bowed. “I shall be happy to speak with Bassath.” That much was true; he could gauge whether his brother favored the new triad and perhaps learn his view of the advantages.

Rishalt is available for $2.99 Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist the hyperthreads into unity. Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay


Book 1, Europa, is discounted to 99c at: Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay
St. Patrick’s Day special - 
My space operetta, Captured by the Hawk, stars an Irish heroine, Katrina Sligo, and a spaceship called The Shamrock. This SciFi novella is 99c this week.Captured by the Hawk – 99c at Amazon  iBooks  Kobo  B&N  GooglePlay 
As always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments. Please return to www.wewriwa.com to sample the works of the other writers.
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A Favorable Reception? Snippet from RISHALT for #WeWriWa New #SciFi Romance

Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors . Meet writers in various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I’m posting snippets from Rishalt, Book 2 of Taxyon Space.
BlurbDr. Nikki Bell is devastated when the Watchers reappear without her alien lover. Why did Kiron return to his home planet without even leaving a message? In search of answers, Nikki jumps at the chance to join the diplomatic team invited to visit the aliens’ home world. On Rishalt, she must contend with the intricacies of Warrish society and an undercurrent of hostility. Kiron Arqin Ramis is summoned home by his family to the unwanted honor of a new triad and union with a high-ranked female. Unable to forget Nikki, he endures a perilous exile on a wilderness planet instead of complying with his family’s demands. But, the Triarchs have other plans for him. Stakes are higher than the lives of two individuals. Earth leaders are desperate to acquire the aliens’ interstellar technology, while Warrish dispute the benefit of an alliance with inferiors. Can Nikki and Kiron pierce the barriers separating them to find happiness with provoking an unequal war?

Kiron has been summoned to his home planet by his family. Note, in Warrish society, adults form triads, units of three men or three women, often siblings. In last week’s snippet, he met the fake smiles of his six parents – two birth parents and their triad siblings. You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/02/fake-smiles-snippet-from-rishalt-for.htmlI have skipped a few lines and introduced semicolons to fit.
Quickly bending at the waist, he raised his palms to cover his face. The traditional greeting to his family elders gave him a chance to mute his expression of dismay; in his experience, meetings with his parental hexath never ended well. What did they want from him today? His father, Persiron, stepped forward, arms outstretched, “Welcome home, son. We are proud of your accomplishments on the remote ocean world. The Triarchs have commended you for providing insight on these Earthers.” Overwhelmed by this unexpectedly favorable reception, Kiron mumbled an expression of gratitude. Why had he been summoned? Surely, the Triarchs would wish him to work with the Earthers. He tensed, waiting for his elders to provide the true reason for his abrupt summons.

Rishalt is published! Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist the hyperthreads into unity. Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay

To learn how Nikki and Kiron met in the oceans of Europa, read: Book 1, Europa, is on sale for 99c at: Amazon   iBooks   Kobo   B&N   GooglePlay

This weekend, you can find SciFi & Fantasy novels for 99c at http://pattyjansen.com/promo/3-4-march-2017-99c-promo/
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RISHALT - Excerpt for SFR Brigade Showcase #New #SciFiRom

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RISHALT, Book 2 of Taxyon Space Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist the hyperthreads into unity .

Excerpt:Note: After months and light years apart, Nikki met Kiron at a party on his planet, and they arranged a tryst in the Earthers’ embassy.   When they reached the embassy, Nikki did not linger with the others. She said goodnight and trotted upstairs to her bedroom. Sitting by the open window, she waited for Oll to set. Its yellow disk dropped into the hazy horizon, casting gold beams across the waves. Inside, the room lights brightened. She peered down at the water, five meters below her window. A pale head broke the surface, and Kiron raised a hand in greeting. His chest and arms lifted above the water, and he threw an object upward. Metal clanged, and a hook locked onto the window sill. A rope hung from the hook. She heard a click and the buzz of a small motor. Then, Kiron swung upward, one foot anchored in a loop of rope. His head drew level with the ledge, and she stepped back to give him space to enter. He swung his legs over the sill, and landed neatly on the floor. She opened her arms and jumped forward. “One moment.” He held a finger to his lips. Taking a black disk from his belt pouch, he circled the room, holding the disk parallel to the wall. A tiny orange light flashed on the disk. Kiron halted and stepped slowly toward the wall. He examined the base of a light fixture, pried out something, and tapped it on the disk. A red light flashed and dimmed. Rotating to face Nikki, he showed her a pea-sized sphere. “A sensor for motion and sound.” She cried indignantly, “You mean my room’s been bugged?” “No more. I’ve disabled the sensor.” “How horrid.” Nikki shuddered. “Do you think someone was spying while I undressed last night?” “It might be a safety precaution ordered by Triarch Temor, or else the spy device was inserted by a rival to pry out Earthers’ secrets.” “But, they’ve seen you in my room.” “Urish. If they were watching. I’ve erased the record.” He laughed. “What does it matter? We danced together in the sight of the nobles at the fete. Temor instructed me to entertain you, so I climbed into your room.” She hugged him. “Kiron, you might have fallen.” “No danger in falling. I’ve dove into the sea from greater heights.” Unhooking the rope from the windowsill, he rolled it into a tight coil. Prancing gleefully around him, she asked, “How long can you stay?” “All night, if you please.” He unfastened the harness across his chest, and tucked the rope coil under his jet tube. Nikki halted in front of him, and traced her fingers along his closed gills. “Brilliant. I’d love to sleep with you.” Pulling her into his arms, he said, “Kiss me.”
RISHALTreleased on 28 February for $2.99 at Amazon  iBooks  Kobo  B&N  GooglePlay
You might prefer to begin with EUROPA, Book 1 of Taxyon Space What alien creatures lurk under the icy surface of Europa? Dr. Nikki Bell’s plan to discover intelligent life hits a rocky start when her spaceship crashes on the icy surface of Europa. Seconds before she blacks out, she spies a man’s face in the water beneath the ice. When she wakes on the submarine Station, nobody believes her story. Convinced the mysterious stranger saved her life, Nikki searches for him while she explores the ocean and its alien inhabitants.  Kiron Arqin Ramis chose exile as a Watcher on a remote outpost to redeem his family’s honor. He never expected to find an attractive Earther woman close to death. He violates the prime policy by rescuing her. Despite suffering the penalty, he strives to warn her about his hostile leaders. Nikki’s unexpected meeting with Kiron triggers a chain of disasters in Europa’s perilous oceans. Can the daredevil scientist and scarred Watcher forge a new alliance despite their people’s antagonism?   Science fiction thriller and romance: Book 1 of Taxyon Space, a saga of our journey to the stars.

EUROPA, Book 1 in Taxyon Space, is discounted to 99c during release of book 2. Available at Find a catalog of my published stories HERE. Join me on Facebook  Twitter  Google+
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