I'm pleased to introduce a new writer, Raina James, to all of you. Her book, The Family Jewel, is published by Siren Publishing and today she is giving away a $20 gift certificate to Amazon!!!! I have loved science fiction since I was a kid and my dad let me stay uplate with him to watch Star Trek rerunsand took me to see Star Wars in the theater. Space and other worlds and other people and infinite possibilities --it is endlessly fascinating to me.
As a teen, I was an avid reader of all things science fiction, fromIsaac Asimov, Piers Anthony and F.M. Busby to Frank Herbert, James Tiptree Jr.and Timothy Zahn. I even read serialized StarTrek and Star Wars whenever Icould get them. And it was in one of those serialized Star Treks that I found the phrase that perfectly sums up my loveof sci-fi: La reve d'etoiles, or "the dream of stars."
Space is, despite all the wonders I know we still have to discover on our own beautiful planet, the final frontier. As an author, it is the ultimate what-if. While I primarily write contemporary erotic romance, I got a chance to mix up some of my favorite themes -- a place far, far away, in a differenttime, with a wonderful new culture and a fiery polyamorous family -- in my futuristicerotic romance The Family Jewel. Then I went back to space in my futuristic menage Western, Marshals' Most Wanted, a tale about a couple of Galactic Marshals who get the surprise of their lives when they find their shared mate while onthe trail of a notorious gang.
I can't imagine my love of science fiction ever waning. The more we know, as a species, the more we discover we still need to learn. It is simplymind-bending to read magazines such as Discover or Popular Science and get a tiny glimpse at what the brilliant minds of Earth are working on. Talk about aperfect launching pad for any author to blast off from! La reve d'etoiles
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On Kalaria, native-born women are a rarity and Kalaria’s Council ofElders is ever-vigilant that only the best and the strongest clans qualify fora precious Jewel. Jerran, Loran, Mikah and Kai — leader, healer, trader and warrior — have worked long and hard to win a Jewel, despite Jerran's"taint" of off-world heritage. Beautiful and seductive, trained from girlhood to be all things to her mates, Shantay is everything half-brothers Jerran and Kai and lovers Mikah and Loran desired. But jealousy and greed are universal. The machinations of a vindictive courtesan cause Shantay to be ripped away from her mates by a slaver eager to possess a rare and priceless Kalari Jewel, rumored to be the ultimate sex slave. Her men will follow her into space itself to reclaim The Family Jewel. …
Question of the Day: Raina talks about her love of all things science fiction. How do you feel about science fiction/paranormal/fantasy books as they are becoming more and more entwined in romance every day? Leave a comment to be entered to win the e-gift certificate to Amazon!
I love these books, they are my fav genre, always fun to read about the possibilities. ;)
ReplyDeleteI just believe, romance will make all the genres (science fiction/paranormal/fantasy) become more DeLiciouS to read :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly? I'm not sure how I feel. I have read various romances but haven't read science fiction/paranormal/fantasy books YET. Sounds like a good time to start, eh? Thanks for the motivation!
ReplyDeleteI'm above all a(n avid) romance reader but my reading tastes have evolved lately. There are more and more sicence fiction/paranormal sub-genres in romance and I'm slowly learning more about those. I'm still at the stage where I find "new" writers all the time and it's pretty nice. My parents are big sci-fi readers... I should probably check their library soon ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest and congrats on your release !
I love love futuristic/sci-fi/paranormal/fantasy romances...I also very much enjoy Raina's work...she's a fantastic author and I'm looking forward to reading this story.
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading
Anna Shah Hoque
s7anna@yahoo.ca
I really like paranormal and fantasy romances, though I admit the only sci fi ones I've read are the old Johanna Lindsey ones and Sherilynn Kenyon's new Born series. I liked them.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I adore paranormal of all kinds-- which is why I'm writing Dragon's Heat, my hot dragon shapeshifter series as Tessa Adams and now a Young Adult mermaid series that starts next year as Tracy Deebs. And for reading paranormal/fantasy? I devour everything I can get my hands on!!!
Happy Saturday everyone-- I'm off to grocery shop and then write with a friend at my local B and N :)
While I enjoy some scfy & paranormal films, I'm not big on books in those genres.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: I'm confused, which is nothing unusual, but I thought that Raina James would be on 2/22 with 2/20 for Anya Bast and 2/21 another Tracy Wolff. Was the schedule that you showed a while back wrong? Just wondering.
I love the paranormal romance genre and dig it totally. ;) It adds spice, contradictions and new twists to an already complex world (usually). & What creates more complications, passion and an entirety of emotion other then love to a paranormal? ;D
ReplyDeleteI like reading romance no matter what genre it comes in. I grew up on Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica and have always had an interest in paranormal too.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteWe had a little snafu regarding author info this morning and in lieu of not having a giveaway today, Shayla and I decided to switch the schedule around a little. As of now, we plan for Anya to post on Raina's date. Sorry about the confusion.
I also love romance in any form!! I've not read a lot of fantasy type books but I have several on my wishlist! I love paranormals!!!:)
ReplyDeleteI like paranormals and read my first urban fantasy a couple of months ago. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteI love paranormal books. It's something about the world building that I enjoy...it has elements of what I'm used to, but other things as well. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday ladies!
rachie2004 @ yahoo (d0t) com
I like the variety in romance these days--having romantic paranormals, fantasies, and sci-fi books is a treat! And Raina's books are terrific--I haven't read Family Jewel yet, but plan to!
ReplyDeleteI find myself reading more and more science fiction containing romance and paranormal factors. I'm loving them all so far!
ReplyDeleteI can't say I am a huge paranormal fan but I have read a few that I enjoyed. I think the more variety in romance, the better. It helps build a wider reader base.
ReplyDeleteHi Raina and Tracy :D
ReplyDeleteI really looooove paranormal books, but science fiction isn't for me...
have a great day,
Ina
Paranormal book got me addicted to reading. All the different elements give readers so many endless reading choices.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your debut Raina!
Hugs,Danette
Paranormal and urban fantasy are my favorite genres! I started with a love of fantasy when I was younger and that has evolved. Having romance that has a bit of the paranormal in it is wonderful for me!
ReplyDeleteThis is a new genre for me. I'm still learning the difference between each sub-genre, but I am interested in finding out more.
ReplyDeleteParanormal/fantasy romance stories are my favorite genre to read. So many great imaginative storylines, with strong characters and sexy romances. Truly addictive, and still what I reach for most often.
ReplyDeleteI never used to read sci-fi, but so many books are being released in that genre that I find myself reading it more and more.
ReplyDeleteI like when two genres come together to form a super good story. A story with different elements makes for a more exciting story. As long as there's still straight SF for those that don't like romance then everybody should be happy.
ReplyDeleteI like paranormal books, and these sci-fi romances are very interesting!I'm happy to find new books!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sci-fi buff in any form, and I think science fiction mixes well with romance. Angela Knight was the first author I read that combined the two, I think it was in a Secrets anthology, and I was hooked ;-)
ReplyDeleteI like it. I'm a sci-fi freak from way back. I loved watching anything from Lost In Space (yes, I did watch) to Star Trek to Dr. Who. And paranormal. Who doesn't like vampires or shape-shifters.
ReplyDeleteI am glad there is more about them in books now-a-days.
I like that some of my favourite genres are getting mixed. It makes it an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE science fiction/paranormal/fantasy books. Those have been my favorites for many years. I have only recently been introduced to the wonderful world of the romance genre, thanks to you, Tracy. To have all my favorite genres mixed into one would be absolutely perfect! It will combine the best of all of them, I am sure. Have a happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteSounds great! Love the menage books at Siren!
ReplyDeleteI love romance! My favorite is historical but I do read some paranormal, suspense, and mystery. I am not much into the science fiction because that's all my husband wants to watch on TV and I think I am tired of it.
ReplyDeleteI've never been much for sci-fi but lately I've read some blurbs that sound awfully good, so I'll probably have to give it a try. As for the other genres mentioned, I love them!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a sci-fi fan, no Trekkie here. I have read urban fantasy and paranormal but not lately. I hear that these genres are very popular right now. For me it's kind of been there done that, not interested now. I may go back to these genres but right now I'm enjoying mostly contemp rom. Thanks, Sue
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see so many comments here. It's always nice to share time with like-minded people -- hey, we all love reading, no matter the genre.
ReplyDeleteRaina
:)
i am started to read more futuristic books
ReplyDeleteif it is good with a hot romance i will read it
but not my favs
congrats on your book
I was always very unsure of the science fiction/paranormal stuff. Then I read the Breed series by Lora Leigh and loved it. So I branched out and read the Demon Hunters by Jaci Burton and loved those. I get confused if they are too set too far in the future though. Course, I am an easily confused person, so it does not take much :)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of science fiction/paranormal/fantasy books as they are becoming more and more entwined in romance. For years, science fiction was seen as robots, aliens, and space ships. I'm glad to see and excited to read these genres with some romance thrown in for spice.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Tracey D
I am not a big science fiction fan, but I do love the supernatural and paranormal. Ghost stories, premonitions, time travel...all good. I think mixing the genres widens the audience.
ReplyDeleteI think its great, a bit different from the regualar contemporaries. Please count me in for the ipod.
ReplyDeletegood luck in t he new year and the book looks
ReplyDeletegood and would be proud of having it does she
get them all