ABOUT BOOK 1: LIFER
The Bourne Identity meets Under the
Never Sky in this intergalactic tale of love and deception from debut
novelist Beck Nicholas.
Asher is a Lifer, a slave aboard the
spaceship Pelican. A member of the lowest rung of society, she must
serve the ship’s Officials and Astronauts as punishment for her
grandparents' crimes back on Earth. The one thing that made life
bearable was her illicit relationship with Samuai, a Fishie boy, but
he died alongside her brother in a freak training accident.
Still grieving for the loss of her
loved ones, Asher is summoned to the upper levels to wait on Lady,
the head Official’s wife and Samuai’s mother. It is the perfect
opportunity to gather intel for the Lifer’s brewing rebellion.
There’s just one problem—the last girl who went to the upper
levels never came back.
On the other side of the universe, an
alien attack has left Earth in shambles and a group called The
Company has taken control. Blank wakes up in a pond completely naked
and with no memory, not even his real name. So when a hot girl named
Megs invites him to a black-market gaming warehouse where winning
means information, he doesn’t think twice about playing.
But sometimes the past is better left
buried. As Asher and Blank’s worlds collide, the truth comes
out—everyone has been lied to...
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FREEDOM COMES WITH A PRICE.
Free from the spaceship and reunited
with Samuai, Asher should be happy. But thoughts of her dead family
weigh heavily on her mind.
Things worsen when temper problems in
camp lead to a murder. When Asher volunteers to get the drug need to
calm people down, tension ignites.
Loyalties are questioned.
Jealousy rears its head. Sparks fly.
And when rumor of a second ship hits
close to home, all bets are off.
Have the aliens returned? Is this the
end of everything Asher has ever known?
***AUTHOR INTERVIEW***
Thank you for having
me here today!
What inspired you
to write your first book?
I’ve always had
stories in my head. My first full book was written when I couldn’t
satisfy the characters with jotting down a scene or an event. Lifer
was inspired by imagining convicts in space and a girl, Asher, who
wouldn’t leave me alone.
Do you have a
specific writing style?
I think style is
hard to see from this close. I try to write with lots of tension,
emotion and pace.
How did you come
up with the title?
The title for TEMPER
came easily for this story. The ability to control one’s temper is
integral to the story and runs through the whole book.
Is there a
message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Rtaher than a
message, I want Temper to make readers think about the nature of
control – of your temper and your actions. I’d rather start a
conversation than deliver a message.
How much of the
book is realistic?
Temper is fiction
certainly with playing at science. Although I’ve studied a lot of
science I used my imagination liberally.
Are experiences
based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
When one of the
characters loses their hearing I asked someone who knows a lot more
on the subject than I do, to make sure his actions and feelings make
sense.
What books have
most influenced your life most?
I would struggle to
pick a few books that have influenced me most. My first sci-fi was
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and it will always be a favourite
but I have read so many and they’ve all contributed.
If you had to
choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I have writing
friends and critique partners rather than a mentor but when I was
starting out those who gave of their time in RWAus really gave me a
lot of advice.
What book are you
reading now?
Right now I’m
lucky enough to be reading an ARC of Melanie Mcfarlane’s THERE ONCE
WERE STARS.
Are there any new
authors that have grasped your interest?
I’m loving
Melanie’s book so far. Look for it to be out from Month9 books in
April.
What are your
current projects?
I’m
working on a sequel for Temper (Fighter) as well as a few
contemporary Young Adult stories.. In sci-fi I’m working on a story
about a refugee and her silent twin and the pilot who helps them flee
their home planet. There are secrets and
lies and mad kings as well as mobsters in space and a swoony love
story. It’s fun.
Name one entity
that you feel supported you outside of family members.
My publisher and
agent have been wonderful in helping me get Temper out into the world
and I’m incredibly grateful for them.
Do you see
writing as a career?
Yes. And as a
passion. I can’t not write. It’s who I am.
If you had to do
it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
No. I love it and am
very proud of how it’s turned out.
Do you recall how
your interest in writing originated?
My mother was a
reader and I remember as a child lying next to her on lazy nights,
reading. Then I began to tell her my own stories and she always,
always listened.
Can you share a
little of your current work with us?
This is the opening
of my current sci-fi:
It was possible
that not everyone crammed into the hold area on starship Ghost were
lying, thieving murderers on the run for their lives, but by the
eleventh night trapped with them, Isela had lost the ability to tell
the difference.
Or the energy to
care.
Is there anything
you find particularly challenging in your writing?
I enjoy writing but
sometimes it’s hard to write characters which show the darker side
of humanity. The most challenging often ends up being the most
rewarding.
Who is your
favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their
work?
I love too many to
name just one. I’m always drawn to great characters first and most.
Do you have to
travel much concerning your book(s)?
Not so far but I
hope to in the future to meet more readers.
Who designed the
covers?
The wonderful people
at Month9 Books do the covers and I have been truly lucky with them
so far.
What was the
hardest part of writing your book?
The hardest part of
writing Temper was the torture scene. I had to leave it mid scene a
few times but always came back.
Did you learn
anything from writing your book and what was it?
This was my first
ever sequel and it presented different challenges to writing Lifer.
Do you have any
advice for other writers?
Read! Surround
yourself with good people who will encourage and give you real
feedback.
Do you have
anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
Thank you. I am so
honoured to write for you.
What were the
challenges (research, literary, psychological, and logistical) in
bringing it to life?
I had to research
biology for this story which was interesting and challenging. I’ve
always focused on the physical sciences.
What
books/authors have influenced your writing?
There are too many
to list.
What genre do you
consider your book(s)?
This book is sci-fi
but with some dashes of romance and adventure.
Do you ever
experience writer's block?
Not usually. I find
some exercise helps if I feel a bit stuck.
Do you write an
outline before every book you write?
My process varies.
This book had an outline but some I know only the start and end.
Have you ever
hated something you wrote?
No. However I’d
like to think I’m improving with every book I write.
What is your
favourite theme/genre to write about?
I don’t have a
particular favourite. I write across themes and genres. It keeps life
interesting.
While you were
writing, did you ever feel as if you were one of the characters?
I always try to live
the scene as the character in my mind which can get uncomfortable at
times.
What are your
expectations for the book?
I try not to have
expectations but I do hope readers enjoy this story as much as I
emjoyed writing it.
Thank you to Beck Nicholas for answering some questions for us :) Good luck with the new book!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I always wanted to write. I’ve
worked as a lab assistant, a pizza delivery driver and a high school teacher but I always pursued my first dream of creating stories. Now, I live with my family near Adelaide, halfway between the city and the sea, and am lucky to spend my days (and nights) writing young adult fiction.
Giveaway Information: Contest ends March 11, 2016
- Five (5) winners will receive a digital copy of Temper by Beck Nicholas (INT)
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