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Guest - Kara Ashley Dey
Good morning! We've got Kara Dey sharing the couch with us today. Grab a croissant, there's a variety of jams and jellies. We've got Michigan Cherry flavored coffee today and it's divine (even for someone, like me, who isn't into cherry flavored anything, lol) Kara will be discussing Forbidden Love - I bet that got your attention right away. It certainly got mine. Let's see what she has to say.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When I
first sent "Stealing Sky" to my critique partners, I got a very
interesting response that set me back a bit. One of my critters exclaimed that
there was no way a soldier would have a romantic relationship with his
commander's daughter. "Don't buy it," and "No way," were
some of the track changes marking the manuscript. I sat back and pondered this
a while because this was a science fiction story and plausibility is very
important when trying to suspend your readers' disbelief. Thank goodness, it
didn't take long for the reason, why I should stick with my love conflict, to
come to me.
While my
critter definitely had a point that it might be unconventional in real life for
a subordinate to date an officer's daughter, in fiction it creates a great
conflict and a challenge--acquiring the forbidden fruit. I mean, if we can't
cross classes in fiction, then we have no mercenary Han Solo and Princess Leia,
no Cinderella and Prince Charming, no governess marrying the wealthy widow
(throw out half your 1980 Harlequins), and no Cassie and Skai, as in my book. I
couldn't bear it if that were true!
What
helps the conflict in "Stealing Sky" is that our hero is an
ex-military man, a one-time member of the elite Red Flag squadron for Cassie's
father, the Duke. He has since retired to be as far away from military life as
he can, seeking peace on anagricultural farm that his father oversees.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) as luck would have it, one of the Duke's spoiled
daughters has been sent to the planet as well; as punishment, she is grounded
to her grandparents' ranch house. Though they knew each other as kids, she is
the last person he wants to deal with, but when he has to--the attraction is
undeniable. Because Cassie and Skai are so different, they must find common
ground, which makes both of them grow and change for the better.
What are
your thoughts? Do you think a love between classes works in fiction? What about
a difference in
military class? I'd love to hear your opinions and experiences.
One lucky commenter will receive a "Stealing Sky" earrings, inspired
by the ruby earrings that Cassie has to barter while aboard the pirate ship
Heaven's Hand. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your opinions and
knowledge! --Kara xxooxx
Stealing Sky
Trapped
in a secret war of imperial wills and insatiable revenge, Cassie and Skai can't
decide exactly where to place their fealty, faith, or guns.
The pawns
and the players:
CASSIE
BRINTMAN: Duke’s spoiled daughter to some,
scandalous socialite to others, Cassie is set on proving all opinions about her
wrong. She just has to escape punishment on her Gran’s swamp planet first. But plots and plans which take
advantage of the sweetest of farm folk are destined to go awry, and Cassie
finds there are worse prison wardens in space.
SKAI
WESTFORD: Returning home from his last tour of duty in the Duke’s Red Flag Squadron, Skai settles back to life with his
father and brother on NuTierra Ba. The last thing he wants is feminine drama,
but it seems his boss’s granddaughter has no concern
for his wants or his family’s well being. When he takes a
stand against Cassie's manipulative flirtations with his brother, Skai finds
himself far from home and S.O.L.
Captain
Alexxus: More than money drives this captain and her crew aboard Heaven’s Hand. None but those closest to her know the secret to
her quest–a secret linked to the black
eye-patch she rubs--her only tell to the horrors she has seen. She has a secret
agenda that could destroy all of them.
Vixen:
Captain Alexxus’s first mate, she will follow
her beloved captain to the Eternal Tree of Eden or to the depths of hell.
Edmund
Greene: The Duke’s Arrow. An assassin with a
special interest in chasing down Heaven’s Hand, he’s intent on revenge and revisiting old addictions.
Excerpt
They
maneuvered around the red light’s edge. A hulky black shadow
stood in the middle of the glowing red. In disbelief, Cassie lifted her eyes to
the ominous shadow’s source and nearly lost her
footing.
“Mech!” she shouted, pointing. No denying, it was a beauty. On the
intramural field, she might have whistled appreciatively, but at that moment,
the sight of that perfect machine of sleek metal and recent design made her
want to scream in pure terror.
“Go!” Skai pushed her forward. “Run!”
But the top
of the water tower shuddered as the Mech landed upon the surface. Cassie fell
to her knees from the force. She pushed forward, scrambling on hands and knees,
while the sound of hydraulic legs whined above the ricocheting din.
She
regained her footing and glanced back over her shoulder to Skai. He was
approaching the Mech that stood over twice his size, his hand reaching to a gun
holster, which he no longer wore—a military habit. He cursed.
For a brief moment, she saw the surprised anger in his eyes, before he glanced
back at the machine.
The Mech
turned its attention from her to him. Taking two jolting steps forward, it
covered Skai in shadow. A long metallic arm swung up, the arm’s mechanism twirling circularly, purring and clicking,
while metal tiles smoothly pulled backward. The arm’s inner working pushed forward with a hiss, revealing a gun
barrel.
“Oh! For Mau’s sake,” she moaned, terrified, as the
arm shot once. Skai jerked backward. Cassie covered her mouth to keep from
screaming. A second shot hit him in the stomach, and he doubled over.
Skai fell
to his knees, then upon his stomach, and lay still. The Mech stomped toward him
and lifted his limp body.
Was he
dead? She stood, frozen, staring at his dangling arms and legs. Her stomach
twisted painfully. Gran’s heavy meal surged up her
throat.
Choking,
she staggered away and moved toward the ladder. She was but ten paces to it,
when she felt the Mech’s feet stomping, charging
toward her. It paused. She calculated the distance. She wouldn’t make it.
Cassie
braced for its aim. A thin whistle grew louder and louder, until she felt a
sharp prick of pain at her shoulder. The tower pitched, as she fell onto her
stomach, losing her breath and her supper. Then all went black.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-- Lynda Again,
Wow, great excerpt! Great post too! Don't forget to leave a comment for Kara (with your email addy so she can contact you if you win).
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13 Responses to "Guest - Kara Ashley Dey"
Hi Kara! Thanks for being with us today. I loved your post. And maybe it's just me but I sure didn't see anything wrong with the hero pursuing his commanders daughter. But then I'm not an expert on military ;-)
Loved the excerpt!
Terrific post Kara. I do think love between classes in historicals work if the story presents it plausibly and the consequences are explained. There are always exceptions to the rule and love is love. You don't really get to choose, rather it chooses you. Best luck.
Rose
I think it's possible. Nice excerpt
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
I love "forbidden love" stories. There's an added layer of excitement running throughout -- we shouldn't, what if we get caught, it's worth every risk just to be with you -- and then the explosion at the end when they do get caught and the fight to stay together. LOVE IT! I'm glad you stayed true to your idea, and congrats on the book!
sophiaryan@live.com
Sophia
--She Likes It Irish
--In The Bad Boy's Bed
Thanks for having me, Lynda!
-Kara
@Rose--very good points! "...it chooses you." How true!!
-Kara
@bn100--
Thanks for stopping by!
-Kara
@Sophia Well said, Sophia!
-Kara
ps. I LOVE the names of your stories! :)
I think love can conquer all. Nothing can stand in between true love! email: missjocsan(at)gmail(dot)com
I agree, Joc San! Even when the whole world might stand in the way--love finds a way. :)
-Kara
Sophia has won the drawing. I will contact you shortly!
-Kara
Thank you so much! I'll wear them with great joy!
Sophia
--She Likes It Irish
--In The Bad Boy's Bed
Hi Sophia. I sent you an email. Let me know if you got it!
-Kara
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