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Once an Alien
by Robin Martin
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GENRE: Young Adult, Sci-Fi Romance
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BLURB:
Mischief,
mayhem, and magic hit East Valley High when Pandora, the rogue alien, turns up.
This sassy alien has one agenda, to have as much fun as she can before her
people realise she's gone rogue and materialised on Earth in human form without
their permission. Instantly popular, Pandora charms students and teachers alike
as she parties her way through the term, but still aces her studies. Even Rion,
is influenced by her as he begins to question whether he is still more alien
than human. He and Zoe are finally together, but for how long? Zoe has worries
too, especially about her mother's health. Everything is changing in this final
year of high school. Zoe and Rion are crazy about each other, but can their new
relationship last not only the ups and downs of human problems, but alien ones
too!
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EXCERPT ONE:
The
music changed from an Ariana Grande pop song to the opening chords of a much
older Deep Purple track my previous host, who had been around in the 60s, had
listened to. I was surprised because I didn’t think many teens knew it today.
Then I heard the thump of heels on wood, and I looked over to see Pandora on
top of the coffee table, starting to dance and turn circles. Catching my eye,
she stopped and lifted her glass. ‘This one’s for my favourite alien,
Orion,—“Space Truckin’.” Woohoo!’
I
sensed rather than saw heads swivel in my direction. I felt dozens of pairs of
eyes on me. How could she do that? How could she blurt out the one secret I’d
tried so hard to hide? I felt the blood drain from my face, and I dropped the
can of cola I was holding as the opening lines of the rock song blared out.
Pandora downed her drink, threw her glass into the crowd, and started to dance
again.
Then
I heard laughter and someone, I think it was Chad Everett, say, ‘Good one,
Pandora. We always knew he was weird.’
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GUEST POST:
Create a playlist of your favorite music that you like to listen
to while you write or create a playlist of songs that inspired your latest
book.
I've
had a lot of fun writing 'Once an Alien', and Pandora is one of my favourite
characters, even when she refuses to listen to me (often), and insists on doing
things her own way (always). But one of the things we did agree on was cool
music — especially from the past. I often play music when I'm writing and, in
this book, some of these tracks found their way into a few scenes, after all
Pandora's last host was a rock musician.
Check out Pandora's blast from the past play list (and mine too)!
Pandora and Rion danced to
these fifties hits in a retro cafe, Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock and Rockin' Robin. Rion loved
everything about the fifties and especially the TV show, Happy Days. He really
knew how to jive and he had the perfect dance partner in Pandora.
Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock
Rockin' Robin
If you're into heavy metal, check out Deep Purple's Space Truckin'. Pandora danced to this on a coffee table during one of her many parties when she let slip that Rion was…well, not exactly human!
Deep Purple's Space Truckin'
But one of my favourites is the one Zoe, Pandora, Lou and Kerri danced to at the prom. It's the classic We are Family by Sister Sledge!
We are Family by Sister Sledge
AUTHOR BIO:
Robin will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to
a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
If you're into heavy metal, check out Deep Purple's Space Truckin'. Pandora danced to this on a coffee table during one of her many parties when she let slip that Rion was…well, not exactly human!
Deep Purple's Space Truckin'
But one of my favourites is the one Zoe, Pandora, Lou and Kerri danced to at the prom. It's the classic We are Family by Sister Sledge!
We are Family by Sister Sledge
Talk about girl power!
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Robin Martin is an
author and teacher, who writes both adult and young adult romance. Originally
from Canada, she now lives in Brisbane, Australia. Her YA sci fi romance
series, The Alien Chronicles includes My Alien, The Alien Within, and Once an
Alien.
Her
adult books published under the name Robin Thomas, include High Stakes and
Bonjour Cherie.
A
member of the Romance Writers of Australia and Write-Links, for children's and
YA writers, Robin also connects with writers and readers on her author's
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robinmartinthomas or on her website
www.robinmartinthomas.com.
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Robin ~ Good morning! Welcome to FAB! It is so great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! :)
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