Fabulous and Brunette: Children of Alpheios by Diana Fedorak - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway

Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Diana Fedorak and her new book, “Children of Alpheios,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

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Children of Alpheios

by Diana Fedorak

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GENRE: Sci-Fi / Fantasy

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BOOK BLURB:

A genetically engineered colony on a new world. A baby born different than everyone else. A mother who will do anything to save him.

On planet Eamine, twenty-one-year-old Alina must protect her baby when Mandin is born with a remarkable DNA anomaly. The colony’s central corporation wants Mandin for an experimental treatment program. Trained by the Expeditionary Academy, Alina knows how to survive Eamine’s harsh environment and flees to keep Mandin safe.

While Alina tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself relying on Kiean, a gruff pilot who protects her from threats in the midst of her new surroundings. As an upcoming rebellion brews, Alina must discover who she can trust, facing choices about family, life, and love. Despite the risk, Alina is determined to safeguard Mandin from the colony‘s most powerful institutions.

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EXCERPT TWO:

Alina followed him, trying to keep her voice even. “It’s urgent. I need to get to the city fast.”

“Somehow, I think you’ll make out fine.” Kiean threw his bag in the small space between the tandem seats and canopy apparatus.

A flare spread throughout her cheeks. “I thought you were a friend of Macy’s.”

He climbed into the hover-jet. “I am, but Macy reimburses me like everyone else.” Kiean smirked and punched the starter switch. The hover-jet engine sputtered, then faded.

“Listen!” She attempted to speak over the noise of engine as he tried to start it again. The shuttle coughed to life this time. He slid the canopy down, but she leapt forward, grabbing it. The canopy’s edge dug into her palm, and she applied pressure against his hold. “I need to pick up medication for my baby. He’s three weeks-old.”

Kiean snickered. “First your purse, then your brother, and now a baby. I’ve heard lots of excuses before, but yours keeps changing.”

Alina clenched her teeth to contain her simmer. She leaned in so he could not ignore her. “My baby’s medication was taken when my purse was stolen. I’ll get the money from my brother while I’m in the city. See my link? It has advanced meteorological functions you can use for flying. You can have it as a down payment.”

He squinted up at her wrist. “That’s an expeditionary model. Where did you get it?”

“Do we have a deal?” She locked her gaze onto his, like a game of chicken. Emerald flecks in Kiean’s eyes glistened in the sunrays that illuminated the shed.

He looked down at the controls, sighing. “Get in.”

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GUEST POST:

Everyone loves a hero! Tell us all about this genuine character and the inspiration behind their development.

Similar to biracial children, my heroine, Alina, is born to parents from two different groups. Her father was naturally born to the Origins, but her mother was genetically engineered and granted a DNA patent for her lovely skin. While Alina is genetically engineered, she is gestated only for health and no other trait enhancement. She starts off comfortable within her surroundings and doesn’t question the norms that parents must use the most up-to-date reproductive technology because no one wants their kid to fall behind. Deep down, though, Alina does not feel fully accepted into the dominant culture even though she’s part of it. It’s the Origins that are at the outskirts of society. When her baby is born with a DNA anomaly at the start of the novel, that forces her to confront her unconscious fears.

The other inspiration for her character focuses on motherhood. In Alpheios, successful reproduction is highly focused on women’s fertility. My heroine needed to be young for her egg-harvesting. She had to be tough in order to survive the harsh planet of Eamine, and she has some training from her time at the Expeditionary Academy. Because she’s a new mother, she’s more sensitive to environmental and social cues around her. And the story revolves around her reaction to a corporation that wants to exploit her son’s DNA anomaly. She perceives the threat very quickly.

Alina’s inner lioness is activated because she has to protect her son. That lioness is what carries her through the story.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Diana Fedorak is a speculative fiction writer from Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Saigon, South Vietnam, she grew up in a Pan Am Airways family who frequently traveled overseas. Her prior career was serving as an officer in the United States Air Force.

Diana’s debut sci-fi novel, Children of Alpheios, was acquired by The Wild Rose Press in 2022. Set on planet Eamine, the story is about a young mother who finds herself pitted against the colony’s corporation when she discovers they desire her baby’s DNA anomaly for their genetic engineering program.

More information about Diana can be found at these sites listed below!

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CONNECT WITH DIANA:

Website:

https://www.dianafedorak.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dianafedorakauthor

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/diana_fedorak

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23290645.Diana_Fedorak

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75335170-children-of-alpheios

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3Y8sCZG

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3Y71kmC

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3X5CEtw

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Children-Alpheios-Diana-Fedorak-ebook/dp/B0BQGMN1H8

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Children-Alpheios-Diana-Fedorak/dp/1509247769

Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/children-of-alpheios-diana-fedorak/1142852307?ean=2940186585978

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/children-of-alpheios-diana-fedorak/1142852307?ean=9781509247769

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

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