#AuthorInterview: “Alien Rescuers” by Janice Seagraves

Today, Janice Seagraves is chatting with me about her writing life. Let’s get started.

First of all, where can my readers learn more about you, and what genres do you write in? 

Readers can find me at: https://janice-seagraves.org/

I write in various romance subgenres, like: contemporary, science fiction, paranormal. 

When did you realize you wanted to write novels?

When I was twenty.

Good for you. I was 12. How long did it take you to realize your dream of publication? 

I had to work for it, starting at age 40, it took me eight years, so before I turned fifty. 

That’s great. It’s so hard to get noticed when there are so many authors out there. Are you traditionally published, indie published, or a hybrid author? 

I’m an Indy author.

I’m indie, too. There’s so much more freedom in that market. Where do you write?

In my bedroom, I had a desk right up next to my bed. I roll out of bed and into my office chair, and I start writing. 

That must be nice. Sometimes, I keep my computer on the floor (if I was in bed writing the night before), so it’s easy to grab in the mornings. Is silence golden, or do you need music to write by? What kind?

I like it quiet so I can concentrate on the voices talking in my head.

Yes! Me, too. I can’t stand music when I’m writing. How much of your plots and characters are drawn from real life? From your life in particular?

Sometimes something will happen that will trigger an idea.

Okay? I really would’ve liked more info there, but let’s move on. Describe your process for naming your character?

I have the Character Naming Source Book that I use for my characters’ names.

Same here. I have baby name books and often look online at naming websites. Real settings or fictional towns?

It depends. In Windswept Shores, my setting is a deserted island in the Bahamas. In the Matrix Crystal series, it is the planet Zenevieva. In the Year of the Cat, the setting is a ski lodge and later a neighborhood in a small California town. Alien Rescuers is set on another planet.

Neat! What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?

The hero acquired a pet because he thought it looked noble staring him down from a dinner plate. 

Haha! I bet he’s relieved he didn’t eat the more little thing! What’s your quirkiest quirk?

I’m an old softie. I cry when people are hurt.

So do I, sometimes. It all depends on the situation. What’s on the horizon for you?

I’m working on a three-book series about what happens when modern technology stops and magic takes over.

Sounds interesting! Thank you for visiting, Janice.

Blurb:

The night before he’s to be sold in a slave auction, the Arcon, Saber Daystar, is rescued by the human, Mouse, an independent, scrappy thief.
Zinnia Field, a.k.a. Mouse, needs the hunky Arcon’s remarkable night-sight to help her steal information on where her mentor is being held prisoner.
As they race to the rescue, will the sparks that fly between them get in the way of the rescue attempt?

Alien Rescuers excerpt: 

Saber Daystar had an itchy, creepy sensation crawling up his spine. His attention swung to a pair of piercing blue eyes, watching him intently through a small hole in the window. He gave a start then scrambled to his feet. Someone’s outside my window? “How did you…? That window is constructed from thick, escape-proof plas-glass.”  

“Never mind how,” said a female in a soft voice. “Is it true Arcons can run fast, make excellent bodyguards, and see well in the ultraviolet range?” 

“Who are you?” He approached the window with tentative steps. “What are you up to?”  “Answer my question, then I’ll answer yours,” she shot back.  

“Seems an odd way to inspect the slaves for tomorrow’s auction. So, you checked the auction catalogue and found me. The last Arcon in the galaxy.” He peered through the opening, observing the female’s button nose and fringe of brown hair. 

“Hell no. I hate slavery.” She moved so she could stare at him with one eye then arched an eyebrow. “You’re wasting time.” 

“An exchange of information then?” He paused. What do I have to lose? “My people can see in the dark and well into the ultraviolet. We are known for our speed and fierce in our duty.  

Your turn. Now start talking.” 

“Awesome sauce, that’s exactly what I need.” She bounced up and down. “I’ve got a laser cutting tool that burns through all this shit. So, do you want to get out of here or what?” 

He tensed. The audacity of the proposal had him momentarily speechless. Does she need a bodyguard or a free slave? “Who wouldn’t? I’m being sold in the morning.” 

“Agree to help me, then I’ll rescue you from this hellhole.” She turned slightly away from the window like she might leave. “Your choice.” 

“Hey, stop the chatter in there,” yelled one of the guards stationed down the hall. “You need to get your beauty sleep for tomorrow’s auction.” The guard snorted. “Big day for all you slaves getting new masters and all that.” 

“Or would you prefer entertaining us for a few hours instead?” The other guard chuckled. “We promise not to bruise you up too much.” 

Saber rotated toward the clear front of his cell. With his stomach in a tight knot, he hoped the guards didn’t come seeking a playmate. He’d heard the screams of their victims. The sadistic guards weren’t known for their bedmate selection. Anyone or anything would do.  

The scuff of the guard’s boots got closer.  

As his gut churned, Saber placed his back against the window, hiding the female’s handiwork.  

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Janice Seagraves bio:

Janice Seagraves grew up with a deep love of science fiction and adventure stories. Always the consummate artist, she traded in her paintbrush for a laptop to write breathless, life-affirming novels that celebrate enduring love.