This year
I published the start of a new Science Fiction / Paranormal series, Secret
Supers, starring college kids, Earth aliens with superpowers and quirky animals.
Several
lines of thought led to this series. I have always had a sneaking fondness for comic
book superhero/ine stories and one or two reviewers have accused me of a comic
book style. People say you should write what you know. So the main characters
are students at Goldman University in Atalanta, a sunnier southern Gotham City.
Many of the scenes occur in or near Atlanta where I live. Then, I had a dream
about people flying through space on different animals. If you have read the intriguing
book, Star Rider by Doris Piserchia, the influence of her animal steeds will be
obvious. Hence, ordinary seventeen-year old Estelle Wright transforms into Super
Starrella and rides her snarky winged mare, Rockette.
The first
books are set firmly in contemporary Earth with the authorities stymied by
weird killers and hi-tech hackers. In future books, I hope to take the
characters on a series of adventures, throwing different villains at Atalanta
or other locations.
Book 1, Super Starrella, follows the
adventures of seventeen-year-old Estelle Wright when she is transformed into a
superhero in her freshman year at college. The story opens with a crime scene
and a serial killer. Estelle must solve the mystery of the killer(s) and
discover her fellow supers, while pursuing her biology major and a couple of
romantic entanglements.
I created
a wobbly triangle of Estelle and two attractive men with their own secret
agendas. It’s not difficult to guess which one she prefers, but they have a
tortuous road to romance continuing over several books. Imagine a hunky biker
with the tattoo of a cat leaping up his biceps and several layers of secrets. On
the way, they contend with elusive villains and mysterious aliens.
Book 2, Starrella Falls, opens at the start of
the Spring Semester. Super Starrella tackles a bigger challenge and Toby is
tangled in alien politics. You will learn more about Toby's background, meet aliens and hear from the cat!
College freshman Estelle Wright has it all: a
superpower, a flying horse, and a hunky boyfriend. All is threatened when her old
enemy swears revenge, ruthless killers target Atalanta, and Toby is under
pressure to dump her. But, Estelle’s knack of finding trouble scuttles his plans.
Their lives are at stake and they face agonizing decisions. The wrong choice will
lead to disaster.
Buy
Links:
Super
Starrella:
http://myBook.to/Amazon-Starrella
Starrella Falls: http://myBook.to/Amazon-Starrella2
Bio:
Aurora Springer is a crazy scientist by day and
invents adventures in weird worlds at night. She has a PhD in molecular
biophysics and discovers science facts in her day job. Her fictional works are
character-driven adventures and romances sprinkled with humor. Some of her published
stories were composed thirty years ago. She was born in the UK and lives in
Atlanta with her husband, a dog and two cats to sit on the keyboard. Her
hobbies, besides reading and writing, include outdoor activities like gardening,
watching wildlife, hiking and canoeing.
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