Another 5* Regina Shen Review

Posted on July 10, 2015 by flwq1578

By Tia (Goodreads Reviewer)

Intelligent and Interesting

This is a wonderful story about survival in the most dire circumstances. A huge storm wreaks havoc on an already outcast population. The authority who rejected them to begin with then captures the young as slaves. The authority discovers that their fertility is failing and one girl possesses the key to save them. However, she fights to stay free even with so little to survive on. She’s smart, savvy, has endurance and survival skills. This is a great well written and thought out book. It’s hard to put down.

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5* Regina Shen Review

Posted on July 10, 2015 by flwq1578

by Floryie (Goodreads reviewer)

What a ride!

That was my first thought on finishing the book. And the second thought was that hopefully the following books in the series would be as good as this one.

The author has taken the real issue of melting of the ice caps and created a dystopian world on the What-If situation of flooding of the world. The world described in the book kind of scared me. I definitely wouldn’t want to be a swamp rat. But Regina, the protagonist rocks in her natural habitat. She is plucky and resourceful. She goes through the gritty situation of being left alone to fend for herself in a storm. The daily struggle of staying alive was described vividly and the imagery keeps us engrossed in the scenes playing out in the book. It is quite an adventure for Regina to keep afloat during the storm and to stay clear of the slave smugglers during the chaos. As far as I am concerned, there is no lows in this book and only highs exist. The books keeps us hopping with the various situations Regina keeps getting into. She never ceases to amaze me with her innovative thinking.

I know I have been singing Regina’s praises but I can’t help it. And the other characters aren’t bad either. I loved Mo-mere and I wish I had a teacher like her! Colleen was only in a few scenes and she created an impression of too much dependability. Then there are the twins, who seemed to be observing rather than taking part in the action. Same goes for Wendy too. Last but not the least is Demarco. I am not sure if she is bad or good. She is confusing but devious. I loved the cat and mouse game between Regina and Demarco.

Omg, I seriously can’t think of a world without men. There is no woman without man as far as I am concerned. That’s one point I loved and hated about the book. Now I am eagerly awaiting to see if any man crops up as a surprise twist in the future books.

I can’t say enough about the setting of the book. It was realistic and at no point did I feel it was layered on too thickly. I love books like Swiss Family Robinson and so this book falls right in that category since it is also partly about survival. The plot keeps us on our toes and the pace is fast and steady alternately. The only place I found it a bit slow was when Regina gets back to Mo-mere.

I am sure by now you would know whether I am recommending it or not! If you are an adventure loving junkie, don’t forget to read this book.

My one line review : Take an adventurous ride by Regina’s side as she battles to stay alive and safe!

My rating : 5/5

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Regina Shen Series Release

Posted on May 13, 2015 by flwq1578

We finally have release of the first two books of the Regina Shen series (Resilience & Vigilance). The third is scheduled for release this summer. To celebrate, we have reduced the Kindle price of Regina Shen: Resilience to $2.99 through May 31, 2015. To share our joy, we have also reduced the Kindle price of the first book in the Rebel series (The Rebel Within) to 99 cents, also through May 31.

Visit Amazon to check it out.

A blog tour is scheduled to begin next Monday and last through May 31 with LolasBlogTours.net. We will be sharing interviews, reviews, and will have a raffle. So, come join us.

REGINA SHEN SERIES DESCRIPTION

Abrupt climate change melted ice caps, flooded coasts, and expanded deserts. The World Federation’s notorious Department of Antiquities polices barrier walls and suppresses knowledge from the past. Three-hundred-plus-year-old Grand Old Dames rule using a caste system.

Regina Shen is an outcast condemned to live on the seaward side of barrier walls. She survives by her wits on swampy islands and thrives on salvage from sunken cities, including illegal print books from before the Federation. With her photographic memory, she defies Antiquities by reading books not available in the Federation. The Federation claims she has unique DNA that could single-handedly reverse the extinction of humankind. It’s too bad she doesn’t trust them enough to barter fairly, let alone with her life.

Regina Shen: Resilience – A hurricane threatens to destroy Regina’s world. Separated from sister, mom, and home, with Antiquities in pursuit, Regina fights to stay alive and avoid capture while hunting for family. Does she have the resilience to survive both the storm and Antiquities?

Regina Shen: Vigilance – Pursued by Antiquities, Regina jumps the barrier wall into the Federation to find her kidnapped sister and winds up on a closed-university campus with heavy security. Regina must use her wits to escape and rescue her sister without letting either of two rival inspectors capture her. Can she rescue her sister from an obvious trap?

Regina Shen: Defiance – Rival Antiquities inspectors fight over capturing Regina to gain power amidst turmoil over who will become the new World Premier. Regina has to flee from Virginia through desert and wilderness to Alaska to hunt a treasure big enough to barter for her freedom and that of her sister. Can she find allies and tools to remain free long enough to find something to trade?

Help us celebrate the new series release.

Thanks,

Lance

Regina Shen Series Release

Posted on May 1, 2015 by flwq1578

I want to clear up some confusion on the timing of release of the first two novels of the Regina Shen series.

The release has been targeted all along for May 15. However, when award opportunities presented with a May 1 publication deadline, we decided to allow the first book to be available early to qualify.

The official release is still May 15 for both Regina Shen: Resilience and Regina Shen: Vigilance. We have scheduled a blog tour for May 18-31 with LolasBlogTours.net to get the word out. We are also looking at promotional pricing in conjunction with the tour. So say tuned.

Lance Erlick

Author Fair

Posted on April 19, 2015 by flwq1578

Attended Barrington’s first Author Fair yesterday. Never know what to expect but met some interesting authors from the area and some curious readers. I want to thank Ashley Johnson and her crew for putting this together and hope she will continue the program next year.

We were able to showcase the first two books in the Regina Shen series:

Resilience: Outcast Regina Shen faces a hurricane that threatens to destroy her swamp home and her family. Global fertility has collapsed. Chief Inspector Joanne Demarco of the notorious Department of Antiquities believes Regina holds the key to avoid extinction. Regina fights to stay alive and avoid capture while hunting for family.

Vigilance: Regina Shen is pursued by the notorious Department of Antiquities for DNA they believe can stop extinction. She jumps the Barrier Wall into the Federation to find her kidnapped sister. Stuck on a heavily-guarded closed university campus, she must use her wits to escape and rescue her sister without letting either of two rival Antiquities inspectors capture her.

Lance

Goodreads Book Giveaway (Regina Shen: Resilience)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by flwq1578

Come check out the Goodreads book giveaway to celebrate the upcoming release of Regina Shen: Resilience.

Description: Forced to live on the seaward side of barrier walls, outcast Regina Shen faces a hurricane in the swamps while pursued by the notorious Department of Antiquities that believes her DNA can save the World Federation from extinction.

To sign up, go to Goodreads.

Lance Erlick

New Series Covers & Tour

Posted on March 20, 2015 by flwq1578

After a long pause from social media, we are excited to announce that we have a new series (Regina Shen) getting ready to release this spring.

Covers for Regina Shen: Resilience and Regina Shen: Vigilance and now complete:

Regina Shen: Resilience: Outcast girl whose DNA could prevent extinction fights to survive hurricane and avoid capture.

Regina Shen: Vigilance: Outcast girl sneaks into Federation to rescue sister while being hunted for her unique DNA.

In addition, we are happy to announce a blog tour in conjunction with LolasBlogTours.net. Stay tuned as we approach the anticipated release date of May 15, 2015, the blog tour May 18-31, and other new release events.

Lance Erlick

New Release Promotional Pricing

Posted on October 5, 2014 by flwq1578

To celebrate the release of The Rebel Trap, now the second book in the three book series, we are offering promotional ebook prices on the entire Rebel series from October 6-17, 2014 on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Lance-Erlick/e/B00C1PKYSA.

Kirkus Reviews called The Rebel Trap “inventive dystopian sci-fi drama” and a “well-thought-out science fiction world”

Voices in sixteen-year-old Annabelle Scott’s head aren’t God or signs she’s going mad—yet. Despite being a military recruit, she rebels against her female-dominated régime by not only refusing to kill Morgan, a handsome boy she’s attracted to, but also helping him escape. Auditory implants and contact cameras allow her commander to watch her 24-7. Morgan hacks the implants to ask for help. Annabelle wants to help him yet needs to find the link between an attempted assassination of her adoptive mom, a corrupt police captain, and the geek institute that holds Morgan’s brother without destroying her family or getting killed.

Go to Amazon for promotional ebook pricing October 6-17 at http://www.amazon.com/Lance-Erlick/e/B00C1PKYSA.

The Rebel Within, regularly $2.99 will be only 99 cents during this promotion. The new second book in the series, The Rebel Trap, and Rebels Divided, both regularly $3.99, will be reduced to $2.99.

Thanks and hope you enjoy.

Lance Erlick

Just Released: Maiden Voyage

Posted on July 19, 2014 by flwq1578

Maiden Voyage, a short story about gender and the future of the human race, but also a science fiction thriller, was released July 17. An early reviewer called it “Intriguing, with an interesting plot.”

The all-female Maiden’s Ark left Earth five years ago. A distress signal says Earth is lost, stranding lunar and asteroid colonists. Then someone sabotages the Ark’s vital fertility lab. Security Chief Nina Rekovic must tread carefully between Returners she sympathizes with, the dictatorial captain who strips her of her duties, and an estranged lover who betrays her.

Available now at Amazon.

Rebels Divided—Comments

Posted on June 2, 2014 by flwq1578

While Rebels Divided is a sequel to The Rebel Within, it was written as a standalone novel. In fact, it was written before its prequel as near term science fiction with young adult protagonists.

In a nutshell: The first time Geo (19) sees Annabelle (19), they meet as enemies and she doesn’t kill him. That counts for something. After the Second American Civil War, a nation remains divided. Coming from enemy camps, Geo and Annabelle must come together to rescue her sister and gain justice for his pa’s murder. Complicating this, the Federal governor and Outland warlord conclude a secret deal, pledging Annabelle in marriage to the warlord and putting a bounty on Geo. While trying to survive and achieve their goals, the pair must struggle with growing feelings for each other despite being sworn enemies.

As one Amazon reviewer noted: “This is not a book about space travel or jaw-dropping technology. Rather, it centers on the consequences of what happens when men & women fail to “get along.””

Another Amazon reviewer called it: “Nicely paced SF novel with more than a few twists to keep the reader wondering. Fine SF novel.”

Kirkus Reviews called it “An action-packed love story with even more twists and turns than its prequel.” They went on to say: “Followers of the series will be more than happy to find Annabelle Scott just as feisty and zealous as she was when last they saw her.”

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Lance Erlick

Free ebook copy of The Rebel Within

Posted on December 20, 2013 by flwq1578

Hi,
I need your help. In exchange for honest reviews, I am giving away free ebook copies of The Rebel Within through Story Cartel (http://storycartel.com/books/581/the-rebel-within/) over the next 20 days. There is also a raffle for those who read and review.
Thanks,
Lance Erlick

Great Review & Blog Post for Rebels Divided

Posted on December 20, 2013 by flwq1578

Booksandtheirworldlyrealm has posted a great review and blog post on Rebels Divided. You can find it at http://booksandtheirworldlyrealm.blogspot.com/