New Member, Eve Langlais

Good morning, fellow Brigaders! I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of our newest recruits, Eve Langlais. Please join me in giving her a hearty welcome to the SFR Brigade.



Welcome, Eve. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Hi, I’m a mom of three going slightly crazy with all the kids home for the summer, not to mention they keep multiplying as their friends come over too lol. In an attempt to keep my sanity, I write and some of the things I come up with, well, it would seem all my years of juggling family & work have driven me slightly nutty judging by some of the warped things I come up with.

I've heard great things about your Alien Mate series, what can you tell us about it?

Ah yes, my very popular and well-reviewed Alien Mate. In the first Alien Mate, a hunky, muscled, very naked blue alien suddenly appears in plump Diana’s living room. When he declares he’s come to be her leader, she laughs--hard. But her laughter soon turns into lustier thoughts and actions when her blue ET abducts her, determined to make her his mate. Alien lovers clamored for a sequel and so just recently Alien Mate 2 released. This time a new blue alien with an awesome physique comes to Earth to claim his mate and right from the beginning things go wrong. From a malfunctioning teleporter, to the US military chasing him, our poor alien’s mission is fraught with difficulties. But nothing compares to his dilemma when he realizes the earthling he wants for his very own, isn’t the one his ancestors chose for him. If you’re looking for an erotic tale of alien love, then either or both should satisfy your craving.

What do you enjoy the most about writing Science Fiction Romance?

I love the creation aspect of Sci-Fi. A writer can take the ‘What if’ scenario to any height they wish. New worlds, new beings and technologies, the only limit is the imagination.

You write across several other genres as well, can you tell us more
about your other works?

I’ve done two fantasy novels, Take A Chance and The Hunter. In Take A Chance, I created my own modern fairytale replete with a wicked witch and for the hero, a handsome captive wizard. In The Hunter, my heroine is a single mom struggling with young twins. When her violent ex, who is not quite human, kidnaps one of her kids, her hunky neighbor comes to the rescue and the results are magical.

Then there’s my paranormal work starting with my upcoming release titled Lucifer’s Daughter. Muriel, a princess of Hell, only wants to find /‘the one’, /however when your father is the king of lies, that’s not an easy task. Especially when a lot of the males she meets are out to kill her. Coming August ninth with Liquid Silver, prepare to have your view of Heaven and Hell changed.

As a writing mom as well, I'm interested in any tips you have on
finding those spare moments to write?

Ha! With the kids out of school it’s taking twice as long to write and accomplish things, especially since Dora is a running theme song in the background. The trick is playdates to keep them occupied and lots of popsicles. Oh and Advil, lots of Advil.

What's next for you? Do you have any projects coming up you'd like to
share with us?

I’ve got edits on several pieces coming up, like Wickedest Witch and Crazy. I’m finishing work on a paranormal piece titled Last Minion Standing and have begun outlining a third Alien Mate—this time the big blue guy is the one to be kidnapped lol. My website is a great place for folks to peek to see what’s upcoming as I am a dedicated updater.

Where can we find you on the web?

For more on me including books, excerpts, my blog and more see my website @

http://www.EveLanglais.com

Thanks to the SFR brigade for interviewing me and happy reading!

Interview with New Member Gail Koger

Please help me welcome new Brigade member Gail Koger, author of The Warlord's Comeuppance, in an introductory interview about her latest work.

1) Please tell us about your featured book, The Warlord's Comeuppance.

The Warlord’s Comeuppance is a fun, fast paced science fiction/romance with sizzle. It starts off with Detja making the fatal mistake of stealing from the most feared Warlord in the galaxy and giving him the one finger salute as she makes her getaway. Not a smart move. Now Zarek, the big, bad warlord, wants this feisty little thief for his own and he won‘t take no for an answer. Detja’s not about to surrender and the chase begins.

2) Your heroine is a brave woman on the run from the galaxy's most terrifying warlord. Just maybe she provoked it. Where did you get the idea for her amazing story?

I’m a bit psychotic. I have all these characters running amok in my head. Detja came to life when I was working on Just My Luck, the first book in the Coletti Warlord series. She’s a fun, bold character that never stops plotting and loves blowing stuff up. Plus, Detja’s a sneaky bitch and manages to drug Zarek and stuff all six foot six of him into a shipping crate. To add insult to injury, she mails him to a penal colony for big, bad Coletti Warlord. Unfortunately for her, the drug wears off a tad bit faster than she planned and Zarek frees himself and takes over the prison ship. Needless to say, he’s a bit pissed that this tiny little female got the drop on him. The battle rages on.

3) What do you like best about Zarek and does your heroine stand a chance?

Zarek’s a ruthless a predator with a cause. He’s determined to save the Coletti race from extinction and he wants a mate who will fight beside him. He’s tired of being alone and the little thief intrigues him. Once he’s made up his mind that Detja’s the one he has been searching for, she doesn’t stand a chance.

4) How did you go about creating this world?

Believe it or not the original story, Just My Luck, came to me in a dream. A dream that wouldn’t go away until I wrote it. The Warlord’s Comeuppance is the prequel to this book.

5) What else do you have in store for lucky readers?

I’m currently working on Bunny The Equalizer a paranormal romance.

Here’s a little preview: Riling up a master vampire is about as smart as whacking on a hornet’s nest with a stick, you’re gonna get bit, repeatedly. I have the first chapter posted on my Goodreads page.

6) What do you think today's readers are looking for and how do you fill that demand in your writing?

They want to escape the real world for a couple of hours. They want to be entertained, aroused and laugh. My stories are pure escapism and filled with humor.

7) What are you most proud of in your writing career?

I’m global and they like me! They really really like me! I’m getting some really wonderful reviews.

8) What makes it all worth it to you as an author?

The feedback I get from my readers. They’re the best! Plus, I have so much fun with my characters.

9) Do you read print books, ebooks, or both?

Both, but ebooks are the future.

10) Any big plans for the summer?

Work. Work. Work. I have a producer friend in L.A. that wants me to work up a treatment for The Warlord’s Comeuppance so she can pitch it to the SYFY channel. Keep your fingers crossed!

We'll do that, Gail! 

Gail will also have a post up in the next week about her day job that I think you'll find very entertaining!  Welcome to the Brigade, Gail.  Glad to have you onboard!

More New Members Coming Soon

We've had a wonderful response from new members wanting to join the Brigade thanks to Heather's feature on The Galaxy Express. I'll be working to get everyone added this evening and over the weekend.

If you sent a request to join and haven't yet heard back, fear not - we'll be responding soon. (If you don't hear from us within three days, please do ping us to make sure you haven't gotten lost in the shuffle!)

We'd love it if folks would take a moment to introduce themselves in the comments!