Friday, June 24, 2016
The Timewalkers are back! by Michele Callahan
The Timewalkers are back!
On Sale! $.99 for a limited time!
Sure, she's got a superpower, but forget the cape...
With Timewalker blood in her veins, Alexa knows she'll be called upon by the immortal Archivers who watch over Earth and sent through time on a dangerous mission. After twenty-six years of waiting, her day has come.
Yes, she has a superpower, but forget the cape. To save the world, she must play the part of science geek and break into one of the highest security labs in the country. She has three short days to complete her mission; sneak into the lab and destroy a deadly virus before it kills almost everyone on Earth. There's one totally avoidable thing that will jeopardize her perfect plan...falling in love with her target.
Believe it or not, she's got bigger problems: the virus goes missing, a madman wants to exterminate human life, and Alexa must figure out how to save the whole darn planet when Fate is determined to force her into the arms of the very man responsible for the whole stinking mess.
Red Night is a sci-fi action adventure with a romantic twist! The story is a stand-alone time travel adventure with kick-a$$, sarcastic heroine, a smoking hot, geeky hero and a HEA. (*Previously released in 2011 under the same title)
Red Night (Book 1)
Silver Storm(Book 2)
Blue Abyss (Book 3)
Black Gate (Book 4)
White Fire (Book 5)
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
More Pictures From Phoenix Comicon
I just wanted to share more photos from my signing with Vijaya Schartz. I loved seeing the costumes, the energy of the people, and just the fun of being with fellow lovers of scifi, horror, and manga.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Comicon goers brave the heat in Phoenix - by Vijaya Schartz
If you like Sci-fi, you are probably a geek, and you are not alone. On June 2-5, over 90,000 people braved the 115-degree heat to attend the 2016 Phoenix Comicon, and discover their inner geek. And it was worth it. The city had to close some roads for the block parties, and the heavy construction on 7th Street made traffic a nightmare, but that did not stop the fans.
I attended as an exhibitor, signing my novels at a small table with my author friend in geekdom, Linda Andrews. This was our third Phoenix Comicon together, and it has been the best so far. We were ensconced between two booths with tall displays of graphic art, with the artist selling on one side, and another drawing your caricatures as your favorite character. For four days, we watched the crowd, many in full costumes, cruise by our modest display. Many of the vendors sold costumes, wigs, light sabers, and all the geeky paraphernalia you can only find in specialized shops and at Comicon. And among all these convention goers, there were readers. Some only stopped to admire the covers, but others actually liked to read good sci-fi or fantasy books.
You meet some interesting characters, some funny, and some scary. I particularly liked these two:
Fans could take selfies with their favorite DC character in authentic costume, there were contests for the largest group of the same character Cosplay. Fans attended panels with their favorite sci-fi movie stars. Everyone had a blast. This is heaven for gamers, artists, writers, and fans.
I was honored to be singled out by a famous Cosplay character, the best in his trade, a local celebrity in full costume, impersonating "Ex Excessive." I love the concept as well as the costume. Who wouldn't fall for these gorgeous black wings. He is local, his name is Trevor Gahona, and he gave me one of his roses. You can see it as a red dot of color on my table. Here is one of his official pictures in costume taken at the convention. What did I tell you?
In other words, I had a fantastic Phoenix Comicon, and I'll be back next year for sure. This event is a highlight of the year. I loved it. Hope to see you there next year.
Vijaya Schartz, author
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
Monday, May 9, 2016
Had a blast at the RT16 Booklovers Convention by Vijaya Schartz
This
is not my first RT Booklovers Convention, far from it, but this event
never ceases to amaze me. As an author, it's uncanny to meet so many
readers who recognize you and have read your books. Since I write in
mixed niche genres, medieval fantasy romance and science fiction
romance, I never expect a large crowd. Yet, somehow, it seems my readers
love to go to RT every year... and they were all there.
The
night events especially Viva la Historical and Cirque du Punk had
incredible costumes, food, and circus entertainment. There were many
pictures taken, but I don't want to use them without permission.
The
Intergalactic Bar & Grille reader event with NYT best-selling
author Linnea Sinclair (the queen of sci-fi romance) and a dozen
mid-list authors like me, rocked the convention. We played games and
cheered until our throats were raw. I died my hair purple for the event.
You cannot really tell from the pictures, because of the lighting, but
it is purple.
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| Jenifer Raniery (left) Book cover designer for DBP - Vijaya Schartz, author - Gail Delaney, publisher. |
I
also had breakfast with one of my publishers, Desert Breeze Publishing,
from California, and their attending authors. We only meet at these
kinds of events, so had to take a group picture.
The giant book signing was incredible, and every single one of these 700+
participating authors sold several books that day. Here is my signing
table towards the end. As you can see, very few books left. I gave out
hundreds of postcards and promoted my April release (the small poster of
Damsel of the Hawk on the table). And yes, these are mini peanut Reeses
dark chocolates on the table.
These
events are a big expense of money, time and energy but they are
certainly worth it if you can afford them. I do not attend every year, I
usually skip a year or two, so no RT for me next year (in Dallas). This
time it was at a driving distance from Arizona. Maybe sometime soon
they'll have it in Phoenix. That would be cool.
In the meantime, happy reading. For me, it's back to the computer to start my next novel.
Vijaya Schartz
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Christmas Is Only Eight Months Away
A Short Christmas Romance
Approximately 3,000 words
While waiting to purchase another house for her Christmas Village collection Sara falls and hits her head. Transported to a fantasy world she falls in love with a man in her dream.
Is she willing to give up real life to be with him? Or should she trust that he'll be there when she wakes up?
If you enjoy this sweet Christmas treat, check out my other titles at: Elysa Hendricks
Merry Christmas!
Elysa Hendricks
Monday, April 11, 2016
FREE in kindle: CRUSADER, Archangel Book 1
Hurry. This standalone story in the Archangel speculative fiction, sci-fi adventure books is free in kindle until April 12. Find it at:
Michael Tanner, proud, brash, irreverent, half Native American, and
single father, doesn't believe in aliens. When a Blue Angel claims to
have fathered him, Michael knows his drinking has gone haywire... But a
seductive Prince of Darkness born of a nightmare now targets Michael’s
family. When his girlfriend disappears and characters from his dreams
suddenly materialize to threaten his daughter, Michael must come out of
denial and overcome his weaknesses, to face the unbelievable mystery of
his birth and fulfill his unique destiny.
"...relationships, angels, aliens and seduction... even Satanism... kept this reviewer riveted... compelling fantasy... you won't want to put it down... superior... enthralls, and, at the same time, awakens!" - Metaphysical Reviews
"A mighty fine tale primed to read through in one sitting." - Curled Up With a Good Book.
"...engaging and fast-paced... a harmonious mix of enticing story... where real people do extraordinary things... humorous and hopeful... fluid and entertaining... quick and often droll dialogue... a marvelous tale of good and evil..." - The Charlotte Austin Review
"...Lavishly described, expertly written with stirring descriptions that take one's breath away. Author Schartz has written a solidly absorbing, old-fashioned science fiction novel of good and evil, yes and no, the one and the many." - The Book Reader
"...relationships, angels, aliens and seduction... even Satanism... kept this reviewer riveted... compelling fantasy... you won't want to put it down... superior... enthralls, and, at the same time, awakens!" - Metaphysical Reviews
"A mighty fine tale primed to read through in one sitting." - Curled Up With a Good Book.
"...engaging and fast-paced... a harmonious mix of enticing story... where real people do extraordinary things... humorous and hopeful... fluid and entertaining... quick and often droll dialogue... a marvelous tale of good and evil..." - The Charlotte Austin Review
"...Lavishly described, expertly written with stirring descriptions that take one's breath away. Author Schartz has written a solidly absorbing, old-fashioned science fiction novel of good and evil, yes and no, the one and the many." - The Book Reader
HAPPY READING!
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
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Monday, March 14, 2016
Aliens, Gods, and Romance in Ancient Egypt - by Vijaya Schartz
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| The male gods: Thoth god of wisdom, Horus the defeated rightful king, Set the evil uncle murderer and usurper |
GODS OF EGYPT explodes on the big screen and just blew my mind. Love, passion, hatred, revenge, greed, power hunger, and redemption. It has it all, even humor. I loved the script, the storytelling, and the fresh take on the myth. I like that it respects the legend. I also like the fact that the sun god Ra resides in space, on what looks very much like an alien spaceship. The gods are much taller than humans, and liquid gold flow in their veins. Cool
Don't wait for the DVD. This super-production, reminiscent of the great movies of the fifties with high pagentry and lots of extras, must be seen on the big screen, preferably in 3D. Today, of course, we use digital images and blue screens, and the result is amazing. Morphing gods larger than life and alien ships in orbit are possible, and incredible creatures come alive. We understand why the Egyptians revered their gods when they exhibited such powers.
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| Hathor, goddess of love and Zaya, beauty of the Nile, a simple mortal in love. |
I am a new fan of Nicolaj Coster-Waldau playing Horus. Gerard Butler makes a formidable evil brother Set, and the goddess of love, Hathor is played by the beautiful Elodie Yung. As for the mortal couple, Brenton Thwaites and Courtney Eaton as Kek and Zaya, they have the right amount of innocence, chemistry, faith, courage, and determination.
I like the fact that this movie doesn't focus on the better known story of the dismemberment of Osiris by his brother Set. Instead it features Osiris's son and rightful king, the god Horus. Portrayed as a happy go lucky rich boy who loves parties, Horus has a rocky start when on his coronation day, Set kills his father, beats up Horus and steals his all-seeing eyes, his woman... as well as his kingdom... which Set quickly exploits and enslaves for his own aggrandizement. Blind and dispossessed, Horus falls into depression and despair. It will take the example and encouragement of two of his fiercest worshipers to give him the strength and courage to fight back and free his people.
How relevant to our times is this story? More than you think. Greed and power hunger are still a strong motivation among the elite. Love can still move mountains. A few courageous souls can defy their betters and win great battles against impossible odds. Besides, we still honor the old myths. We only have to look at our dollar bill to see the eye of Horus, the all-seeing eye, atop the Egyptian pyramid. Where do you think this came from?
I strongly encourage you to see this movie. You won't regret it. In the meantime, you can read more about gods and aliens with incredible powers in my CHRONICLES OF KASSOUK series. WHITE TIGER is still free at ARe, and Snow Cheetah just received a 5-star review from Fallen Angel Reviews. "On
top of being an incredible Sci-fi story, this book had many unique
aspects. The biggest of which was one lovable and fun-loving snow
Cheetah called Pangura, a pet, and the soon-to-be Queen Natalia...
This story ensnared me from the
very beginning with the many plot twists, fascinating characters, many
Science fiction themes, and a love story that was truly inspiring. This
was a wonderful addition to the Chronicles of Kassouk series." Fallen
Angel Reviews - 5 stars
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Friday, March 11, 2016
March Is Irish Romance Month!
It's that time of year when rainbows lead to gold and Irish romance is in the air. My faerie time travel romance series, Tennessee Waltz, begins with a distinct Irish flair that will make you exclaim Erin Go Bragh:
Three couples find unexpected romance when
fiddle music and fairy dust are in the air.
KISS ME, I'M IRISH (Book One):
Emily Musgrave is heading a direction she never wanted to go in Regency England--namely a convent to turn her from her waywardness. But it's more loneliness than rebellion that motivates her to escape her certain fate.
Liam Jackson is going nowhere fast in modern-day Tennessee. Playing his Dobro in seedy bars and backward dives along with his fiddling sister, Tinker, is doing nothing for his music career--and even less for the dark places in his soul.
Pixie mischief can not only change time-lines, it can change hearts. Because sometimes a girl just needs a little magic in her life.
KISS ME, I'M YOURS (Book Two):
Time-travel, hoop skirts, surly locals, and a handsome if troubled Southern gentleman. Things just got weirder for Sophie Bowen.
When jilted Sophie stumbles into a stone circle filled with fireflies, she wakes up in a very different place—and time.
Beaten down by Lincoln's War and personal tragedy, Gabriel Merritt feels his life has become a lost cause.
In a post-war South still licking its wounds, Sophie and Gabriel struggle to understand the place they each find themselves in, while fighting a war of attraction.
And a mysterious twelve-year-old girl just might hold the key to it all.
KISS ME, I'M HOME (Book Three):
The prickly Morgan Lee Faye has a penchant for family TV shows and a dislike for the people around her, but she's the best travel agent in Tennessee. So good that she catches the eye of the mysterious proprietor of Avalon Travel, Mr. Kane.
If Morgan accepts the job, she's promised adventure around the globe and gold for her pocket, but she worries the offer is too good to be true. It is. And Kane isn't the only one with a creepy agenda. Her co-workers all seem to want a piece of Morgan's secret—even the two office hotties.
Honestly, she just wishes they'd all go away so she can watch Little House On The Prairie. But that's not going to happen because from Nashville to Avalon, faerie mischief is back!
Grab the first book for free with Kindle Unlimited or just pay
99 cents from Amazon!
Happy St Patrick's!
99 cents from Amazon!
Happy St Patrick's!
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Kiss Me I'm Irish
It seems like every culture has its tales of "little people." There are fairies, brownies, dwarves, gnomes, gremlins, and pixies to name a few, but the one people know best are the leprechauns from Irish folklore
Leprechauns are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat. They are solitary creatures who love to cause mischief, and have a hidden pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. If you're lucky enough to catch one, a leprechaun must grant you three wishes in order to be free.
The leprechaun in my short story LUCKY'S LEPRECHAUN isn't male, tiny or breaded, but she does cause mischief and help Lucky find a treasure.
Blurb:
Lucky no longer believes in wishes, hope or dreams. Cheated by his bookkeeper and his ex-girlfriend, he's resigned himself to losing everything.
Twenty-five years ago curiosity about a small human trapped Diamond, a leprechaun, inside a crystal paperweight. Now she has one day left to grant Lucky his final wish or perish.
Can a chance meeting between a little boy and a leprechaun result in love?
A Holiday in Council Falls Short Story
7,000 Words
Reviews:
"This is a cute, short read. Lucky is struggling to keep his bar open and up pops the vibrant Di, who quickly charms her way into his life with her sweet, bouncy personality. He can't help noticing there's something slightly magical about her.
I love a short read - just sitting down with a cuppa before I got to bed and knowing I'm going to go to bed on a happy ending and this delivers. It's a perfect little snack of happiness.
The romance is sweet, with very few sexy moments - aside from a slight reference to the effect Di has on Lucky's trouser department so this would appeal to those who like their romances pretty clean."
"Lucky's Leprechaun is another cute whimsical short story by Elysa Hendricks. Light reading with a touch of magic. Very entertaining."
"This is a short but cute story of magic, wishes and a Leprechaun. I loved the idea that Di was trapped in the crystal paperweight and set free when it broke. A cute and clever story!"
Leprechauns are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat. They are solitary creatures who love to cause mischief, and have a hidden pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. If you're lucky enough to catch one, a leprechaun must grant you three wishes in order to be free.
The leprechaun in my short story LUCKY'S LEPRECHAUN isn't male, tiny or breaded, but she does cause mischief and help Lucky find a treasure.
Blurb:
Lucky no longer believes in wishes, hope or dreams. Cheated by his bookkeeper and his ex-girlfriend, he's resigned himself to losing everything.
Twenty-five years ago curiosity about a small human trapped Diamond, a leprechaun, inside a crystal paperweight. Now she has one day left to grant Lucky his final wish or perish.
Can a chance meeting between a little boy and a leprechaun result in love?
A Holiday in Council Falls Short Story
7,000 Words
Reviews:
"This is a cute, short read. Lucky is struggling to keep his bar open and up pops the vibrant Di, who quickly charms her way into his life with her sweet, bouncy personality. He can't help noticing there's something slightly magical about her.
I love a short read - just sitting down with a cuppa before I got to bed and knowing I'm going to go to bed on a happy ending and this delivers. It's a perfect little snack of happiness.
The romance is sweet, with very few sexy moments - aside from a slight reference to the effect Di has on Lucky's trouser department so this would appeal to those who like their romances pretty clean."
"Lucky's Leprechaun is another cute whimsical short story by Elysa Hendricks. Light reading with a touch of magic. Very entertaining."
"This is a short but cute story of magic, wishes and a Leprechaun. I loved the idea that Di was trapped in the crystal paperweight and set free when it broke. A cute and clever story!"
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
A Change Will Do
About 4 years ago, my SciFi book, the Syn-En Solution was released. This was the cover:
I love the cover. It shows an interaction between Humans and Cyborgs.
Alas, my readers hated it. Some were reluctant to purchase it because of the cover. So I hired a new designer and asked her to come up with an alternative.
After a bit of back and forth, she came up with this style. The bottom part represents the cyborgs while the top screams SciFi.
I really love the new design and it will carry through in all my books. Of course, I couldn't contain my inner geek so I have them running from purple to red as in the colors of the visible light spectrum.
I wonder how many folks will get it?
And speaking of getting, the ebook is currently free across most retailers. Please, pick up a copy today:D
Monday, February 15, 2016
WHITE TIGER IS FREE AT ARE! YAY!
Start reading the award-winning CHRONICLES OF KASSOUK sci-fi romance series ABSOLUTELY FREE!
WHITE TIGER, Book One, is permafree at ARE in all ebook formats, for all devices. Get it HERE
CHRONICLES OF KASSOUK:
OVERVIEW OF THE SERIES
Noah's Ark, a transport full of human settlers equipped to seed a new planet with life, crashes on the wrong world, a cold orb beyond the confines of the known universe. Seeking refuge in the abandoned alien fortress of Kassouk, the settlers and their motley crew fight for survival, against hostile natives, and advanced galactic races who consider them cheap labor and research material for their genetic experiments.
Stranded with no hope of rescue, deprived of their technology by the ruling aliens, the humans of Kassouk reverse to a medieval farming society with slight differences. Besides horses and swords, they keep large felines as pets and train them for battle. They also proudly adopt big cat names as warrior names, and women often strive as military leaders.
As they fight their alien rulers to keep their freedom and their pride, as well as the right to freely choose their mates… other, more insidious dangers lurk. Generation after generation, as the people of Kassouk evolve and secretly learn from the alien races oppressing them, a few start developing extraordinary abilities…
WHITE TIGER - Book One
On the frozen plains of Kassouk, where a few aliens rule a medieval Human world, Tora, Human warrior trained by tigers, seeks her father’s murderer. But what she finds at the point of her sword confuses her. How dare Dragomir, the handsome Mutant, question her bloodline and her loyalties? And could a new enemy control the savage hordes of the fringe?
Dragomir offers to help, but Humans and Mutants are forbidden to fraternize under penalty of death... Should Tora trust her mind, her instincts, or her heart?
In the vortex of war, treason and intrigue, among blizzards, avalanches and ambushes, Tora sets out to solve the mystery of her father’s death. When she unveils the secret of her birth, she realizes Dragomir is the key, and together, they must save their planet from the invaders and fulfill their destiny... if they can survive dire persecutions from those they mean to protect.
"...an exceptional tale that belongs in a place of honor on keeper shelves everywhere." Johnna Flores - Coffee Time Romance - 5-cups
"...this is one futuristic that you do not want to miss!" Naomi - Fallen Angels Reviews - 5 angels - Recommended Read
"...kept me enthralled from the first page...a thrilling science fiction romance" Marlene Breakfield, Paranormal Romance Reviews
"...unique and extremely well constructed" 4 1/2 stars Tami Brady at Book Ideas.com
"I'm adding this to my 'keeper' shelf and on the 'to be re-read' list." Niniri Theriault for The Road to Romance
"...fast-paced story that draws the reader in and keeps him/her reading... The characters' personalities are believable and well rounded." Gottawrite Network
HERE IS THE REST OF THE SERIES: Available in all formats everywhere, including paperback.
Vijaya Schartz
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
VALENTINE'S DAY - A SHORT HISTORY
At first for February I thought I'd blog about how Valentine's Day
inspires romance authors, but then I realized I'm not a big fan of the holiday.
There's the whole St. Valentine's Day Massacre thing and my dog died on
Valentine's Day. Not very romantic. Plus, I was pretty sure the idea was
invented by some greeting card company like Sweetest Day and Grandparent's Day.
So I did a little research on how Valentine's Day got started.
Seems the holiday started out to honor several Christian
martyrs by the name of Valentine. The two that are celebrated are Valentine of
Rome martyred about AD 269 and Valentine of Terni about AD 197. The original
biographies of these martyrs make no mention of any romantic elements in their
martyrdom. It wasn't until the 14th century and Chaucer that romance was linked
to Saint Valentine and the distinctions between the two saints were forgotten.
The connection between the martyred saints and romance is
based solely on legends. In one legend Roman Emperor Claudius II tried to
convert Saint Valentine to Roman paganism. Valentine refused and tried to
convert Claudius to Christianity instead and as a result was executed. Nothing vaguely
romantic here.
In modern times the lore has been embroidered to show
Valentine as a priest who performed marriage ceremonies in secret, defying
Claudius II's law that young men remain single so he could grow his army. When
Claudius learned of Valentine's actions he was jailed.
Another addition to The Golden Legend with no basis in fact
is told by American Greetings (yep, I knew a greeting card company was to
blame) to History.com. The night before Valentine was to be executed he
supposedly wrote the first "valentine" card to a young girl he
addressed as beloved. The card was signed "From your Valentine." A
bit more romantic in a sorry, sad sort of way. No Happily Ever After for St.
Valentine.
Then there are Valentine's Day cards - a whole other subject
I'm not a fan of. Like Charlie Brown said, "I know people don't like me,
but why do we have to have a holiday to emphasize it?"
Remember how in grade school there was always a Valentine's
Day party? There'd be cupcakes decorated with red, pink and white frosting.
Each child made fancy lace cards with glitter and painted macaroni glued on
them, and decorated a shoebox to set on their desk. Then they'd all walk around
the classroom and drop the cards into the boxes of their friends. Well, up
until some sympathetic teacher made it mandatory for the kids to make cards for
everyone, not just their favorite friends my box was usually pretty empty. I
was not a popular kid.
Except on the playground. There I was the queen of
storytelling.
When in third grade some mean boys teased that because I
didn't like kickball I was an alien, my always active imagination took flight.
For the rest of the school year, every day at recess I spun tales of being from
Venus. Being in the accelerated reading group and an avid reader of science
fiction I drew on the stories I'd read and created a fictional world and
persona that kept my tormentors interested in something other than teasing me.
Unfortunately it didn't earn me any more Valentine's Day cards.
After that I discovered that I liked making up stories with
happy endings about fictional places and people. So I guess in a way
Valentine's Day did inspire me and set me on the path to becoming a romance
author.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Space Exploration, not all roses and romance - by Vijaya Schartz
I'm old enough to
remember January 28, 1086. It was an age of innocence, when we
believed space exploration had been conquered, and we would soon venture
into space, build bases on other planets and soon reach the stars. Then
it happened, the tragedy that broke the space program. Challenger
exploded 73 seconds after lift-off.
The Challenger
shuttle disaster 30 years ago is one of those moments carved into my
memory. I will always remember it, like people remember where they were
when Kennedy was shot, or when the towers fell. I had a teacher friend
who had applied for that coveted seat on the space shuttle. I was so
glad he didn't get picked.
The event was transmitted live on TV and the tragedy occurred as the world watched. At the time, it was a rare event, and children in their classrooms watched it happen with their teachers.
The explosion killed the entire crew, including a civilian, a beloved female teacher. Heroes, all of them.
The explosion killed the entire crew, including a civilian, a beloved female teacher. Heroes, all of them.
Left to right are Teacher-in-Space payload specialist Sharon Christa
McAuliffe; payload specialist Gregory Jarvis; and astronauts Judith A.
Resnik, mission specialist; Francis R. (Dick) Scobee, mission commander;
Ronald E. McNair, mission specialist; Mike J. Smith, pilot; and Ellison
S. Onizuka, mission specialist.
Image credit: NASA
Image credit: NASA
The exact timing of the death of the crew is unknown; several crew
members are known to have survived the initial breakup of the
spacecraft. The shuttle had no escape system, and the impact of the crew
compartment with the ocean surface was too violent to be survivable.
At 5 pm President Regan addressed the nation live and ended his speech with: The crew of the space shuttle Challenger
honored us by the manner in which they
lived their lives. We will never forget them,
nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and
waved goodbye and "slipped the surly
bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God."
In my novels, of course, I can control what happens, and I don't kill my heroes. One of the NASA space shuttles is featured in my series ANCIENT ENEMY, available everywhere in all eBook formats.
Vijaya Schartz
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
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