Embarkment 2577
Embarkment
2577 series all 3 novellas
Maria
Hammarblad
Genre: Scifi Romance
Description:
When Alexandra wakes up to an unknown environment,
populated by a cat-like woman with a tail and a hologram of a rockstar, she
knows she has to be hallucinating. Maybe she has hit her head, or finally
suffered a nervous breakdown. It doesn't get any better from finding out she
died and was taken into the future by the elusive Adam, whom she can't
remember, or from people telling her she's on a spaceship.
The last year or so is gone from her memory, and
she has no choice but to try to adapt. As days go by, her new environment
becomes more and more unnerving. She finds herself helpless, and completely
dependent on a man who isn't even human.
Contains all three
novellas from the Embarkment series; "Brand New World," "High
Gravity," and "Adam and Eve."
Adam and
Eve
Embarkment
2577, Novella 3
Maria
Hammarblad
Genre: Scifi Romance
Description:
In this third novella in the "Embarkment
2577" series, Alex thinks nothing more could possibly stand between her
and the peaceful and secluded life she covets. There aren't any aliens standing
in line to meet her, no vengeful humans sneaking up on her, and no black holes
anywhere in sight. She has found a home and a family, and nothing more could
possibly go wrong. Right?
All she has to do before curling up in the sofa is
to escort an unexpected visitor to the guest quarters until the Captain has the
time to meet the newcomer. Should be a walk in the park...
High GravityEmbarkment 2577, Novella 2
Maria Hammarblad
Genre: Scifi Romance
ISBN: 1456515128
ISBN-13:
978-1456515126
ASIN: B004HO673O
Number of pages: 131
Word Count: 28566
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/FWMObuBulXc
Purchase Links: http://amzn.com/B004HO673O
Book Description:
In this second novella in the "Embarkment
2577" series, the story picks up shortly after it left off in "Brand
New World." The main character Alex has come to terms with her new life on
a starship in the year 2577, and reluctantly won both respect and admiration
for her actions during an alien attempt to conquer the ship.
Little does she know a number of new trials are about to shake her world. Besides encounters with alien species and an unexpected relative surfacing, a fatal navigation error will test her relationships with both her android lover and her friends.
Little does she know a number of new trials are about to shake her world. Besides encounters with alien species and an unexpected relative surfacing, a fatal navigation error will test her relationships with both her android lover and her friends.
Excerpt High Gravity
“Joshen Martinez is an old friend of mine,
a mentor, he wouldn’t hurt you. He just wants to connect you to a machine that
will tap out your memories. Your knowledge is valuable, and everyone would be
able to see what you know. Sort of... like watching a movie.”
Having people watch all my memories? Intrusion of privacy, much?
I got to my feet. “I’ve heard enough of
this. I have other things to do.”
Kevin stood up too. “Yes you do. Go pack
your bags. This joke is over and you’re coming with me to the Kentucky.”
I took a step towards the door. “In your dreams.”
Blake said, “Sit down. Both of you.”
He didn’t raise his voice, but it was
impossible not to obey. Kevin opened his mouth and my Captain made a dismissive
gesture. “You’ve already said too much. Sit down and be quiet.”
Watching the scientist sink down, carefully
keeping his mouth shut, filled me with glee. Blake pressed a button on his
desk. “Commander Adam, could you come to my office for a minute, please.”
My husband’s voice filled the room. “Right
away, Sir.”
I didn’t realize how tense I was until he
stood in the doorway and I dared relax. He glanced between me and Kevin and
crossed his arms over his chest. Adam was tall, strong, intimidating, and mine.
“What’s going on?”
Once again, Kevin opened his mouth. Blake
snapped, “Silence.”
Kevin leaned back in his chair and rolled
his eyes.
“Adam, this is Kevin. He has come to
retrieve your wife.”
“Not happening, Sir.”
I wanted to squirm. “Can I move now?”
Blake smirked. “Yes Alex, you may move.”
I bounced to my feet and threw my arms
around Adam. He hugged me back and murmured, “Don’t worry.”
After kissing me tenderly, he put his hands
on my shoulders and turned me around so I faced Kevin. Then, he wrapped his
arms around me from behind. “This is my wife. She means more to me than my
life. She definitely means more to me than your
life. If I were you, I’d choose my next words wisely.”
I glanced up at him. “I love you too.”
He smiled and brushed his lips over my
temple.
Blake leaned his elbows on the desk and
tapped his fingers together. “Mr Nolan, have we satisfied your curiosity, or do
you wish to continue the discussion with the commander? I’m sure he’d be more
than happy to demonstrate his... abilities. Would you like to see him fold a
spare piece of hull plating a couple of times?”
“We’re good.”
Brand
New WorldEmbarkment 2577, novella 1
Maria Hammarblad
Genre: Scifi Romance
ISBN: 1456338366
ISBN-13: 978-1456338367
ASIN: B004HO630G
Number of pages: 128
Word Count: 29477
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/FWMObuBulXc
Book Description:
When Alexandra wakes up in an unknown environment,
populated by a cat-like woman with a tail and a hologram of a rockstar, she
knows she has to be hallucinating. Maybe she hit her head, or finally suffered
that nervous breakdown. It doesn't get any better from finding out she died and
was taken into the future by the elusive Adam, whom she can't remember, or from
people telling her she's on a spaceship.
The last year or so is gone from her memory, and she has no choice but to try to adapt. As days go by, her new environment becomes more and more unnerving. She finds herself helpless, and completely dependent on a man who isn't even human.
The last year or so is gone from her memory, and she has no choice but to try to adapt. As days go by, her new environment becomes more and more unnerving. She finds herself helpless, and completely dependent on a man who isn't even human.
"Brand New World" is the first novella
in the "Embarkment 2577" series.
Author Bio:
Born in Sweden in the early 1970's, Maria
showed a large interest for books at an early age. Even before she was able to
read or write, she made her mom staple papers together into booklets she filled
with drawings of suns and planets. She proudly declared them, "The Sun
Book." They were all about the sun. She also claimed, to her mother's
horror, that her being on Earth was a big mistake and that her alien family
would come and bring her home at any moment. This never happened, but both the
interest in space and the passion for bookmaking stayed with her.
As an adult Maria's creativity got an
outlet through playing bass in a number of rock bands, and through writing
technical manuals and making web pages for various companies and organizations.
She did write drafts for a few novels, but the storytelling muse was mostly
satisfied through role playing online on Myspace. It was here, while writing
stories together with people from around the globe, she stumbled onto Mike.
They started talking out of character, and she moved over to Florida to him
late 2008. Today the two are married and live in the Tampa Bay area with three
rescue dogs.
Besides writing and playing bass,
Maria enjoys driving off-road, archery, and Tameshigiri.
Upcoming releases
Flashback, to be released by
Desert Breeze Publishing June 2013
Operation Earth, to be released by Desert
Breeze Publishing August 2013
Borealis XII, to be released by Desert
Breeze Publishing November 2013
Fun Facts
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Chicken with cashew nuts
Doesn't eat: Mammals
Favorite TV Show: Star Trek TNG and Leverage
Favorite animal: Border Collie
Quotes: "Full
Speed Ahead" and "Caffeine is good for you"
Find Maria on the web
Website: http://www.hammarblad.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariahammarblad
Twitter: @mariahammarblad
Publisher's website: http://www.desertbreezepublishing.com
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