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Toni Noel Welcomes Author Gail Delaney

5/14/2012

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Gail Delaney is the well respected editor and co-owner of Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. but visits us today in her role as author of another just released  novel Janus, Book One of  Phoenix Rising.  Please tell us a little about your new series, Gail, and how you came to write it.

The Phoenix Rebellion -- the first series in this Phoenix Universe -- began as several separate, completely unconnected stories I couldn't get to work alone. But then I asked a question... and each of these stand alone stories slid together like puzzle pieces.

What if...

These are two very magical words for a science fiction writer. They open up an entire world of possibilities, and it is our job as the writer to answer the question.

What if... an advanced race came to our world and told us they wanted to be our benefactors? What if... they told us they were our ancestors, and we were their descendents. What if... their promises of a better world and an easier life was so wonderful the entire planet eventually welcomed them with open arms?

And what if... fifty years later... it all is discovered to be a lie?

The first series tell the stories of several members of an underground, rebel organization called Phoenix. A network so diverse and interlaced into society, they touch every aspect from government to science. They don't believe the words of the alien benefactors, and they spend decades trying to find the truth. With each book another lie is revealed, and the danger grows until the whole world is enveloped in war.

A war we intend to win.

Phoenix Rising, another four-book series, picks up almost a year after The Phoenix Rebellion. The world is in ruins, in a near-post-apocalyptic state. Our population is a fraction of what we had once been. Our government and military are being rebuilt from the ground up. Our people are beaten... but not yet broken. We have new allies in the universe, and now we know the truth behind the lies.

We face new enemies from within. Xenos. They are they new 'rebels', and they want to rid the Earth of anything they don't see as pure human. But the distinction is almost undetectable. So, like terrorists of today they kill and bomb and cry out against the outrage when they are the source of the problem. The question here is...

What if... not all our enemies are gone?

Phoenix Rising Book One: Janus begins to reveal the deceit that still lingers and the dangers we still face. How do you tell friend from foe when everyone wears the same mask?

Bio:

Gail R. Delaney has been actively writing 'for publication' since 1996. The first novel she ever wrote is still sitting on her computer, waiting for the major rewrite that will make it acceptable. She says she has learned a great deal since writing that book, and it shows when she looks back at that rough draft.

Gail has had several novels published in the genres of contemporary romance, romantic suspense and futuristic romance. Her novels have received several nominations and awards since she was first published in 2005.

Gail and her family recently moved from the cold and blustery east coast to Southern California, and is loving every moment of sunshine she can soak in -- without risking a sun burn.


Read on to enjoy a blurb and excerpt from Phoenix Rising Book One: Janus

9 Comments
Toni Noel link
5/14/2012 05:21:39 am

Thanks for visiting my site, Gail. Your Phoenix Rebellion novels taught me a love of science fiction, and I look forward eagerly to reading the Phoenix Rising Series, too.

Toni Noel

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Gail Delaney link
5/15/2012 12:23:18 am

Thank you for having me, Toni, and for kicking off my blog tour officially.

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Vijaya Schartz link
5/15/2012 02:27:46 am

Sounds like this great series would make a fantasitc TV summer series. Move over Burning Skies. Besides, it has Phoenix in the name and that's where I live. But no kidding. These books are a fabulous read. If you like sci-fi, don't miss out.

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Gail Delaney
5/15/2012 02:34:33 am

Thank you so much, Vijaya. :-) I'd LOVE to see Phoenix made into a mini-series (or even series!). Oh, the actors I'd want to recruit! :-)

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Lynette Endicott link
5/15/2012 02:31:56 am

Your Phoenix Rebellion books drew me into this world and I can't wait to begin this next series.

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Gail Delaney
5/15/2012 02:35:21 am

Thank you, Lynette. I've loved your enthusiasm for the series. It's been awhile since I had 'new' readers to Phoenix, and it's nice to know I can still draw them in.

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Toni Noel link
5/15/2012 06:09:55 am

Don't you just love Gail's imagination. How does she come up with this?

Toni

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Toni Noel link
5/15/2012 06:14:22 am

Visitors to this site: If you exit and come back in, you'll be able to continue, and read Gail's blurb and excerpt for Phoenix Rising Book One: Janus.

Sorry for the confusion, I'm new to having guests on my site.

Toni

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Gail R. Delaney link
5/19/2012 03:33:25 am

Before this winds down, Toni, i wanted to compliment you on your blog and site. It's very nice.

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    Toni Noel enjoys  writing romantic suspense and contemporary romance, reading, gardening and walking her dog Jack in Southern California.  

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