THE SCI-FI HERO, IN ALL HIS GLORY!

 First, thanks to Cathy Pegau for hosting us, the authors of A GALACTIC HOLIDAY, Carina’s Press’s sci-fi holiday anthology.  Happy Holidays, Cathy!

There’s just something crack-o-licious about certain sci-fi heroes.  Think about it—what is it that’s so appealing about Mal Reynolds?  He was rough around the edges, educated by life rather than a stuffy academy, and a former member of a rebellion that wound up losing in an epic way?  And then there’s the seemingly opposite side of the coin represented by James Tiberius Kirk.  Sophisticated, Academy-raised, a respected member of Star Fleet—a winner in every sense of the word.  These two heroes shouldn’t have anything in common.

But they do.

In their heart of hearts, both Mal and Kirk were mavericks.  They both understand the parameters of their worlds/galaxies/’verse, and their place in it.  They know the rules.  A lot of the time, they even follow them…until they don’t.

What makes these two so universally loved is that they always tried to do what was right.  Not what’s legally acceptable.  Not what they’re ordered to do.  Not what was expected of them.  What these two much-adored characters shared is an moral compass that always pointed true, and they didn’t care about what rules they had to break in order to make things right.  How can you not love someone like that?

In A GALACTIC HOLIDAY, the three heroes also come from very different backgrounds, but each one falls into the category of hero.  To find out more, read on!

Anna: Born and raised on Rendar (a high-tech planet with no families), Savan Bardan has always fought for what he wanted. First as a space marine, he led his men into terrible battles and now as the top trade negotiator in the galaxy. He’s the tough, silent type who keeps his past nightmares buried and likes to always win. But deep down he questions everything: his planet’s hunger for more energy, the tactics his colleagues are willing to use to close a deal and his own goals. I think he knows something is missing from his life.

Enter Brinn Fjord. The negotiator for the ice world of Perma. A woman who blames him for the death of her father. Brinn is dedicated to her family, her people’s prosperity and protecting her world’s environment. She is just the woman to show Savan what he’s missing! And I tossed them together during the winter holiday of Yule…let’s just say it is a real education for Savan.

Sasha:  Leo is a man’s man. He’s a man of action, but he’s smart enough to think things through first.  His colony lost protection from Patrols and the Raiders ‘recruited’ him before Black Lung wiped out the rest of the colony. After raiding for a while, the Patrols caught up with his ship. He spent the next few years working for the Patrols, feeding the info. Once he’d earned their trust, he got his own ship and crew. He still helps out the Patrols from time to time, but he’s an entrepreneur – taking whatever jobs pay most so he can help people/colonies/ships in trouble… partly because he knows what it’s like to be deserted and partly because he likes to do the right thing. He’s a loyal captain and protective of his crew and his ship. But he’s a loner, maintaining enough distance to keep control of his wily crew. Meeting Riley, the heroine, makes him question the whole ‘loner’ thing – but Riley isn’t necessarily sold on the idea of a long-term ‘thing’ either so he has his work cut out for him.

Stacy: Right from the beginning, Detective Edison Wicke popped out of my head as a full-fledged smartass!  He’s a sexy charmer, though, so I can forgive that quick-trigger mouth of his.  Just think of Edison as that guy we ladies secretly want to meet—the guy who has a sizzling quip for just about everything that comes his way, and the sleek charisma to keep you laughing.

But come to find out, Edison’s wicked sense of humor hides a turbulent childhood where December 25^th was just another day to struggle through.  Because of the harshness of his background, he has a strong sense of justice (in fact, his name was almost Edison Just instead of Edison Wicke, due to his unwavering sense of what is right).  He’s hardcore when it comes to protecting those who can’t protect themselves, and his loyalty to Reina is so great he changed his entire life in order to be near her.  And in the face of adversity, he stands by her side when no one else will.

If that isn’t a true hero, I don’t know what is.

You tell us—what traits do you like to see in your heroes?

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