NBtM Virtual Book Tour and Giveaway: The Rose by PD Alleva

Welcome to my stop on the NBtM virtual book tour for The Rose by PD Alleva. This tour was organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. On my stop, I have an excerpt and a great author interview. There's also a tour wide giveaway to win a $50 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card. Be sure to visit the other stops on the tour for more content. Enjoy!

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Title: The Rose
Author: PD Alleva
Publisher: Quill and Birch Publishing
Publication Date: October 7th 2020
Print Length: 316 pages
Genre: Science Fiction Thriller

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A masterful, dystopian science fiction thriller of underground genetic experiments, telepathic evil greys, mysterious rebellion, conspiracy, martial arts, and Alien Vampires.

Sandy Cox believed WW3 was over. But for those Alien Vampires, War Has Just Begun.

Forty-eight hours after a World War III treaty is signed Sandy Cox awakens in an underground compound unable to move. Tied to machines she screams for help but no one answers. At least NO ONE HUMAN.

And they’ve taken her unborn child.

Enter Phil, a rebel freedom fighter who has had more than his share of Alien Vampires. Armed with THE BLADES, a sacred alien martial art, he enters the compound on a mission to find Sandy. But as he battles his way through the compound, Phil discovers Sandy has her own agenda. Finding her stolen child is all that matters.

But the vampires have their own plan and Sandy’s baby is at the heart of their diabolical plot. Joined by a crew of rogue soldiers, they must navigate the underground compound, battling genetically mutated humans, aliens and monsters.

When battling Alien Vampires, one thing is certain…Get Ready To Bleed!

Fans of The Hunger Games, George RR Martin, VE Schwab, Star Wars, and Ancient Aliens will be fascinated by this high-powered, intelligent, edge of your seat dystopian sci-fi action thriller.

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EXCERPT:

Dr. Blum escorted an alien vampire, a Drac, down the pristine hallway. This Drac was tall, standing well above six feet. He wore thick black armor that shined under the light, covering his torso, neck to navel, all the way down his arms, locked at the wrists. Standard armor for Drac soldiers. His skin was pale, at least as pale as a scaly brownish auburn flesh could allow. His skull was smooth and large, and his neck bones stood on his shoulders protruding from the skin and skull like two thick stints up to the top of his head. The bones swelled then retracted, in unison with his breathing. The skin beneath his eyes was a pale red circling dry yellowish eyeballs with emerald pupils. His fingers were long and thick with sharp nails. Part of the Drac species, he wore his people's badge of honor proud on his sleeve.

“He’s the first to receive the new pills,” Dr. Blum explained. “He’s still coherent though, seems his strength and adrenaline are fighting off the effects, but at least he’s calm. Shock to the system if you know what I mean, Sanos?”

“Indeed,” replied Sanos, his voice a thick and heavy baritone. “He’s had all the necessary tests completed?”

“Of course,” Dr. Blum replied.

“Good…I’m starved.”

Dr. Blum bowed. “Of course.”

They stopped in front of the door leading to Ben’s chamber.

“This is it,” said Dr. Blum, sliding a panel from the small window. He looked inside seeing Ben sitting on the floor, his back against the wall. Ben’s pupils circled beneath half closed eyelids. His body jerked. The back of his head smacked against the wall. “Hmm, see, much more calm.”

“Delightful,” breathed Sanos. “May I?”

“Naturally.”

Sanos commanded perfection in his food. His eyes widened, delighted in observing Ben.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

PD Alleva is an alternative fiction author. His novels cross genres, blending mystery, conspiracy, psychology, and action with horror and dystopian science fiction. Alternative fiction is PD's attempt at describing what readers uncover in any one of his books, a new discovery towards mainstream storytelling. He's been writing since childhood, creating and developing stories with brash and impactful concepts that he would describe are metaphors for the shifting energies that exist in the universe. PD exists inside of his own universe, working diligently on The Rose Vol. II and exceptional horror novels. Be prepared for Golem, PD’s upcoming horror thriller.

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW:

- What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Hands down Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey. Banana ice cream with fudge chunks and walnuts. Mmm, sounds good.

- Which mythological creature are you most like?

Depends on which personality you’re talking too. I could be a dragon (fierce, powerful, and in your face), or a Fae (completely mythical and mysterious, sarcastic and cerebral), or a Golem (brought from another realm to wreak havoc on the world). My upcoming horror thriller is titled Golem, but he’s a completely out of his mind demonic anarchist, so, I think I’ll go with the dragon, but a good dragon.

- First book you remember making an indelible impression on you.

I’m reaching back into the memory vault on this one. I believe it is Frankenstein, however, I read Mary Shelley’s classic in my High School Junior year, and although Frankenstein continues to be my favorite novel, there’s more back there in the perimeter of the mind. Could be Shakespeare’s Hamlet and that would be ninth grade if memory serves me correctly, but that is still too old. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume comes to mind, which was read in, well, fourth grade but no, although I enjoyed the book and that part when the dad drops the brother’s food over his head while in the bathtub “If he won’t eat it he’ll wear it,” was classic and pops into my head every time one of my kids refuse to eat. But no, with all this being said I’ll have to choose Washington Irvin’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which would have been read in middle school but maybe fifth grade too.

I was raised in Westchester County New York not far from Sleepy Hollow, taking visits to Washington Irving’s home in Tarrytown, NY (which, if you don’t know was a part of Sleepy Hollow for a long time until the town broke off from the Sleepy Headless Horseman). If you’re looking for a place to visit during Halloween, I’d recommend Sleepy Hollow or Tarrytown, the haunted hayrides and exhibits are great to see, plus the history is always fun to learn. Also great to witness is the Headless Horseman riding around the haunted sites with a bit of nostalgia. I lived in Tarrytown for a while too, so the book has a special place in my heart and memory. I even wrote a reimagining of the story a few years ago titled, Knickerbocker, which is the featured story in Twisted Tales of Deceit, book one of the Beyond the Chamber Door series. Original title was “The Continuing Hymn of the Original Knickerbocker.” A strange and long title, however, there is an explanation. Washington Irving’s first book, A History of New York, was written under the pseudonym, Diedrich Knickerbocker. Irving came up with the name Knickerbocker based on the Dutch settlers of New York whose formal attire were referred to as knickerbockers, or knickers if you want, which are pants rolled up to the knees that are worn with high socks. After Irving’s novel received critical acclaim and success, the name Knickerbocker stuck and became a well-known reference to New Yorkers (at least at that time). This is also the reason why New York’s basketball team is called the Knicks, which is short for the New York Knickerbockers.

- How do you develop your plot and characters?

Over time. Once the idea drops into conscious thought (usually as a theme or circumstance) I start to take notes and send emails. More often than not the ending is one of the first to manifest. Characters begin to develop at this point, which I refer to as setting up a chessboard. Simultaneously the plot develops, usually with particular scenes and chapters that I know I’ll have a great time writing.

- Describe your writing space.

I purchased an Ernest Hemingway English Style Writing Desk by Thomasville many years ago. I love my desk it fits me perfectly. Have my writing hats (a collection of Fedoras) in the corner, a gas lamp, a few trophies from karate and soccer from my twin boys, an American Flag that was given to my grandfather when he passed away in 1987. He was a World War II fighter pilot. And my Empire Strikes Back Yoda puppet is always looking at me. There’s also a few pictures of my four kids and an old school corn Cobb tobacco pipe sitting in an ashtray. My writing chair is black leather and looks like the chair Morpheus is sitting on when he first meets Neo in The Matrix. Obvious name of the chair, The Morpheus Chair. Other than these items the office is a bit empty. I’m not into hanging pictures because I enjoy the bare white walls. Kind of a blank slate every time I walk in.

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GIVEAWAY:

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