Today’s special guest is sci-fi writer Zhanna Hamilton and we’re chatting about her newest short story in The Blank Series, Blank: Madam Doesn’t Like That.
During her virtual book tour, Zhanna will be awarding a $75 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn winner. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To increase your chances of winning, feel free to visit her other tour stops and enter there, too.
The story will be Free during the tour.
Bio:
Zhanna Hamilton is a science fiction writer and the creator of The Blank Series. In May 2019, she released the first installment of the sci-fi series on Wattpad, Blank: Begin Again, which has been named in the top 100 list of femme fatale stories and chosen as an “Undiscovered Stories” Wattpad Pick on the independent storytelling platform–home to 90 million readers worldwide. Readers and future readers can follow Zhanna on Twitter.
Welcome, Zhanna. Please tell us a little bit about The Blank Series.
“Madam Doesn’t Like That” is the 4th short story of The Blank Series. It is a time when the human race is split in two: the chipped and the unchipped. A time when a computer virus that awakens AI is rapidly spreading. Sex bots are also involved, but I’ll just let you read it for yourself.
What inspired you to write this series?
I have a deep interest in where emerging technology and scientific advancements can take humanity. Will this progress be used for good or evil? The Blank Series is a character-driven cyberpunk story that tracks a reality where advanced technology is in the hands of a totalitarian Solar Government.
Excerpt from Blank: Madam Doesn’t Like That:
Arlo read a large sign passing by on the boulevard.
KILL ALL BOTS!
“What the hell is Razor doing?”
“She’ll be fine. She does it all the time.”
“Does what all the time? Never mind. Don’t tell me. We have to stop her.”
Zen crossed her legs, tapped the console with long, golden nails and stared past the protest.
“You stop her.”
He watched Razor lift a helmet off the ground and put it on, pumping her fist as she walked into the chanting crowd.
“I can’t be in a protest, Zen. I have a career to protect.”
“Sounds inconvenient.”
“Don’t we have somewhere to be?”
“And we’ll get there.”
“This is ridiculous,” he said, stepping out of the pod. He tried to spot her. Nothing but angry strangers. Walking towards the crowd, he felt the electric energy of frustration.
“PEOPLE OVER BOTS! PEOPLE OVER BOTS!”
He stood at the edge of the moving spectacle and scanned for Razor.
Against the grain of the crowd, he spotted the oversized biker’s helmet with flowing blonde locks extending beyond the edges. She grabbed a bat off the ground near a closed psychedelics store.
“Razor, no!” he yelled, his voice drowned by the raging chorus.
What exciting story are you working on next?
“You’re Dead to Me, Cupcake” is the 5th installment of The Blank Series, which I will release on Wattpad next.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Writing was my hobby as a child. I spent a lot of time writing poetry and stories throughout my childhood and adolescence. Although you could say I’ve been a writer for a long time, I continue to develop my craft as though I’m brand new. I’m always learning.
Do you write full-time? If so, what’s your work day like? If not, what do you do other than write and how do you find time to write?
I’m a business owner in the self-development industry. I make time to write in the same way that I make time to run a business. Writing is a priority for me, which means I schedule it into my day.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I create my own futuristic looks (i.e., I play dress-up) and these styles often help with character creation or development.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A writer and a businesswoman. Also, a princess. Two out of three is alright.
Anything additional you want to share with the readers?
Some of your favorite celebrities might already be fans of The Blank Series. You can find celebrity reaction videos to this femme fatale sci-fi series on my Instagram.
Links:
Read “Blank: Begin Again (Short Story 1 of The Blank Series)” on Wattpad.
Read “Blank: Where Do Machines Go When They Die? (Short Story 2 of The Blank Series)” on Wattpad.
Read “Blank: You Heard Me (Short Story 3 of The Blank Series)” on Wattpad.
Read “Blank: Madam Doesn’t Like That (Short Story 4 of The Blank Series)” on Wattpad.
Follow The Blank Series on Wattpad.
Follow Zhanna Hamilton on Wattpad.
Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
Welcome to today’s blog tour stop!
I will be checking comments all day. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway if you haven’t already.
I appreciate you being here. Thank you for your interest in my work. I hope you enjoy the interview and the excerpt!
Sounds like a great book.
Thank you, Sherry. I appreciate it! 🙂
Thank you to everyone who dropped by, entered the giveaway, commented, etc. I will see you on the next blog tour stop and on Wattpad! 🙂
The book sounds very intriguing. The cover is beautiful.
I appreciate your kind words, Piroska. Thank you!
Sounds like an interesting read
Thank you, Danielle!