I'd like to extend a warm welcome to Sheena Snow, author of Sparked. She is here to answer some questions about her novel and herself :)
Tell
us about the main character. Who is Vienna?
Vienna is a character who doesn’t understand herself
yet and part of that stems from her inability to understand her family and
where she fits in with them. Book 1 is really Vienna’s self discovery, finding
out who is she and who she wants to be. And then throw in the whole robot’s
coming into the world aspect and falling in love with a robot. Her family
forces her to question everything about herself and my world forces her to
question everything she’s ever known about robots.
How
did you come up with the idea for such an intriguing plot?
I had a dream about human-looking robot chasing me through a bookstore
and he wanted to protect me but at the cost of becoming his girlfriend. I was
like creeper! As the dream continued, I was continually attacked by others.
Soon, I realized I didn’t really have any other choice but to take him up on
his offer. So I did. And he protected me and turned out to be a nice
guy-robot-human person thing. And then I woke up.
What
are some interesting things you learned while writing/researching Sparked?
I think the most interesting is that we are not so
far off from Vienna’s world as we probably think we are. In China, they made a
human robot to greet people when they come inside the building. And I was omg!!
That’s just like my book. View the link here: http://www.wdrb.com/story/29462455/chinese-robot-yanyan-looks-surprisingly-human
If
you could visit anyplace in the world (cost is no object), where would you go?
Finland. They have these glass igloos and you get to
sleep under the stars and watch the northern lights in all their glory. It
sounds absolutely amazing. And beautiful and wonderful!
What’s
your favorite TV show or movie? Your Netflix addiction?
TV shows: Project Runway/Project Runway Jrs., The
100, Shannah, Ink Master, Vikings, Marco Polo, The Red Road (cancelled after
season 2 L),
The Secret Circle (cancelled after season 1L), Top Model
(cancelled after season 22 L) Omg I hope no more of shows get
cancelled lol
What’s
your go to comfort food?
Chocolate and pasta. But not together though lol.
Although, that might delicious lol
Where
can readers find you online?
My
website: www.sheenasnow.com
The Metal Bones Series
Sheena Snow
YA Light Sci-Fi
Soul Mate Publishing
December 16, 2015
Amazon
They weren’t supposed to have feelings.
Metal will Clash
In a not-too-distance future, robots composed of metal for bones, electric cords for veins, and synthetics for skin are now available. For purchase. Eighteen-year-old Vienna Avery’s home is going to change forever, now that her mom purchased an Italian Chef Robot to cook and reside in their house.
Secrets will Unfold
The government claimed robots were indifferent, unthinking pieces of metal and elastic—assistance for the help of humans. Vienna never believed much of what the government said. The pieces didn’t always fit. And now Vienna knows why, because she’s uncovered the government’s secret: that robots have emotions, sucking Vienna into the underground world of feeling, thinking, and sovereign robots.
Sparks will Fly
Alec Cypher is everything a robot is not supposed to be: deep, dark, and dangerously human. And for some reason, he wants to save Vienna from the government’s prying, vindictive eyes. Going forward, Vienna will have to learn to trust robots and battle the growing feelings she never thought possible... feelings for the green-eyed, soul-searching robot named Alec.
About the Author
Contact Information
Website: www.sheenasnow.com
Thank you for having me!
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