Guest Post: K.T. Hanna – The Evolution of CHAMELEON
Today, I’m delighted to welcome my good author friend, K.T. Hanna to the blog! Her debut novel, CHAMELEON released on August 4th, and K.T’s written this quick guest post especially for my blog!
“Wow! A fast-paced, science fiction delight with fabulous action, a seamless world, and the most unique characters I’ve read in a long time.” Elana Johnson, Author of the Possession Series.
The Evolution of Chameleon
The Training Set Up
Originally, the training set up was quite vague. The scene where she’s in the exam and faces her different targets, was much shorter. It took two CPs pointing out (quite kindly to me), that my ability to write an action scene sucked completely.
They weren’t kidding. I had to strip the scene back and completely rewrite it. The room got a total makeover, as did the actual abilities, and weapons. Then the fight scenes were added and ended up increasing the chapter by about five pages. The fantastic thing is, that now I’m far more aware of fight scenes than I was before. There are intricacies that you need to balance juuuuust right. They’re one of my favorite things now.
Pretty much every scene that involved fighting ended up being rewritten. From the first exam, through to the final corridor scenes, I rewrote everything.
The Blurb:
When Sai’s newly awoken psionic powers accidentally destroy her apartment complex, she’s thrown into an intensive training program. Her only options are pass or die.
Surviving means proving her continued existence isn’t a mistake–a task her new mentor, Bastian, takes personally. Her abilities place her in the GNW Enforcer division, and partners her with Domino 12, who is eerily human for an alien-parasite psionic hybrid.
After eliminating an Exiled scientist, she discovers nothing is what it seems. With each mission more perilous, Sai must figure out who to trust before her next assignment becomes her last.
Available at:
Amazon | Kobo | iBooks | IndieBound
If you’d like a signed physical copy, Watermark Books has them in stock.
CELEBRATION!
We’re having a blog hop, and an e-card & mega swag Rafflecopter giveaway!
The blog hop stops are noted below. Each day has a different theme and you can find out about the process, the idea, and the evolution of Chameleon, and even a bit about K.T. by visiting each blog, when their posts go live.
| 4-Aug | 5-Aug | 6-Aug | 7-Aug | 10-Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun facts about the book | What I learned writing Chameleon | Author Interviews | The world of Chameleon | The Evolution of Chameleon |
| Manuel Soto | Marlo Berliner | Leatrice McKinney | Rebecca Enzor | Patricia Lynne |
| J Elizabeth Hill | Stacey Trombley | Dawn Allen | Sharon Johnston | Bex Montgomery |
| E.L. Wicker | JC Davis | Suzanne van Rooyen | Mandy Baxter | Madeline Dyer |
| Jessie Mullins | Andrew Patterson | Heather Rebel | Jessica Therrien | Carissa Taylor |
| Emma Adams | Lady Jai | Elyana Noreme | Kendra Young |
I’m giving away e-cards of your choice from B&N, iTunes, & Amazon – one to the value of $25, and three to the value of $10! Each prize includes a swag pack of a magnet, sticker, bookmark, postcard, and mousepad!
Just follow the options listed on the giveaway and you’ll be entered!
About the Author
KT Hanna has a love for words so extreme, a single word can spark entire worlds.
Born in Australia, she met her husband in a computer game, moved to the U.S.A. and went into culture shock. Bonus? Not as many creatures specifically out to kill you.
When she’s not writing, she freelance edits for Chimera Editing, interns for a NYC Agency, and chases her daughter, husband, corgis, and cat. No, she doesn’t sleep. She is entirely powered by the number 2, caffeine, and beef jerky.
Note: Still searching for her Tardis
