Terrence: A Short Story by Alice Rachel

Title: Terrence: A Short Story

Author: Alice Rachel

Series: Under Ground #.8

Genre: M/M Romance, Dystopia

Release Date: April 14, 2017

Summary:
Bullying is nothing new to Terrence Young. The teasing and harassment are constant. His family is less than understanding as well. To them, Terrence chose to be gay and complicate their lives. Their little rejections sting and cut him deeply.

But when the Deviance Act is passed, Terrence’s life takes a turn for the worse overnight. Under the new law, a mere look, a simple touch, or a small kiss in public could mean death. Terrence attempts to hide his orientation to survive. That is until a gang attacks him in a bar and Chase Martinez interferes.

Chase is gorgeous, kind-hearted, and he’s a rebel in the Underground—all qualities that attract Terrence so much there is no stopping the fall. Loving Chase might be dangerous, but Terrence is done living in fear and letting others dictate what is right for him.

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He moved fast and pushed me hard against the wall, with one hand flat against my chest. Then he swept the area with one quick glance before he pressed his lips against mine, harsh and demanding. I should have pushed him back, but I'd been craving his touch since he'd walked up my front steps. And his mouth against mine felt way too good. Death be damned if it meant having Chase's warm body flush against mine like this.

His lips melted over mine, warm though wet from the rain, while his tongue softly parted my mouth. No one had ever kissed me the way he did, like he was worshiping me. He raised his hand to my jaw and wrapped his fingers gently around my neck. I was turning into a puddle at his feet, and he didn't stop until I forced myself to push him back. I regained my senses, and reality slapped me in the face. Chase had put us both in a dangerous position, and I couldn't let him do that again.

"We can't kiss in broad daylight like that."

"Don't let them kill my mood," he said with a lopsided grin, and it took all I had to walk past him and make my way under his arm. He grabbed my wrist, but I shook him away.

"I'm not gonna put your life in danger, Chase. Let's just go buy that present for Tina."

"You coming to my place afterward?" he asked.

The hint of hope in his voice took me aback. I nodded, and a genuine smile flashed on his face. He pulled me to him again before I could react, and he wrapped his arms tightly around my waist. A devilish glint shone in his blue eyes before he whispered dirty words in my ear. The flush on my face rose fast, and I couldn't quiet the tiny squeal escaping my throat.

Chase laughed against me. "Eres tan lindo cuando te pones colorodo, Querido."

"What does that mean?"

He winked but never answered my question.

Author Bio:
Alice Rachel is the author of the YA Forbidden Romance/ Dystopian Romance Series "Under Ground."

Her time is divided between teaching French, writing, reading, drawing, and spending time with her hubby and guinea pigs.

Alice loves talking to readers, so send her a message...

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Standing Ground by Alice Rachel

Title: Standing Ground

Author: Alice Rachel

Series: Under Ground #2

Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Dystopia

Release Date: October 27, 2016

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Summary:
When the authorities strike to regain control over the riots in Eboracum City and use drastic measures as retaliation against the civilians, the citizens are forced to fight back to survive. A virus has spread through the Underground, taking down the refugees one by one, soon contaminating the rebels. If Thia wants to save the ones she loves, she will have to retrieve the cure, quickly. But certain decisions are costly, and not all actions are free of consequences.

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Summary:
Love is a taboo, a mere fantasy— foreign, unreachable, and dangerous.

Raised in a society where women have no rights, seventeen-year-old Thia Clay holds little hope for a bright future. When her parents sell her into marriage to elite member William Fox, Thia slowly gives in to despair. William is nothing but a cruel, selfish young man with no other interest than to serve his own.

Born illegally and forced to hide from the authorities his entire life, nineteen-year-old Chi Richards is an active member of the Underground—a rebellious group seeking to overthrow the government.

Chi only has one goal—to rescue his parents from the work camp they were forced into.

Meeting Thia was never part of the plan, and neither was falling in love with her.

If caught in their forbidden relationship, Thia and Chi could face a death sentence, and when devastating secrets surface from Chi’s past, Thia has to rely on her instincts to make a choice that could save her or destroy her forever.

1. What is the biggest influence/interest that brought you to this genre?
Originally, Divergent.  But my series is really different from Divergent in the sense that it focuses more on romance than dystopia, and of course, the story is not the same at all.

2. When writing a book, what is your favorite part of the creative process (outline, plot, character names, editing, etc)?
Creating the playlist. And writing the emotional and romantic scenes. I hate editing. I do not outline. And I hate writing the action scenes.

3. When reading a book, what genre do you find most interesting/intriguing?
YA because it tackles important themes and controversial subjects. Often more controversial than some adult novels.

4. If you could co-author with any author, past or present, who would you choose?
Beatrix Potter. She was so unique for her time, and she is such an inspiration.

5. Have you always wanted to write or did it come to you "later in life"?
I started writing in my twenties and then took a break for a while. I get I'm a late bloomer.

Thank you so much for the interview. :-)

Author Bio:
Alice Rachel is the author of the YA Forbidden Romance/ Dystopian Romance Series "Under Ground."

Her time is divided between teaching French, writing, reading, drawing, and spending time with her hubby and guinea pigs.

Alice loves talking to readers, so send her a message...

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Under Ground by Alice Rachel

Title: Under Ground

Author: Alice Rachel

Series: Under Ground #1

Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Dystopia

Release Date: October 30, 2015

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Summary:
Love is a taboo, a mere fantasy— foreign, unreachable, and dangerous.

Raised in a society where women have no rights, seventeen-year-old Thia Clay holds little hope for a bright future. When her parents sell her into marriage to elite member William Fox, Thia slowly gives in to despair. William is nothing but a cruel, selfish young man with no other interest than to serve his own.

Born illegally and forced to hide from the authorities his entire life, nineteen-year-old Chi Richards is an active member of the Underground—a rebellious group seeking to overthrow the government.

Chi only has one goal—to rescue his parents from the work camp they were forced into.

Meeting Thia was never part of the plan, and neither was falling in love with her.

If caught in their forbidden relationship, Thia and Chi could face a death sentence, and when devastating secrets surface from Chi’s past, Thia has to rely on her instincts to make a choice that could save her or destroy her forever.

1. What is the biggest influence/interest that brought you to this genre?
I really enjoy dystopian novels in general, and I have grown an interest for romance novels as well. Those two genres influence me the most, as well as anything revolving around the Victorian era and the French revolution.

Originally, I didn't really pick a genre. I needed to create Chi and the novel came out of that need. The series exists because Chi had to be "born."  

2. When writing a book, what is your favorite part of the creative process(outline, plot, character names, editing, etc)?
I do not outline my stories. The plot writes itself as I go, and then I piece it all back together. The names of the characters usually come to me naturally. I sometimes research certain names, but it's usually to check their origins. Editing is my least favorite part of writing. It is an exhausting job that I do thoroughly, but wish I could do without.

So, what I enjoy the most is free-writing. When I write my first draft, I write what comes to my mind without worrying about it. I also enjoy working on my playlists and listening to them as I write the first draft, or later in my car. The playlists give me the biggest feels because they bring back all the emotions I felt while writing and they bring me really close to my characters.

I also enjoy drawing my characters. It's relaxing, even if it can be frustrating at times because I am really difficult with myself and will not accept my own drawings unless they look exactly like the characters I had portrayed in my mind.

3. When reading a book, what genre do you find most interesting/intriguing?
I like to say that I have "themed" years. I will read a certain genre for an entire year and when I get a bit tired of it, I will move on to something else.

This year is the year of NA romance and graphic novels. :-)

But in general, I like mystery novels, horror novels, thrillers, dystopia, anything YA or NA romance. I also enjoy children's books. When I was little, I hated reading and I'm afraid that's still affecting me today. I can only read fast-paced novels that grip my attention instantly.

4. If you could co-author with any author, past or present, who would you choose?
Beatrix Potter.

She is such an inspiration!

I love how different she was for a woman of the Victorian era. I love her drawings, her stories, her independence. She was so original. She loved animals. And she self-published at first and insisted upon creating small, affordable books that all children could hold in their hands. She was fascinating, really—a true artist.

5. Have you always wanted to write or did it come to you "later in life"?
Definitely later in life. I wrote my first short stories about ten years ago and stopped for a long time. Three years ago, I picked up writing again and started working on my book series.

Thank you so much for having me on your blog today. Come talk to me on Social Media. I love talking about books and fangirling about characters. :-)

Author Bio:
Alice Rachel is the author of the YA Dystopian ROMANCE SERIES “Under Ground.” Originally from France, Alice Rachel moved to the United States ten years ago to live with her husband, and she now also shares her home with two really old foster guinea pigs.

Alice enjoys books of all kinds and more specifically those introducing well-written antagonists and complex protagonists. Alice also loves to draw her own book characters.

The first book of her series “Under Ground” came out in October 2015, and the sequel will be out later this year.

Alice loves to interact with all readers, so feel free to send her a Tweet.

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