Hi, gang. I’ve got a treat for you today. This special guest is often the one asking all the questions on her fabulous character-interview radio show, but today, she’s in the hot seat. Lisa Burton first rose to fame as a character in C. S. Boyack’s Wild Concept. Now she is his personal assistant and spokesmodel for his books and brand. Lisa does a lot of the heavy lifting, keeps her author on his toes, and manages to do it all while rocking a killer sense of style.
Please give a warm welcome to Lisa Burton, the robot girl.
Thanks for inviting me over today. I’m here to talk about a new anthology called Quantum Wanderlust. Thirteen different authors provided short stories to this collection, and the theme is time travel.
So, what would you do if given a time machine? Would you visit the past? Perhaps you’d like to see if Helen of Troy was everything they said she was. Maybe you’d like to sit in the stands and watch Mr. October hit three home runs in one World Series game.
Maybe you’re the kind who wants to visit the future. You could go far enough to watch humans colonize other planets. Possibly you’d just want a peek at which mega-corporations to buy stock in when you get back home.
When Craig took up the challenge, his character visited the past. Watch for the story “Swift Wings” inside the collection. It has a strange little twist ending, too.
Visiting websites and promoting his stories is part of my spokesmodel job. The model part of that involves handing out posters. Since he only has one story in the book, we only commissioned one poster. We both think it’s a fun one, and Craig said, “That’s the best-looking sphinx he ever saw.”
Feel free to use the poster as your computer background or whatever.
You can get your own copy of Quantum Wanderlust for free at all the major sites. Getting your copy now will really help us launch this book the right way, even if you don’t read it until later. And it’s free, so you have nothing to lose.
I’m also not above asking for reviews. They really help all the authors get this book moving. Other free things you can do involve sharing this post. Twitter, Facebook, and all the rest can help us spread the word. Even the simple act of adding the book on Goodreads can help, and it costs you nothing. We’d all be grateful.
Speaking for all the authors involved, I sincerely hope you enjoy Quantum Wanderlust. They had a great time writing their stories and commiserating over their deadlines.
Well, I have to agree with Craig. That is a handsome sphinx. The spokesmodel’s looking pretty darn good, too.
I’ve read all the stories in the anthology, and I think there’s a little something in there for every taste. I enjoyed all the works, but I’m a bit of an Egyptian history fan, so Craig’s story really captured my interest. His tale took us back in time, but mine leaps us forward. “Vicious Circle” sees a down on his luck husband/farmer go into the future to see what will become of his life. I’ve been told my short fiction is sometimes pretty dark and twisted; I’m guessing this one falls somewhere on that scale. I’d love to know what you think. If you do read the anthology, please write a review.
Lisa, thank you so much for joining us today. As always, it’s been a pleasure. Please let Craig know I appreciated him giving you time off to visit.
If you’d like to talk with Craig (or Lisa) or get more information, try the following links:
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Spring forward, fall back.
That reminds you of changing the clocks, right? When we talk about the passage of time, it’s usually in short bursts (seconds, minutes, hours) or slightly longer chunks (weeks, months, years).
What if it was limitless? What if you could go forward or back, in any size segment you wanted? Decades, centuries, eons? Would you go back and change your life? Go forward and see your future?
That’s the challenge thirteen writers faced.
Quantum Wanderlust is a time travel short story anthology. Characters travel forward and back—how far they go and how they get there make fascinating tales. Do they observe or interact? Is the outcome better or worse than the original timeline?
You’ve got to read the stories and see for yourself. The scope is virtually limitless, definitely timeless.
Download your free copy today from most major eBook retailers by clicking here.
I’m a day late in visiting. Lisa has been busy making the rounds. Always good to see her out and about.
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Thank you, Joan. Lisa may have a few stops left in her to push this book.
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Thanks for visiting, Joan. Even seeing you late is better than not at all.
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How cool to see Lisa here (I don’t know what Craig would do without her). This was a fun post, and I know the anthology is going to rock! I’m celebrating tonight because I finally shipped my latest ms to my publisher (today) and now I get to start hanging out online again.
Woohoo! What a great post to start with. I’m looking forward to all the gems in this anthology!
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Thanks, Mae. I’m looking forward to all the stories too.
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Congrats, Mae. That’s so exciting!
And I missed you. Glad to have you back.
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Haha! That IS a great looking sphinx… well, its certainly unique, any way. Great article, I don’t think Craig could manage without Lisa. Love the artwork for the book, btw, and all the best to all the authors.
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Thanks, Ali. Staci and her crew did an awesome job on the cover, and I couldn’t function without Lisa. I’d revert back to clay tablets and scratch sticks.
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Thanks, Ali.
I don’t think Craig could function without Lisa. I know I’d miss her if he tried.
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Excellent interview, Staci. Anthology looks great.
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Thank you, John.
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😀
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Thanks, John.
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🙂
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This sounds great, and since it has Lisa’s recommendation, I have to try it out!
Love your graphics, Craig. Do you do the drawings? So cool!
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We should all do what Lisa says!
Thanks, Jacquie.
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Lisa’s artwork is all done by a talented young man named Sean Harrington. He’s been with me since my first publication and has also prepared several of my book covers.
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He reminds me of Max Fleischer, of Betty Boop fame 🙂
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He’d like that. He knows his art history.
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Reblogged this on Entertaining Stories and commented:
Lisa is out and about trying to drum up some business for Quantum Wanderlust. Won’t you take a chance on a free anthology of time travel stories? Visit Staci’s site for more info and the download links.
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Thanks for sharing, Craig. It was my pleasure hosting Lisa today.
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Hope we can net a few downloads and a review or two. Thanks for having us over.
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
The tables are turned as robot and radio host, Lisa Burton, is the guest on Staci Troilo’s blog.
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Thanks for sharing this one, Don. We’re hoping to get a few bites on our free anthology. Your support will help a bunch.
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I’ll be biting. Glad to help as always
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Much appreciated for the download too.
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My pleasure.
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Thanks, Don, for all the support. Much appreciated.
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My pleasure.
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Hi Staci! It’s great to see Lisa here! I love the new poster. I got my copy and can’t wait to read it!😊
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Thanks, Vashti. I haven’t started yet either, but I can vouch for the quality authors included.
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It’s always a happy day for me when Craig or Lisa visit. I’m glad you enjoyed her take on the anthology, and I’m thrilled you downloaded a copy. Many thanks!
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Lisa is one busy robot.
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She carries a battery charger with her.
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She sure is, Teri!
Makes sense, Craig. Wouldn’t do to have her run down at an inopportune moment.
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Reblogged this on Siân Glírdan and commented:
Great interview post from Staci Troilo with Lisa Burton the Robot Girl who’s on the road promoting ‘Quantum Wanderlust’ a great new anthology featuring time travel…
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Thanks for helping, Jan.
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Thank you, Jan!
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Shared this all over the place. I’m hosting someone today, but I’ll still reblog it later this afternoon. Thanks for inviting Lisa over.
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You should have told me… we could have picked a different day. I hate to be the reason for your conflict. But thank you for sharing on social media, and I’ll be sure to visit when you reblog.
So glad you guys dropped by today!
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Not a problem at all. It’s going to be like this for a couple of weeks. I already added it on Flipboard and all my other places, even a couple of Pinterest. It’s so busy I wish I’d have planned for an October release this year.
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It is funny how our calendars get so full sometimes, then other times… nothing.
Well, busy schedule aside, glad you’re here today.
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If I’d been thinking I’d have used the time machine to make sure there were no conflicts.
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Perhaps I’ll borrow it from you. I wouldn’t mind going into the future and skipping the next few weeks.
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Deal. Just use the secret handshake and Mr. Gupta will give you the keys.
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Awesome, thanks! Best news I’ve had in weeks!
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Lovely to see Lisa over here, Staci. This anthology sounds great and I will check it out.
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Thank you, Robbie.
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Much appreciated, Robbie. 🙂
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