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Guest Post & Giveaway with Gini Koch

New Week...and more giveaways! Are you enjoying your Paranormal Spring Break? And for this wonderful Monday I'm pleased as a swamp peep with a 10 foot gator on my line to introduce one of my most favorite of all time characters from one of the best science fiction/urban fantasy series on the market.


Let's raise our shot glasses to celebrate Paranormal Spring Break and welcome the renown Katherine "Kitty" Katt...

 

Spring Break with the ‘Gators

Spring break means many different things to many different beings, but in the Florida swamps, it means PARTY!

I’m Katherine “Kitty” Katt, and I narrate the true-life adventures of what it’s like to live and work with the most gorgeous people on Earth. Okay, fine, they’re aliens, so not originally from Earth. But they’re still gorgeous, and they’re here to protect and serve. And okay, what it’s like is that we’re usually fighting for our lives while some fugly monster or insane politico tries to destroy us and take over the world and/or the galaxy. But, you know, otherwise, it’s a party all the time.

Getting in on the serving and protecting during our last outing, aka “Alien Tango”, were two Earth-creatures who went above and beyond to help save the day. So, without further ado, let’s welcome Alliflash and Gigantagator!

Kitty: Hi boys, how’s it hanging?

Gigantagator: Hello, Kitty. We’re doing pretty well.

Alliflash: The Packers won the Super Bowl. It wasn’t the Saints, the Falcons, or the Buccaneers, but I can live with it. So, good here.

K: Great! So, the Paranormal Spring Break is all about getting the party started. What music gets a ‘gator going, party-wise?

G: Give me a good reggae beat, and I’m down.

A: I can hang with G’s choices, but I’m partial to Kid Rock, Eminem, Jay-Z…

K: You’re into the rappers?

A: Yeah. They have ‘gator cred, if you know what I mean.

G: I also like good, old fashioned southern rock.

K: Freebird!

G: You got it. Lynryd Skynyrd rules the airwaves. Not only them, of course. But I know our space is limited.

K: My iPod isn’t. But, I’m with you, no need to list every group, just the top faves. Though I’m kind of feeling like there’s a key musical component missing. Like the totally awesome component.

A: I’ll throw you a raw chicken bone, Kitty. I can and do get down to Aerosmith. I thought their Honkin’ on Bobo album was great, a real departure in one sense, but totally true to their roots in another.

K: I agree. The boys from Boston have soul, and a deep blues background. So, reggae, rap, southern rock, and the best rockers in the world are on your party play list. What else?

G: Well, you know, you have to have something for the ladies.

K: You have Aerosmith.

G: That’s not enough for some of the ladies.

K: Really? Wow. Sad. But okay. So, what tunes does a smooth operator ‘gator spin?

A: Well, G goes for John Legend, but I prefer the classics. Teddy, Barry, Peabo.

K: I know you mean Teddy Pendergrass and Peabo Bryson, excellent choices, by the way. But by Barry, do you mean White or Manilow?

G: Depends on the lady. If she wants the Copacabana, who are we to say no, right Al?

A: You know it, G! It IS the hottest spot north of Havana…that’s not in our swamp!

G: ‘Gator high five!

K: So, I guess it’s safe to assume you’re both players?

G: We get our share. A gentleman ‘gator never kisses and tells, though.

A: And we’re gentlemen. Though if you tickle my tummy, I’ll be happy to roll in the mud for you and tickle you back with my tail.

K: I don’t know whether to be flattered, grossed out, horrified, or to run like hell.

A: Most go with flattered.

G: It’s smarter to assume the fastest ‘gator in existence is flirting.

K: Dude, I know he’s flirting. I’m still unsure of my emotional response. I’m going to go with “deeply confused” and move on. So, last question. You just won the Spring Break Party Lottery and you can throw any kind of party you want. What’s on the menu, who’s on the guest list, and what band’s playing live?

G: Menu’s easy. Anything that moves that isn’t a ‘gator.

K: Um…

A: He’s joking. Kind of. Barbeque, all done up nice. Full cows, pigs and chickens. Feathers and hides off is optional, but, to be nice for the girls, let’s call it half skinned and plucked and half ‘au naturale’.

K: Um, how…delicious.

G: Don’t forget the libations. Gotta have something to wash that kind of stick to your ribs and teeth meal down.

A: I’m calling the Malibu Rum!

K: Mali-boom-boom!

G: You got it! I think we also need some Mickey’s Bigmouths, Coronas, and LandShark, just to round it out.

K: Beer and rum. I can go for that. Okay, so, who’s coming?

A: Anybody who’s anybody who’s not on the menu. You’re invited. Leave those big, strong dudes at home, though. I’m not partial to being tackled and kidnapped again.

G: Yeah. We’ll take good care of you. You can leave your bodyguards at home back at their underground base.

K: I’ll consider the wisdom of hanging with an entire swamp full of alligators without someone who’s super strong and who can also run at hyperspeed. I’ll send my R.S.V.P. once I’m back home. So, who’s playing live at your ultimate swamp party?

G: I’ve been giving this some thought, and I think we have to go big.

A: Real big. Biggest. ‘Cause it’s no expense spared and we can have anyone in the world, right?
K: Right.

G: Then it’s simple.

A: Truly.

K: And that would be?

G: Justin.

A: G’s nailed it! Kid can sing, kid can dance, kid’s got a great sense of humor. He’s perfect!

K: Um, am I understanding you to mean that your ultimate musical ‘get’ is Justin Bieber?

G: What?

A: Huh?

K: Um, you said Justin…

A: TIMBERLAKE, babe! We mean Justin Timberlake!

G: ‘Cause ‘gators know the meaning of sexy back!

K: Oh. Whew. Okay. I can get behind Timberlake.

A: He’ll bring the babes, too.

G: Oh, yeah. Kid draws ‘em every time. We might even screen ‘The Social Network’, just have it on endless loop, in the background.

A: Well, maybe just Justin’s parts. It might be in his contract.

K: Um, you do realize that my questions were hypothetical, right? You’re not really getting an unlimited party budget.

G: Says you. I have contracts back in my log that say differently.

K: Really?

A: Truth. Would a ‘gator lie to a sweet honey like yourself?
K: From what I’m gathering, yes, all the time. Speaking of which, we’re out of time. Gigantagator, Alliflash, it’s been great hanging with you, and enjoy bringing Sexy Spring Break Back!

Katherine "Kitty" Katt is the main character in Gini Koch's Alien series. The third of the series, Alien in the Family is scheduled for release April 5th, 2011. Gini Koch has kindly offered up a copy of Alien Tango the second book in the series for one lucky winner and I'm matching with a $5 iTunes gift card because these books infuse so much music into the pages!

Genre: Adult, Science Fiction Romance

Series: Alien Series

Fantasy Element: Aliens

Order Online:  Amazon.com

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Contest Deets ONE WINNER:
One (1) winner will receive a copy of Alien Tango by Gini Koch and a $5 iTunes gift card.

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