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Leaders and Followers
Written by Azura Ice a.k.a. F.L. Bicknell
If I was part of a small team, I’m afraid I’d be the one person who would either be the leader or I’d piss off the other members and end up the outcast. LOL, I’m a natural leader, but sometimes more than one such person is in a single group and more than one cook in the kitchen often causes problems.
Astronauts and cosmonauts are paired up according to several rules, but one is compatibility with the other team members. A leader is chosen who can command without it going to his or her head. I have a strong personality, and although I believe in compromise, I also believe the nut who does stupid things and threatens the safety of everyone else should be tossed out the nearest airlock.
Hey, just saying, lol.
This brings me to Venus, the heroine in Conquering Venus. Since she’s been alone for so long, she’s accustomed to being the decision maker. As a result, the two huge, Azutuan alien men who show up and start throwing their weight around cause sparks to fly. Venus’ temper blows—a lot.
Then security officers arrive on the base these warriors have established on Earth. Not only does Venus have to adjust to her two new mates, she realizes the entire race of Azutuan men are alpha males.
In Sacrifices, book 2, Miln and his younger mate help set up the security for the base. Now he’s faced with the same problem Venus has, but the difference is that he’s the alpha this time and his mate, Oshki, believes Miln always puts the welfare of others before their love. Things escalate and Miln wonders if he has mistaken lust for love.
However, Miln must go to the year 1847 with his partner, who is furious with him, and bring back a deranged scientist bent on twisting time and frigging up the future. It’s tough being a natural leader. Worse, sometimes being a leader or alpha forces you to make decisions you’d never make if you were a follower.
There are leaders in jobs and in the military. Even groups of hikers or friends have one person who assumes the role of the head person whether he or she realizes it or not.
What about you, dear reader? Are you a leader or a follower—and why?
Giveaway:
The reader who offers the best, most interesting answer will win a copy of book 1 of the Sky Streamer Series, Conquering Venus. It’s m/f/m. For more info on book 1, visit THIS LINK.
New Release, book 2, Sacrifices
m/m – heat 5 – time-travel, paranormal, historical, western, sci-fi
Miln and Oshki travel to the year 1847 where they track down Randle Nyerscot, a potential killer, but their journey into the past isn’t the lovers’ getaway they thought it would be. Miln soon realizes there’s trouble in their historical paradise. It’s his duty to protect others, but his new, much-younger mate insists their love should always come first, setting them at odds with one another.
With the help of a local, Miln discovers an orphanage held hostage and a killer injecting victims with the Bone Eater virus. Forced to make drastic decisions, he must fight for everyone’s lives to save future Earth.
But can he make amends with Oshki? Or will Miln be forced to choose duty over love once more?
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Author Bio:
F.L. Bicknell’s work has appeared in a wide range of genres and publications such as: Would That It Were, Touch, GC, and Ohio Writer Magazine as well as publications in Canada and Turkey. Under her now-retired pseudonym, Molly Diamond, she was a regular contributor to Gent and Ruthie’s Club and has had fiction published in Hustler’s Busty Beauties, Penthouse Variations, and Twenty 1 Lashes. Ms. Bicknell is the author of several e-book and print titles, also writing as Azura Ice, Amber Redd, Cutter Phoenix, and Kiyara Benoiti. She has served as co-editor and managing editor for three different publishing houses. She is represented by TriadaUS Literary Agency.
Click on each of her pen names to visit the sites!
F.L. Bicknell | Azura Ice | Amber Redd | Cutter Phoenix | Kiyara Benoiti | Molly Diamond
TY for having me on your beautiful blog, Jess!
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It’s my pleasure to have you here, Azura! You know you’re always welcome.
I’m a leader when I have to be, and when I feel strongly about something. But there are some times when I’m definitely willing to give up the reins.
Hmm. Been both. Also a control freak on occasion. Hey, why delegate when you can do everything yourself?
ROFLMAO!!! Hilarious! Thanks for visiting and commenting, Taryn!
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Good morning this book sounds fantastic. I don’t believe I’m a leader or a follower. More a a march to my own tune type of personality that blends pretty well with most other personalities maybe more of a mediating type I can relate to both sides of many situations
Cool and unique perspective, Hales!
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I’m both when it comes to my family I’m the leader, but if I had the right man boy I’d follow him anywhere.
Maria
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I swear, woman. You need a synthetic man. Only way you’re gonna get a tall order like that filled, LMAO!
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Yea, I’m still waiting on them to create those cyborg men, but I have a feeling it’s not going to be in my time. What a bummer.
Maria
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LOL, anyone have a cyborg alpha dude Maria can borrow for a few days?
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I’m a leader. If someone tries to give me orders it makes me want to do the complete opposite. Even if I was just going to do what ever it was. My hackles come up at the slightest hint of someone trying to dominate me.
I had a very controlling husband who was like that, and my mom had a father who was controlling, so both of us have a fit if anyone, let alone a man, tries to dominate us in anyway. I try to use common sense whenever it happens, but my dander raises instantly when it does. I suppose it’s something I’ll always struggle to overcome.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, Petula!
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I’m definitely a leader. A very indecisive one at times, lol. Important things, I’m great. Little things, like food choices and I’m a very slow decision maker. lol
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SheriV, my oldest dau is the exact same way, lol.
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For me, it depends on the situation. I will lead, but I do let others lead when I think they are more qualified or if I just don’t want to be bothered with it. (Did you catch the word “let?”) I’m not keen on being told what to do, so, um, that can be a problem. If I agree with it, I’ll do it. If I don’t, um, probably not. (g)
Being a leader is how I probably ended up with two publishing houses. (g)
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It has been very strange for me in most of my jobs, as, i have always ended up being the leader.Everyone says it is because I am a calm person,but, able to make decisions under pressure. That is all very well and good, but, sometimes I would love someone else to do a bit of the thinking for a change and give me a break.Even within my family the same thing happens. Please, my brain needs a vacation. anpa@gmail.com
@Marci – I’m okay letting some people be in control like my hubby or if one of my older kids wants to handle something, but for the most part I’d rather take care of things myself.
@Daniel M – thanks for stopping by.
@Ann – Sounds like your the hub of the family. Same here. Seems like no one around my house can do anything without questioning me about it, asking for advice, etc. There are times I wanna yell, “Can’t you make a decision on your own?”
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follower in terms of reading- I see what’s most popular and decide based on the reviews and blurb if I want to read it
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Hi BN100! Nice to see you again!
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Ann Q, you’ve been chosen as the winner! Congratulations!