Links to Guest Blogs and Interviews
Alien Sex Ed Video Quiz
Crossword Puzzles
Interview with Radek and Dalera from Switching Positions
Answer Keys to Crossword Puzzles _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Links to Guest Blogs and Interviews
“Please Welcome Allie Ritch with ‘Husbandry’!” posted at GG Royale’s blog on April 5, 2013 at http://ggroyale.blogspot.com/2013/04/please-welcome-allie-ritch-with.html
“Are Three Husbands Better Than Two? Allie Ritch Introduces HUSBANDRY with One for You!” posted at Tara Lain’s blog on March 27, 2013 at http://taralain.blogspot.com/2013/03/are-three-husbands-better-than-two.html
“Interview with Allie Ritch, author of Alien Sex 104″ posted at Jessica E. Subject’s Mark of the Stars blog on March 8, 2013 at http://www.markofthestars.com/wp/?p=13349
“Spotlight – Alien Sex Ed series by Allie Ritch” posted at Backward Momentum on March 7, 2013 at http://backwardmomentum.blogspot.com/2013/03/spotlight-alien-sex-ed-series-by-allie.html
“Author Feature: Allie Ritch” posted at Cassandra Carr’s blog on February 26, 2013 at http://booksbycassandracarr.com/wordpress/?p=2787
“Allie Ritch Leaves Orbit with Alien Sex 104″ posted at Nulli Para Ora’s blog on February 19, 2013 at http://nulliparaora.com/?p=668
“Science Fiction: Alien Sex 104 Allie Ritch” posted at Romance Lives Forever on February 16, 2013 at http://romancelivesforever.blogspot.com/2013/02/science-fiction-alien-sex-104-allie.html
“Allie Ritch Gets Alien Sexy with ALIEN SEX 104!” posted at Tara Lain’s blog on February 12, 2013 at http://taralain.blogspot.com/2013/02/allie-ritch-gets-alien-sexy-with-alien.html
“Cover Reveal – Alien Sex 104 By Allie Ritch” posted at Bitten By Paranormal Romance on February 11, 2013 at http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2013/02/cover-reveal-alien-sex-104-by-allie.html
“Welcome to my new Blog & Guest Author Allie Ritch” posted at Jianne Carlo’s blog on February 5, 2013 at http://www.jiannecarlo.com/contests/welcome-to-my-new-blog-guest-author-allie-ritch
“Cover & Excerpt Reveal: Alien Sex 104 by Allie Ritch” posted at the Cover Reveals blog by WildAboutBones on February 4, 2013 at http://coverreveals.blogspot.com/2013/02/cover-reveal-alien-sex-104-by-allie.html
“Parker Presents: Allie Ritch” posted at Parker Kincade’s blog on October 25, 2012 at http://www.parkerkincade.blogspot.com/2012/10/parker-presents-allie-ritch.html
“Allie Ritch has graduated to Alien Sex 103!” posted at author Tara Lain’s blog on October 17, 2012 at http://taralain.blogspot.com/2012/10/allie-ritch-has-graduated-to-alien-sex.html
“Alien Sex 101″ posted at The Log Line Blog on September 3, 2012 at http://theloglineblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/alien-sex-101.html
“An Interview with Allie Ritch” posted at Cynthia Woolf’s blog on August 27, 2012 at http://cynthiawoolf.com/blog/an-interview-with-allie-ritch/
“An Interview with Koll and Gilby from Mating Season” posted at Lisabet Sarai’s blog on August 25, 2012 at http://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com/2012/08/an-interview-with-koll-and-gilby-from.html
“Guest Blog: Can pink be a manly color?” posted at Cara Bristol’s site July 25, 2012 at http://carabristol.com/2012/07/guest-blog-can-pink-be-a-manly-color/
“Bear Shifters Heat Up ‘Mating Season’ by Allie Ritch” posted at Tara Lain’s site July 22, 2012 through July 23, 2012 at http://taralain.blogspot.com/2012/07/bear-shifters-heat-up-mating-season-by.html
“Guest Blog – Allie Ritch” posted at Jianne Carlo’s site July 18, 2012 through July 22, 2012 at http://www.jiannecarlo.com/Blog/494/Guest-Blog-Allie-Ritch-July-182012.aspx
Part of “The Inspired Part 2″ posted at Katey Hawthorne’s site on March 21, 2012 at http://www.kateyhawthorne.com/2012/03/inspired-part-2.html
“Alien Identity” posted on Long and Short Reviews on February 27, 2012 at http://wcguest.blogspot.com/2012/02/guest-post-allie-ritch.html
“Allie Ritch Brings Alien Sex 102! Pick Your Sex!” posted on February 22, 2012 Tara Lain’s blog at http://taralain.blogspot.com/2012/02/allie-ritch-brings-alien-sex-102-pick.html
“Welcome Allie Ritch” posted on January 15, 2012 at Kaye Manro’s blog at http://kayemanro.blogspot.com/2012/01/welcome-allie-ritch.html
“Allie Ritch Teaches Us Alien Sex 101 and Has a Book for You!” posted on January 9, 2012 at Tara Lain’s blog at http://www.taralain.blogspot.com/2012/01/allie-ritch-teaches-us-alien-sex-101.html
“Guest Post: Allie Ritch” posted on December 16, 2011 at Jessica Freely’s blog at http://www.friskbiskit.com/2011/12/guest-post-allie-ritch.html
“Allie Ritch’s Outback Adventure (or I Want My Bloomin’ Onion)” posted on November 18, 2011 at Jianne Carlo’s blog at http://www.jiannecarlo.com/Blog/399/Allie-Ritchs-Outback-Adventure-or-I-Want-My-Bloomin-Onion.aspx
“Excerpt – Switching Positions by Allie Ritch” posted on April 16, 2011 at Jianne Carlo’s blog at http://www.jiannecarlo.com/Blog/323/Excerpt-Switching-Positions-by-Allie-Ritch.aspx
“Author Interview – Allie Ritch” posted on April 16, 2011 at Jianne Carlo’s blog at http://www.jiannecarlo.com/Blog/322/Author-Interview-Allie-Ritch.aspx
CROSSWORDS
(Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t read these works yet, the following may give away parts of the plot.)
Across
1. This race has four arms.
7. The males and females of this race tend to have paler skin and hair in the cool tones (e.g. purple or blue).
8. This race reproduces through external fertilization in water
9. The males of this race eventually reach a menopausal-like state with age.
11. This is a race of natural contortionists.
12. This alien race can’t stand a lot of friction during intercourse.
Down
2. This human/humanoid race swaps gender every month, making its members truly bisexual.
3. Animal passions run deep in this race, and their people mate for life.
4. This race of people regards sex as sacred.
5. Females of this race have two T-spots (trigger spots).
6. Both males and females of this human/humanoid race have double-pointed ears.
8. New Earthling males are usually _____ and more heavily muscled than the females and carry their genitals on the outside.
10. Males and females of this race can change their external appearance, including their facial features, skin tone, eye color, and fat and muscle distribution.
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Across
1. What is the hero, Hazard’s, full first name?
4. Who does Kira become when she puts on the mask?
6. With her psychic power, Kira can control arousal and what?
7. What press published Love & Torment?
9. What color are Kira’s eyes?
Down
1. What month was Love & Torment released?
2. Besides black, what color does Kira wear when she’s working?
3. Who does Dominique hate and distrust?
5. What is the name of Hazard’s friend, whose lcoation he refuses to reveal?
8. What is Kira’s last name?
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Across
3. What type of import does Dalera surprise Radek with at breakfast after their first full night together?
6. What does Radek use to tie Dalera up with on their first night in her bed together?
9. Dalera works for the what union?
10. Dalera lives on the planet of ____ II.
12. What is Radek’s last name?
13. Who is Dalera’s ex?
Down
1. Before dating Radek, Dalera had never received what?
2. What is Dalera’s last name?
4. Dalera’s ____ admits to having dated an off-worlder.
5. What sexual position is considered risqué on Dalera’s planet?
7. What does Radek ask Dalera to do for him right after he blindfolds her at his place?
8. What’s the name of Dalera’s secretary?
11. What is the name of the Pandoran man Radek befriends at work?
Interview with Radek and Dalera
(Spoiler Alert)Incoming signal…downloading…receipt confirmed.
Estelle: “Welcome back everyone. I’m Estelle Walters, correspondent for Cosmos Today, and I’m here on Pandora II with Dalera Adorea and Radek Tyler. Or is it Mr. Adorea now?”
Radek: “No, it’s still Tyler. We’re not married yet, and we’ve both decided to hyphenate our surnames once we are.”
Dalera: “We just haven’t agreed on who gets first billing, but we’ll work it out. We still have time.”
Estelle: “When is the wedding? Are you holding it here or on Radek’s planet?”
Dalera: “We’d prefer to keep that private for now. Neither of us expected to be in the public eye, and we want to enjoy the ceremony with our friends and families without interruption.”
Estelle: “How are your families responding to your relationship?”
Radek: “My mother was a little concerned at first. She worried that she wouldn’t have anything in common with a woman from such a different culture, but then she got to meet Dalera. Although some of the cultural differences can be a little jarring, we’re all very similar when you get down to what matters.”
Dalera: “My father was wary, but he’s gotten to know Radek better, and he’s glad I’m so happy. I think my parents worried I’d never settle down. Now he and Radek’s mother are arguing over who gets to plan this wedding.”
Estelle: “What about children? Do you plan on having any, and if so, what culture will they be raised in?”
Dalera: “Children? It’s too soon to be thinking about that.”
Radek: “Way, way too soon.”
Estelle: “What about your work? Radek, I understand you recently got offered a promotion back on your home world? How have you handled that, and what does that mean for the two of you?”
Radek: “We both had to do some finagling, but we finally sold our respective superiors on the idea of a rotating schedule. As a multicultural couple, we offer a unique perspective and understanding, so we’re the perfect liaisons between the two planets. We’ll be spending half the year on Pandora II and the other half on my home world. Of course, it’s more expensive to maintain two residences, so we’ll need every bit of that promotion salary.”
Estelle: “You refer to yourself as a multicultural couple. What are some of the difficulties you face because of that?”
Dalera: “I’d say miscommunication is the biggest threat. There are so many things we take for granted: standards and mores and even thoughtless habits that we don’t even realize aren’t universal. We’ve learned to be more thoughtful and to talk things out when need be.”
Radek: “We’re both fairly open-minded, so we usually bump along fairly smoothly. However, we occasionally run into outsiders who aren’t as understanding.”
Estelle: “Explain that.”
Dalera: “Most people are wonderful. Here on Pandora II, a few pedestrians might give us a second glance because Radek is larger and carries himself more assertively than the local men, but that’s just natural curiosity. There have been a few instances, though, when we’ve had to deal with ignorance or stereotypes, and that can be trying.”
Radek: “Some people here regard off-world men as too promiscuous and pushy, while a few of my own peers are under the impression that Pandoran women are bitchy and condescending. I’m happy to say these misconceptions are not widespread, but they are still out there.”
Estelle: “How do you deal with that kind of prejudice?”
Dalera: “Mostly we ignore it. What do we care what some stranger thinks?”
Radek: “The best method seems to be teaching by example. You can’t browbeat someone into a different way of thinking, but you can influence them simply by showing them a real-life example that runs contrary to their preconceptions.”
Dalera: “It’s hard to regard either of us as loose when we’re so obviously in a loving, committed relationship, and assertiveness — even outright aggression — is often considered an asset in the business world, especially when you have the savvy to back it up.”
Estelle: “Well, it sounds like you have things well in hand. Dalera, Radek, thank you so much for joining us for this edition of Cosmos Today. This is Estelle Walters, signing off.”
End Transmission
Crossword Keys
Answer Key – Alien Sex Ed Crossword
Answer Key – Love & Torment Crossword
Answer Key – Switching Positions Crossword
