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Pulse: Book Two is an intriguing dystopian sci-fi horror novel that takes readers into the world you have created and shows them what can go wrong if humans do not make changes. Why was it important for you to write this book?
My premise is essentially that capitalism is a big culprit in the environmental damage we are seeing getting worse every single year. I wanted to show what could happen if we allow a few corporations to run away unchecked for another few decades. The climate bill is coming, and the corporations causing it are trying to wipe their hands of the problem.
Were you able to achieve everything you wanted with the characters in the novel?
I tried very hard to make the characters a bigger piece for the sequel. In book one it is a slaughter-fest with no one being safe. This time around, I focus on the survivors and their struggle which gives it a much more intimate vibe. I am very happy with my character work here in the sequel.
Is there any moral or idea that you hope readers take away from the story?
Don’t trust corporations. Don’t trust the government. They are both corrupt and money motivated which means “for the people” is no longer even close to the top of the list when it comes to the decision making. Another important idea I had was around technology and what it is exactly. Technology is a tool, and many of us have lost that definition. The wheel is technology. Medicine is technology. Money is technology. Technology is very important and can be a great tool. In the last few generations, we have totally lost sight of the definition and let computers/the internet hijack the word, but those things are also just tools themselves. We need to get back the word technology. We need to use money, medicine, social media, and computers more like tools and less like devices to control us.
What is the next book you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
First, don’t forget to check out the music on my YouTube channel as I create original songs pulled right from the pages of all my work.
My next book is a short story project called The Anatomy of Fear. A huge group of indies got together, and we each wrote a grimdark story about a part of the body. That will be out in a few weeks. After that, ReBirth is a spinoff to Pulse. Near the end of the Pulse duology, a few small threads go unresolved. This next novel won’t be an official Pulse book because many of the characters did complete their narrative arc. ReBirth will focus on just two or three POVs and provide a bit more about the past and future. I am a slow writer, so I would estimate two years. Coming Christmas 2025… maybe… good things take time 🙂
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Pulse: Book Two
In B.A. Bellec’s latest installment of the Pulse series, humanity, teeters on the precipice of its fate, ensnaring readers in a gripping dystopian fusion of science fiction and horror. Venturing into this tumultuous world, readers join Magnus on a whirlwind odyssey through a landscape populated by formidable monsters, mysterious mutants, and formidable robots. Moreover, an enigmatic antagonist known as the Man in Black casts a shadow over events, intent on sculpting a new world order.
Pulse: Book Two rekindles the flames of our passion for tales that masterfully intertwine horror and action. Picture this: a chilling tableau of menacing creatures that “enter the room, sniffing relentlessly like bloodhounds on the hunt.” Characters such as Amber stand out, battling not only external threats but also internal conflicts. When faced with the possibility that her memories have been manipulated, Amber’s journey becomes a quest for truth, causing readers to hang on to every twist and turn.
The book boasts meticulously crafted action sequences that not only leap off the pages but would seamlessly transition to cinematic screens or video game adaptations. A particularly memorable scene involves Amber brandishing a katana retrieved from a desolate home as she takes on a monstrous adversary.
A noteworthy feature of Pulse: Book Two is its innovative narrative style. Dialogues are presented in a format reminiscent of dramatic works, while each chapter is prefixed with a date and time, enriching the reader’s immersive experience.
Pulse: Book Two is a must-read for readers of horror, action, and sci-fi books. Beyond its thrilling narrative, the book serves as a poignant commentary on climate change and unchecked materialism, urging readers to reflect on and amend our existing trajectories. Dive into this compelling saga; it promises to be both an intellectual feast and an exhilarating adventure.
Pages: 568 | ASIN : B0CGXMTYCT
Pulse Book One
Pulse takes place in 2040 where technology is ruling people’s everyday lives. There is an undeniable horror aspect to this book and much of that comes from the way society is crashing. Pulse is an organization that controls everyone through technology platforms. The book is written from several different characters’ points of view, which offers interesting twists. There is no one dominant character that overtakes the story. Pulse is a very relevant book, it ties in a lot of the current events that we are facing today, which makes this book even scarier.
Pulse by B.A. Bellec builds slow to give readers a chance to understand the circumstances and key organizations at play in this novel. Readers will find a lot of modern day issues are written into this novel giving it an additional level of plausibility. The book is gory, playing into the fear and horror aspect. This is not limited to a few scenes the reader can gloss over, rather it is pivotal to the plot.
With a slow-burn style of writing and an uncanny resemblance to modern technological issues Pulse really shines in its ability to weave in and out of a variety of issue while never losing its creepy vibe. The characters in Pulse are a part of the company Pulse and organizers and sponsors of the festival. Bellec shows readers how one organization can easily become a monopoly on all things we consume, thus controlling all aspects of our lives.
Pulse does a great job at painting a vivid picture so you feel like you are a part of the story. This engrossing novel will appeal to readers looking for a riveting dystopian story combined with compelling science fiction. This is an eerie creature feature with subtle but deep social commentary that will keep readers entertained and thinking long after they have put the book down.
Pages: 395 | ASIN : B092JSS8XW
Someone’s Story
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Someone’s Story by award winning author B.A. Bellec follows a seventeen-year-old teenager who wants to be referred to as “Someone”. When young, naive, and inherently “weird” Someone moves to a new town and is suddenly faced with the grueling challenges of adapting in high school; academics, crushes, bullying, and making friends in an environment not suited for many personality types, especially introverts. As Someone navigates through the complexities of high school life, he struggles with the feeling of not belonging, friends who don’t really want the best for him, friends who do, and the most daunting of all; mental illness. And so as he goes through all these seemingly normal activities, Someone is dealing with an internal struggle which leads to a couple of surprising plot twists and a mind-blowing finale.
This book is written in a poetic narrative using short and simple sentences which is similar to the way actual modern day teenagers speak. The writing style is unorthodox, but it makes for a wonderful literary treat. The pacing is somewhat slow at the beginning, and it feels like the plot is just random occurrences happening to the main character. However as the story progresses, these connect with each other to form the plot as a whole. Also, what at first seems like a mundane high school story – typical mean popular kids, the outcasts, and inspirational teachers- evolves into a series of surprising plot twists that keep the story fresh and interesting.
A very important aspect of this book is the way the main character (Someone) is written. It is revealed that he struggles with mental illness. But what really matters is the way it is portrayed. Someone is shown to go to parties, make friends, and do okay academically, which is pretty accurate. People hear depression and expect the character to be bed-ridden and unable to complete basic daily life tasks but that is not usually the case, and it’s beautiful how this book shows that mental illness can come in many shapes and sizes and could be happening to anyone.
Someone’s Story is a uniquely thoughtful young adult novel that accurately portrays what mental illness can feel like both for the person who struggles with it and the people around them. This is an impassioned and emotionally resonant story that will stay with you for a long time.
Pages: 330 | ASIN: B086Q2Y41W
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