AOB

by Bria Burton, Elle Andrews Patt (Editor), Cheri Roman (Editor)

Aona, an Alien-Operated Bot (AOB), suffers a malfunction that could jeopardize her mission on Earth and could lead to the extinction of an entire species from another planet.
A short story from Return to Earth.

INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

Q - What is Return to Earth?

A - In Return to Earth, ten authors unite to interpret how humankind would react to the arrival of extraterrestrials who happen to be human. The stories range in setting from recent history to far future. This is the second project by the Alvarium Experiment, a consortium of accomplished and award-winning authors.

Q - Where should a reader start when selecting a short story to read in Return to Earth?

A - Each story is self-contained and can be read in any order. The reader is free to select any of the stories at random to begin their experience. The book description will explain the setting for each particular story.

About the Author

BRIA BURTON lives in sunny St. Petersburg with her wonderful husband and two wild pets. Her short fiction has appeared in over a dozen anthologies and magazines, including The Prometheus Saga , the debut project of the Alvarium Experiment. Two of her unpublished manuscripts have won First Place Royal Palm Literary Awards. Her novella, Little Angel Helper, was written for her sisters, one of whom has special needs like a character in the story. She also has a collection of family-friendly pet stories called Lance & Ringo Tails. At St. Pete Running Company, she's employed as a blogger and customer service manager. Her love/hate relationship with running has led her to complete four marathons after swearing never to run any.
Visit Bria at www.briaburton.com for updates on her projects, links to purchase publications, and info upcoming appearances.

47 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2016

About the author

Award-winning author Bria Burton lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, son, and two wild pets. Her author motto, “Rekindle Your Wonder,” stems from her desire to renew a sense of awe and wonder in her readers. She writes science fiction, fantasy, and inspirational fiction. Her short stories have appeared in over twenty anthologies and magazines. In 2022, she joined the Joy on Paper radio program as a Special Correspondent for the monthly Science Fiction BookBuzz. She has independently published two inspirational novellas: Little Angel Helper, a 2016 Royal Palm Literary Award winner, and The Running Girls. In 2019, Her Midnight Ride won the Silver Award in the published novelette category for RPLA. While she writes, her dog and cat do their best to distract her, which is why they star in her family-friendly short story collection and podcast, Lance & Ringo Tails. At St. Pete Running Company, she's a blogger and customer service manager. She's also a member of the Alvarium Experiment, a by-invitation-only consortium of outstanding authors who have collaborated on six anthologies: The Prometheus Saga Vol. 1 & 2, Return to Earth, The Masters Reimagined Vol. 1 & 2, and The Light Fantastic. Website www.briaburton.com

Reviews

[Ken Pelham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, there's nothing like a good robot story to make you think about the differences between us! Bria Burtion puts her own imaginative spin and deft hand at storytelling on the subgenre and makes it fresh again. Particularly liked her subversion of Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics when she states her own first law: Don't get caught.
Fun with robots aside, Burton writes with depth and honesty. As always.