Alien Opportunities [Paperback]

Kurt Rellians (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 9, 2006

The short erotic novel, Alien Opportunities, is an alternative present fantasy about the impact of alien visitors on Earth's society, culture and economy. It tells the story of Chris who lives on Earth at a time when aliens from an ostensibly peaceful and friendly planet have arrived on Earth and set up companies to trade with us. Chris is unhappy with his nine to five job, and finds out that the alien arrival has created new opportunities for work in alien employment. He finds himself new work, working for the aliens, and comes into contact with their sexual desires. The novel is erotic, but is as much a science fiction scenario with a sociological setting. The book is not merely a simple tale of erotic behavior in ordinary scenarios. It seeks to imagine what the alien society of Starmanena, which has very different attitudes towards sex from our own, might be like, and what might happen if it came into contact with ours. Without attempting to be too descriptive of the detail of these two opposing societies, the novel follows the fortunes of Chris, raised in the sexually restricted lifestyle of Earth, as he comes into contact with Starmanenans and goes to work among them. Chris comes to appreciate the aliens, but is unable to overcome various doubts about them. Are the aliens engaged upon a mission to lure the brightest and best among us to a life of slavery or even worse depravity in the stars, as many suspect? Or are the aliens benign? Are they inevitably winning because they offer what Earth society on its own could not give, i.e. sexual liberation, paternal or maternal guidance, and freedom from the commercial imperative.

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About the Author

'Alien Opportunities' is Kurt Rellians' first published novel, although he wrote 'The Life and Times of a Priestess' previously, which is intended to be published soon. The problem for erotic novels is that most people, even in this 'enlightened' age, turn their noses up at erotic literature. They assume that it cannot be serious literature, is unlikely to be realistic, or to tell a good story. How often do most of us actually have a good look at the books on offer in a bookshop on the top shelf. Many of us dare not; it might be embarrassing, other adults or kids might see us and make judgements. Kurt Rellians observed there are many books written which hint at sexual issues, fantasy and dramas, but which shy away from going into the erotic or sexually sensitive territory where the author, or the reader, really wants to go. It still isn't the done thing in literature, which aims to be published and reach a significant audience. Kurt Rellians decided he wanted to write novels, or shorter stories which were free to go wherever he wished. He wants them to discuss real or fantastical sexual matters in ways which could be serious and erotic at the same time. He wants to break down the divides between popular fiction genres and erotic fiction, and to be able to explore alternative ways of sexual social practice, raising serious social questions or following unconventional thought processes when he chose, without being constrained by the requirement to fit into genres and categories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (June 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425932916
• ISBN-13: 978-1425932916
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,475,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a writer from the north of England. I have been writing as a hobby for many years now, but finally published my first book 'Alien Opportunities' in 2006, via AuthorHouse as publisher. Many of my writings are erotic, including 'Alien Opportunities', but never purely so. I am interested in alternative systems of behaviour, society and economics, and am interested in and influenced by science fiction, fantasy, current affairs, and history. 'Alien Opportunities' is about the meeting of Earth humans with aliens who follow different sexual, social and economic rules.
I have a myspace webpage (Kurt Rellians)where I have placed excerpts from some of my writing, and many of these are also on abctales.com I would like to publish my 'The Life and Times of a Priestess' writings next, as a series of two books.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Alien Opportunities, But Welcome Concepts, December 18, 2007

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Apex Reviews (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alien Opportunities (Paperback)

Many books, movies, and radio programs over the years have dreamed up countless doomsday scenarios involving the destructive invasion of aliens on Earth - but what if all they really wanted to do was love us...?

In Alien Opportunities, Kurt Rellians illustrates such a scenario - and leaves the reader quite surprised in the process...

Fresh from the planet Starmanena, an inquisitive breed of alien visitors descends upon the Earth and makes a quick, lasting impact on its residents. Obviously advanced in the areas of science and technology, they are first feared as conquerors or enslavers that seek only to exploit the fruits of human labor and reap Earth's harvests for their own. The Starmanenans, though, soon prove that their true intentions are otherwise, and the human race is soon amazed at just how much easier life becomes in the wake of their arrival: instead of cruel overseers, the aliens actually create positions of more gainful - and less laborious - employment for their human counterparts; likewise, social & personal interactions are much less strained with the new visitors, and they unwittingly foster a new "sexual revolution" among earthlings, with far-ranging aftereffects on the human psyche.

Impressed with their new comrades, many humans soon begin to accept their open invitation to visit their home planet of Starmanena - under no ostensible pressure to stay, should they not enjoy their time there. After the increasing number of departures yields no return passengers, though, suspicions begin to mount among the remaining Earth brethren of the true purpose behind the aliens' visit & lingering presence...

Alien Opportunities is a very inventive, thought-provoking story with equal parts suspense and - surprisingly - erotica. Rellians explores the world of sexual inhibitions (and the throwing off of such) with abandon, but does so tastefully and as a subtext of a greater, cogent point: when allowed to visit a place infinitely more pleasing than our current circumstances - who wouldn't prefer to engage in the former on a permanent basis?

Which reflects the real essence of the novel: on its face it may appear to be a typical offering from the sci-fi realm, but Alien Opportunities is really a cleverly-cloaked commentary on the nature of human suffering, most particularly that which is self-imposed. By juxtaposing the freer, less repressed lifestyles of the Starmanenans with their relatively stifled human counterparts, Rellians invites the reader to consider taking a much-needed introspective look inside him/herself and reflect on the true costs vs. rewards of living a "buttoned-down," conventional life.

A skillfully scripted tome, Alien Opportunities provides a welcome opportunity for enlightenment - but only for the unafraid...

5.0 out of 5 stars An erotic book with some serious ideas, July 15, 2006

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Kurt Rellians (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alien Opportunities (Paperback)

This book is an erotic alternative present fantasy about the impact of alien visitors on Earth's society, culture and economy. Chris lives at a time when apparentlypeaceful and friendly aliens have arrived on Earth and set up companies to trade with us. Chris, unhappy with his nine to five job, finds out the alien arrival has created new opportunities for work in alien employment. The novel follows the fortunes of Chris, raised in sexually restricted Earth as he works for the Starmanenans.

The novel is erotic, but is as much a science fiction scenario with a sociological setting. The book seeks to imagine what the alien society of Starmanena, which has very different attitudes towards sex from our own, might be like, and what might happen if it came into contact with ours. Chris comes to appreciate the aliens, but is unable to overcome various doubts about them. Are the aliens engaged upon a mission to lure the brightest and best among us to a life of slavery or even worse depravity in the stars, as many suspect? Or are the aliens benign? Are they inevitably winning because they offer what Earth society on its own could not give, i.e. sexual liberation, paternal or maternal guidance, and freedom from the commercial imperative.

I recommend this book because it is both erotic and serious. The Starmanenans seem to act as a mirror to our own society and seem to be potentially changing the worst features of Earth society for the better.