Character Interviews
Interviews with a character from a book
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Character Interview: SEAL Calvin Cooper @sharonlhamilton #RLFblog
Fallen SEAL Legacy In a departure from our usual format today, author Sharon
Hamilton is interviewing her character Nebraska
born and bred Navy SEAL Calvin “Coop” Cooper. After his own family has perished
in a tornado, Cooper is ordered to meet the family of a prominent San Diego psychiatrist. The
doctor’s brother is a fallen SEAL medic who died in Grenada. There, Cooper meets Libby Brownlee,
the beautiful niece of this fallen hero. Heavily influenced by her father, “We don’t
speak military here,” is her comment about the military in general, and the SEAL
community in particular.What starts out as a frosty debate between two people privately
dealing with their own personal grief, turns into a passionate affair neither expected.
Just as Cooper realizes perhaps Libby is the woman he’s always been looking for,
she is snatched out from under him by a psychopathic killer bent on revenge.Dr. Brownlee is forced to rely on Cooper’s help, along with his
buddies in SEAL Team 3. Will Cooper be able to survive the loss of the woman he
loves, or will his self sacrifice be enough to keep her safe?Book: Fallen SEAL LegacyGenre: Contemporary RomanceBuy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00AKJN1TI/Interview
Today I am pleased to do a character interview with Special
Operator (SO) Calvin Cooper, from SEAL Team 3, based in San Diego, California. I’ve been given a little cheat sheet on him, and so I’m going
to ask him some questions he probably wasn’t expecting.Sharon: Tell me a bit about yourself and your
background.Cooper: I was born
in Nebraska, near
Pender. My family was third generation farmers, having come over from Denmark in the early
1900’s. When I was little, my great grandfather used to read Hans Christian Andersen
stories to me at bedtime.Sharon: Those sound like wonderful memories. What
did you like best about growing up on a farm?Cooper: The way the
land looks after you’ve plowed it, the smell of the soil and the early morning sunlight.
Summers we worked sun up to sunset. Some day I hope to move back there, when the
time is right.Sharon: I understand you experienced a tragedy
last year. Your whole family destroyed in a tornado. I’m so sorry for your loss.Cooper: The farm,
my dad, mom, my sister and her husband and their little girl. And grandpa. Everyone.
All gone. My dog Bay survived. It was the lowest point in my entire life. I threw
myself back into my job. Wanted to go back to work in the worst way, but Chief Timmons
ordered me to meet the family of SO Brownlee, who had been killed in Grenada.Sharon: That was significant, having you meet
the family of SO Brownlee. You carried his name engraved on your KAY-BAR, right?Cooper: Yes, every
SEAL is awarded a KAY-BAR in a private ceremony before we get our Tridents. We carry
the name of a fallen SEAL. Chief Timmons wanted me to meet his family. Little did
he know I would find the girl of my dreams there.Sharon: From what I’ve been told, they were none
too pleased to meet you.Cooper: Kinda made
me mad at first. Not used to families who aren’t friendly toward our community.
Libby Brownlee was definitely the ice queen when I first met her. I think her father
had put notions in her head about what we are about.Sharon: So tell me about your Team. What kind
of guys are you?Cooper: We’re all
different. There’s Kyle, he’s our leader. Been on the teams for almost ten years,
always was a California
dude, if you know what I mean. Got himself a pretty little wife, Christy, who is
sort of our Team’s Realtor. Now has a baby. Kyle is an expert marksman, and a born
leader. He and Armando were swim buddies during BUD/S.There’s Armando, but we call him Armani because he likes to dress
up. Native of Puerto Rico, he’s usually the one
all the ladies want. Very protective of his mother and his little sister, Mia. Armando
is an explosives expert. He’s also the best swimmer on the team, although I’m right
behind him.Fredo is Mexican by heritage, grew up in LA. He’s our equipment
and radioman. He can rig a microphone anywhere and be able to track it remotely.
Also deadly with explosives. Don’t try to wrestle him, because he cheats. He’s in
love with Armani’s sister, but she won’t give him the time of day. He has a heart
the size of the ocean.We got a new guy on the Team, LT Malcolm Jones, originally from
Texas. He actually
got an NFL contract but decided to go to the Academy instead. Never saw a guy run
so darned fast before. He can high jump over cars without breaking a sweat.Sharon: But you haven’t told us what your expert
capabilities are.Cooper: I’m the gadget
guy. I think I became a SEAL for the equipment and the toys. That’s what I used
to spend all my time and money on when I first joined up. I live in a motor home
at the beach, so I could save up to have every gadget known to man. Just bought
a great drone in Silicon Valley, which came in
mighty handy recently.Sharon: I understand you are getting married shortly.Cooper: Yes, Ma’am,
that’s affirmative. Libby made me the luckiest man on the planet when she agreed
to marry me.Sharon: Other than the cool equipment, what do
you like about being a SEAL?
SEAL Endeavor Cooper: I guess like
Kyle, I wanted to just see how far I could get. You never really know what you can
do until you test your limits. I just wanted to see, first of all, if I had what
it takes to become a SEAL. I didn’t get all macho about it. Bragging around the
place. Those are the fakers. Easy to spot. Tell everyone. That’s not the SEAL way.Like Kyle, I feel lucky to have found something I love doing
at such an early age. I guess I would have remained on the farm in Nebraska if I’d washed out.
Never knew anything else. Never wanted to make millions of dollars, and sure as
heck they don’t pay you that when you’re on the Teams. But that’s not why we do
it. We love being the heroes that save the day. Get all the great girls. We get
to jump out of airplanes and helicopters at midnight. Sneak in and get out before
anyone knows we’ve been there. You need guys like us. I like that our country depends
on us to get our job done without drama. Leave the drama in the theater where it
belongs. We just get ‘er done.Sharon: What advice would you give readers to
learn more about you and your Team buds?Cooper: There’s tons
of stuff written about us, not all of it very accurate, of course. But we think
it’s funny how everyone wants to make us out to be superheroes. Hell, we even get
Superman and Spiderman underwear for special missions. We’re just plain guys doing
a job no one else can do. That’s a pretty cool thing when you think about it.We’re trained to handle anything. Improvise. Learn from the enemy.
Observe mostly, talk little and never show off. So, let us be. Tell us thanks. That’s
the best thing anyone can do for us. Appreciate us. Because we love all of you.Sharon: Well, Coop, I don’t think I could have
said it better myself. Keep yourself safe, and I hope we’ll get to hear more about
you and your buddies in the months and years to come.Cooper: You bet. We’ll
be here. We’re always here, and we’re always ready.What question would you ask SO Calvin Cooper if you had the chance?
What would you like to see the SEALs do in an upcoming story? Anything you’ve wanted
to know? Maybe I can get Coop to answer back.About the Author
Sharon Hamilton Sharon Hamilton loves all things paranormal: Angels, Dark Angels,
Watchers, Guardians, Upogenie, and Vampires. She also has developed a series of
hot romantic suspense Navy SEAL stories that have ranked her in the top 100 at Amazon
in that genre and the book ranked in the top 100 for 12 weeks in a row.Her characters follow a spicy road to redemption through passion
and true love–not exactly what they taught you in Sunday School!An avid organic vegetable and flower gardener, Sharon and her
husband live in the Wine Country in Northern California,
where most of her stories take place.Find Me Here
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Character Interview: Michael Brant @JMStewartWriter #RLFblog
JM Stewart, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to
interview your character, Michael Brant, from the book, Her Knight in Black Leather.Genre: Contemporary RomancePublisher: Crimson RomanceLength: 55,000Heat rating: sensualCan he stop history from repeating itself and save her
life without losing his heart in the process?Cat Edwards has spent her life playing the wallflower in an effort
to escape the repressive weight of her mother’s tarnished name. Dragged to a bar
by her best friend in an effort to forget a broken heart, the shy bookworm is determined
to be someone else for the night, but quickly gets in over her head. She discovers
chivalry isn’t dead after all when a mysterious stranger comes to her rescue. He’s
wearing black leather and a mischievous smile that promises to be exactly what she
needs.When his terminally ill father suffers a setback, Michael Brant
returns to the town he swore ten years ago he’d never return to. He’s come back
this time determined to make peace with the past, but being home brings up memories
he doesn’t want to remember anymore. His first night in town, he’s captured by a
damsel in distress. Cat’s beauty is made all the more alluring when he realizes
she has no idea who he is. He can’t resist spending a single night in her arms.
With her, he’s only a man, disconnected from his family’s name and the past that
haunts him here.As the town erupts with the news of his return, Michael’s dark
past comes back to haunt him, putting Cat in danger. Someone is threatening her
life and the life of her family. Desperate to keep history from repeating itself,
Michael offers her his family’s name in order to keep her safe. When the lie spirals
beyond their control, can they stop their hearts from becoming entangled as well?Buy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00AWWZVBEWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Michael Brant, 30 years old, Entrepreneur—owner of a custom bike
shop in L.A.Cat Edward, 25 years old, works in her father’s bookshop.Interview with Michael Brant
Tell us about yourself.Cat calls me a reformed
bad boy. I was a rotten kid, with a chip on my shoulder as big as the state of Oregon. Now, I’m determined
to make up for all the wrong I’ve done. I was born into a wealthy family, and I’ve
done rather well for myself, but I’m a simple kind of guy. I like watching the stars
at night and taking a cold swim first thing in the morning. I also like working
with my hands. I own a custom bike shop in L.A. We’re opening a second one here in Crest
Point. I’m happiest elbows deep in engine grease.Tell us about Cat.I’m not entirely sure
I deserve her. She’s sweet and quiet. She works in a bookstore with her father and
that’s exactly where she belongs and what she loves—to be elbows deep in a stack
of books. She’s at home there. She has the biggest heart of anybody I know. My presence
in her life turned her entire world upside and put her life and the lives of her
family in danger, but she still stood by me. I’m lucky to have her.What do you think is your strongest point?I’m not afraid to stand up for what I think is wrong. I’m not
afraid to be me. Even if people hate me for it.What would Cat say is your strongest point?That I’m not afraid to
put myself in harm’s way to protect the people I love.What would Cat say is your biggest weakness?I keep to myself too much and don’t let people in enough. *smiles* She says I’m broody.What was it like where you grew up?I was born in Crest Point, Oregon.
It’s a small town, maybe a couple thousand people all together. It’s got it’s good
point and bad points. Just about everybody knows everybody else, which means neighbors
look out for each other. They’re also a tad on the nosy side. Cat likens it to living
in a fish bowl. You can’t do anything without the entire town knowing about it.
The people here are good people, though. They’ve managed to forgive for being a
hateful teenager.What do you wish was different about your life?All the rotten things
I did as a kid. Now that I’ve grown up, I see things a bit differently. I see the
hateful that I was, holding in too much anger and hurt and letting my wounded pride
get in the way.If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?I’d bring Kay back. She
died because of me, and I’d give anything to bring her back. She didn’t deserve
to die so young.Describe a place of perfect refuge.*rubs his chin and stares thoughtfully* Let’s see, she’s about five foot five, slender
body and willowy limbs, with long brown hair and the most beautiful jade eyes I’ve
ever seen. *smiles* Cat. She’s my
refuge.
JM Stewart About the Author
J.M. writes what she likes to call sweet and spicy contemporary
romance. She’s a stay-at-home mom who lives in Seattle Washington,
with her husband, two boys and their two very spoiled puppies. She’s been devouring
romances for as long as she can remember. Writing them has become her passion.Previous Books
The Playboy’s Baby http://amzn.com/B008RPKBMMA Second Chance at Forever http://thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=195&products_id=5088Find Me Here
Website: http://authorjmstewart.com/Blog: http://jm-stewart.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMStewartWriterPinterest: http://pinterest.com/authorjmstewart/ -
Character Interview: Phoenix @SerenaZane #RLFblog
Insidious Whispers Serena Zane, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
to interview your character Phoenix
from the book, Insidious Whispers.Genre: Paranormal RomancePublisher: Books To Go NowCover artist: Books To Go NowLength: 46 pagesHeat rating: 4Tagline: It’s her duty or her life!Blurb:Abducted from her quiet life as a New Age store owner, Beth Stark
is thrown into a dangerous world of intrigue and magic. Beth’s legacy as Guardian
of the Black Tome is to protect the book from those who would seek to use it for
dark purposes.Phoenix,
enforcer of the Vampire world, is sent to destroy the Black Tome before the Queen
of the Fae can use it to annihilate the vampire race. Phoenix comes face to face with the tome’s Guardian,
but he doesn’t expect the feisty little spitfire to make his blood boil, and his
passions rise.Buy links: http://amzn.com/B00AU3NA4U/What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Beth Stark, New Age Store Owner and half-Fae, Guardian of the
Black TomePhoenix,
Vampire EnforcerPrince Arlen, Prince of the FaeQueen Genevieve, Queen of the FaeJean-Luc, Vampire Elder and head of the High CouncilInterview with Phoenix
Tell us about yourself.I am the strong arm of the vampire council. Head enforcer, and
ancient vampire. Ensuring that vampires follow the law of the High Council and Other-kind
do not reveal our existence.Tell us about Beth Stark.She is a feisty spitfire that I cannot eradicate from my heart.
I burn for her. She is Guardian of the Dark Tome and a half-Fae who torments me
with every waking thought.What do you think is your strongest point?Well…are we talking metaphorically? Or figuratively? I believe
that honor comes before all things.What would Beth say is your strongest point?(Phoenix
laughs) I can’t really discuss that on an open forum.What would Beth say is your biggest weakness?I find it suspicious that you would ask such a question. One
does not reveal their weaknesses.What was it like where you grew up?
Belief I grew up in what is now the Basque Region of the Pyrenees Mountains
between Spain and France.
It was a hard existence, and my family struggled.What do you wish was different about your life?There are always things one regrets. But I cannot change the
past.If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?That is something I shall keep close to my heart.Describe a place of perfect refuge.Once many years ago I came upon a place, far away from society.
Isolated, but beautiful. The waves of the ocean crashed against the cliffs as I
watched the sun sink beneath the horizon. This would be my perfect place, if there,
in the arms of my love.As a child, who was your best friend?I prefer not to dwell in the past of dim memory.What do you wish I had asked you?I would have had you ask me if I am satisfied with my existence.
I would say that is a good question. Again, there are things I regret, and now that
I have found my love, I am not sure if my position will remain the same with the
High Council. But, yes, overall, I am satisfied with my existence as it stands.About the Author
Serena Zane is an eclectic author of paranormal romance, sweet
romance, and action-adventure romance. She lives with her husband and her son in
the Northwest. Balancing her time between writing, time with her family, and crossing
swords on the battlefield, Serena is never bored.Previous Books
The Jewel seriesDark Diamonds, Crystal Clear, Ruby Red, Tiger EyeThe Hunter DiariesThe Christmas Present, Bite Me, Belief, Insidious WhispersThe Dark Warrior seriesSnow Beast, A Cross to Bare, BaneFollow the Heart, Moonlight in a Pickup TruckBooks Coming Soon
Serena Zane The Hunter Diaries Anthology, Mortal Ice, The Change, and The
LocketContest
Riddle me this: “Voiceless it cries, wingless flutters, toothless
bites, mouthless mutters.” What is it?If you are the first to answer this question you will win a free
copy of The Christmas Present.Find Me Here
Website: http://serenazane.comBlog: Tales of the Night http://serenazaneauthor.blogspot.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/SerenaZaneFacebook: http://facebook.com/serena.zane -
Character Interview: Sarelle @TerrorFoxHall #RLFblog
Tara Fox Hall, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
to interview your character, Sarelle McGarran from the book, Taken in the Night,
Book #3 of the Promise Me Series.Genre: Paranormal Romantic Fiction/Paranormal Fiction with Romantic
ElementsPublisher: Melange BooksCover artist: Caroline AndrusLength: 250 pages (Kindle)Heat rating: Sensual/MainstreamTagline: When the love of your life disappears without a trace,
who do you turn to?Blurb: When Theo disappears, Sar is left bereft; the uncertain
guardian of Theo’s newly born werecougar daughter, Elle. As months pass, clues emerge
about Theo’s disappearance, yet the twisting trail ends repeatedly without answer.
In her grief, Sar turns to Danial and hesitantly begins to build a life with him
and Elle.Buy links:Amazon US http://amazon.com/Taken-Night-Promise-Me-ebook/dp/B00B97RBGOAmazon UK http://amazon.co.uk/Taken-Night-Promise-Me-ebook/dp/B00B97RBGOSmashwords http://smashwords.com/books/view/280682Print copies-LuluMelange Books (HTML and PDF) http://melange-books.com/authors/tarafoxhall/takeninthenight.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Sarelle McGarran – Independent human heroine, early 30s, safety
and health inspector at a metal fabrication shopDanial Racklan – Reserved yet romantic vampire, 400+ years old,
owner/CEO Solutions, Inc., a corporate detective business with ties to illegal crime,
Vampire Ruler of the United StatesTerian – Vengeful half-demon, 75+ years old, owner of online
potion business plus Danial’s new head of security in Taken in the NightTheo – Uncompromising werecougar, early 30s, Danial’s best friends
and MIA chief of security for Solutions, Inc.Devlin Dalcon – Vengeful and relentless vampire, former U.S.
Vampire Ruler, 400+ years oldInterview with Sarelle McGarran
Tell us about yourself.Sar: My full name
is Sarelle McGarran. I live on an old horse farm in New York,
and work part time at a metal fabrication shop. I was a widow when I met Danial
close to a year ago, and we fell in love. Our brief romance combusted pretty spectacularly
after only a few months. With the unwitting help of a friend’s spell, Theo and I
shared a haunting dream. Months later, we began a relationship–Tell us about the vampire Danial. We hear you’re back with
him, now that Theo is MIA.Sar (defensive): You’re making it sound like I couldn’t wait
to trade up. That isn’t the case at all! Theo is currently missing, and has been
for several months now. Meanwhile, I’m struggling to raise Theo’s daughter Elle
by myself. She’s a werecougar like he was. Danial has been like a father to her
in the short time he’s been back in my life, and yes, we are moving in with him
shortly. It’s best for Elle, and for me.What do you think is your strongest point?Sar (a bit calmer): I think there is nothing I can’t do. I always
give anything I try to do 100%.What would Theo say is your strongest point?Sar (bites lip): He always admired my willingness to accept him,
fur and all. He loved that I accepted Elle as my own, that I wanted to be her mom
even when she wasn’t my own child.What would Theo say is your biggest weakness?Sar (wipes at tears): He’d say I tended to rush in before I should.
I do that a lot, when I feel it’s the right thing to do. It’s gotten me into trouble
before.If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?Sar: That Theo would be here, now. That Danial would have found
him, or he would never have gone missing. If we knew he was dead, at least we’d
have closure. But not to know what happened to him rips me up inside. I keep thinking
I’d know if he died. But the more time goes by, the more uncertain I get about that.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.Sar: I wish you had asked me about Elle, Theo’s daughter… and
mine. (Sar smiles). She’s getting big, and she’s so smart! I see so much of Theo
in her. She has his eyes. I never thought I would have children of my own. But I’m
so happy to have her. I was so angry at Tawny, when she showed up pregnant at my
door. I was angry at Theo. But his mistake was one of the greatest things to ever
happen to me. I will never have really lost him, because I have Elle.About the Author
Tara Fox Hall’s writing credits include nonfiction, horror, suspense,
action-adventure, erotica, and contemporary and historical paranormal romance. She
is the author of the paranormal action-adventure Lash series and the vampire romantic
suspense Promise Me series. Tara divides her free
time unequally between writing novels and short stories, chainsawing firewood, caring
for stray animals, sewing cat and dog beds for donation to animal shelters, and
target practice.Find Me Here
Website: tarafoxhall.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/TerrorFoxHallGoodreads:
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Character Interview: Meredith @emkayconnor #RLFblog
Willing to Learn EmKay Connor, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re
excited to interview your character, Meredith McKenna from the book, Willing to
Learn.Genre: Contemporary RomancePublisher: Boroughs Publishing GroupCover artist: Kim KillionLength: 50,000+ wordsHeat rating: SpicyTagline: The fiancee of a prince visits the tropic paradise
that is Trésorier du Coeur to learn how to make love, and instead she finds it.Blurb:Meredith McKenna is neither graceful nor a beauty, but
that’s never stood in her way. She knows who she is and, more importantly, what
she deserves. Not one to wish on a star or hang her hopes on a fairy tale like
true love, her practical nature won her the hand of a prince. That’s how she
ended up here: Trésorier du Coeur. An island paradise.But becoming a princess is no simple matter. Regardless of
the mysticisms mouthed by the island’s proprietress, the jungle waterfalls, and
long, pristine beaches, the resort is first and foremost a school for
seduction, an ancient tradition of her fiancé’s family, and she must select a
man to be her “tutor.” Anders Collier is the most insubordinate and infuriating
of the lot. But behind those cool gray eyes lurks a white-hot secret, and
behind closed doors lies everything their hearts and bodies have yet to learn.Buy links: http://www.BoroughsPublishingGroup.comWilling to Learn is being published by Boroughs Publishing
Group in February 2013. Prior to this book, EmKay Connor’s manuscripts finaled
in numerous contests, including Spring Into Romance, The Unpublished Beacon,
and RWA’s prestigious Golden Heart. Her freelance writing has been published in
print and online media, as well as being featured in several issues of the
Romance Writers Report.What are your main characters’ names, ages,
and occupations?Meredith McKenna, 27 years old, holds the
title of Vice President, Foreign Philanthropy in her father’s billion-dollar
corporation, McKenna Enterprises.Anders Collier, 35, is an (ahem) undercover
special agent with the FBI.Interview with Meredith McKenna
Tell us about yourself.I’m not typically one to grant interviews
unless it’s related to the philanthropy work I do for my father’s corporation,
McKenna Enterprises. I prefer to guard my privacy. After all, people tend to
judgmental, especially when it comes to the wealthy or celebrities. Not that I
consider myself a celebrity.But, since you asked, I’ll give you the
condensed version of my bio. I am the only child of a billionaire entrepreneur
and an ambitious gold digger. My mother died when I was very young so
essentially I was raised by my father. Let me correct that: I was raised by
staff members who worked at my father’s Beverly
Hills mansion. Our relationship improved after I
completed my education and took at job in the family business. Now I see him
regularly at our weekly business lunches.My upbringing was typical for anyone born
into money. Lots of lessons–riding, dance, foreign language, private schools,
summer vacations in Europe, shopping sprees,
parties. However, for as long as I can remember, I never fit in with the other
richies. I have little tolerance for the back stabbing and air kisses and game
playing that seem to come with the territory. Most of these socialites have
their heads in the clouds; instead of building a career or doing something
constructive with their lives, they seem content to wait for Prince Charming to
show up.My straight forward, practical attitude
seems to have paid off though. I’m engaged to Darik Bhantarin, Crown Prince of
Tano’air. That’s what brought me to Trésorier du Coeur. Before I can become
Darik’s princess, I have to go through this Princess 101 so-called orientation.
Darik failed to mention the training program includes the “bedroom arts.” Can
you believe that kind of nonsense exists in today’s modern age? I’m expected to
choose a mentor, one of Madame Duval’s gigolos, to instruct me on how to give a
royal blow job.Tell us about Anders Collier.Argh! Just hearing that man’s name is enough
to make me scream. He’s the rudest, most infuriating, disrespectful, boorish,
insensitive, condescending person I’ve ever met. At the opening reception where
I was introduced to the staff–a.k.a. Madame Duval’s lineup of professional
lovers–he actually snubbed me. There were more than a dozen men competing for
my attention. Any one of them would be thrilled to be chosen as my mentor. Not
Anders Collier. As if he can afford to be choosy. Sure, he’s attractive if you
have a thing for the clean-cut type: short blond hair, cool gray eyes, tall and
lean. Other than that, he wasn’t very impressive. I have to say, he was the
only guy at the formal reception who actually appeared comfortable in his tux.
It could have been a pair of jeans and a polo shirt as relaxed as he looked.What do you think is your strongest point?My realistic outlook on life. I don’t delude
myself with fairy tales like riding off into the sunset with a hero or myths
like love at first sight. I don’t believe in playing games or lying or
misrepresenting one’s self when it comes to relationships. That’s why Darik and
I are such a good match. Our mix of qualities and skills is perfect for a
mutually beneficial marriage.What would Anders Collier say is your
strongest point?Gives an unladylike snort.) Anders Collier doesn’t know me well enough
to speak to my personal traits. And even if he was acquainted with me, I doubt
he’d have anything nice to say. He would probably point out the fact that my
breasts are too small and my hips are too wide.What do you wish was different about your
life?I don’t “wish “anything was different
about my life. I don’t believe in wishing for things. You have to face facts
and deal with what’s in front of you. With enough determination and hard work,
you can achieve anything. Wishing for things to happen is nothing more than a
convenient excuse for people too lazy to take accountability for their own
success and happiness.I have everything I want in life. I love my
job and I’m engaged to a prince. Did you happen to notice my engagement ring?
It’s a nine-carat, two-million-dollar diamond solitaire. Once Darik slides the
platinum wedding band on my finger, I’ll have not only a man who shares my
honesty and practicality toward marriage but a huge contract for McKenna
Enterprises, as well. My father can’t stop telling me how impressed he is with
his amazing daughter’s business acumen.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask
and answer it now.Again, I don’t believe in wishing for things
to happen so I’ll tell you the most important question to be asked: What am I
going to do about this ridiculous princess sex-ed training? I have no intention
of sleeping with a stranger, not even to become a princess. The key is to find
a mentor who wants to avoid an entanglement with me as much as I want to avoid
one with him. If I can convince Anders I won’t rat him out and jeopardize his
future as a gigolo, I’m pretty sure I can skate through this royal orientation
without Madame Duval or Darik any the wiser. What do you think? Is there any
possible way I can carry it off?
EmKay Connor About the Author
EmKay Connor is a member of Romance Writers
of America and several specialty chapters, including RWA-San Diego, Georgia
Romance Writers, Yellow Rose Romance Writers, Outreach International RWA, and
RWA Kiss of Death. A firm believer in paying it forward (and backward and
sideways), she has served as president, vice president, secretary, newsletter
editor, workshop presenter and committee chair at both the local and national
level. She also contributes her time and experience by volunteering to judge
numerous writing contests each year.Find Me Here
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Character Interview: Black Cat @katehillromance #RLFblog
Black Cat Kate Hill, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to
interview your character, Edmond Chancellor from the book, Black Cat.Genre: Gay Romance Erotic ParanormalPublisher: Changeling PressCover artist: ZuriLength: NovellaHeat rating: EroticTagline: Time is precious, even to men who are practically immortal.Blurb:Vampire Edmond Chancellor and cat shifter Tobias Crawford have
had a not-so-secret affair for over three hundred years. Edmond wants to bond with Tobias permanently,
but Tobias has reasons for keeping his distance.On a chilly December night, both men turn to past memories for
guidance, but it’s a present danger that makes them realize that time is precious,
even to men who are practically immortal.Buy links:Author site: http://kate-hill.com/blackcat.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Edmond Chancellor, vampire, is over a thousand years old and
is an antiques dealer.Tobias Crawford, cat shifter, is over two thousand years old
and earns his living through investments. He is also a hotel owner.Interview with Edmond Chancellor
Tell us about yourself. What are you like?Edmond:
I’m what’s called a rogue vampire, one who has broken ties with my family. I dislike
being told what to do and I dislike judging others based on their species or being
judged on mine.What do you think is your strongest point?Edmond:
My ability to break away from my vampire family. It was one of the hardest things
I’ve ever had to do. Contrary to popular belief, vampires aren’t solitary and I’ve
been quite lonely living as a rogue.What would your author say is your biggest weakness?Edmond:
Tobias has been my biggest weakness since the moment we met. My author knows this.What drives you to do the things you do? What makes you want
to be the “good guy?”Edmond:
During the first few decades of my life, I was very much like my vampire family,
infected by their violence and prejudices. In 1066, an event in my life changed
everything. Since then, I’ve proved that vampires don’t need to kill.If money were not an object, where would you most like to
live?Edmond:
For me money isn’t an object and I’ve chosen to live in what I believe is the best
town in the world, Whisper. I founded it, so I might be a bit biased, of course.If you were a tool, what would people use you to do?Edmond:
I hope they would use me to protect those who need it.Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality
and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?Edmond:
I’m an antiques dealer, so I actually have several stores. My favorite is here in
Whisper and it specializes in antique weapons, in particular swords.As a child, what was your favorite thing about school?Edmond:
I didn’t attend school like many children nowadays. I greatly enjoyed the study
of swordsmanship.Tell us a secret about your significant other.Edmond:
Tobias is the most beautiful, enticing, stubborn man I’ve ever met. He’s a cat shifter
and doesn’t easily reveal his emotions to others, even to me. I know he might never
pledge his heart solely to me, but I’m willing to wait and see.If you came with a warning label, what would it say?Edmond:
Contents under pressure.Please complete the sentences as Edmond Chancellor
I love pizza with — I can’t eat pizza. I’m on a liquid diet.I’m always ready for defense against those who threaten Whisper.When I’m alone, I wonder how long it will take before Tobias
accepts my proposal.You’d never be able to tell, but I want to be loved.If I had a halo it would be frightening
to think someone with my past could have a halo.If I could choose one person to share my life I’d pick Tobias.I can never return to my vampire family because they would demand
I kill or be killed.About the Author
Always a fan of romance and the paranormal, Kate Hill started
writing over twenty years ago for pleasure. Her first story, a short erotic vampire
tale, was accepted for publication in 1996. Since then she has sold over one hundred
short stories, novellas, and novels.When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working
out and spending time with her family and pets. She enjoys hearing from readers.Find Me Here
Website: http://kate-hill.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/katehillromanceYoutube: http://youtube.com/KateH02
