Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Character Days: Linda Davenport from "No Stone Unturned" and its sequel, "No Good Deed"

Character Days: Linda Davenport from No Stone Unturned and No Good Deed


Tell me a little about yourself and the world you live in.
I'm from Detroit originally but moved to southern California for a job that failed to come through. While flying to Los Angeles I met a woman returning home from vacation and we hit it off immediately. She was a probation officer in Orange County. A few days after we met she was killed in an auto accident which her brother believed was not an accident. I became a probation officer and was able to investigate what really happened.

Lets jump right in, what's your most closely guarded secret?
I solved the myster of my friend's death without letting anyone at probation know that I had known her.

Tell us about your single most important memory. What was it and how does it affect you now?
My father taking me to the library when I was very young and being able to check out books. It began my love of reading.

What type of person are you? Are you a hero or do you shy away from conflict?
Perhaps a bit of both.

Do you have any hobbies, any special talents?
I've played tennis.
 
What sets you out from the crowd? Like your talents, would I be able to spot you if I passed you by?
Probably not.

What's an ideal day for you?
A walk on the beach with my fiance followed by a nice dinner back at my house.

Do you have any one close? Any friends or family of interest?
My mother is in Michigan but I have close friends here in California, including my fiance, the love of my life.

What about your most prized possession?
My beautiful engagement ring.

Back to your story, what initially spurred your actions? Everything had to start somewhere, so where's your beginning?
I came to California for new beginnings, as I had been a bored school teacher in Michigan.

Where do you think your future will lead?
Continue my career in probation with possible promotions, a happy marriage, and children. I guess I want it all.

Where can we find more about you?
"No Stone Unturned" and "No Good Deed"

Author:
Jeanette A. Fratto


Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Character Days: Creepy the 8th Dwarf from TaleSpins

Character Days: Creepy the 8th Dwarf from TaleSpins

Tell me a little about yourself and the world you live in.
Well, most people already know a lot about my world. The whole cottage in the forest thing. Big deal. It's in a kingdom, but I don't get involved in politics anymore. Used to, but whatever. My own, individual, personal "world" is the cottage basement, where my seven roommates sent me after deciding that would be best. As for me, I prefer to keep to myself. I like to do my own thing. A shrink might say I don't play well with others, but I say it depends on who the "others" are.

Lets jump right in, what's your most closely guarded secret?
Like I would tell the whole internet. Yeah, right.

Tell us about your single most important memory. What was it and how does it affect you now?
I guess it would be seeing that lady who broke into our house. Taught me to be be smarter, more realistic about the world.

What type of person are you? Are you a hero or do you shy away from conflict?
I've been called an antihero. I identify more with the "anti" part, if that helps.

Do you have any hobbies, any special talents?
When you spend as much time alone as I do, you develop skills. I can draw and sculpt pretty good. But, no you can't see any.

What sets you out from the crowd? Like your talents, would I be able to spot you if I passed you by?
Ha! What sets me out from the crowd is that the crowd is in one place, and I'm in another. I'm the one not following the crowd. Literally.

What's an ideal day for you?
Well, I'm kind of a prisoner, so reading and hanging out I guess. Without anyone breaking in!

Do you have any one close? Any friends or family of interest?
Yeah, I have seven "close" roommates. (8 for a while if you count that woman). And by "close" I mean right overhead.

What about your most prized possession?
I'm not into possessions, but maybe the tattoo needle I rigged together.

Back to your story, what initially spurred your actions? Everything had to start somewhere, so where's your beginning?
Just got tired of the routine around here. Tried to get a reaction. (Mission accomplished.)

Where do you think your future will lead?
Not being as famous as the other seven, that's for sure. I just live my life. I don't care about all that.

Where can we find more about you?
The book is called TaleSpins, and my story is the first of three. There's also a graphic novel of my story out.

Author: Michael Mullin
Author Website: http://gemiknight.com
Buy link for the Graphic Novel: http://www.amazon.com/8-Untold-Story-Michael-Mullin/dp/0985188456/
 

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Character Days: First Lieutenant Robert Simms from Movin' On

Character Days: First Lieutenant Robert Simms from Movin' On

 



Tell me a little about yourself and the world you live in.
I am First Lieutenant Robert Simms Sixth Missouri Confederate Cavalry, Colonel Coffee’s Regiment, attached to General Marmaduke’s Third Infantry. And take no offense to my uniform... I ain't never owned anybody nor do I intend to. I am from Franklin County, east central part of the state. Plan on getting a horse ranch when this war is over.

Lets jump right in, what's your most closely guarded secret?
I was on my way to enlist in the Union Army when I got word that Governor Jackson announced Missouri's intention to Join the Confederacy.

Tell us about your single most important memory. What was it and how does it affect you now?
When the Militia came to Franklin County to ensure allegiance to the Union they killed my cousin, he was only 14.

What type of person are you? Are you a hero or do you shy away from conflict?
I am an officer, and I do not abide by those who lack honor. My word is my bond but, I will do what is right… even as a last resort.

Do you have any hobbies, any special talents?
Hobbies? I reckon I am a fair horseman and damn, begging your pardon, very good with a gun.

What sets you out from the crowd? Like your talents, would I be able to spot you if I passed you by?
I don't see me as any better than anyone else, though I am good in fight, if you know what I mean.

What's an ideal day for you?
That's a peculiar question… an ideal day would one where I get to sleep under roof in a real bed and eat hot food… but I'll settle for a day without rain.

Do you have any one close? Any friends or family of interest?
My sister and I were close as kids, she's married living up north near the Kansas border.

What about your most prized possession?
My LeMat revolver, won it in a poker game while in Texas a year or so ago.

Back to your story, what initially spurred your actions? Everything had to start somewhere, so where's your beginning?
Well, I touched on it earlier. I was intending to enlist in the Union Army when secession was announced, and the death of my cousin… just sealed the deal and I joined the Confederacy instead.

Where do you think your future will lead?
I intend to own a large horse ranch, have a nice house and settle down.

Where can we find more about you?
I reckon, Amazon, Smashwords, and any ole place you want to buy the book would be appreciated.

Author:
Peter D Fleming


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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Character Days: Rebecca Stone from AND BLOOD TOUCHES BLOOD: Signs & Symbols

Character Days: Rebecca Stone from And Blood Touches Blood: Signs & Symbols


Tell me a little about yourself and the world you live in.
I'm a critical care nurse in the CCU unit of a hospital in Las Vegas, NV. On a daily bases I work with trauma patients that are trying to recover from near fatal injuries. Though this is an exciting town - I work, spending most of my time here and on those brief occasions I visit my humble abode.

Lets jump right in, what's your most closely guarded secret?
My feelings

Tell us about your single most important memory. What was it and how does it affect you now?
Witnessing a gruff older detective reveal his deepest feelings for his partner when his parnter is struggling for his life.

What type of person are you? Are you a hero or do you shy away from conflict?
I don't really think of myself as a hero, but I am very supportive type of persons.

Do you have any hobbies, any special talents?
With my career I don't reall have time for that luxury.

What sets you out from the crowd? Like your talents, would I be able to spot you if I passed you by?
My friends say I have a very friendly glow about me.

What's an ideal day for you?
Nobody dying.

Do you have any one close? Any friends or family of interest?
Maggie, Jon Davis and Bill Turner and Bill's wife Sandi

What about your most prized possession?
My diary.

Back to your story, what initially spurred your actions? Everything had to start somewhere, so where's your beginning?
My mom was very sick and died when I was a small child. The nurse that took care of her was a tremendous influence on be becoming a critical care nurse.

Where do you think your future will lead?
I know where I would like it to lead. But I guess we'll have to wait and see, huh?

Where can we find more about you?
I'll see you again in book 2 of the series - AND BLOOD TOUCHES BLOOD: Unsanctioned Verdict, so far.

Author: Joseph E. Bishoph