Fictional Characters In Depth

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Meet Duke Ernesto of Savona -- Bloodstone Castle by Mirella Patzer

Who causes friction is the story?

I have two antagonists in my novel, Bloodstone Castle. The main villain is Duke Ernesto of Savona. He is a gambler who has lost his family’s wealth and becomes desperate to replenish his diminished coffers. He sets his hopes on the Contessa Morena of Portovenere to get his hands on the ancient buried treasure beneath her castle.

Laria Malacresta is also an antagonist. She is in love with Duke Amoro of Genoa, but the Duke is bound by an oath to marry Contessa Morena.

Do you prefer bad guys or bad gals?

I have no real preference regarding the sex of the antagonist. I just want them to be three dimensional and to shock me somehow.

How do you use your bad guys?

I use my antagonists to add tension to the plot and to really make the black moment as dark and hopeless as it can be.

Do you enjoy writing the bad guys or do you find it difficult?

I find writing the bad guys rather easy because I can really push things to the limit. For some reason, I fell less restricted – I can make them really hateful because readers want them to be bad. Whereas writing the hero or heroine, you have to tread carefully to ensure they remain likeable or they don’t offend in any way.

Whether you enjoy writing them or hate writing them, we'd like to know why you feel that way?

I love writing bad guys. I hate to admit it, but sometimes in our lives, we’ve all met someone who has wronged us or someone we love. Often, my villains end up looking exactly like them or taking on their characteristics. It seems to take away some of my frustration.

Who is your favorite bad guy in any of your books? Which bad guy and which book are they in?

I love Duke Ernesto of Savona in Bloodstone Castle because he is so very evil that he was pure fun to write about.

But the most interesting villain I am writing about is a real historical figure in my new novel A Crimson Mantle and in its sequel Lance of Destiny. His name is Thankmar and he is very three dimensional – part victim of circumstance, part thwarted son, part evil schemer. My critiquers sympathize with his plight and have grown very fond of him. My concern is that they seem to like him more than my hero, so I have more work ahead of me to rectify this.

Who is your favorite fictional bad guy -- that's not in your books?

My favourite bad guy is Vito Corleone in the Godfather series. One just loves to hate him – when he is good he is very good but when he is bad, well he is pure hatefulness.

Is there anything else about your bad guys that we need to know? Feel free to share.

Laria Malacresta also in Bloodstone Castle is a favourite villainess of mine. She pulls some really despicable stunts, but readers can also sympathize with her because she is a victim of her circumstances.

Visit http://bloodstonecastle.blogspot.com for a complete photo gallery and description of the characters in the novel.

Please provide your website link.

http://www.mirellapatzer.com

What is the link to buy your book?

http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528/

Or on Amazon at:

Thank you for telling us about your bad guys. We love to meet the "evil ones".

We encourage you to post a comment on each tour stop for Mirella's tour. At the end of the tour, she will be giving away an autographed copy to one person who posts a comment during the tour. Will you be the one who wins?

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Hero From Beast Magic

What's his name? Ramses.

Why did you pick that name?

Because he is an South African werelion. :D

Give us a brief description of how he looks.

In human form, he has long, thick raven black hair, aristocratic, very feline face with high cheekbones and square jaw, and golden brown eyes. He also had a sensual mouth and a nose that almost seemed cat-like as the nostrils flared, wehn taking in his heroine's scent. He has a corded neck, a pair of massive shoulders, a chest with chiseled pecs, showing a man who surely exercised with weights to be that buffed. Hairless, his golden skin gleams and shows every luscious detail of his muscles.His chest tapers into a slim waist and a flat belly of iron stomach muscles. There's ah other parts impressive too. He screamsalpha male, every mouthwatering inch of him.

In lion form he has full black mane and golden fur.

Is there anything unusual about his appearance?

Nose almost cat-like and the golden-brown eyes.

Who does he love? Why? Shana Tory. Because she is his anisa, his mate, foretold by the Dreaming.

Does this person love him?

At first, she is frightened as she has dreamed about an African lion for years and finds he is real. But the attraction is hard to fight, and she falls for him.

Tell us about his family. Are they important to him?

His family is his pride of werelions in South Africa, plus other werebeasts in the Bushveld. yes, they are, which hurts him more when some of his pride goes against him in a war.

Where is he from?

South Africa--the Bushveld.

Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?
He becomes even more assured and has pride in it, letting Shana see it.

What does he want out of life?

The woman he loves, the one the Dreaming showed him that was his true mate for life and the one who will bears his children.

What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
He's a werelion. LOL

Did you write more than one story about him? No, there'll be a sequel, but about another character in the story, a wereleopard. Though Ramses and Shana may make an appearance in it.

How would he describe you? As the Dreaming, for I wrote the story and gave him his mate. LOL

Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share. That he is caring, anf that no matter that Shana and he may be different species, he believes in their love.

Please provide your website link.
http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com http://www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan

http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com

What is the link to buy your book?

http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Beast+Magic+by+Sapphire+Phelan

It was wonderful to meet him. Thank you for bringing him to meet us. By the way, do you have a picture of him that you'd like to share? Check out the cover--you'll see each side of his face as either man or werelion.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Meet the Best Friend from Bloodstone Castle by Mirella Patzer

The Bloodstone Castle virtual blog tour moves on today and we get to learn about the best friend. Mirella Patzer shares information about the best friend and how he helps the heroine...

1 - Tell us a bit about your book.

Bloodstone Castle is the story of one woman, torn between love and duty, caught in a fight to the death between two men determined to possess her and the ancient Roman treasure buried in the caverns beneath her castle.

2 - Tell us about the best friend - gender, age, appearance, how they came to be with the hero or heroine and anything else we need to know about them.

Massimo Baronno is Morena’s best friend. He is almost like a brother to her. When Massimo was a child, his parents were murdered and Morena’s father took him and raised him.

3 - Who does the "best friend" help in the book?

Massimo is always there to help Morena and he also helps those he thinks are good like Amoro Dragone.

4 - Does the best friend have a specific purpose in the book?

Massimo wishes to pay back Morena and her father for their many kindnesses. So he always has Morena’s best interests at heart.

5 - How does your hero or heroine feel about the best friend?

Morena loves and trusts Massimo. He is like a brother to her and has aways protected her.

6 - How would your hero or heroine handle their problems or difficulties with the best friend?

Like any brother and sister, I believe they would quarrel.

7 - Are there problems between the best friend and your main characters?

No, but Massimo sees clearly what Morena is blind to and he tries his best to help her even if she doesn’t think she needs his help.

8 - Do you see the best friend ever having their own story?

Yes, one day I hope to write a story with Massimo as my hero. But I have three major novels to finish prior to that. So I can’t say for sure, but the thought of writing his story has occurred to me.

9 - Was the best friend inspired by anyone you know?

Yes, Massimo was inspired by my own younger brother for he is also kind and generous and would look after my best interests. .

10 - Is there anything else about the best friend that we need to know? Feel free to share.

For now, Massimo played a minor role, but he is intriguing and although he is on the back burner for now, he just might make another appearance one day.

11 - Please provide your website link.

12 - What is the link to buy your book?

You can purchase Bloodstone Castle at any of my sites:

http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528/

Or you can buy from Amazon at:

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Mirella Patzer Shares The Hero From Bloodstone Castle

Throughout the month of June, Mirella Patzer is sharing all sorts of "insides information" with us about her book, Bloodstone Castle. A link to the full schedule for her virtual book tour is located at the bottom of this interview - along with details on how you could win a copy of the book.

But, now Mirella - it’s time to tell us about that hunky hero in your book.

What's his name?

His name is Duke Amoro Dragone of Genoa.

Why did you pick that name?

The name Amoro is my own creation. It sounds Italian but has never existed before. Amoro’s surname is Dragone and that is an actual Italian name. I liked the Dragone name because it signifies dragon and I could create a crest of a fire breathing dragon.

Give us a brief description of how he looks.

Amoro is tall, muscular, with vibrant green eyes and black hair with curls. He is very serious and focused.

Is there anything unusual about his appearance?

His eyes are an unusually vibrant color of green.

Who does he love? Why?

At first, Amoro belives he loves Laria Malacresta, but he knows he can never marry her because of her low nobility status. He soon falls in love with Morena, which at first is unrequited.

Does this person love him?

Not at first. She struggles with her feelings for him because of the forceful way with which he gained an audience with her to propose marriage.

Tell us about his family. Are they important to him?

Amoro loves his mother Caterina and his father, Bartolomeo. When his father is murdered, Amoro’s love is so strong that he swears vengeance and will sacrifice his own happiness to honor his father’s dying wish for him to marry Morena.

Where is he from?

Amoro was born and bred in Genoa. From an early age, he has been groomed to become Duke after his father.

Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?

Amoro understands duty and has the skills and qualities to make a good Duke and leader.

What does he want out of life?

Amoro wants to avenge his father’s death and honor his father’s dying wish and marry Contessa Morena.

What's his biggest secret?

Amoro has kept Laria Malacresta as his mistress for several years. But when he realizes he must marry Morena, he parts ways with Laria to honor his future marriage vows.

Did you write more than one story about him?

No, Amoro will have to live in the hearts and memories of the readers. This is the only story I plan for him. Besides, he is living happily ever after, so there is no need for a sequel.

How would he describe you?

Amoro would describe me as a very dedicated writer with a penchant for the odd and unusual to be included in her stories. He also knows that I my heart is full of passion and my mind is always creating and twisting new stories and plots.

Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.

Amoro is a collector of antique gold and gems. For this reason, Morena is suspicious of him. She believes he is after the lost treasure.

Please provide your website link.

What is the link to buy your book?

You can purchase my novel at my web sites at: