Hi everyone, my name is Linda
Nightingale. My dark fantasy, Gemini
Rising, is available from Double
Dragon Publishing.
Please, Alain, have a seat and we’ll
begin. (A tall, stunningly handsome man with pale, long blond hair glides into
a chair by the fire).
What is your greatest temptation?
In
women: Long legs
In
food: Madeira on vanilla ice cream
In
clothes: Cashmere sweaters. The sea wind
chills the island, and the castle can be bleak in winter though we do have
central heating.
What is your greatest weakness
(example: buying shoes)? Intelligent women. I think a clever woman with a quick wit is
sexy.
If you could have any kind of
car, what would it be? Aston Martin
Your dream home - mountains or
ocean? Alastair Keep is surrounded by the sea. I love the sound of the waves
crashing on the rocky shore and the beauty of the endless blue. I’ve never lived in the mountains. I’d like
to spend some time in Colorado, but escape from The Keep is impossible.
Why impossible? I’m
heir to the title and the estates. Every
time I escape, something brings me back.
Often I feel that I belong to the
Keep, not that the island belongs to me.
What inspires your inner child? Riding
my horse. He is aptly named Spirit, and
he is both spirited and part of my soul.
We’re working third level dressage now, but he loves to jump. I’d swear he has wings.
What is your favorite book? There’s
a long list of them. I liked the V.C.
Andrews books. Have you read Flowers
in the Attic? But I suppose my favorite is The Picture
of Dorian Gray. The thought that life is a mask and Wilde’s
lush language are provocative.
What is your favorite movie? Legends
of the Fall. It’s a very tragic story,
but I’ve watched it several times. For
days after, I’m depressed. (He
laughs, the sound musical and as beautiful as he)
Who is your favorite historical
figure? Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved.
You have an identical twin. Your birth shocked the foundations of the
medical world. You and Alina are the
only monozygotic twins born different sexes.
How has that affected your lives?
We try to fly beneath the radar to
avoid notoriety. As to affecting my life, I can’t imagine not being a twin.
I guess, as a twin, you are very
close to your sister. (A hesitation) Yes,
of course, we are one being split in
two. As children, we spoke in sync. Although she is married to my best friend, we
are still very close.
Do twins have a secret language? (Alain nods)
The formal name for twin talk is
idioglossia. Alina and I can communicate
without speaking. I know what she is
feeling. If she’s in pain, I hurt. Very inconvenient at times actually.
Amazing. Thanks for being candid, Alain. Below is the book video!
Linda, you do know how to set a stage for an intriguing book!
Great post, linda. I love Flowers in the Attic also. V.C. Andrews is the reason I now write suspense. I couldn't put her books down.
Intriguing book, Linda! Everyone's always fascinated by twins...Good luck with it! You got a great way of developing characters!
What an interesting interview. Your character is so finely drawn I could just see him sitting there with you. Great job, now I've got to get a copy and read this story.
What a great post. I forgot you were interviewing a fictitious character.
LOL. I love when authors interview their characters. Sounds like a great read. You know I love your voice.
Amazing is right, Linda. Clever interview and I learned a new word for "twin talk". Who knew?