Character Quickie: Brennus of Garrigill

20 quickie facts about Brennus of Garrigill:

Birthday? Summer solstice
Favorite color? That would be green
Nickname? Strong one, as you see I am.
Birthmark or scars? I earned my star of the Brigantes, and also plenty of scars
Siblings? Many, at least 8 that my father claims a his offspring
City of residence? The hillfort of Garrigill, in the Brigante territory of Britannia
If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? My apologies, I have no knowledge to answer this question.
Occupation? Formerly I was the tribal champion, now I am an information gatherer- you might name it ‘spy’.
Hobbies? I whittle wood
Favorite song? The Wrath of Taranis!
Name one item in your refrigerator right now? I have no refrigerator.
Your greatest fear? That I never find love as I had with Ineda
Most treasured possession? The arm ring I wear close to my heart.
Special talent? Since I’m thought to be witless, I dupe the Romans excellently well
Cat or dog? My hound Bricui
Pet peeve? I hate the Roman usurpers!
Unforgettable moment? Knowing a man is better on top of a horse!
Spicy or not? I imagine spicy.
Favorite guilty pleasure? Encouraging a woman to choose me at the Beltane rites.
If you could ask your author one question, what would it be? Ah! I am already in 3 of your tales, am I in more to come?

After Whorl: Bran Reborn
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Brennus (also known as Bran) is the main male character in After Whorl: Bran Reborn, Book 2 of Nancy Jardine's Celtic Fervour series of historical romantic adventures set in AD 71 Britannia. (published Dec 16th 2013) To learn more about Nancy and her writing, please visit her website:

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Character Quickie: Einstein Senta Augustus Sinclair

20 quickie facts about Einstein Senta Augustus Sinclair: 

Birthday? Not sure. I consider it the day my mistress, Becca Sinclair, brought me home two years ago.
Favorite color? Tan…the color of doggie treats.
Nickname? Bad Dog.
What breed are you? I’m a purebred German shepherd.
Have you been neutered? (Slaps paw over eyes) Yes, it was the worst experience of my life! (Shows one dark eye) Psych! Fooled ya! I was totally out of it, so it was no biggie.
City of residence? Clearwater Beach, Florida
If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? Pepperoni
Occupation? Taking care of Becca.
Hobbies? Getting in her underwear drawer and stealing her thongs.
Favorite song? “Who Let the Dogs Out”
Name one item in your freezer right now? Doggie ice cream treats.
Your greatest fear? Traffic. It can be a bitch.
Most treasured possession? My mistress. She knows how to take care of a dog—love, food, water, exercise, daily grooming—did I mention love?
Special talent? Getting Wolf’s attention by giving him a pair of Becca’s thongs.
Cat or dog? Huh? You’re asking me that? Wolf’s got a cat. (growls deep in throat) Fluffy. (pardon me while I get the taste of the critter’s name out of my mouth. Leans down and licks balls).
Pet peeve? People who don’t love their pets the way I’ve been loved.
Unforgettable moment? The day Wolf carried Becca into our house after she’d broken her nose. I knew then he’d be our alpha.
Dry or canned food? Dry, with canned as a treat.
Favorite guilty pleasure? Pepperoni off Wolf’s pizza. Becca pretends not to notice when he slips me a slice or four.
If you could ask your author one question, what would it be? If she’s going to write a sequel with Cassie and Quinn, will I be in it too?

Einstein is a secondary character in Vonnie Davis's humorous new release, SANTA WORE LEATHERS

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Character Quickie: Richelle Quaid

20 quickie facts about Richelle Quaid: 

Birthday? July 20, 1873
Favorite color? Emerald green
Nickname? None I’ll respond to
Birthmark or scars? Scar across right knee
Siblings? Three older brothers
City of residence? Dry Creek, Montana
If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? Refreshing lemon
Occupation? Daughter of rancher
Hobbies? Attending suffrage lectures
Favorite song? “The Band Played On”
Name one item in your icebox right now. divinity
Your greatest fear? Living an uninspiring life
Most treasured possession? My copy of History of Woman’s Suffrage, Volume 1
Special talent? I’m an excellent bicyclist.
Cat or dog? Love kittens
Pet peeve? People who want me to act proper.
Unforgettable moment? Attending a lecture presented by Susan B. Anthony
Spicy or not? not
Favorite guilty pleasure? Reading adventure tales by James Fenimore Cooper
If you could ask your author one question, what would it be? Why did you place me in such a small town with none sympathetic to women’s suffrage? 

Richelle is the heroine of Wishes On A Star, included in Sweetwater Springs Christmas, a western historical anthology by 11 authors.  

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Character Quickie: Lisa Caldwell

20 quickie facts about Lisa Caldwell: 

Birthday?—May 29th
Favorite color? –candy apple red.
Nickname?—most people just call me Lisa. Or Lis
Birthmark or scars?—a couple of scars on my face
Siblings? –none that I’m aware of.
City of residence? –Crest Point, Oregon
If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? –tutti-frutti
Occupation?—waitress at the diner in town
Hobbies?—dancing, music
Favorite song?—Born to be Wild. ;)
Name one item in your refrigerator right now?—coffee creamer
Your greatest fear?—dying alone
Most treasured possession?—my best friend, Cat.
Special talent?—I make a damn good cup of coffee.
Cat or dog?—neither
Pet peeve?—judgmental people
Unforgettable moment?—
Spicy or not?—you betcha. ;)
Favorite guilty pleasure?—chocolate ice cream
If you could ask your author one question, what would it be? When are you getting around to my story?

Lisa Caldwell is a secondary character from J.M. Stewart's Her Knight in Black Leather available now at AMAZON.

Blurb:

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? 

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