Please welcome Ruth Casie! She's going to tell us about her new release, KNIGHT OF RAPTURE!
He crossed the
centuries to find her…
For months Lord Arik has
been trying to find the right combination of runes to create the precise spell
to rescue his wife, Rebeka, but the druid knight will soon discover that
reaching her four hundred years in the future is only the beginning of his
quest. He arrives in the 21st century to find her memory of him erased, his
legacy on the brink of destruction, and traces of dark magick at every turn.
A threat has
followed…
Bran, the dark druid, is
more determined than ever to get his revenge. His evil has spread across the
centuries. Arik will lose all. Time is his weapon, and he’s made sure his plan
leaves no one dear to Arik, in past or present, safe from the destruction.
But their enemy
has overlooked the strongest magick of all…
Professor Rebeka Tyler is dealing with more than just a faulty
memory. Ownership of Fayne Manor, her home, has been called into question.
Convenient accidents begin happening putting those she cares for in the line of
fire. And then there’s the unexpected arrival of a strange man dressed like he
belonged in a medieval fair—a man who somehow is always around when needed, and
always on her mind. She doesn’t know who to trust. But one thing is certain.
Her family line and manor have survived for over eleven centuries. She won’t
let them fall, not on her watch… in any century.
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Character Interview Rebeka – Knight of Rapture
“I’d like to introduce you to Professor
Rebeka Tyler, from Kensington University in Upstate New York and Oxford
University in England. Dr. Tyler has an interesting background that I think
you’ll find as fascinating as the lady herself. Thank you for being with us
today.”
“Thank you for having me, but I’m really
nothing special.”
“Nothing special! I have the quote from
your husband, Lord Arik, right here,” the reporter said flipping through his
papers. “Ah, here it is. Rebeka never
thought herself a warrior, a renowned authority on Medieval and Renaissance
studies, yes, a martial arts amateur, absolutely, but a warrior, definitely not.
But I couldn’t have saved the family or our beloved Fayne Manor without her by
my side.” You do know it’s not everyone who can travel four hundred years
into the past to find true happiness?”
“Why don’t we get on with your questions.”
“Certainly.”
How did you
first meet your writer, Ruth A. Casie?
“It was
2011. I was at Fayne Manor and decided to take the tour bus to see the standing
stones at Avebury. Ruth was my seat-mate. We talked about the stones and their
age then fantasized about what people from the past would think about things in
this century.”
Did you ever
think that your life would end up being in a book?
“Not, in a
hundred years! I never thought anyone would think my life was that exciting.
I’m a history professor. So, I went back in time four hundred years. Is that
something to write about?” Rebeka winked at the reporter.
What are
your favorite scenes in your book: the action, the dialog or the romance?
“The
romance, for sure. What woman wouldn’t love a man who breaks all the rules and
travels through time to rescue her? I’m humbled thinking about what he was
willing to sacrifice to find me.”
Did you have
a hard time convincing your author to write any particular scenes for you?
“Ruth had a
difficult time writing the scene when Arik had to return to his century without
me. He had promised me we would never be apart again. But to save me, he had to
return without me. It took Ruth days to finally get to the place where she could
write Arik’s frustration and defeat.
Each time she worked on that scene she cried and I cried with her.”
What do you
like to do when you are not being actively read somewhere?
“Aside from
spending time with Arik there are several things I like to do. I enjoy
researching the old documents in Arik’s massive library. Some of the
manuscripts date back centuries. They are excellent examples of well-kept codices.
“I also like
to spend time with Arik’s nieces. The girls were orphaned before I came to
Fayne Manor. They are dear to me. We have a good time together.”
Are you
happy with the genre your writer has placed you in?
“I love
historic fantasy. Mine is a time travel story. It was difficult at first. In Knight of Runes I was a modern woman
and found myself in a man’s world. I thought as a history professor,
specializing in this time period that I was prepared. Hardly. I had so much to
learn about how to survive in the 17th century. Thankfully, Arik and
the others wanted to learn about the 21st century. So in the end, I
got to the live in the best of both worlds.
“In this
book, Knight of Rapture, Bran, an
evil druid tricked me into the future. Arik is the only one who can rescue me.
He finds his way to me and gets a real taste of the future. He really looks hot
on a motorcycle. Actually, he looks hot on anything!”
If you could
rewrite anything in your book, what would it be?
“You mean
change history. I wish Caylyn, Bran’s wife hadn’t died. That’s what drove Bran
crazy and started the feud between him and Arik.”
Do you like
the way the book ended?
“Yes, I love
the way the book ended and I won’t say anymore. You’ll have to read Knight of Rapture to find out. When you
do, let me know what you think.”
Would you be
interested in a sequel, if your writer was so inclined?
“I’m glad
you asked. Ruth has plans for a third story, Knight of Redemption. I have it on
good authority that it will be out the end of this year.”
What do you wear when you
go to sleep?
“Nothing.
Neither does Arik. I’ll leave the rest to your imagination.”
What other profession
would you like to try?
“If I chose
another profession I’d be an herbalist. I love plants. I planted an herb garden
at Fayne Manor. They thrived there. The villagers came to the garden often, so
much so that I started the herbarium.”
What is your most favorite memory?
“My favorite memory is the day I packed up to leave for college. My dad was
a history professor. He specialized in Celtic folklore. He gave me his walking
stick. I had no idea that he was a druid grand master and that his walking
stick was special. I took it with me everywhere I went. I felt lost without it.
It’s my most prized possession.”
What’s your most favorite
day?
“My wedding day,
both of them. I married Arik at Fayne Manor in the 17th century and
again in 21st. Both days were glorious. I love him more every day.
He is my heart and my beloved.”
“That’s all the time we have for today.
Thank for joining us today Rebeka. I’m sure my audience is eager to read about
you and Lord Arik in Knight of Rapture.”
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