When events knock the door off its hinges and kick you out
of bed, when you are being hunted but you don’t know why, when others look to
you for help even though you told them you weren’t interested, there’s little
time to form a lasting relationship.
All this and more confronted Jeniche of Antar and left her
old life in ruins. What chance of happiness?
As part of a multi-author Valentine’s Day blog crossover, I asked
Jeniche, the central character of my forthcoming novel Stealing into Winter, a few questions to see if the answers might
attract a companion for her.
Perhaps Jeniche could even find love in another book? Feel
free to suggest in the comments if there’s a character from one of the other
authors’ books that you think would make a good match for them. I’m not in a
position to offer a giveaway just yet (my book isn’t out until July), but some
of the other authors are, so head to their blogs (listed below) if you’re interested
in free stuff.
Jeniche of Antar
Name: Jeniche Lusor Remai, although I rarely use my last
names.
Age: I’m not exactly sure. Early to mid twenties.
Place of birth: Jhilnagar, which is the closest thing that
Antar has to a capital.
Job/career: I’m a thief. But don’t tell the City Guard.
Hobbies: Reading. Astronomy. The University library is easy
to sneak into.
Most treasured possession: If you can call it a possession, I
count my friendship with Trag as the most treasured thing in my life.
Favourite book: Observations
of the Lunar Disc with Notes on the History of the Orb and its Use by the
Ancients by Teague of the University of Makamba.
Pets: No. I am rather fond of cats, though.
Who was your childhood hero? I had no childhood.
Who was your first crush? Wedol, son of Bolmit the baker.
What’s your perfect holiday? The festival run by the Tunduri
was fun. While it lasted. My abrupt removal from the streets rather put a sour
end on it.
Favourite childhood memory? None. Unless you count the day I
found the courage to run away. That would be the least worst day of my
childhood.
If you came into money, which two people would you share it
with? Trag and Shooly’s parents. Yes, I know that’s three people, but Shooly’s
parents would spend it all on her, so that makes it two.
What do you think of children? I think they should be loved
and play to their heart’s content. If that is, however, a sideways sort of
question, then I have not the slightest maternal instinct.
What is your ideal home? The place I live now is just fine
although I would prefer better ventilation. Late afternoons in the summer can
be a bit overpowering. That’s why you’ll find me on the roof.
What is your perfect date day/night? Do I have to answer
this? It’s nothing spectacular. Sitting out at night, beneath a clear sky,
talking quietly.
What are you most afraid of? Getting caught.
What did your parents do? The only thing I know about them
is the fact they must have produced me. I have no memory of them and was never
told about them.
Other authors’ blogs
A.F.E Smith (Darkhaven
July 2015)
Bishop O’Connell (The
Stolen Available now)
Ingrid Seymour (Ignite
the Shadows April 2015)
Andy Livingstone (Hero
Born April 2015)
Christi Whitney (Grey
Available 2015)
Nancy Wallace (Among
Wolves May 2015)
Alison Stine (Supervision
April 2015)
Jack Heckel (Once
Upon A Rhyme Available now)
Brooke Johnson (The
Brass Giant May 2015)
