Interview
Ruth
A. Casie
Title:
The Guardian’s WitchISBN: 978-14268-9577-7
Publisher: Carina Press
Release Date: July 1, 2013
Genre: Historical Fantasy
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Tags: Historical fantasy, romance, witch, knight, magic, magick
Ah,
there you are and just in time. Thank you for coming I knew you
wouldn't want to miss this. We've pulled a real coup. Let me give you
a little background before they begin. Our investigative reporter is
about to hold an interview the hero, Lord Alex, and heroine, Lady
Lisbeth, of Ruth A. Casie's book, The
Guardian's Witch. I see
they are about to begin. I'll fill you in on their story when the
interview is over.
Reporter:
(Facing the audience) Welcome and good afternoon. Today’s quests
are Lord Alex Stelton, the exceptional knight who put his life on the
line for the woman he loves. Also here is his extraordinary wife,
Lady Lisbeth. She too was willing to risk it all--to save the man she
loves.
Alex Stelton
is the seventh son of Lord and Lady Stelton. Alex’s father is also
a seventh son, an oddity that arises in the Stelton family from time
to time. Lady Lisbeth and her younger sister, Laura survive their
parents Lord and Lady Reynolds who were lost to us in a terrible
carriage accident and their brother, Richard. Richard died valiantly
on the Welsh battlefield.
(Turning to
his guests) Thank you both for taking time to talk to us today. The
first question I have is for Lord Alex.
Alex: Please,
call me Alex.
Reporter:
Certainly. Alex, what was your first impression of Lisbeth?
Alex: I’m
embarrassed to tell you.
Lisbeth: He
avoided me for weeks.
Alex: (Taking
Lisbeth’s hand.) That’s not quite correct. You made it perfectly
clear that you wanted no part of me. As a matter of fact I got a very
clear impression that you would’ve been quite happy if I had
disappeared like the others the king sent to protect you.
Lisbeth: Well,
what did you expect? You came marching into Glen Kirk all proud and
self-important just like all the others.
Alex: (Raising
an eyebrow to his wife.) Did I now?
Lisbeth: (A
bit contrite.) Well, maybe not exactly like them. (She pulls her hand
away from his and faces him.) How was I to know?
Reporter:
(Cough.) How did this disagreement start?
Lisbeth: He
didn’t tell me for weeks.
Reporter: I
beg your pardon. What didn’t Alex tell you for weeks? (Looking at
Alex the reporter noticed him squirm, just a bit.)
Lisbeth: He
didn’t tell me we were married.
Reporter:
Married? I don’t understand?
Alex: Wait a
minute, Love. You didn’t exactly make it easy.
Lisbeth: Love—
(She shot Alex a glance that could turn him into a pillar of salt.)
Alex: (Alex
faced the reporter) I won a bet with King James. If I held Lisbeth’s
Glen Kirk Castle safe for one year it would be mine. Having an estate
of my own has been a goal of mine for some time.
Lisbeth: (Foot
tapping.)
Alex: (Rakes
his hand through his hair.) After meeting my part of the bargain, I
went to London to collect my winnings and ended proxy wed to Lady
Lisbeth by order of the king.
Reporter: He
what? And you didn’t tell her for weeks?
Lisbeth:
(Folding her arms in front of her glaring at Alex.) Exactly.
Reporter:
Perhaps we should move on. Lisbeth, I understand you come from a long
line of healers and that you are quite gifted. My sources tell me
you’ve used that gift to save Alex more than once.
Lisbeth: (A
humbled look crosses her face.) Yes, I work hard to keep the people I
love safe.
Reporter:
(Shows Lisbeth a charm.) I understand you place these charms in the
trees around Glen Kirk.
Alex: (Takes
the charms from the interviewer.) My wife has a notion that the
pretty bits shine and distract. (He gave the reporter a cold stare.)
Reporter: I
understand there are rumors that your wife… uses incantations—
Alex: (Stands
dragging Lisbeth with him.) This interview is over.
Reporter:
(Obviously upset.) I’m sorry m’lord. I meant no disrespect to
your wife or you. But sir, your wife’s special talents are common
knowledge far and wide. It is to be honored sir, not reviled as some
may think.
Alex: I
clearly told your man that those questions were not to be asked.
Reporter:
M'lord, Alex, this woman was ready to risk everything for you. She
was in the midst of conjuring up the true criminal responsible for
the treason for which you were accused. She was using her magic in
front of the king and his court, all to protect you. Surely you know
what a grave risk she was taking.
Alex: Don’t
you think I know that. (Alex took his wife in his arms.) I cringe
each time I think of how close she came to being judged a witch and
the consequences that would have been metered out.
Lisbeth: Alex,
(she pulls gently away from his embrace) come sit down. No harm was
meant, surely you know that. (She pats his arm.)
Alex:
(Regaining his composure.) I will not dwell on it, Lisbeth. I will
protect you always.
Lisbeth: Yes,
Alex. I wouldn’t have it any other way. But all here know who and
what I am. There is no longer a need to hide that I am a witch.
Reporter: We
have a little more time. Alex, I understand that your wife is very
talented. Her dreams of the future appear to come true.
Alex: (He
looks at his wife and does all he can to contain his smile.) My wife
has many talents. Her dreams are--exceptional.
Lisbeth: Shhh
Alex.(She leans close to him.) No one else will understand.
Alex: (Totally
forgetting the reporter for the moment.) You call me into your dreams
and we… Faith, (A smoldering look passes between them and he rakes
his hand through his hair.) I want to spend the rest of my life in
your dreams…
Reporter:
Well, thank you both very much. (Pulling
on his shirt collar.) Is it warm in here? (The reporter turns to
the audience) You can find out more about Lord Alex and Lady Lisbeth
in The
Guardian’s Witch by
Ruth A. Casie available for their Nook
or Kobo or Kindle.
I hope you
enjoyed the interview. Here's a brief overview and trailer for The
Guardian's Witch.
England,
1290
Lord Alex
Stelton can't resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like
this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it's
his. Desperate for land of his own, he'll do anything to win the
estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the
rumored witch who lives there.
Feared and
scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she'd never marry, but
she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love
with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of
a traitor in their midst.
Despite his
own vow never to fall in love, Alex can't get the alluring Lisbeth
out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on
the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it
is she who must protect him. Realizing they'll secure their future
only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping
her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.
Do you have
any questions for Lord Alex or Lady Lisbeth?
Short Description of The Guardian’s Witch
In
13th century England, in order to save the man she loves and prevent
being married off to another, Lisbeth Reynolds, born with the power
to see the future, must make a crucial decision. Dare she rely on her
knight, Lord Alex Stelton, to find a way to save them both or does
she trust her magic and risk exposure and persecution as a witch?
Excerpt
His
soft breath heated something deep inside her when he brought his face
closer to hers. Her heart thundered with anticipation. His firm lips
kissed her eyelids and advanced to her ear. Mine, he whispered. A
delicious shudder pulsed through her body. He marched on to her lips
and coaxed them open. His spicy scent swept over her. He captured his
prize and swept in with his tongue in victory. Forever echoed in her
head.
She
blinked and the haze vanished. A jumble of confused thoughts and
feelings assaulted her. Once again she stared into his magnetic eyes.
Her lips throbbed with hunger for his. She dropped her lashes to hide
her confusion. A dream? A wish? She’d never had such visions. She
gave herself a shake to rid herself of the final images.
Author
Bio
Ruth
A. Casie is a seasoned professional with over twenty-five years of
writing experience but not necessarily writing romances. No, she’s
been writing communication and marketing documents for a large
corporation. Over the past years, encouraged by her friends and
family, she gave way to her inner muse, let her creative juices flow,
and began writing a series of historical fantasies. She lives in
Teaneck, New Jersey, with her husband. They have three grown children
and two grand-children.
Discover
strong men and empowered women as they face unexpected challenges.
Watch their stories unfold as they encounter magic, danger, and
passion. Join them as they race across the pages to places where love
and time know no bounds. Ruth hopes they become your favorite
adventures.
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