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Cat Star Chronicles Characters Interview Cheryl Brooks
June 16, 2011
Thanks so much for having me here today to talk about the seventh book in the
Cat Star Chronicles, VIRGIN! I thought I
would let my characters do the talking... Marla: Hello! This is Marla Elkhorn, interviewing Cheryl Brooks, Dax
Vandilorsk, Ava Karon, and Waroun, the author and main characters of The
Cat Star Chronicles: Virgin, which was released earlier this month from
Sourcebooks Casablanca. It's such a pleasure to have all of you here today on Fresh Fiction. Waroun, I
understand you claim responsibility for the pairing of Dax and Ava. Would you
care to tell us about that? Waroun: Oh, absolutely! I'm the only reason they're together today. Mainly
because I didn't steal the lovely lady right out from under his nose. Dax: Really? I thought Threldigan was the one trying to steal her. Cheryl Brooks: (scratches head) That's what I thought too, but then, I'm only
the one who wrote the book. What do I know? Waroun: (waggles his sucker-tipped fingers) Ava's essence was so delicious! Ava: Not sure you ever got that much of it. Waroun: (regretful sigh) Once was enough. Marla: Ahem. Well... moving right along... Ava, what can you tell us
about yourself? Ava: I'm a human/Aquerei cross, and all I wanted was to leave Luxaria and go
back home to Rutara to reunite with the man I'd left behind. Dax had a starship-- Dax: And I was willing to take her anywhere she wanted to go--except back to an
old lover. Waroun: (snickers) I used to call him The Great Virgin. Can't do that anymore,
though... Anyway, we had this deal. If any women started coming on to him, they
had to try me first. Marla: (clearly appalled) But you're a Norludian and he's a Zetithian! Pardon me
if I don't see-- Waroun: Why anyone would want a Norludian lover? Well... you're right about
that. Only two girls ever took us up on the deal. Marla: Oh, do tell... Dax: Let's just say they weren't happy when they finished with Waroun and I
wasn't interested. Davordians have never appealed to me. Waroun: (snorts) No women have ever appealed to you--until Ava, that is. Marla: Isn't that a little... odd for a Zetithian? Dax: I suppose it is. You see, a Zetithian needs the scent of a woman's desire
before he can, um, function-- Waroun: (giggles) Dax: And Ava is one of the few who's ever smelled right to me. Marla: That's the only attraction? Her scent? Dax: Oh, no. There's a whole lot more to it than that. She's...well... she's the
woman I've been waiting for all my life. She's the one. Cheryl Brooks: (nods) That about sums it up. Ava: And I was smitten with him--who wouldn't be? He's strong, intelligent,
capable-- Waroun: And sexy. Don't forget that part. Cheryl Brooks: Zetithians are irresistible. They can't help it. But Ava
did at least try to be strong. She didn't think she was good enough for him. Waroun: (points at Dax) And he didn't have the first clue about courting a lady. Dax: Which is why I called my friend Threldigan. He's a Mordrial magician-- Waroun: And a notorious ladies' man. Dax: (shrugs) I figured he could give me some pointers. Marla: But of course you saw Threldigan for what he was right away, didn't you, Ava? Ava: Yes, but remember, we were on Rhylos at the time, and you know what
Rhylos is like. Things have a way of seeming better on that world than they
really are. Waroun: What happens on Rhylos stays on Rhylos--at least, that's what they
say. Don't believe it's true, myself. Marla: (mutters) You can say that again... (clears throat) And Rhylos is
where your love affair--and also your adventure--began? Ava: (nods) Turns out I held the key to ending the civil war on Aquerei. It got
pretty scary there for a while. Dax also turned out to be instrumental in
bringing about the New Age on Aquerei. (takes Dax's hand and gives it a squeeze)
I almost lost him. Waroun: (sighs) I'm really missing those Aquerei girls...They were
so hot! Think we could go back again? Ava: We promised to go back every year on the anniversary of the start of The
New Age, Waroun. Waroun: Think we could go now? Dax: That's what? The third time this month? Waroun: (grumbles) Didn't know you were keeping track. Marla: Hmm... It looks like we'd better wrap up this interview and let you folks
get on the road--er--back into outer space. My thanks to all of you for taking
the time to be here today. Cheryl Brooks: And thank you and the Fresh Fiction gang for having us
here! Post a comment for your chance to win a free copy of Virgin! VIRGIN BY CHERYL BROOKS--IN STORES
JUNE 2011 He's never met anyone who made him purr... Starship pilot Dax never encountered a woman he wanted badly enough. Until he
met Ava Karon... And he'll never give his body without giving his heart... Dax is happy to take Ava back to her home planet, until he finds out she's
returning to an old boyfriend... As their journey together turns into a quest neither expected, Ava would give
herself to Dax in a heartbeat. Except he doesn't know the first thing about
seducing a woman... ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cheryl Brooks is a
critical care nurse by night and a romance writer by day. She is a member of the
Romance Writers of America. She is the author of The Cat Star Chronicles series
and lives with her husband, two sons, five cats, five horses and one dog in
Indiana. For more information, please visit http://www.cherylbrooksonline.com/
Comments
46 comments posted.
Re: Cat Star Chronicles Characters Interview Cheryl Brooks
Congrats on the latest book.
(Pam Howell 7:39am June 16, 2011)
Very interesting interview : ) This book sounds very interesting a little different from my regular genre of reading but it is time to switch things up a little and branch out in my reading chain and this sounds like something i would really enjoy!
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(Lori Barnes 8:22am June 16, 2011)
Good morning!
Thanks again to the Fresh Fiction folks for having me here. Always a pleasure!
And thanks to Wanda, Pam, and Lori for commenting! Virgin IS a little different, but loads of fun. Good luck to everyone in the the drawing!
(Cheryl Brooks 8:27am June 16, 2011)
This book sounds great, worth adding to my 'to read' list!
(Barbara Hanson 8:31am June 16, 2011)
Sounds like an awesome book...its on my list to read! Thanks for sharing
(Dawn Staniszeski 9:53am June 16, 2011)
That is funny. Sounds like a fun book.:)
(May Pau 9:53am June 16, 2011)
Love the interview - do you talk to/keep company with your characters while writing?
(Beth Elder 10:24am June 16, 2011)
LOL Cheryl! I love character interviews. They are always so much fun. I love the concept of Virgin. I've read excerpts on several sites and I like that Dax is the inexperienced one being driven to distraction by the lovely Ava. I love that he knows Ava is "the one". Congrats on the new release!
(Stacie Deramo 10:29am June 16, 2011)
Hello Barbara, Dawn, May, Beth,and Stacie! Thanks for commenting and good luck in the contest!
I don't talk to my characters, Beth, but quite often they talk to me!
(Cheryl Brooks 10:45am June 16, 2011)
Great interview..The book sounds intriguing to say the least! I love getting to know the characters alittle before I read the book...they make me chuckle!
(Kimberley Coover 11:17am June 16, 2011)
Sounds like a good book; great interview.
(Wilma Frana 11:24am June 16, 2011)
This is a book that's normally not in my genre, but you have peaked my interest. I'd really love to read it, and find out how the story ends!! I guess I have my work cut out for me, and I'll have to start at the beginning, and get going on the other 6 books, but I'm sure it'll be a pleasant "ride." Thank you for a most entertaining morning, and congratulations on your latest book!! I'm sure that it's going to do well. My gut feeling is that you have quite a following!!
(Peggy Roberson 11:42am June 16, 2011)
what a great interview and the book sounds wonderful,i can't wait to read it. will be going and getting the others in the series also.
(Tammy Ramey 12:00pm June 16, 2011)
Hi Kimberley, Wilma, Peggy, and Tammy! This series has been such fun to write. I hope you enjoy them all! Good luck!
(Cheryl Brooks 12:38pm June 16, 2011)
i can say the book look great i have read a lot of the books by the nurses / author and they a re some great books yur cover is great
(Desiree Reilly 12:43pm June 16, 2011)
The most amusing interview I have read in quite some time. I loved 'Hero' and am looking forward to reading more about the cat people.
(Heather Pearson 1:02pm June 16, 2011)
Love interviews... a great way to get a peek into the characters! Thanks for sharing, sounds like another great book in this series!
(Colleen Conklin 1:42pm June 16, 2011)
This looks like a great summer pool-side or beach read!
(Shirley Younger 1:49pm June 16, 2011)
Sounds very interesting, I think I will be getting the others in the series as well.
(Kris Bowers 1:51pm June 16, 2011)
What fun characters!
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 2:02pm June 16, 2011)
I have two of the previous books and am looking to get the
funds to buy the others - now I have to add this one to the list :D Sounds wonderful and I really enjoyed the interview :D
(Ilona Fenton 2:32pm June 16, 2011)
The book sounds great and I would love to read it. I will have to get the other books in the series to read.
(Kara Lepard 3:23pm June 16, 2011)
I love character interviews! Have read the other books in this series----am looking forward to Virgin!
(Estella Kissell 3:49pm June 16, 2011)
Another must read book but I'll have to go back and take a look at all the previous ones first!
(Holly Caulfield 4:11pm June 16, 2011)
Oh, my! Look at all of you! Holly, Estella, Kara, Ilona, Marjorie, Kris, Shirley, Colleen, Heather, and Desiree! You're all wonderful! Thanks a million and good luck in the giveaway!
(Cheryl Brooks 4:43pm June 16, 2011)
Great interview!
(Megan Root 5:13pm June 16, 2011)
I really can't wait to read this book, You got me very interested in reading this. I haven't read any of your books yet, this will be my first and I'm really looking forward to it.
(Frances Namuth 5:18pm June 16, 2011)
sounds great cant wait to read!!!
(Jennifer Beck 5:32pm June 16, 2011)
These characters work play well off of each others personalities and love the humor.
(Leni Kaye 6:03pm June 16, 2011)
That way you did the interview was a lot of fun! And the extract lines were eye-catchers!
(Diane Sallans 7:16pm June 16, 2011)
wow great interview and love the new book cover
(Rachael Kennedy 7:37pm June 16, 2011)
Hi Cheryl
What a fun interview! You are amazing. LoOve when authors do this with their characters. Who knows them better than you do? Don't enter me. I already have my beautiful copy of Virgin.
(Mary G Grzesik 7:56pm June 16, 2011)
Great interview with lots of "interesting" information.
All I've ever wanted to know and was afraid to ask!!!
I'll be looking for a copy of my very own!!
(Patricia Cochran 8:34pm June 16, 2011)
I love the humor throughout all of Cheryl's books and the hot factor, of course:) I generally like to read a series in order but I didn't with The Cat Star Chronicles and didn't find it to be a issue. The series is a fun diversion for me because it's not one I'd normally choose. I'm glad I did:)
(Nancy Bristow 8:39pm June 16, 2011)
Loved the interview - very clever lol. Sounds great!
(Jeanne Sheats 10:14pm June 16, 2011)
I want to read this. I want to read when he Purrssssss...
(Jennifer Beyer 10:36pm June 16, 2011)
"He's never met anyone who made him purr..." - that is such a wonderful line.
(Mary Preston 1:04am June 17, 2011)
very interesting interview....sounds like it might be a good read.
(Rowena Huser 9:03am June 17, 2011)
OMG! Let's see if I can get all the names in here...
Mary, Jennifer, Jeanne, Nancy, Patricia, Mary G, Rachael, Diane, Leni, Another Jennifer, Frances, and Megan! Thanks so much for commenting and I wish you all the best of luck in the drawing!
(Cheryl Brooks 9:06am June 17, 2011)
So glad to know the series is continuing.
(Lisa Elwood 11:40am June 17, 2011)
Very clever rapartee, the idea of a hunky virgin is surprisingly intriguing. Also great cover!!! Talk about purrrrrrrr.............
(Marcelle Cole 12:17pm June 17, 2011)
I'm a BIG fan and have read all of this sreies so far and can NOT wait to read Virgin!! Your books are great I love how you pull characters from the other books and how thay all work together.
Keep them coming I for one will get all.
(Vickie Hightower 4:20pm June 17, 2011)
Hello, Rowena, Lisa, and Marcelle! I love my covers, too. Anne Cain is a real genius. Good luck in the giveaway!
(Cheryl Brooks 4:22pm June 17, 2011)
Thanks, Vickie! Glad you're enjoying the cats!
(Cheryl Brooks 6:04pm June 17, 2011)
Gee this sounds real convoluted and with cats too. What fun.
(Alyson Widen 8:52pm June 17, 2011)
Thanks, Alyson! The cats are LOTS of fun!
(Cheryl Brooks 4:08pm June 18, 2011)
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