Pandragon Dan

Sorry for the lack of updates these last couple of days. A couple of posts didn't go up when I expected them to. I'll keep checking back on them occassionally and put them up when I've had notification.

Anyway, today's post is one of my favourites! We visit Penny's Tales blog - who asked me to arrange a character interview with one of the characters in my books. After much consideration, I decided to catch up with the shady character that is the Man in Shadow!

The Man in Shadow is the puppet master behind the events of Legacy of the Dragonkin - but so little is known about him. I thought this would be a good opportunity to get to know him a little better and try to find out what his motivations are. With a lot of emphasis on the word TRY!

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For those of you who wanted to know more about the Man in Shadow, check this interview out and find out a little more about him!

More updates to follow as they are given.

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So last Monday we had a special character interview with Zarracka Dragonkin - the villainess of Trapped on Draconica. Well, this week we are now interviewing the heroine of Trapped on Draconica, Daniar Dragonkin.

Daniar Dragonkin, like her sister, Zarracka, is one of the Dragonkin sisters. Granted different powers by the last dragon, Dronor (of whom Daniar idolised), Daniar was given the power of flight and fire breath. She decided to use her powers to defend the people of Draconica and became somewhat of a superheroine.

But, as you will see with some of the questions here, being a great warrior isn't always all it's cracked up to be.

You can follow Daniar's adventures (along with the rest of the cast) in Trapped on Draconica - which is available in either Ebook or Paperback format.

As before, the questions are highlighted in bold, whereas the character will be listed in italics.

1) Where were you born?

I was born in St Geordia, which is in Brittana.

2) How many are there in your family?

I have a father, my two sisters Rana and Zarracka and my adopted sister Erowin.

3) What’s your relationship with your family?

Sorry to say not that great. I love my father and Erowin and I are very close – but I can’t say the same for my other sisters. Rana blames me for a simple misunderstanding, though I hope I can make up with her someday. Zarracka on the other hand – well, let’s just say we don’t exactly see eye to eye!

4) What do you do for a living?

I’m Princess of Brittana – although there’s no need for you to call me by that title. I’m also what you could call a self-professed protector of the planet. I protect the innocent from evil and helps those in need.

5) Do you have any hobbies/activities that you enjoy doing?

My job keeps me quite busy so I don’t get much time for hobbies. But when I do get a rare moment, I like to spend some time with the people of Brittana. Some think that just because I’m a Princess that I shouldn’t mix with the “common folk”. But I love to mix with them, find out their feelings about the kingdom. It’s the only way I’ll be a better Princess for listening to them.

Also, I like to train myself and keep myself fit whenever I can – but I also like to relax and read a good book now and then.

6) Have you got any special skills?

I can fly, breathe fire and know more than one form of combat. I'm also far stronger and can heal quicker than any human (although I'm by no means immortal). I also like to think I have a good sense of humour when fighting my enemies.

7) What is your marital status (ie, married, single, divorced, etc)

Single. For some reason I don’t do very well with relationships.

8) What do you look for in a partner?

I want someone kind and generous, to love me for who I am. I don’t care if they are rich or poor, or whether they are a Prince or not – as long as they have a good heart then I will be happy.

9) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Believe it or not (despite what people may think) I actually lack a lot of self-confidence. So if I could change I would be more confident about myself.

10) What is your greatest fear?

That I will lose someone I love.

11) Tell us something about yourself that no one else might know about you

I can sometimes be a little bit shy – especially if I’m being wooed.

12) What do you want most in life?

I would love to settle down and have a family of my own – but I do not think that will ever happen. My duty as protector always seems to get in the way of my dreams.

CHARACTER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

1) Who are your heroes?

Dronor was obviously a huge inspiration for me. He was the dragon I looked up to the most because he believed that all races could live in harmony and did what he could to preserve that piece. My father is also a strong role model. He is a strong ruler that cares for his people more so than any other King I know of. If I could be half the ruler he was I would be a better person for it.

Some of you may not know it, but there is this character in my world called Amanda Drake – who is the heroine in a number of stories I read as a child. She was a superhuman warrior that would often perform feats of great strength and power. I actually modelled my own look based on her a little bit.

2) Why did you let Kalak join your team when he clearly was the opposite of everything you stand for?

You know, I often get asked this. The truth of the matter is that we needed as many allies as we could in fighting Baalaria and Leonida is one of their oldest enemies. Also, Ritchie told me that Kalak was the last of his people, and as a warrior I have a duty to protect all people – even Leonidans.

I won’t lie to you, Kalak did anger me on more than one occasion – but then I saw a gentle side to him that no one else did. Perhaps I saw it as my duty to bring that out of him.

Truth be told, I think Ben was right (although I never would admit it), maybe I did fancy him and that overlooked all the problems that he had.

3) Why is it that you don’t kill, yet you don’t seem to have a problem with others (ie Kalak) killing people?

Actually, I do have a problem with others relentlessly killing for the sake of it and will always try to stop it if I can. However, sometimes in the heat of battle, this can’t always be done – especially if I’m trying to fight my own enemies.

As to why I don’t kill – I don’t believe that life is mine to take. I know the general rule of life is that you have to sometimes kill if your life is in danger, but I just won’t do it. For all I know my enemy could have a family and I would not want to leave their children without a father. People say I’m strange for doing that – but I just will not kill, no matter what.

Well, hope you guys enjoyed this little interview. They'll be more to follow in the coming weeks.

Check back here on Wednesday, when I'll be hosting a special guest post as part of The Number blog tour!

Thanks guys!

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Ok guys, here, as promised, is the first in a series of character interviews of the characters in the book Trapped on Draconica. Here I get a chance to speak to the characters you've come to know and love from reading the books - allowing you a greater insight into their motivations.

Each character will be asked 12 standard questions and 3 character specific questions - based on the top questions that have been emailed to me. Makes it more interesting that way.

So without further ado, let's get started by asking some questions. This week we interview the villainess of the book, Zarracka Dragonkin!

In this interview, the questions will be highlighed in bold and the character voices will be in italics.

1) Where were you born?

Brittana, St Geordia – Next stupid question!

2) How many are there in your family?

I have two sisters (Daniar and Rana) and a step sister (Erowin, whose a filthy eastern born girl). Oh, and there’s my father of course – a stupid old man.

3) What’s your relationship with your family?

Are all these questions going to be this dull? What do you think – I HATE them! I hate them all. They never treated me with the respect I deserved! I was the favourite of Mother and Father until they came along – then my parents barely noticed me! Well, I’ll show them. I’ll show them all! Especially Daniar!

4) What do you do for a living?

I’m a Princess – so you’d better show me the proper respect or I’ll ice you where I stand!

5) Do you have any hobbies/activities that you enjoy doing?

I don’t have time for such trivial things! I’m too busy planning my next move to destroy Daniar and then take over the world. And with the help of the Baalarian Empire, I might just do that.

6) Have you got any special skills?

What are you, stupid? I’m a DRAGONKIN, you cretin! Of course I have special skills! *sigh* I suppose you want me to tell you what they are?

Let’s see... I can fly, I’m stronger than any human, I can breathe ice, I’m cleverer than any human alive – oh, and did I mention that men fall in love with me the moment they see me?

7)  What is your marital status (ie, married, single, divorced, etc)

Oh, I’ve had plenty of men before in my time – but I don’t think there is a man alive who can handle me!

8) What do you look for in a partner?

I’m a simple girl really and I want the same thing in a man that every woman wants. Rich, handsome – and completely submissive to my every want and desire!

9) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Not a damn thing. I’m perfect enough as I am!

10) What is your greatest fear?

Your questions are really starting to irritate me! I don’t fear anything! Well, accept maybe dying al... wait, why am I telling you that?

11) Tell us something about yourself that no one else might know about you.

You want to know something about me? Maybe one of my deepest secrets? Ok, I’ll tell you. The thing that no one else knows about me is... NONE OF YOUR DAMN BUSINESS!

I mean, honestly! Do you really think I would tell you my deepest secrets to you? If I did, I’d have to kill you afterwards. Do you want that? Because I can do it if you want. (smiles wickedly).

12) What do you want most in life?

What do you think I want? I want Daniar to suffer. I want complete domination of the world. I want Father to admit that I was the better child. I want everyone to love and worship me.

But most of all I want to stop being asked these ridiculous questions and maybe have a nice cup of wine to relax.


CHARACTER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:

What? I have to answer MORE questions? Hhhmmmppph, fine let’s get this over with!

1) Why are your boobs always hanging out?

Authors note: We had to explain to Zarracka what this meant as boobs is not a word that is used in Draconica.

As the old saying goes, if you have beauty you should show it off. And I can’t be blamed if I have such a perfectly divine body that I want everyone to see it.

But not only that, when I’m breathing in to use my ice breath, where do you think the men are going to look? That’s right, my chest! That way I can give them one last bit of pleasure before I give them pain.

Does that answer your question? Or would you prefer a more practical demonstrations? (winks at interviewer - who sits nervously)

2) Why do you hate Daniar so much?

Why do I hate Daniar so much? WHY DO I HATE DANIAR SO MUCH? Why do you think? She’s pompous, stuck up witch who thinks she’s better than anyone. She always has to get involved in things that don’t concern her and “help the innocent!” And everyone loves her for it! But what about me? Daniar isn’t beautiful or celestial like I am – why is no one worshipping me?

Ever since Daniar was born she took attention away from my Father and he practically ignored me! Me, the most beautiful thing in the world!

I hate Daniar because she doesn’t deserve it! She’s responsible for the death of our mother and yet SHE gets all the attention? How fair is that?

Great, now I’m all wound up! Where’s that wine?

3) What’s so bad about this Goblin Queen game? Why did you freak out when Ben mentioned it?

Goblin Queen? GOBLIN QUEEN?!?

Authors note: From here on, Zarracka went on a rampage and started smashing everything up, screaming wildly and summoning a blizzard. We had to evacuate the area – but thankfully no one was hurt. I guess we aren’t going to get an answer to that last one.

Well that's it for this week. Thanks to Zarracka for "stopping by". Next week we'll have a special interview with Daniar Dragonkin, the heroine of the book.

Check back here on Wednesday for a very special guest post from Mysti Parker!

Until then, have fun!

Kindest

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