An Unusual Interview

Heather Dawn Media recorded an exclusive interview of yours truly, conducted by two unforgettable hosts. Have a look at the transcript.



Shannon Moore:  Heather Dawn Robin, first of all, let me say how honored I am that you’re paying us a visit here on the set of Moore-Rom Productions. What a treat!
Me: Believe me, the pleasure is mine. And I just love the name of this company division. “Moore-Rom.” The play on words is so apropos, as you two truly keep me in need of more storage for my computer files.
Shannon: I believe I speak for the Romero part of that title, as well, when I say that it’s you who make us come alive.
Me: Enough of this. You’re making me emotional. Ask your first question before I’m slobbering over here.
Shannon (laughing): Why did you decide to write about me?
Me: I wanted to showcase how a person walking down a wrong path can change her (or his) life choices and how making that decision often brings challenges, opposition, and temptation. Through your character, I take the reader on a salvation experience: how it looks, feels, and sounds. You are well aware that when a person decides to become an enemy of the one he or she once befriended and joins the opposing army, that person is guaranteed turmoil. BUT the eternal reward of maintaining that commitment to his or her decision in spite of those attacks certainly outweighs the strife. And that, my dear Shannon, is exactly what you strive to do. You’re not perfect, but that’s what I like about you. I’m thinking you’ll go a long way.
Carlos Romero: I already see it happening. Ms. Robin, please refresh my memory again on how you met us.
Me: It was 25 years ago or more when you first manifested. Back then, Shannon was an airline pilot and you were a computer businessman nicknamed Chaz. (Yeah. Seriously.) I like who you became when we reconnected in 2012 so much better! You have a … complicated journey to navigate, but I envision women worldwide carrying you around in their breast pocket.
Carlos (laughing): That’s a beautiful place to be carried. I have no objections.
Shannon: Excuse me?
Carlos: We’re talking about book sales, Mi Corazon.
(Shannon emits an onomatopoeia somewhere along the lines of “Humph.” We all laugh.)
Carlos (turning solemn): Speaking of business, quite a bit of my own is on display for the readers in your community. Recognizing that I and all the members of our community would cease to exist without you, I must know how long you intend to chronicle our story.
(Looking into his eyes, I squirm in my chair. I mean, this is the Carlos Romero.)
Me (recovering): THAT, Mr. Romero, is completely up to you. I am aware of how selective you are about the publicity you receive. I mean, we all know who really works for who here.
Carlos (smiling slyly): Indeed.




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