Interview Roulette: Asta Idonea

Asts Idonea spins the wheel today!

 

What’s the one article of clothing you love, but really should throw away because you’d die if anyone ever caught you wearing it?

 

I’m not sure that I have one these days. I don’t stress about what people think of my attire anymore. I wear things that are comfy and which I like. So long as my outfit is situation-appropriate, who cares?

 

Which would be your preferred vacation choice: a luxury hotel, an apartment in a historic building, or a tent?

 

An apartment in an historic building. I’m a huge history buff. So long as there is a shower/bath and flushing toilet somewhere, I’m good. You will never get me within ten feet of a tent!

 

Shopping—love it or leave it?

 

Depends on the shopping. I hate grocery shopping and clothes shopping, and I shudder at the thought of shoe shopping! However, if you’re talking books or DVDs, I’m up for those any time.

 

One of your characters writes a poem to his beloved.

 

Neither of my guys in Wish You Were Here is really a poet in the making, so I think it’s more likely one of them would Google something. Can’t beat the classics! I’m thinking Shelley, or maybe Keats.

 

Write a story—no more than 100 words–based on this prompt: When the levee failed….

 

The owner of the rusty Chevy turned his car around. He gnawed on his lower lip as he changed gear. The levee had never been dry before. He needed a drink. A rye whisky would hit the spot. In fact, he’d call in at the local watering hole and chat to the old-timers. Perhaps they’d know where all the water had gone.

 

When he arrived, he heard the most remarkable tale: Not two days earlier a travelling circus had passed through the town. They’d led their elephants to the levee for refreshment and those animals had drunk the river dry!

 

(I hope you don’t mind that I didn’t incorporate the words of your prompt exactly. However, when I saw the ‘levee’, I immediately thought ‘Chevy’ and then I just couldn’t resist! :))

 

Describe the perfect pair of socks.

Thick, soft, and purple.

Pick one of your characters. What are the last three tweets he or she sent?

 

Stupid family holiday. Wish I were back at uni already. #summerholidayhell #isitseptemberyet

Seen one motorway, you’ve seen them all. So far, we’ve seen one #m25hell #notanothertrafficjam

 

I am officially back in the dark ages. I’m amazed this place even has running water. #wherethehellamI #backofbeyond

 

What is your worst phobia?

Tardiness. Weird, I know, but I constantly panic at the thought of being late!