Q and A on Ari's World

Hi, everyone! Welcome! It's great to see you here.

While waiting for the upcoming release of Fire Within (Guardian Witch #2) next Friday, March 8, I'm taking a break from the manuscripts and looking through email and reader comments today. I see some re-occurring themes, so I thought I'd try to address a few of them. I have a cup of Starbucks coffee (don't I always?), so let's see what I can do with these questions.



Q: What kind of knife does Ari use? Does it really look like the book cover, where it looks too big to carry easily.

A: Hmm, well, there was a little poetic license on the cover. The knife she carries is more like a stiletto. It was privately made for her and based on the F-S fighting knife once carried by British commandos and US Marines. She trains regularly with it to retain her hand-to-hand combat and throwing skills.


                                  This is a photo of a similar knife.

Q: Sometimes Ari carries a derringer. What kind is it?

A: She doesn't use it often, because small guns aren't very effective on supernaturals. The weapon is a pearl-handled Cobra D-22. It holds two silver bullets.



Q: Ari wears a charm bracelet. Why, and can you describe it?

A: Ari never goes anywhere without her weapons or her bracelet. The silver charm bracelet was given to her by her Great-Gran on Ari's sixteenth birthday. She wears it mostly out of sentiment and for good luck, but it does have some protective powers. The silver chain has five charms on it - a silver cross, a miniature vial of holy water, and three protection stones, including a crystal. The jasper and agate are also power stones and all three stones have been enchanted as amulets.
Ocean Jasper Snakeskin Agate Crystal
Q: How is Andreas able to be up before the sun goes down? Book one hinted at special powers.

A: He's not lying when he says it's partially due to his age in vampire years. He does grow stronger with time and experience in using his vampiric powers. Is there something more, as Ari seems to believe? (grins) Keep reading. All things are eventually answered. Just don't expect it soon! :)

Q: Will Ari and Andreas get back together? Will they become lovers?

A: All I can tell you at this point is Andreas is a continuing character. You will see him again, but as for his problematic relationship with Ari, you'll have to wait to see what twists or turns that will take.  March 8 isn't so far away! :)



I hope you've enjoyed this Q & A session. If you have other questions, please use the comments on this post or the 'contact me' page to ask them. I'll answer what I can as long as it doesn't involve spoilers!

           Happy reading! Check back later this week for all the release news. They'll be free copies you can win!