Join Casi Mclean in a rare interview with the hero and heroine of Beyond The Mist.
Tena Steter had the rare opportunity to interview Nick Cramer, hunky hero of Casi’s Lake Lanier Mysteries book two, Beyond The Mist, and the exciting and beautiful heroine, Piper Taylor. Want to know more about Nick and his incredible time slip? Stay calm and read on as we begin an interview Beyond the Mist!
Good morning Nick and Piper…
I’m so glad we could arrange this get-together. You’ve been quite busy lately. But our readers are anxious to know about the real you, so pardon me if we get a little intimate today. Let’s begin with Nick.
Do you have any events in your past left an indelible impression on you?
If I told you that, I might…
ruin the story for a lot of people. However, I will say a glimpse into the past of your future is priceless.
Of everything you own, what do you most value?
Definitely my family and friends, especially a certain blonde who completely stole my heart.
Are you looking for a specific type of woman to spend the rest of your life with?
Despite what others might say, the perfect choice would be someone who brings out the best in me.
Is there something or someone you consider most important in life?
I used to think my law career was the most important mark I could make on the world. But now I’d say relationships…it’s the people not the places or things that make life worth living.
Now it’s Piper’s turn
What is your biggest secret?
Telling you would defeat the purpose of a secret now, wouldn’t it? In truth, I’ll just say murdering someone can really mess with a guy’s head.
Piper, who were the biggest role models in your life?
Above all others, Lacey Montgomery. We grew up together and she’s like a sister to me. But I’d have to include her husband, Rob and my Aunt Alice.
Here is a trick question
Have you thought about the kind of man you want spend the rest of your life with?
Specifically, I can’t say, but my knight in shining armor would be a man who loves me for me, someone who gets me, respects me and has my back no matter what. Of course, if he’s hot, sexy and can curl my toes with a kiss, I wouldn’t mind at all.
What kind of man would you never choose?
As far as I’m concerned, a man who is all about himself, his needs, his wants, his desires…he’s not for me. I put my man first, and I want a man who does the same for me.
Nick believes relationships are the most important thing in life. How about you?
My parents died when I was little and I Aunt Alice raised me. Lacey’s family became mine when my aunt died, and I can’t imagine anything more important than my family.
Is there anything you fear about time travel?
After sliding in and out of the past and seeing up front and personal the horror of the September 11, 2001 tragedy in New York, my fear is our world could self-destruct if people blindly live their lives in ignorance. In essence, people need to wake up and unite against terror lurking in the shadows.
Casi, tell us a little about writing this story.
Beyond The Mist is the sequel to Beneath The Lake, one of a time travel trilogy in Lake Lanier Mysteries. The eerie lore attached to the ghost town that sleeps beneath the surface fascinates me. Not only that, creating a time portal hidden in Reynolds Cove bubbled so many stories to the surface, I could write for years and still have fodder.
That said, my own passion about the 9/11 tragedy, how the details are already slipping into silent corners of history books, coupled with a real and present danger facing the world, I felt compelled to share this story.
Let’s dive into questions for Casi.
Was it fun or difficult?
Good question. I read and researched for months to make sure my facts were accurate, but watching live videos and History Channel documentaries for days on end ripped through me like nothing I’ve written about before. The experience was extremely difficult!
Do your characters always act as you expect?
A better question might be does my writing describe my characters well. Each one truly has a mind of his or her own, and they nudge my muse endlessly to be heard.
Are you a plotter, or fly (write) by the seat of your pants?
I’m totally a panster. Each story evolves through the characters, and once I understand my hero or heroine, my storyline begins. Knowing what they look like, who they are inside, their hopes and dreams as well as baggage and not so pleasant qualities, churns out the complexity in the plot. Each chapter induces a stream of conflict, so the characters actually write my stories. I simply try to keep up.
Thanks, Casi, Piper and Nick, for sharing a tiny part of who you are with our readers.
Want to know more, check out Casi’s book trailers and Global Amazon author page.
http://author.to/CasiMcLeanBooks
Trailer links:
Beyond The Mist ~ star-crossed lovers survive a cyclone of 9/11 terrorism
Beneath The Lake Trailer ~ A Time-Slip Romantic Suspense
Destiny Trailer ~ Shorts With A Sprinkle Of Magic
To find out more about Casi McLean, check out her memoir
Wingless Butterfly Trailer ~ An Inspiring Memoir
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Nice Interview
Great interviews and I loved the book. Brava Casi!
Great interview, great characters. Enjoyed reading this. I wish you much success!
I love character interviews, and this one did not disappoint. Nick sounds like the perfect hero and this sounds like a brilliant story!
Loved the interview! Best on the book, it sounds very good.
Wow, I didn’t know Nick didn’t give very many interviews. I’m honored! Best of luck Casi!
Ah, Nick sounds like a lovely if somewhat mysterious man. And Piper? She’s a wise lady, indeed!! Thanks for the chance to hear from them again 🙂 I wish you–and them–a Happy Holiday season!
Nick sounds wonderful!