George, the Shield, and the Veiled Lady released today in ebook and paperback! I hope everyone will enjoy it! I've always liked hanging out with George--he's straightforward and curious and of course he would keep a promise to a goat, why wouldn't he?
You can find George's story on Amazon at this link: George, the Shield, and the Veiled Lady
In honor of the book's release, I thought we'd invite the three main characters, George, Una, and Arthur, to answer some questions!
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The interviewer, a tall man wearing a close helm, sits in a tall wooden chair, and waves our three heroes toward a bench in front of him. The three of them--a yellow-haired young man, looking rather singed; a small, graceful lady with sharp gray eyes; and a tall young man in half armor with a brown beard--all try to sit down, then realize there isn't enough room. Before Arthur can point this out to the interviewer, yellow-haired George plops down on the floor. He grins at Una, who smiles back.
Interviewer: Welcome, friends! We're looking forward to hearing all about your adventures. Could you start by introducing yourselves?
*George, Una, and Arthur all look at each other*
Arthur: George, why don't you start?
George: All right. I'm George.
*everyone waits for a minute*
Interviewer: Is there anything you can tell us about who you are?
George *cheerfully* : I live on a farm, and I have nine sisters, and two cows, and twenty-seven goats, and thirty hens. And maybe some chicks if Mother's let the eggs hatch. Did you want all their names?
Interviewer: No, that's okay! Ahaha! That's a large family you have there. What about you, Princess Una?
Una *curtsies* : I am Una, the princess of the kingdom of Perion. After I came into conflict with the witch Duessa, my kingdom was attacked by a dragon. My father's knights and Perion's allies were unable to kill it, so I journeyed into Faerieland seeking help.
Interviewer: And what kind of person are you, Una?
Una *eyes him* : A truthful one.
Interviewer: Oh, that's right! You have that truth-seeing gift. Are you using it on me right now? Although I'm sure I have no reason to be worried, ahaha!
Una *stares at him even more sharply* : As long as you tell the truth yourself.
Interviewer: Let's move on! What about you, Arthur?
Arthur *with a polite smile*: I am a squire, trained by my foster father, Sir Ector. I left home partly in order to do some great deeds and become worthy of knighthood, and partly in order to... find a certain person, who may be able to answer some questions for me. During my search for that person, I found my way to the court of Gloriana, the Faerie Queen, where I met George and Una.
Interviewer: And who are you looking for?
Arthur: ... A wizard.
Interviewer: A wizard, really? *coughs nervously* Well, there are no wizards around here, but I'm sure you'll be able to find him once you go... somewhere else. Ahaha. Tell me, why were you trained by a foster father? Who's your real father?
Arthur: Sir Ector was an excellent father to me.
Interviewer: You're not answering my question. *leans forward, looking overly curious*
Arthur *frowning and visibly uncomfortable*
George: He doesn't want to answer that. Arthur, you don't have to answer if you don't want to.
Arthur: I know. It's all right, George.
George *to Interviewer* : Please ask a different question.
Interviewer: Well, if I must. What was the most frightening part of your adventures?
George: The dungeon.
Arthur: The dungeon, really? What about the dragon?
George: That was scary too. But the dungeon was worse.
Arthur: I guess I didn't need to be so worried about the dragon.
Una *still staring intently at the interviewer*
Interviewer *watching her nervously* : Princess Una, I hear that your own story, The Princess Who Knew the Truth, will be releasing soon. I'm sure we're all looking forward to learning all about how you cleverly handled your adventures! With your famous intelligence! You're almost as clever as you are beautiful, ahaha...
Una: ... Is that what you really think?
George: Is he lying? But you are clever and beautiful, though. Isn't she, Arthur?
Arthur *sputters awkwardly*
Interviewer *talking very fast* : Well, for reasons of time, we'll have to end here!
Una: Is that really why you want to stop? I thought you said you had so many questions about our adventures? What is it that you really want to know?
George *draws his sword, which immediately begins to shine with a strange light* : Who is he, Una?
Una: I think... he's that evil Archimago.
Interviewer: What? No! Of course I'm not that powerful and renowned enchanter, Archimago! But I really must leave for another appointment. *starts sidling toward the door*
Una: Lie!
*George and Arthur jump to their feet*
*Archimago exits in a blinding rush, pursued by men with swords*
Una: Do excuse us. *curtsies, then hurries out after them*
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Well, that's not quite the interview I expected. Why do all the interviews I host on the blog go so strangely? But anyway, I hope that you'll give George, the Shield, and the Veiled Lady a try!
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