I’m here
with Zach Woodbridge, who appears in Chantel Rhondeau’s new release Always & Forever. So, Zach, tell us
a little bit about yourself.
Well, I’m an author, like you.
I’ve been writing how-to books about sailing, but I’m working on my first
mystery novel. [D1]
Congratulations.
I hope your novel does well. In fact, let me know when you release it so I can
get a copy! Now, If you don’t mind, can we talk a bit about a rumor I’ve been
hearing? I understand you’ve recently started dating Lilly Price.
(Zach grins and runs his hand
through his hair) Yeah. I like her a lot. I had a hard time to get her to go
out with me at first, though. She thought I insinuated she was a prostitute.
Talk about a mess.
A
prostitute?
She needed money, I needed a date.
Hmmm… it does sound bad when you say it out loud like that. No wonder it pissed
her off.
I can
imagine. I bet you’re watching what you say to her more carefully from now on.
Well, I try. But you know
redheads… Lilly’s a bit fiery in temper and I seem to always stick my foot in
my mouth around her.
Hmmm. You’re a writer – why do you think that
is? (sticking your foot in your mouth around her)
I’m pretty nervous. I haven’t
really done a lot of dating recently. I just want things to be perfect, but she
misunderstands my intentions.
[D2] So
why do you think she finally agreed to go out with you?
(He laughs) Well, I hope it’s
because I’m so irresistible. At first, I worried she might only be dating me to
keep her job. Did you know she works for my grandma? Anyway, Lilly says that’s
not the reason. She says she really wanted to date me. I hope that’s the truth.
How are
things going with Lilly, now?
Actually, it could be a lot
better. My ex-best friend, Curtis Crandall, has been sniffing around her,
asking her for dates. If I could get her to agree to make things exclusive between[D3] us, I’d rest a little easier.
Also, Lilly’s reluctant to talk about her past, and she is so afraid of being
touched by me. If I didn’t know better, I’d think someone abused her. She
changes the subject when I ask. I worry sometimes I won’t ever be able to have
something real with her because of how guarded she is.
Are you sure
she wasn’t abused?
I’m not sure of anything (narrows
green eyes for a few seconds before he continues). I don’t know if we can work
things out if she can’t learn to trust me. I need to tell her about my
relationship with my wife. Maybe then she’ll understand where I’m coming from.
Your wife?
No, no. I mean my late wife. I was
widowed three years ago.
Oh! That clears things up. I’m sorry to hear you
lost your wife, but what is it about your relationship with her that you need
to tell Lilly?
Well, since I’m pretty sure
Lilly’s been hurt in the past, it might help her to know what happened to me. Maybe
if she sees I can relate to her… I don’t know. Maybe she’ll trust me more.
Victoria and I, we didn’t have a real marriage. We jumped into things too soon.
I don’t really want to go into all the sordid details. Let’s just say that
bastard, Curtis Crandall, couldn’t keep his hands to himself. I don’t want him
anywhere near Lilly[CLM4] .
You seem a
little tense, Zach. Maybe we should change the subject. I know you’re good
friends with Chantel Rhondeau. Do you happen to know what she’s doing next, now
that she’s not hanging around you and Lilly anymore?
Oh, yeah. She headed to some small
town in California. She’s hanging out with this cop named Donovan and a school
teacher--I think her name is Madeline? Anyway, from what I hear, Madeline found
a body on the beach. The other police officers are starting to suspect Donovan
may have made that body--if you know what I mean.
Wow. That
sounds interesting!
Yeah. I’m sure she wouldn’t mind
you asking her more about it. She didn’t tell me a whole lot since I’ve got my
own mysteries to solve (smiles).
Well, I’d better get back to
Lilly. She’s noticed someone following her lately, and she received a
threatening phone call the other night. I’m afraid the person who blackmailed
her in the past might be after her again. I don’t want to leave her alone for
too long.
Oh, I
understand. It means a lot to me that her safety is so important to you. I hope
you find out something soon.
Thanks. Lilly doesn’t really trust
the police, but I’m doing everything I can to help her. We’ll figure things
out.
Thanks for
taking the time to talk to me today.
Sure thing. I was happy to do it.
Have a good day.
Chantel's next blog stop: http://kimberlysullivan.wordpress.com/
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Website: http://www.chantelrhondeau.com
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