Character Interview: Jonathan Benson

Name: Jonathan Benson

Age: 22

What book/s are you in? Shrouded Jewels and As Fairydust Settles

Where do you work? I'm a tutor at my college.

Where do you live? A suburb of Minneapolis, with my father.

Favorite place to relax? Up in a tree.

What would your dream job be? Something where taking things apart to see how they work would be part of my every day duties. Engineer? I don't know what engineers actually do...

How do you get along with your Dad? Mostly, we try to avoid each other. It's pretty easy in a house this size. We get along okay when we do talk, though.

Do you play any instruments? The guitar, kind of.

Describe a typical day in Jonathan's world. Oh, boy. Let's see...get up, make breakfast for Dad and me, and leave his outside his office. Then run back downstairs so I don't have to see him...haha. (Kidding.) Study, head to class, come home and study or cook more. I'm so boring. I like the days Davey comes to fix the security system... I help with that sometimes.

And finally, are you hungry? Always. Are you offering to feed me?

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Questions courtesy of Kateri and Megan. Thank you!

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Book Excerpt: Shrouded Jewels

Shrouded Jewels is available on Amazon, Lulu, the Nook, and Kindle.

      “Who are we spying on today?” Mical Benson asked, dropping to her knees on the floor beside her sister. They peered through the blinds of the massive dining room window.
     Mira shrugged. “I’ve never seen him before.”
     The dark-haired stranger walked up the long driveway to their front door. He was beyond out of place, as he stood next to their manicured lawn and perfectly trimmed bushes. His hair probably hadn’t seen a brush that morning, and his clothes—jeans and a button-up plaid shirt—were more appropriate for a day on a farm than a business meeting with their father.
     “Watch,” Mical said. “Dad will shoo him away. I wonder how he got through the front gate.”
     Mira didn’t respond.
     “Maybe Eduardo left it open.”
     “Oh, I hope not,” Mira said, with sudden concern for the security manager’s welfare.
     “This being your first offense,” Mical said, lowering her voice in a comical rendition of her father, “I won’t kill you. Cross me again…” She let the words linger.
     Mira shook her head. “Don’t joke, Mical.”
     Mical returned her gaze to the approaching young man. “Why is he here?” She watched his stride with a touch of—she didn’t know what. “You’ve at least got to admire his audacity.”

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Book Summary: Shrouded Jewels

Mical Benson’s father is guarded, so Davey Blake’s invitation to the Benson’s home is evidence of his good character. Still, Mical knows it is the perfect opportunity for him to work his way into their hearts before stealing her father’s great wealth.

In spite of her suspicions, Mical eventually falls into his 'trap'. As they move beyond mutual loathing, they learn that some things aren’t as obvious as they first appear. Everything is working in their favor, but when Davey’s past returns, all he has built up may be lost forever…

This modern retelling of the 1 Samuel 18 Bible story delves into the motivations and challenges Davey and Mical meet on their journey to trust and faith.

Shrouded Jewels is now available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats!

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Character Interviews: Davey Blake

Name: Davey Blake

Significant Other: Still waiting on that one.

What is your strongest belief? God heals all.

How do you like to spend your time? With people... I really don't care what we're doing, as long as we're together.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Germany, and Ireland, and Japan, and South America, and Israel, and... I love to travel.

What is your favorite food? Caramel rolls, when my dad makes them. I don't make them quite as well as he does.

Describe yourself in one word: Oblivious.

What type of music could you listen to for hours? Acappella singing melts my heart.

Do you like glitter? Interesting question. I wouldn't say I like it. That stuff tends to get everywhere--and then people ask why you sparkle, and it's just awkward.

Why did you take Mical with you to the vault? Honestly, I thought she was joking when she acted like she didn't know about it. By the time I realized she was serious, I kind of got caught up in proving her wrong. I'm embarrassed, now.

What was your first impression of Mira? She is so kind. I don't remember having a first impression, though, except that she seemed quiet. I knew I wanted to get her talking somehow. 

Do you think that Jonathan needs to re-do your room for you? No...I think he needs to re-do my entire house! That boy is brilliant.

How's Backus these days? Same as ever, so I hear. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Davey Blake and Mical Benson can be found in the novel, Forgotten Memories. They are also the main characters of the nearly released Shrouded Jewels! (Watch for SJ on Amazon later this week!)

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Interview questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!


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