Okay -- its time to tell us about that hunky hero in your book.
What's his name?
Paul (Pavya) Farrell and Alan (Ayanke) Kedward
Why did you pick that name?
Pavya and Ayanke are names that are meant to sound ancient. I did some research on ancient Indo-European linguistic theory to get them right. The other names are modern versions that the two brothers adopted. Alan's first and last names are taken from different academics in history and prehistory, as a bit of a joke.
Give us a brief description of how he looks.
They are twins--fraternal not identical. So, there's a strong family resemblance, but if you knew them, you wouldn't mistake them for each other. Both are tall (close to six feet), dark-haired and rangy. Celtic-looking but with something else. Pavya has short, curly hair; Ayanke's is straight. They look to be in their mid to late forties. Ayanke is a little grayer and thinner than Pavya, but also more hyperactive.
Ayanke has a lateral scar under his left eye and wears glasses. Both start off the book clean-shaven, but Pavya later favors a beard. Pavya wears a turtleneck sweater, jeans and a dark-blue coat. Ayanke wears a shabby green Army-Navy jacket that's more than it seems, sweatshirt and jeans.
Is there anything unusual about his appearance?
Not at all. Like Jason Bourne, they are notable only in their ordinariness, and for similar reasons.
Who does he love? Why?
Pavya loves his dead wife Sarah. Ayanke also loves Sarah. As you can see, this is problematical, especially since Ayanke met her first and continues to communicate with her now she's dead. Both loved Sarah's exotic beauty (she was Cameroonian), her artistic talent and her love of life.
Does this person love him?
Yes, she loved them both.
Tell us about his family.
They have each other, of course, and Pavya was married to Sarah. Ayanke also has a grandson and Pavya...well, that would be telling. They also have friends whom they have adopted for family.
Are they important to him?
Absolutely. A central theme of the story is how far each one would go to protect family. It's pretty far.
Where is he from?
That is a bit of a mystery. Ayanke appears to be Russian and Pavya is apparently French. Ayanke has spent a lot of time in St. Petersburg while Pavya has favored Paris.
Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?
They grew up in the wilderness. They have a lot of trouble adjusting to the fast, loud and overly controlled pace of modern life.
What does he want out of life?
They want to be left in peace. As far as their vocations in life, Pavya is a talented painter and Ayanke is an equally talented shaman.
What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
That they are not quite what they seem to be.
Did you write more than one story about him?
Yes, we did. We've written three books so far, and parts of a few others.
How would he describe you?
Judith and I used to joke that if we were in the situation of these two brothers, that she would be Pavya and I would be Ayanke.
Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.
They're both very, very dangerous, but they're not evil.
Please provide your website link.
http://www.geocities.com/rpcv.geo/other.html
What is the link to buy your book?
http://www.virtualtales.com/StoryProducts~tn~Fraterfamilias.html
It was wonderful to meet him. Thank you for bringing him to meet us.
And thanks to you, too.
By the way, do you have a picture of him that you'd like to share?
'Fraid not, though we know who we'd cast them as in the movie.
What's his name?
Paul (Pavya) Farrell and Alan (Ayanke) Kedward
Why did you pick that name?
Pavya and Ayanke are names that are meant to sound ancient. I did some research on ancient Indo-European linguistic theory to get them right. The other names are modern versions that the two brothers adopted. Alan's first and last names are taken from different academics in history and prehistory, as a bit of a joke.
Give us a brief description of how he looks.
They are twins--fraternal not identical. So, there's a strong family resemblance, but if you knew them, you wouldn't mistake them for each other. Both are tall (close to six feet), dark-haired and rangy. Celtic-looking but with something else. Pavya has short, curly hair; Ayanke's is straight. They look to be in their mid to late forties. Ayanke is a little grayer and thinner than Pavya, but also more hyperactive.
Ayanke has a lateral scar under his left eye and wears glasses. Both start off the book clean-shaven, but Pavya later favors a beard. Pavya wears a turtleneck sweater, jeans and a dark-blue coat. Ayanke wears a shabby green Army-Navy jacket that's more than it seems, sweatshirt and jeans.
Is there anything unusual about his appearance?
Not at all. Like Jason Bourne, they are notable only in their ordinariness, and for similar reasons.
Who does he love? Why?
Pavya loves his dead wife Sarah. Ayanke also loves Sarah. As you can see, this is problematical, especially since Ayanke met her first and continues to communicate with her now she's dead. Both loved Sarah's exotic beauty (she was Cameroonian), her artistic talent and her love of life.
Does this person love him?
Yes, she loved them both.
Tell us about his family.
They have each other, of course, and Pavya was married to Sarah. Ayanke also has a grandson and Pavya...well, that would be telling. They also have friends whom they have adopted for family.
Are they important to him?
Absolutely. A central theme of the story is how far each one would go to protect family. It's pretty far.
Where is he from?
That is a bit of a mystery. Ayanke appears to be Russian and Pavya is apparently French. Ayanke has spent a lot of time in St. Petersburg while Pavya has favored Paris.
Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?
They grew up in the wilderness. They have a lot of trouble adjusting to the fast, loud and overly controlled pace of modern life.
What does he want out of life?
They want to be left in peace. As far as their vocations in life, Pavya is a talented painter and Ayanke is an equally talented shaman.
What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
That they are not quite what they seem to be.
Did you write more than one story about him?
Yes, we did. We've written three books so far, and parts of a few others.
How would he describe you?
Judith and I used to joke that if we were in the situation of these two brothers, that she would be Pavya and I would be Ayanke.
Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.
They're both very, very dangerous, but they're not evil.
Please provide your website link.
http://www.geocities.com/rpcv.geo/other.html
What is the link to buy your book?
http://www.virtualtales.com/StoryProducts~tn~Fraterfamilias.html
It was wonderful to meet him. Thank you for bringing him to meet us.
And thanks to you, too.
By the way, do you have a picture of him that you'd like to share?
'Fraid not, though we know who we'd cast them as in the movie.
