Felipe from Mike Hartner's 'I James' #historicalfiction #romance
We’re thrilled to
be talking to Felipe from Mike Hartner’s, I,
James. It is a pleasure to have him with us today at Pimp That
Character!
Thank you for your
interview, Felipe. Can you tell us your
story?
I am a lonely goatherder from the middle of Spain…. Hehehee… sorry, just wanted to laugh. No, I’m a saylor. I’ve spent most of my life working on boats for the Iberian Empire, and my home port has been Madras.
I am a lonely goatherder from the middle of Spain…. Hehehee… sorry, just wanted to laugh. No, I’m a saylor. I’ve spent most of my life working on boats for the Iberian Empire, and my home port has been Madras.
Can you tell us
about one of your most distinguishable features?
Well, there’s my brawn, and my size, and my good looks…
Well, there’s my brawn, and my size, and my good looks…
What would I love
the most about you?
Everything. And how could you not. I’m Spanish.
Everything. And how could you not. I’m Spanish.
What would I hate
the most about you?
Hate. You can’t hate me. I’m a lover not a hater.
Hate. You can’t hate me. I’m a lover not a hater.
Where do you go
when you are angry?
When I get angry, it’s usually because someone else is hurting my crew. I grab my sword and fight.
When I get angry, it’s usually because someone else is hurting my crew. I grab my sword and fight.
What makes you
laugh out loud?
Small children, bad jokes, and people having fun.
Small children, bad jokes, and people having fun.
What is in your
refrigerator right now?
What is this thing… refrigerator? ( hears whispers telling him to keep food cold)… Nothing. I don’t eat cold food. Just salted meats and fresh hot food.
What is this thing… refrigerator? ( hears whispers telling him to keep food cold)… Nothing. I don’t eat cold food. Just salted meats and fresh hot food.
What is your most
treasured possession?
The title of Godfather that my best friend gave me to her daughter Mary.
The title of Godfather that my best friend gave me to her daughter Mary.
What is your
greatest fear?
That I won’t be there to defend my god-daughter or my friend.
That I won’t be there to defend my god-daughter or my friend.
What is the trait
you most not like about yourself?
My ability to love quickly, and leave just as quickly.
My ability to love quickly, and leave just as quickly.
Do you think the
author portrayed you accurately?
What I saw and what he said was accurate.
What I saw and what he said was accurate.
What is your idea
of a perfect day?
Sun, very little wind, and pleasant seas on our Barque in the Med.
Sun, very little wind, and pleasant seas on our Barque in the Med.
What are three must
haves when shopping at the grocery store?
Dried meat, oranges and dates.
Dried meat, oranges and dates.
I’m opening up your
cabinet. What foods do I see?
None. The only place I have food is on the boat or in a tavern.
None. The only place I have food is on the boat or in a tavern.
If you could change
one physical thing about yourself, what would that be?
Nothing at all. I’m perfect. (swipes hair with hand)
Nothing at all. I’m perfect. (swipes hair with hand)
Who is your best friend?
My best friend is Mary, and the second is her husband James.
Do you have children?
No, but I’m working on it.
No, but I’m working on it.
What is your
favorite weather?
Sun.
Sun.
What’s your idea of
a perfect meal?
The only one I had was from Mary. She makes fish with citrus and it tastes good.
The only one I had was from Mary. She makes fish with citrus and it tastes good.
When you were a
child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
As long as I can remember I’ve wanted to sayl.
As long as I can remember I’ve wanted to sayl.
Do you like to
cook? If so, what is your favorite thing
to cook?
I like to eat. But I can’t cook.
I like to eat. But I can’t cook.
If you knew you
were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
Everything I can to make Mary happy.
Everything I can to make Mary happy.
About the Author
Mike Hartner was born in Miami in 1965. He's
traveled much of the continental United States. He has
several years post secondary education, and experience teaching and tutoring
young adults. Hartner has owned and run a computer firm for more than
twenty-five years. He now lives in Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada, with his wife
and child. They share the neighborhood and their son with his maternal
grandparents.
Mike won first place blue ribbon for the 2013 Chaucer Award for
Historical Fiction and first place blue ribbon for the 2013 Dante Rosetti Award
in the YA category for I, Walter.
His latest book is the historical fiction/romance, I,
James.
For More Information
- Visit Mike Hartner’s website.
- Connect with Mike on Facebook and Twitter.
- Visit Mike’s blog.
- More books by Mike Hartner.
- Contact Mike.
About the Book:
James Crofter was ripped from his family at
age 11.
Within a year the prince was a pauper in a
foreign land.
Is nature stronger than nurture? And even if
it is, can James find the happiness he so richly desires?
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