{Character Interview} James Calvin Riley of 'A Collection of Twisted Tales'

We’re thrilled to be talking to James Calvin Riley from Kraig Dafoe, A Collection of Twisted Tales.  It is a pleasure to have him with us today at Pimp That Character!

Thank you for your interview, Mr. Riley.  How old are you and what do you do for a living?

First of all, it’s inspector Riley, which I believe answers the latter part of your question, but you can call me James. As for the prior portion of your inquiry, I am older than I look and younger than I feel.

What would I hate the most about you?

I find what most people hate about me is the unquestionable fact that I am always right. Some say I am arrogant, conceded, and or narcissistic, but for any of those things to be true, one would have to prove me wrong, and that has yet to occur.

Where do you go when you are angry?

I seldom find myself angry, though from time to time, when things don’t quite add up, I like to retire to the sanctity of my study, a quiet peaceful place where I can puff away on my pipe and reflect.

What is your most treasured possession?

Material things come and go, but what I’ve held dear to my heart since I was very young, is a locket with the picture of my mother, who passed away when I was three.

What is your greatest fear?

Well, there is no doubt that I fear some miscreant will get away from justice due to a mistake made by yours truly, for that is something of which I’m not sure I could live with.

Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?

I’m sure the author did what he could though my story is narrated through the eyes of my assistant and loyal friend, Christian Bledsoe.

What is your idea of a perfect day?

I suppose a perfect day would be one with no misdeeds done and the peaceful quiet that accompanies good fortune.

Are you a loner or do you prefer to surround yourself with friends?

I think for the most part, I am a loner though the occasional gathering of friends is not foreign to me.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be what I am. I was always a fan of Chevalier C Auguste Dupin and his clone, Sherlock Holmes.

If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?

I would pray for the day to never end.

About the Author

Kraig Dafoe was born in Potsdam, New York and grew up in Canton. He played high school football and joined the Army Reserves at the age of seventeen. 

Kraig has earned his BA in English writing and graduated cum laude from Washburn University in 2017.

Kraig has published two novels and published poetry. He is currently working on another writing project.

His current novel is A Collection of Twisted Tales.

You can visit his website at http://www.kraigdafoe.com.

About the Book:

Title: A COLLECTION OF TWISTED TALES
Author: Craig Dafoe
Publisher: Createspace
Pages: 114
Genre: Short Story Collection / Thriller

BOOK BLURB:

Most of these stories have one thing in common, death. Although death is the common thread, there is nothing common in the way that it comes about.
This collection is chock full of interesting characters scattered among various settings that inspire the imagination, such as a Lavish English mansion or the dark interior of a rundown home.
This book is inspired by and written in the style of, Edgar Allan Poe.

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PRAISE:
"A Collection of Twisted Tales is an ambitious project that testifies to the author's appreciation of Edgar Allan Poe's fiction in particular. In this collection, Kraig Dafoe offers a creative homage with many original ideas and unexpected twists."
Professor Vanessa Steinroetter, PHD