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Interview with Neva Sue Bently

8/28/2014

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Neva Sue Bently sketch by Taylor Solberg
Author Pat Jaeger interviews Neva Sue Bently, a main character in  her soon-to-be-released thriller/suspense novel DAN: Book One of the Hilldale Series.

Jaeger:  Ms. Bently, my granddaughter, an aspiring artist gave me her idea of how you might look, but let me also give a brief description of you for our audience. You are 32 years old, single, long dark brown hair, with cascading waves down your shoulders and back, summer blue eyes, clear and sad--quite stunning, and you're certainly petite. Forgive me for being so forward but since I created you, I feel I can say, you are a very beautiful young lady, though I must also note, you appear sad, almost tragically so.

NSB: I suppose you could say my entire life is tragic, though I've never known anything different. Well, that's not true. When my mother was alive--sorry, when I talk about my mom, I always seem to cry.

Jaeger: That's okay. Here's a tissue. Do you need more time, or--??

NSB:  I think we should continue. Who knows how much time I've got left before you-know-who comes after me. Oh, right--of course you do know--and I hate to criticize an author, but you didn't give that awful man any redeeming qualities. His wickedness knows no bounds.

Jaeger: Yes, you're right, but you characters still had a big say in what I wrote--your personalities, the way your lives turned out. When I started DAN, my story-line was quite different, as was the title, as you know, but look how you refused to follow the story line I had planned. You must admit, Ms. Bently, you chose your path more than I.

NSB:  True. I appreciate the fact that you listened to me--even though you argued a lot--but eventually, you saw that I was right and my life had to change. Perhaps we'd best not go any further with this--spoil alert, and all that?

Jaeger:  Goodness, you're right again. Thanks for reminding me. Hmmmm, what can we talk about that won't reveal important episodes in DAN and give our readers and inside look that isn't in the book?

NSB:  Could I tell you about my mother? She was the best and you really wrote very little about her. My mom was funny, kind, and a wonderful cook. She and her best friend, Wanda Harmon, would get together to can green beans, apples, whatever, and they'd make each other laugh so hard they'd forget what they were doing. Wanda's daughter, Sarah Elaine--oh, you have her in the second book of the Hilldale series--Sarah Elaine was my best friend and we'd watch our mothers be silly and laugh right along with them. I really miss my mom. I was only seven and I saw what happened to her--

Jaeger:  Guess we should stop there, Ms. Bently--another potential spoiler. Yes, Sarah Elaine's in the second book so we won't go into detail about her now. Changing the subject, did you know Sheriff Dan when you were in school?

NSB:  Yes, a little. I'm shy, but then you know that, you wrote me that way. Danny--we called him Danny--was quiet and stayed to himself. Being the only black kid in our small school couldn't have been easy. But the only guy I really remember giving Danny a hard time was Arden Wickem.  Let's don't talk about Arden, okay? He really wasn't very nice to Danny, well, honestly, to anyone who was a little different, or didn't run with his crowd. But, I'd trust Danny with my life.

Jaeger: Thanks, Neva Sue. You remind me that I do call the shots a lot, but don't forget, it was you who made me---oh, wait--that would ruin part of the story. Anything else you want to share with our friends?

NSB: Just that I'm so grateful that you made Muley Burger such a sweet old man, and though I really didn't know Mr. Billy Sumday, his kind ways go before him wherever he goes. Say, there's a storm coming and I'd better get going. Pa will skin me alive if he finds me gone--you know how it is.

Jaeger:  Unfortunately, I do. I hated to write about your father, but you and I know he's an integral part of DAN. The story has to be told and I'm sorry if it's painful for you.

NSB: Yes, well, thanks. I really have to go. Will I be in the second book?

Jaeger: I do believe you're mentioned a time or two. You haven't been forgotten, Neva Sue. Your character is really important, so cheer up.

NSB: Great. Okay, now I really do have to go. You know what Pa'll do if he finds me gone.

Jaeger: Thanks for the interview.  See you in DAN.  Oh, what about children? Do you have any children? Shoot, she's already gone. Sorry folks. Guess you'll have to read the answer to that question in DAN, Book One in the Hilldale Series. And may I add, DAN has gone to print and Tate Publishing will let me know soon when the pre-release and national release dates are. I'm looking forward to sharing Sheriff Dan and Neva Sue's story with you. 

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Interview with Sheriff Dan Halloran

8/6/2014

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Author Pat Jaeger interviews leading character in novel: Sheriff Dan Halloran

Fiction author Pat Jaeger held an interview session with Dan Halloran, sheriff of Lund County, Missouri. Sheriff Halloran has the leading role in Jaeger's soon-to-be-released thriller/suspense novel, DAN: Book one in the Hilldale series.

Jaeger: Sheriff Halloran, it's nice to meet you face-to-face. I've read a lot about you. Do you mind if I give our audience a short bio on you before we begin?

Halloran:  Not at all. This is your debut novel, so whatever you need to do, I'm right behind you.

Jaeger: Thanks, Sheriff. Let's see, you are 32 years old, grew up right here in Mid-Missouri, served in the special forces branch of the Army, and upon discharge it looks like you attended the University of Missouri, in Columbia. Your bachelors is in Criminal Justice, and this is your second term as sheriff. And for you young ladies reading this, Sheriff Halloran just happens to be single! May I ask you about your heritage, Sheriff? You are African American, but do I detect a bit of Oriental background?

Halloran: Actually, my father is African American, born and raised on a Georgia tobacco farm. My mother was born on the largest island in the Pacific chain of islands commonly referred to as Palau. The islands were an American Trust after WWII, but before that it was under the control of the Germans and then the Japanese. My mother, Rikael, is of native Polynesian and Japanese descent.

Jaeger:  That's fascinating. Have you ever visited your mother's village?

Halloran:  No. Mom always wanted to go back to Medorm, but never made it. Both my parents have passed away.

Jaeger:  I'm sorry, your parents seem to be a touchy subject for you. Let's move on. Can you give me a little insight on what it's like to be the sheriff of the smallest county in the state of Missouri? Is there a lot of crime?

Halloran:  Thanks. I don't talk much about my parents. There are things you've probably written in DAN about my growing up years, so I reckon we can leave it at that. Anyway, I can't help but smile when you ask me about crime in Lund County. I've lived here all my life and know most of the folks that live in the Hilldale area. Hilldale is the county seat, though we lost some of our services back in the 80's when the economy took a nose dive. We're mostly an agricultural community, and back in the 80's our farms took a big hit. We're coming back, but many of our county services were teamed up with Boone or Cole County. We've been blessed to be able to keep our courthouse and sheriff's department intact--so far.

As far as crime goes, we're pretty laid back here. Most folks don't lock their doors, even when they go on vacation. Neighbors still look out for neighbors, and folks know if they go getting themselves into trouble, they'll be the topic of conversation for a long time up at Neely's Cafe.

Jaeger:  Neely's Cafe?

Halloran:  Neely's is what you might call the hub of communication here in Hilldale and the surrounding towns. Not much goes on around here that doesn't make it up to Neely's.

Jaeger:  I'm not laughing at your small town cafe, but it does remind me of the old Hub Cafe that used to be a hangout for the local farmers and folks in Ashland. My mother grew up in Ashland--she's a Harmon--and said there weren't too many secrets that went untold at the round table.

Halloran:  That's about right. Neely's is the next best thing to having the old telephone party lines. But folks look out for each other here, and I hope we never lose that caring attitude.

Jaeger: Well, Sheriff Halloran, I've enjoyed talking with you, and hope to read more about you in DAN. Seeing as how you're the main character, can you tell me who the bad guy is?

Halloran:  I'm laughing because, you're the author, and me--I'm the poor county sheriff left in the dark. Remember, it's a thriller--you'll know who the bad guy is before I do! Somehow that doesn't seem fair, does it?

Jaeger:  Sorry, you're right. I will tell you though, you live through book one and still have a starring role in book two of the Hilldale series. Thanks for giving me some of your valuable time. I know you have to get back to work, so we'll call it a day.

Halloran:  You're welcome, ma'am. It's always a pleasure to talk to the author who developed my character into a good-looking, 6'2" easy-going county sheriff. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.  Y'all have a good day.

Jaeger:  Folks, don't you love his sense of humor? He is good-looking, and kind, and well, you'll read all about Lund County's sheriff, Dan Halloran this fall when DAN: Book one in the Hilldale series is released by Tate Publishing. Thanks for stopping by.


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