This week I've got an interview with Fawke DeSantos from the story Dead End Beach. It's one of the 11 stories in the collection Stories of Sun, Sand and Sea. I've got more information about our pre-order giveaway at the end of the post.
Now, here's Cherime MacFarlane and her interview with Fawke.
Dead
End Beach, Fawke DeSantos interview.
The
road on Homes Spit is the end of the line in South Central Alaska.
Between you and the rest of the world lie the Gulf of Alaska and wild
mountains.
Fawke
DeSantos rode his motorcycle from Louisiana to the end of the road in
Alaska. It’s as far in the United States as he could go. What was
he looking for?
Cherime:
“I’m sitting here in the Old Salt Bar with a beer and ready to
interview someone who has become a bit of a local sensation with the
ladies of Homer, Fawke DeSantos. Fawke makes lunch deliveries for a
local restaurant and has claimed a bit of fame while buzzing around
town.”
Cherime:
“Hi there. What’s your full name? How did you decide on Alaska as
a destination?”
Fawke:
“My name’s Fawke Layn DeSantos, I’m 28 years old and after
spending nearly twelve years of my life taking care of my aunt, it
was time to go somewhere else. I pointed the headlight north and kept
on going.”
Cherime:
“What did you expect to find up here?”
Fawke:
“Other than icebergs and igloos?” He stops and rubs one hand down
a bare arm. “I didn’t expect to find a little blonde bomb working
in a bar as a bouncer. I heard Alaska women were different, but that
was something else.” Fawke grins at me.
Cherime:
“I suppose that was a real surprise.”
Fawke:
“Sure as hell was! That is one jolie blonde in a tightly wrapped
package. To be truthful the only reason I’ve been camping out on
the beach and working for barely enough for gas money is little
Ornery.”
Cherime:
“That brings me to my next question. Are you planning on staying in
Alaska?”
Fawke:
“That’s one question I can’t answer for you. Little Miz Maddox
holds the key.”
Cherime:
“Do you think you can take winters in Alaska. You know the riding
season is short up here.”
Fawke:
I get a huge belly laugh from the man and his dark eyes sparkle.
“Riding is an interesting concept. A person can ride a lot of
things; just saying. After all, isn’t life the wildest ride of all?
As to my staying in Homer, the end of the season party on the beach
may be when I get my answer. I’ll be sure to let you know. Are you
going to be there?”
Cherime:
“Sure. It’s the end of summer, we have to send it out right. See
you there, Fawke.”
I’m
Cherime MacFarlane and proud to call myself an Alaskan. I’ve spent
more than half my life in this state and it is home. I’ve done a
lot of things while living here, the opportunities were endless.
Come
and look around my sites. At the least I can guarantee you a lot of
beautiful pictures of my home.
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Love this and you Cherime!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! 😉
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool interview ;)
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