I only had to hear the word "selkies" to know that I HAD to be part of this tour. When I was invited to participate and given the chance to do a character interview of the very selkie found in the story, I was absolutely thrilled! Call of the Sea was a refreshing read that brought me back to my very favorite aquatic folktale, the selkie.
Today on Starting the Next Chapter, I have for you an interview with Daniel, the selkie you will read so much about if you pick up Call of the Sea (which you definitely should!). Please join me in welcoming Daniel. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!
Marla: Welcome to Starting the Next Chapter, Daniel! I'm glad to have you as a guest today. Let's get started, shall we?
So, Daniel, where are you from?
Daniel: I was born in the port city of Youghal, Ireland.
Marla: Describe yourself in three words.
Daniel: *rubs chin* Hmm… loyal, determined, and *grins* unusual.
Marla: As a selkie, you spend a lot of time in the water. Where is your favorite place to swim to?
Daniel: No matter how many places I travel, my favorite place will always be Winter’s Cove near Newquay, England. I can’t imagine what my life may have been like if I hadn’t found it. My life changed forever in that tiny inlet.
Marla: What do you like most about Elysandra?
Daniel: Ironically, it’s what I like least about Ellie sometimes, as well… her single-minded determination. Once she sets herself to something, there is little to be done to stop her.
Marla: What made you want to return to your human form after so long?
Daniel: Seeing Ellie with her father that first time. How excited she was to see him, her completely human reactions. I missed the idea of that, the potential for it in my life.
Marla: What is the one place you haven't been to that you would love to visit?
Daniel: Ellie and I have been talking about this quite a bit lately. I would love to cross the Atlantic and visit the Caribbean. I hear it’s paradise.
Marla: You're a pretty busy guy. What do you like to do for fun?
Daniel: Being the captain of a ship certainly takes the lion’s share of my time and attention, and Ellie usually gets anything that’s left, but on the rare occasion I’m in the hunt for something to do, I enjoy fishing, swimming, of course, or a game of cards.
Marla: What's the best thing about being a selkie? The worst?
Daniel: Being able to live beneath the ocean’s surface. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve wished Ellie could see it. It’s truly breathtaking. The worst would definitely be the curse itself. Having it dictated to me when I change or how often. I’m not like a vampire or werewolf. I change shape at will, yes, but if I decide not to or choose not to, I risk my life. It’s a heavy yoke.
Marla: What was it like to work for Captain Winters?
Daniel: *sighs* The captain was like a father to me. He taught me to be a man, and allowed me to get close to his daughter. I owe him a debt I will never be able to repay. It was never “work” for me.
Marla: We've arrived at the last question! StNC is a book blog, so I always ask my guests about books. Have you had the chance to read any good books lately?
Daniel: I’m afraid not many of you would be interested in the books being published in my day, but I’ve managed to steal a read of a few of the books on Ms. Hart’s magical book she calls her NOOK. She has a few good ones in there. Most recently I enjoyed reading a novel about a woman who reminded me of Ellie in a lot of ways. The Glass Man by Jocelyn Adams…have you read it?
Marla: I'm afraid I haven't, but I will definitely keep an eye out for that one. Thanks again for visiting, Daniel!
Be sure to check out Call of the Sea, coming soon to B&N.com, Amazon, and Inkspell! If you enjoy a good nautical tale, you definitely won't want to miss this one.
About Call of the Sea
Elysandra Winters has always yearned for a life of adventure on the rolling seas and is willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill her dream. When her Privateer father continually refuses to allow his only daughter to sail, Ellie defies him, disguises herself as a boy, and goes in search of a captain who will give her a chance to prove her worth.
Thanks to the cursed selkie blood coursing through his veins, Daniel O'Rourke needs the sea to survive. After giving up on his humanity and spending three years in seal form, he decides to give his human side another chance. Daniel goes in search of a job and a sense of normalcy, earning himself a position aboard Captain Winter’s ship, The Siren's Call. However, his new captain’s first assignment has nothing at all to do with sailing, and everything to do with his headstrong young daughter.
Years later, when the leader of a band of bloodthirsty pirates murders Captain Winters, Daniel and Elysandra’s lives come crashing back together with the force of a hurricane. Both experts in deception, they must find a way to trust each other if they are to have any hope of hunting down the captain’s killer.
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